2026 Bagpipe Events and Venues

Easter Sunday Service

April 05, 2026
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, Teribus, Mairi's Wedding, and The Black-Haired Girl of Knockie 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.

Richard Connolly Irish Wake

March 28, 2026
On this beautiful afternoon I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Richard Connolly's Irish wake at the Event Center at Sunset Gardens in Richland, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Mallow Men March / Scotland The Brave / Murdo's Wedding
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
The Wearin' o' the Green / The Rakes of Mallow
Teribus / Mairi's Wedding
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Mary David Graveside Service

March 28, 2026
On this beautiful morning I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Mary David's Graveside Service at Sunset Gardens in Richland, Washington.

As family and friends walked from the Event Center to the gravesite I played Lament for Red Iain, High In The Hills and Chro Chinn t-Saile.

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

I played Amazing Grace as flowers were laid on the casket.

I played Highland Cathedral to end the service.

I played several tunes as family and friends arrived for a Celebration of Life at the Event Center.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Brian Hoffman Graveside Service

March 26, 2026
On this bright, sunny morning, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes at Brian Hoffman's Graveside Service at City View Cemetery in Pasco, Washington.

I played Lament for Red Iain as family and friends arrived.

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

I played Amazing Grace as the casket was lowered to its final resting place.

I played Highland Cathedral as family and friends took their leave.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Multicultural Night

March 18, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This evening, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistle for a Multicultural Night at Richland High School in Richland, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Mallow Men March / Scotland The Brave / Murdo's Wedding
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
March Of The King Of Laois / Noble Squire Dacre
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Sunnyside Assisted Living

March 17, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: This afternoon, I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a St. Patrick's Day event at Sunnyside Assisted Living in Sunnyside, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
Lament For Red Iain / The Black-Haired Girl Of Knockie
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife / The Humours Of Whiskey
Terbius / Mairi's Wedding
Sleepy Maggie / Jenny Dang The Weaver
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
An Dro
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Londonderry Air
Irish Jig / The Irish Washerwoman
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Farewell To The Tay / The Atholl Highlanders

Brookdale Torbett

March 16, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a pre-St. Patrick's Day event at Brookdale Torbett senior living community in Richland, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
Lament For Red Iain / The Black-Haired Girl Of Knockie
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife / The Humours Of Whiskey
Terbius / Mairi's Wedding
Sleepy Maggie / Jenny Dang The Weaver
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
An Dro
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Londonderry Air
Irish Jig / The Irish Washerwoman
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Farewell To The Tay / The Atholl Highlanders

St. Patrick's School Irish Games

March 14, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for a pre-St. Patrick's Day fundraising event at St. Patrick's School Irish Games in Pasco, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
Londonderry Air
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Farewell To The Tay / The Atholl Highlanders

Benton County Fire Department #4 Awards Banquet

March 13, 2026
I played the Scottish Highland bagpipes this evening for the Benton County Fire Department #4 Awards Banquet at Sugar Pine Barn at Tucannon Cellars in Benton City, Washington. The theme for the evening was "The luck of the Irish."

Tunes played included:
The Mallow Men March / Scotland The Brave
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
Terbius / Mairi's Wedding
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Londonderry Air
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Lord Lovat's March
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Eric Quay Graveside Service

March 13, 2026
I played the Scottish Highland bagpipes on this cold misty morning for Eric Quay's Graveside Service at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Kennewick, Washington.

Tunes played as Family and Guests arrived were Lament for Red Iain and Chrò Chinn t-Sàile.

I played Amazing Grace before the Military Honors.

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

Riverwalk Estates

March 12, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a pre-St. Patrick's Day event at Riverwalk Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Kennewick, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Mallow Men March / Scotland The Brave / Murdo's Wedding
Sleepy Maggie / Jenny Dang The Weaver
March Of The King Of Laois / Noble Squire Dacre
Londonderry Air
Kilworth Chapel / McGuire's Jig / Brooke and Bandit
The Cock And The Hen / Miss Kelly's Delight
Return From Glengarry / Cullen Bay
Gaelic Air
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Lord Lovat's March / Loch Ruan
Hector The Hero
The Bear Dance
Irish Jig / The Irish Washerwoman
Terbius / Mairi's Wedding
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife / The Humours Of Whiskey
The Battle of Waterloo / The Gravel Walk / The Ale Is Dear
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
An Dro
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
Lament For Red Iain / The Black-Haired Girl Of Knockie
Go To Berwick Johnnie hornpipe / Go To Berwick Johnnie slip jig
Farewell To The Tay / The Atholl Highlanders

Bonaventure Senior Living

March 11, 2026
Skweez The Weezle Celtic Music: I played Scottish smallpipes and whistles for a pre-St. Patrick's Day event at Bonaventure Senior Living retirement and assisted living community in Richland, Washington.

Tunes played included:
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
Guiness Rambles / The Mill / Bonnie Lass Of Fyvie
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
Lament For Red Iain / The Black-Haired Girl Of Knockie
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife / The Humours Of Whiskey
Terbius / Mairi's Wedding
Sleepy Maggie / Jenny Dang The Weaver
O'Neill's March / The Cook In The Kitchen
An Dro
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Wearin' O' The Green / The Rakes of Mallow
The Highland Lassie Going To The Fair / Swallow Tail Jig / The Kesh Jig
Londonderry Air
Irish Jig / The Irish Washerwoman
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Farewell To The Tay / The Atholl Highlanders

Annabelle Tolrud Graveside Service

February 26, 2026
On this bright sunny day I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Annabelle Tolrud's Graveside Service at Sunset Gardens in Richland, Washington.

As family and friends walked from the funeral home to the gravesite I played High In The Hills, Chro Chinn t-Saile, Murdo's Wedding, and Lord Lovat's Lament.

I played Highland Cathedral as family and friends gathered at the gravesite.

I played Going Home as the casket was carried from the hearse and placed at the gravesite.

I played Amazing Grace again as the casket was lowered into the ground.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Barbara Winter Graveside Service

February 07, 2026
On this cold, rainy day I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for Barbara Winter's Graveside Service at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima, Washington.

I played Going Home as the casket was carried from the hearse and placed at the gravesite.

I played Amazing Grace and Highland Cathedral as roses were spread on the casket.

I played Amazing Grace again as the casket was lowered into the ground.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Bagpipe Bash

January 24, 2026
This evening, I played Scottish Highland bagpipes for the Bagpipe Bash fundraiser at Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum in Quincy, Washington. This fundraising event was to support the Quincy Choirs.

As guests arrived to the 2026 Bagpipe Bash I played:
The Kitchen Maid / Welcome The Piper
The Mallow Men March / Scotland The Brave / Murdo's Wedding
Lament For Red Iain / The Black-Haired Girl Of Knockie
Drops Of Brandy / The Foxhunters Jig
The Price Of The Pig / Oft The Stilly Night / Rocking The Baby
Mrs. MacLeod Of Raasay / The Silver Spear
Then I played Lord Lovat's March as I led the haggis parade, which culminated in The Address To The Haggis.
MacNeil of Barra (modern) was the tartan of the day.

Please call or text (509) 528-0131 or email today for bookings or to discuss your requirements.
©2013-2026 David Lanigan | Last Update: April 09, 2026
DAVIDPLAYSTHEPIPES.COM is part of SKWEEZ THE WEEZLE CELTIC MUSIC