2025 Bagpipe Events and Venues

Marj Hoagland Graveside Service

December 15, 2025
On this beautiful afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Marj Hoagland's Graveside Service at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton, Oregon.

I played Going Home as pallbearers placed the casket.

I played The Londonderry Aire during the service.

I played Amazing Grace at the end of the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2025
I played the Scottish Highland bagpipes this morning for a Veteran's Day ceremony at Tri-City Adventist School in Pasco, Washington.

Amazing Grace was played at the end of the indoor program.

The Mallow Men March, Scotland The Brave, and Lord Lovat's March were played to lead everyone outside to raise the flag of the United States of America.

It was a pleasure to play for the veterans and their families in attendance today.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Deborah Clark Celebration of Life

November 07, 2025
This afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Deborah Clark's Celebration of Life at Einen's at Hillcrest in Kennewick, Washington.

I played Lament for Red Iain, High In The Hills, Sun Gan, and Chro Chinn t-Saile as family and friends arrived.

I played Amazing Grace after the slide show.

I played Going Home to close out the service and start the reception.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Raymond Quillen Memorial

November 05, 2025
On this nice afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Raymond Quillen's Funeral at Pasco Nazarene Church in Pasco, Washington.

I played High In The Hills, Lament for Red Iain, March Of The king Of Laois, and Chro Chinn t-Saile as family and friends arrived.

I played Highland Cathedral after the flag ceremony

I played Danny Boy after the sermon.

I played Amazing Grace after the Bell Ceremony.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Keith Fuller Memorial

October 25, 2025
On this cool, drizzly afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Keith Fuller's Memorial Service along the Columbia River in Richland, Washington.

I played Going Home as family and friends arrived.

I played Amazing Grace as ashes were spread out in the river.

I ended the service playing Highland Cathedral.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Phyllis Schut Memorial

October 25, 2025
On this cool, drizzly afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Phyllis Schut's Memorial Service near Naches, Washington.

I played Lord Lovat’s March, Battle of Waterloo/Gravel Walk, Lament for Red Iain, High in the Hills, and Suo Gan as family and friends arrived.

I played Danny Boy / Amazing Grace as ashes were spread out in the river.

Inside at the reception, I played Scottish smallpipes. Tunes played were The Mallow Men March, Drops of Brandy/Foxhunters Jig, Mrs Macleod of Raasay/The Silver Spear, and The Kitchen Maid/Welcome the Piper.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Richard White Graveside Memorial

October 12, 2025
On this beautiful afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Richard White's Graveside Memorial Service at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside, Washington.

I played Chro Chinn t-Saile as family and friends arrived.

Going Home was played at the start of the service. Then I played Highland Cathedral and Amazing Grace near the middle, and Taps at the end.

As family and friends departed, I played Lament for Red Iain and Black-haired Girl of Knockie.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Dan Walsh Funeral

October 10, 2025
This morning, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for a funeral Service at Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake, Washington.

While out in front of the church after the funeral mass, I played March of the King of Laois, Highland Cathedral, and Lord Lovat’s Lament as family and friends made their way to the luncheon hall.

During the reception in the luncheon hall, I played The Londonderry Aire, Amazing Grace, Oft The Stilly Night, and Rocking the Baby.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

9/11 Memorial Event

September 11, 2025
This morning, I played Amazing Grace on the Scottish Highland bagpipes for a 9/11 Memorial Event at the 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Monument located at the Southridge Sports & Events Complex in Kennewick, Washington. A four-firefighter detail lowered the US flag and folded it as I played Amazing Grace.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Skweez The Weezle at 2025 Tumbleweed Music Festival

August 30-September 01, 2024
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and Celtic whistle as part of the weekend's live Tumbleweed Music Festival in Richland, Washington's Howard Amon Park. The live/virtual festival is presented by Three Rivers Folklife Society and co-sponsored by the City of Richland.

Charlie Short Graveside Service

August 22, 2025
On this beautiful afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Charlie Short's Graveside Service at Cove Cemetery in Cove, Oregon.

