Peter Falconer

The beautiful Northumbrian Smallpipes, quieter and mellower than the Highland Bagpipes, can be played indoors as well as outdoors.  They will lend the most magical sound to your wedding ceremony, add a kick to your Burns' Night Supper, or set the perfect dignified tone for a memorial service.  . I have been a professional musician for over 25 years, and as a pianist and singer I have played at more weddings than you can shake a stick at!  Over the last five years I have taken to the Northumbrian Pipes, and while I can still be hired as a pianist for your event, I am now primarily a Piper.    . I was even recently featured on an episode of the comedy show "Outsiders" for the Dave channel (Series 2, episode 2) playing pipes for comedians including Phil Wang and David Mitchell. . I have also played several schools and retirement homes, with a selection of folk tunes and songs for an enjoyable bit of afternoon entertainment.  . While traditionally a folk instrument, there are many modern songs that work beautifully on the pipes, too - at a recent wedding I played Fleetwood Mac's Songbird for the bride's procession, and Celebration by Kool and the Gang for the exit! . Being an acoustic instrument, the pipes also avoid the headache of electrics, extension leads, and PAT testing! . On the piano, I have a wide repertoire of pop, jazz, soul and classical music, and I and am happy to take requests in advance: it doesn't matter whether it's the Beatles or Bach, Sheeran or  Sabbath, Yiruma or Yazz, I'll play anything!  Own piano can be provided for gigs outside Central London only.  . I'm always happy to ask any questions you might have about the pipes, and look forward to hearing from you soon! . Peter