Funeral•Reviewed on March 12, 2024•From Richmond, VA
JR is the quinessential piper. We are so grateful to him for bringing a dignified, traditional pageantry to our special family member's military honors interment ceremony. There is no other instrument that can convey the rich and strong depth of emotion than the bagpipes. JR's piping and presence both celebrated our loved one's life and ancestry and at the same time mourned his passing. The tribute was so much more beautiful and memorable with the confident and enduring sound of JR's bagpipes. JR is a gifted and wonderful piper and a gem of a man. 5 stars are not enough!
Review by Lisa C.
Funeral•Reviewed on February 19, 2024•From Rockville, MD
He looked magniciaent in his full regalia, played the pipes well and even sang a tune.
Review by Ward L.
Funeral•Reviewed on January 13, 2024•From Annapolis, MD
J.R. Was stellar. He was so accommodating and had the finest kit presented. The graveside funeral service was extremely emotional thanks to his bagpipes…!
Review by Karen A.
Community Event•Reviewed on October 31, 2023•From Madison, VA
JR was wonderful. Arrived early, stayed late, was charming to everyone. He is very talented and funny. Hire JR! You will not be sorry.
Review by Timothy P.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 24, 2023•From Washington, DC
J.R. was absolutely amazing. Not only was a great bagpiper but he helped me plan the for things I hadn't thought of for the funeral. As a human, J.R. is simply fantastic. He was so caring and empathetic to what we were going though. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Review by Bob W.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on October 20, 2023•From Easton, MD
JR was an outstanding bagpiper who performed for my sisters and brother in law 60th anniversary. He surprised them and played for 45 minutes with different bagpiper tones. I had provided him with things about each of their lives and he wrote a tone specific to their lives. You don't come across a person as talented as JR and what a gentleman he was. I would recommend him to any one needing a super bagpiper for any event. Go The Bash to search him out.
Review by Keith B.
Private Party•Reviewed on October 17, 2023•From Ruther Glen, VA
Mr. Arthur was very professional and very entertaining, our guest enjoyed his performance and we look forward to having him perform in the future.
Review by Chip H.
Club Event•Reviewed on October 2, 2023•From Henrico, VA
JR was an excellent choice for our event, he was very professional and friendly! JR is definitely on my speed dial for our next event. Thanks…
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Thanks, Chip for that very kind review. I enjoyed playing for you and your golfers. I additionally enjoyed meeting a "season rival" USMA grad.
Go Navy, Beat Army!!
See you next time
JR
Review by Steven D.
Church Service•Reviewed on May 25, 2023•From Fredericksburg, VA
Wonderful! Mr. Arthur was punctual, professional, accommodating and entertaining!
:
Steven,
Thank you for that very kind review. It truly means a lot to me.
Go Navy,
Beat Army!!
JR
Review by Sandra R.
Family Reunion•Reviewed on May 21, 2023•From Spotsylvania, VA
J.R. offered a perfect blend of music and commentary that was both respectful and humorous on the occasion of our family gathering to remember our mother. He sought guidance regarding our wishes for this event and delivered perfectly!
Review by Alice W.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 14, 2023•From Madison Heights, VA
J.R. was an absolute delight to work with! He is a terrific communicator, was enthusiastic about playing for our wedding, suggested tunes which we chose from, dressed beautifully in his Prince Charlie attire and kilt, amused us and our guests with his sparkling personality and anecdotes, and played hauntingly beautiful pipes. There were moments when our timeline went a bit off the rales; and J.
R. rolled with the flow, making perfect adjustments without needing to be asked. I cannot imagine have chosen anyone else - certainly no one that would be better - for our wedding. J.R. is the best!
Review by Emily B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on April 16, 2023•From Glen Allen, VA
Sweetest and most genuine man! Do not hesitate to book him :) he truly is incredible and made our event so special.
Review by Daillen C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 26, 2022•From Tappahannock, VA
JR Arthur was such a special addition to our wedding festivities, truly a wonderful performer and person! A joy to work with and very patient as we sifted through logistics. Thank you for orchestrating a magical surprise for us JR!
Review by Margaret B.
Funeral•Reviewed on May 16, 2022•From Culpeper, VA
Commander Arthur exceeded all of our expectations. On relatively short notice, we were looking for a piper for a funeral at one of the national cemeteries. He responded promptly, provided complete information and options, accommodated all of our special requests, understood the unique features of a military service, both having participated in so many and having served himself. He took his role seriously, contributed meaningfully to our event, and honored our loved one. We are grateful for his participation in our event.
Review by Erick B.
