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RockPipes

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About RockPipes

Whacky, fun and unique Celtic Rock Band! Fantastic entertainment for Weddings, Parties, Anniversaries & special events!
Folk-rock band
Bristol
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Guaranteed to get audiences up dancing (and singing!), RockPipes offer something very unique. Expect an eclectic mix of music and a band of professional musicians who are visually as fun to watch as they are to hear and a group who LOVE interacting with guests! Our lineup might seem a little unusual - "BAGPIPES....in a ROCK BAND?" we hear you say....but it absolutely works! Alongside fiddle, electric recorder and the standard rock backline, we present well-known Rock, Film, Classical, Folk, Pop and Celtic classics - something for tastes! Weddings, Parties, Festivals and special events.... we can't wait to entertain you!!

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Sian W
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Broad St
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What an Awesome fantastic night!!! Thanks for everyone making it one special night for a little, old Welsh Dragon a memorable one. Special thanks to Rock Pipes for making my special night ROCK!!! I love you all!!!!! ❤️ Thoroughly recommend Rock Pipes for your special occasion!!!

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Bryn J
1 year ago, for a Private event in Denbigh LL16
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5 out of 5

A big THANK YOU to the band, a fabulous night for our 25th anniversary do Sat 24th Sept. Great music, entertainment, dancing + singing. Loved by everyone. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Lady Annmaria + Bryn xxx

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RockPipes' Song list

Celtic/Folk
The Gael (from Last of the Mohicans Dougie Maclean)
500 Miles (The Proclaimers)
Jolly Beggarman (Trad)
Skye Boat (Trad)
Itchy Fingers (Trad)
Steam Train (Mary-Ann MacKinnon)
Over the hills )Gary Moore)
Sailing (Rob Stewart)
Jig a Jig (Traditional)
Black Bear (Traditional)
Mairi’s Wedding (Traditional)
Athol Highlanders (Traditional)
Sleeping Tune (Gordon Duncan)
Smoke/Scotland the Brave (Deep Purple/traditional)
We're no awa'tae bide awa' (Traditional)
Highland Cathedral (Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb)
Hoots Mon (Harry Robinson/Lord Rockingham’s XI)
Whisky in the Jar (Traditional/Thin Lizzy arrangement)
Don’t stop believing (Journey)
Going Home (Mark Knopfler – theme Local Hero)
Toss the Feathers (Trad/the Corrs inspired)
King of the Fairies (Trad)
I'm Shipping up to Boston (Dropkick Murphys)
Mason's Apron (Trad)
Amazing Grace (Trad)
Classical
Toccata (J.S Bach/ Sky inspired)
Fanfare (Aaron Copland – Emerson, Lake and Palmer-inspired)
Film
He’s a Pirate (Klaus Badelt – Pirates of the Caribbean)
Game of Thrones (Ramin Djawadi)
Rock
Queen We will rock you
Queen Another one bites the dust
Queen Don’t stop me now
Metallica Fade to Black
Metallica Enter Sandman
Misirlou (Trad)
Brick in the wall (Pink Floyd)
Paranoid (Black Sabbath)
Rockin’ all over the World (Status Quo)
Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)
Long way to the Top (ACDC)
Thunderstruck (ACDC)
Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf)
Sweet Child o Mine (Guns and Roses)
Highway to Hell (ACDC)
YMCA (Village People)
Muse - Uprising
Party/Singalong/Pop
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Coldplay Fix you
Coldplay Clocks
Coldplay Viva la Vida
Sylvia (Focus)
Could it be Magic (Barry Manilow)
Rule the World (Take That)
Wake me Up (Avicii)
Black Betty (Ram Jam)
Eye of the Tiger (Survivor)
Abba Mamma Mia
Abba Super Trooper
Abba Money Money Money
Caroline (Status Quo)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)
Amarillo (Tony Christie)
Delilah (Tom Jones)
Others/Topical/Christmas etc
Last Christmas (Wham)
Merry Christmas Everybody (Slade)
Fairytale of New York (The Pogues)
In Dulce Jubilo (Bach arr Mike Oldfield)
Christmas Carols – Pipes -Traditional
Auld Lang Syne - Traditional
Ellan Vannin (Isle of Man/traditional)

RockPipes' Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1120
Up to 2 hours£1600
Up to 3 hours£2000
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our versatility and interaction with our audiences!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Festivals, Charity Gigs, Parties, Weddings

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Traditional Scottish and Irish/Folk bands & Classic Rock Bands

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Hard to say as we love the mix of gigs we play at - we consider them all high profile!

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Our main lineup is usually the same, though we do have an additional drummer and bassist we call on from time to time.

Do you have different line-up options?

We generally play as a 7 piece (very occasionally 6) and we can offer smaller ensembles for weddings (ie: background music for ceremonies etc) and a piper for the bride!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We can be flexible

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes we can provide an iPod with playlist

How much time do you need to set up?

1.5 - 2 hours ideally unless there's backline already set up (ie festivals)

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are tailor made for each occasion. We simply want guests to have fun and get everyone up dancing! Happy to chat and discuss and special requirements to make it work for you!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes it is!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes we can!
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, Classic rock, Folk, Ceilidh, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional Scottish folk, Alternative rock, Scottish music
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Event types:
Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Concert, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise
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