I played Lament For Red Iain, Lord Lovat's Lament, Chrò Chinn t-Sàile, and Hill In The Hills as family and friends arrived.

I played Going Home at the start of the service.

I played Amazing Grace during the service.

I played Highland Cathedral at the end of the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Louis Gannon Graveside Service

August 20, 2025
Today, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Louis Gannon's Graveside Service at Mabton Cemetery in Mabton, Washington.

I played Chrò Chinn t-Sàile, Lament For Red Iain, Londonderry Air, and Hill In The Hills as family and guests arrived.

I played Going Home as the casket was carried from the hearse to the grave.

I played Amazing Grace at the end of the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Art Derbyshire Celebration of Life

August 09, 2025
Today,I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Art Derbyshire's Celebration of Life at Stanfield High School Gymnasium in Stanfield, Oregon.

I played Hill In The Hills, Chrò Chinn t-Sàile, and Lament For Red Iain as family and friends gathered.

I started the service by playing Amazing Grace.

At the end of the service, I led the family out while playing Highland Cathedral, Scotland The Brave, Murdo’s Wedding, and Lord Lovat’s March.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Ione Brunt Funeral and Graveside Service

August 03, 2025
This morning and afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Ione Brunt's Funeral and Graveside Service at Walla Walla University Adventist Church and Mount Hope Cemetery in College Place, Washington.

At the funeral, I played Amazing Grace as the casket left the sanctuary.

At the Graveside Service, I played Highland Cathedral as Family and Friends gathered at the graveside.

I then played Going Home as the casket was carried from hearse to grave, Chrò Chinn t-Sàile as the casket was placed on the grave stand, and then Amazing Grace after brief remarks and prayer, as pallbearers put flowers on the casket.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Gene Lublin Graveside Service

July 26, 2025
Today, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Gene Lublin's Graveside Service at Guarding Angels Cemetery in Moses Lake, Washington..

I played a few tunes as family and guests arrived.

Going Home was played as the casket was carried from hearse to grave.
I played Danny Boy just before dedication of the grave.
Amazing Grace was played just after dedication of the grave.
I finished with Highland Cathedral at the end of the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Private Highland Pipes Performance

July 20, 2025
This afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes at a private residence in Richland, Washington.

I played Lord Lovat’s Lament and Murdo’s Wedding to march in. Then I played The Flower of Scotland and Scotland The Brave. I finished by playing Amazing Grace and Highland Cathedral to march off down the street.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

2025 Athena Caledonian Games

July 12, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles today at the Caledonian Games in Athena, Oregon.

It was a great day for three hot sets in very nice weather!

2025 VFW Washington Convention

June 26, 2025
I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for a Joint Memorial during the 2025 VFW Washington Convention at the Yakima Convention & Event Center in Yakima, Washington.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

2025 Prosser Scottish Fest

June 21, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes, and whistles today at the 23rd annual Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games in Prosser, Washington.

Bagpipes at Prosser Farmers Market

June 14, 2025
I played Scottish Highland bagpipes this morning at the Prosser Farmers Market in Prosser, Washington to promote the 23rd annual Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games to be held on June 21.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Fourth Annual Dragon's Gate Renaissance Faire

June 01, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: On this pleasant Northeastern Oregon afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes and whistles for the Dragon's Gate Renaissance Faire at Dragon's Gate Brewery in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. I played at the Market Stage on Scottish Highland bagpipes and throughout the afternoon around the grounds on the Highland bagpipes.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Fourth Annual Dragon's Gate Renaissance Faire

May 31, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: On this hot and windy Northeastern Oregon afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes and whistles for the Dragon's Gate Renaissance Faire at Dragon's Gate Brewery in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. I played at the Market Stage on Scottish Highland bagpipes and whistles and throughout the afternoon around the grounds on the Highland bagpipes.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Diane Chesney Funeral Service

May 03, 2025
This afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Diane Chesney's Funeral Service at Christ The King Catholic Church in Richland, Washington.