Wedding•Reviewed on April 6, 2022•From Mechanicsville, VA
Having J.R. be the Piper at our wedding was absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for a better person! I will be hiring him again for future events. His talent, ability, and knowledge far exceeding our expectations. I grew up listening to the pipes, and he definitely could be march for Royal Scottish Pipe Band; even the number one pipe band in the world "Strathclyde Police Pipe Band." On top of it all he is a US Veteran like I am so that connection we share and our heritage truly brought everything together. I can't recommend him enough, and THANK YOU MY BROTHER for playing for us!!
Review by Aileen C.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 21, 2021•From Rockville, MD
J.R. Arthur was absolutely perfect for my mother's 85th birthday party. He walked down the street from the neighbors house as we all sat outside piping his way to the front of the house where we sat gathered. He played songs I requested that were my mom's favorites, and mixed the playing up with entertaining stories and poems too. And a more perfect distinguished looking piper would be hard to find. He was very organized and got back to me about every question I had. I would definitely recommend him.
Review by Catherine P.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 11, 2021•From Hamilton, VA
JR was AMAZING, he was wonderful to work with and extremely professional! Our wedding was so memorable and JR made an impression on all the guests but the Bride & Groom were over the moon!! Thank you so much JR for making our wedding so Wonderful!! You played your pipes perfectly!!
Review by Erin M.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 1, 2021•From Louisa, VA
We booked JR for our wedding this past May and the level of professionalism was outstanding. He asked lots of questions and gave suggestions to ensure everything would go smoothly for our special day. He even coordinated his banner to match my wedding colors and used the US Navy Flag as his banner since my husband is in the Navy. We cannot thank JR enough for the beautiful music he provided for our ceremony. Needless to say, there wasn't a dry eye in the audience!!
Review by Bill W.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 17, 2021•From Arlington, VA
LCDR J.R. Arthur (US Navy Ret) is a super Bagpiper. We choose him for several reasons; he had performed a number of times at Arlington National Cemetary, he was easy to work with, we liked his Scottish Bagpiper appearance, we liked his music (we listed to his music on-line) and he was a retired naval aviator who spoke my deceased father's language. He exceeded our expectations - he was waiting for us when we arrived and his music was perfect. We highly recommend J.R. Arthur
Review by Jan H.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 17, 2019•From Rockville, MD
We engaged JR to play the pipes for my uncle's 100th birthday in Rockville, MD. JR was a pleasure to work with, communicated well and went out of his way to may this a unique experience for my uncle. JR used his good sense of humor, knowledge of Scottish and Irish history and traditions, with our memories of special or key events in my uncle's life to weave humorous, personalized introduction to each of the requested songs. As my uncle was a US Naval Academy graduate and a naval career officer, the fact that JR was a USNA graduate as well, made the connection between the two even more special. My uncle and we were thrilled with JR and his performance.
Review by Sue C.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on August 25, 2020•From Columbia, MD
I was very impressed with Mr. Arthur, the bagpiper, whom I hired for my husband's interment of ashes burial. First, his professionalism and attention to detail is impeccable. Secondly, his performance was incredible; he plays the bagpipes so beautifully and with such passion. Third, throughout the planning process, Mr. Arthur communicated with me on a regular basis answering every email and fielding every phone call that I made. Fourth, I, along with the guests, were in awe of his performance - one that will not be forgotten. Lastly, this event would not have been the same without him. I received so many compliments from the guests. He is the best of the best!
Review by David B.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 14, 2019•From Arlington, VA
JR added so much to my mother's funeral. He is a skilled musician on the pipes, a great resource for preparing us for Arlington and he looked fantastic. JR was everything we hoped for to celebrate my mother's heritage.
Review by Jeff B.
Funeral•Reviewed on February 27, 2020•From Manassas, VA
Mr.Arthur did a wonderful job!! Not having experience with dealing with a piper at a funeral we relied on JR's knowledge and experience. He stayed in contact through phone and e-mail and left nothing to chance. You will not go wrong using this piper at your event
Review by Susan C.
Funeral•Reviewed on September 16, 2019•From Springfield, VA
Finding a DC-area bagpiper online, "sight-unheard" from Seattle was a bit of a task for a family funeral. JR was absolutely a pleasure to work with. Responsive via email and cell, very accommodating to our unique requests and added zero stress to an otherwise difficult day. He not only played the music we want to hear, but closed with a short, funny, and charming few comments. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the future! Thank you, JR!
Review by Mary M.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 20, 2019•From Fredericksburg, VA
Wow, just wow. The highest score doesn’t do my rating justice, as he exceeded all my (very high) expectations. JR is a consummate professional—both in talent and in service. He made the funeral personal, and set the tone—a soulful, evocative, and even uplifting experience—a true tribute. He was able to work around obstacles (including timelines, weather, and venue requirements/limitations) to ensure a truly memorable experience. If you are thinking of having a piper, I highly recommend you contact JR.
