Phil McConnell - Traditional Highland Bagpiper for hire

'Hello', My name is Phil McConnell, I have been playing the Highland Bagpipes for nearly 40 yrs. As a member of the Royal Artillery Army Pipe Band Liverpool, I have played on Horse Guards Parade and over the years I have been a member of the Clan McLeod Pipe Band, Chorley Pipe Band and at present, I am also a member of the Warrington Pipe Band.
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Testiminials

Hi Phil,
Craig and I would like to thank you very much for playing at our wedding on the 4th August at Shrigley Hall. I will never forget the excitement I felt when I heard you playing as we were driving towards the hotel. You really did make our wedding very special. Our guests were amazed and really did enjoy listening to play I will recommend you to anyone and I can not thank you enough, I will never forget the joy that you brought to everyone at my special occasion. I would love to put a message on your web page singing your praises your fantastic. Thanks again
Claire Buxton October 2007
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History of the Bagpipes

Bagpipes existed in many forms in many places around the world. In each country the basic instrument was the same, a bag with a chanter and one or more drones. Some of these were mouth blown while others used a bellows attachment to supply the air. The bag provided a sustained tone while the musician took a breath and allowed several tones to be played at once.
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Traditional Highland Bagpiper for all occasions

I can offer a variety of styles of dress including;

• Full dress with feather bonnet
• Evening dress with dinner jacket white shirt and Dickie bow tie
• Day dress with blazer jacket.white shirt and tie
• Three-tartan kilts Ancient MacDonald of the Isle, Black Stewart, Ancient Cameron