After the service ended, I played Amazing Grace and Highland Cathedral as family and guests moved to the banquet room.

Then outside the church, I played Lord Lovat’s Lament, Loch Ruan, and Murdo’s Wedding. And I finished with Chrò Chinn t-Sàile and High In The Hills.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Whitman College Renaissance Faire

April 26, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistle at the Whitman College Renaissance Faire in Walla Walla, Washington.
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Easter Sunday Service

April 20, 2025
This morning, I played the Scottish Highland bagpipes for an Easter Sunday Service at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Yakima, Washington.

Lord Lovat's March, The Mallow Men March, and The Battle of Waterloo were played outside as the congregation arrived.

Scotland The Brave, Amazing Grace, and Highland Cathedral were played just before the start of the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Kenneth "Jack" Hudgins' Celebration of Life

April 14, 2025
This evening, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Kenneth "Jack" Hudgins' Celebration of Life at Einen's at Hillcrest in Kennewick, Washington.

As family and guests arrived, I played Lament for Red Iain, Chrò Chinn t-Sàile, Lord Lovat's Lament, and High In The Hills.

After Military Honors, I played Amazing Grace immediately before the service.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

David Derby Graveside Service

March 23, 2025
On this windy afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for David Derby's Graveside Service at Sunset Gardens in Richland, Washington.

As family and guests arrived, I played Lament for Red Iain, Chrò Chinn t-Sàile, and High In The Hills.

I played Going Home as the casket was carried from the hearse to the grave.

I then played Amazing Grace immediately before the service, after Military Honors.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Bonaventure Senior Living

March 19, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a post-St. Patrick's Day event at Bonaventure Senior Living retirement and assisted living community in Richland, Washington.

Sunnyside Assisted Living

March 18, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This afternoon, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a post-St. Patrick's Day event at Sunnyside Assisted Living in Sunnyside, Washington.

Fable Craft Bar and Kitchen

March 17, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This evening, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles at Fable Craft Bar and Kitchen in Richland, Washington.

Affinity at Broadmoor St. Patrick's Day Party

March 17, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This afternoon, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a St. Patrick's Day Party at Affinity at Broadmoor Senior Living in Pasco, Washington.

Irish Games

March 16, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This afternoon, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for the St. Patrick's School Irish Games fundraiser in Pasco, Washington.

Sage Brewery St. Patrick's Day Party

March 15, 2025
This evening, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for a St. Patrick's Day Party at Sage Brewery in Pasco, Washington.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Irish Games

March 15, 2025
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This afternoon, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for the St. Patrick's School Irish Games fundraiser in Pasco, Washington.

Mark Kellogg Birthday Party

March 08, 2025
This afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes at Tee Time mini golf in Kennewick, Washington for a party celebrating Mark Kellogg's 40th birthday .

I marched in playing Murdo's Wedding.

I played Happy Birthday, with family and guests joining in.

I finish up with Lord Lovat's March and The Rakes of Mallow.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Margaret "Peggy" O'Neil Graveside Service

February 10, 2025
On this extremely cold afternoon, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes at Peggy O'Neil's Graveside Service at City View Cemetery in Pasco, Washington.

I played Amazing Grace as Peggy's ashes were laid to rest while family and friends placed flowers around the urn.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Margaret "Peggy" O'Neil Funeral and Reception

February 10, 2025
On this cold morning, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes at Peggy O'Neil's funeral and reception at St. Patrick's Church in Pasco, Washington.

I played Amazing Grace to lead the clergy, family, and friends out of the church at the end of the funeral mass.

I then played Highland Cathedral to lead everyone to the church gymnasium for the reception.

At the reception I played The Wearin' o' the Green/The Rakes of Mallow, The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy), When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, and Drops of Brandy/The Foxhunters Jig.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Hanford Patrol Graduation Ceremony

January 29, 2025
This morning, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for the Hanford Patrol Graduation Ceremony at the MSA Atrium in Richland, Washington. I piped the graduates into the ceremony playing Lord Lovat's March.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

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