Bagpiper
Callum Russell
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About Callum
Having played at many events across the world, I am a professional and friendly bagpiper who is able to travel far across Scotland.
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South Ayrshire Council
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Callum
9 verified reviews
Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Callum's Reviews
From Encore customers:
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Charlotte D
4 months ago
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Bethany V
5 years ago
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Chuck K
5 years ago
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Paul W
6 years ago
From other customers:
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Kim M
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Savoy Park Hotel
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Clare K
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Ayr KA7 4PJ
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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
7th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years
Callum's Song list
If you require any Song or Tune in particular for your Event, I can learn it within a weeks notice.
Repertoire List Last Updated: 25/05/2016.
A man’s a man for a’ that
Angus MacKinnon
Battle of the Somme
Bonnie Galloway
Caledonia
Corriecholie’s 43rd Welcome to the Northern Meeting
Flower of Scotland
Highland Cathedral
Highland Laddie
Hugh Kennedy
John MacDonald of Glencoe
Le Marche des Soldats de Robert Bruce
Leaving Port Askaig
Lochanside
MacKay’s Farewell to the 74th
MacKenzie Highlanders
Mharis Wedding
Moonstar
Pikeman's March
Pipe Major Wm. Gray’s Farewell
Rowan Tree
Scotland the Brave
Teribus
The Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering
The Bathgate Highland Gathering
The Battle of the Somme
The Black Bear
The Bonnie Lass o’ Fyvie
The Brown Haired Maiden
The Dawning of the Day
The Drunken Piper
The Glendaruel Highlanders
The Green Hills of Tyrol
The Heights of Dargai
The Siege of Dehli
Wings
Captain Horne
Kirsty McCallman’s Favourite
Loudon’s Bonny Woods and Braes
Orange and Blue
Seonaidh’s Tune
Susan MacLeod
The Caledonian Canal
The Keel Row
Alec C MacGregor
Calum Iain
Colonel MacLeod
Kelsey’s Wee Reel
Lexy McAskill
Molly on the Shore
Sleepy Maggie
The High Road to Linton
The Keel Row
The Wisemaiden
Paddy be easy
Pipe Major Joe Wilson
Rocking the Baby
The Curlew
The Dirty Lough
The Fiddler’s Rally
The Circassian Circle
The Clumsy Lover
The Man from Skye
The Train Journey North
Slow Airs:
La Baum
Sally Free and Easy
Seonaidh’s Air
The Dark Island
The Unknown Air
Glengarry's Lament (Piobarachd)
Other:
Caledonia
Can you feel the Love Tonight
Going Home
Rose of Galloway
Time to Say Goodbye
Callum's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £70 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £100 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £200 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £280 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
As my testimonials portray, clients I perform for enjoy my understanding and calm manner with my quick response time to any of their questions. I love what I do and this comes across to people before, during and after I perform.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I have performed across the whole of Scotland and abroad. Playing on beaches, stages and anywhere required!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
N/A
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I have performed for the Royal Family on several occasions in a previous band.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
If your timings change, we can arrange a phone call to resolve the small matter.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
N/A
How much time do you need to set up?
I arrive 30 minutes prior to the first event to get tuned up and prepared.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Of course.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Absolutely!
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
If you would like certain pieces or repertoire, let me know at least a week in advance.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Marching, Scottish music, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Renaissance
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Songwriter, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Examiner
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