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Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 118 Reviews
  • Bagpiper from Albany, CA
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  • Starting at $250 per event

118 Reviews for Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay

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Review by Kathy W.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 22, 2015•From Brentwood, CA

Great job by Fred Payne, Gloria and Fred. Kathy and I were both VERY pleased!!

Review by Julie R.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 14, 2015•From Felton, CA

Great experience, fast response, professional and a great guy! He made our wedding magical and exceeded expectations.

Review by Alexandra M.

Wedding•Reviewed on May 26, 2015•From Napa, CA

Fred Payne was sensational. Every single person at our St. Helena, CA wedding (165 people) was blown away by this surprise. I had Fred play the Highland Cathedral on the bagpipes as a solo after the bridesmaids walked down the aisle. It was a total surprise that no one expected. Everyone's jaws dropped. I then followed Fred Payne with my father down the aisle after he had walked down by himself. At the end of the wedding, for the recessional, he played Scotland the Brave and it gave everyone chills. Best idea ever! He was PERFECT in everyway! Would recommended him to everyone!!!

Review by Jamie B.

Funeral•Reviewed on May 16, 2015•From Petaluma, CA

Fred was a big help to us on this special day. He was available on very short notice and guided me to provide a very dignified tribute to my father. If there were any way to thank him more than with this comment I would. His music stirs the Scottish blood in the whole family and we are very grateful for his service.

Review by Patrick S.

Celebration•Reviewed on April 17, 2015•From Santa Rosa, CA

Fred was amazing. 10/10 would hire again.

Review by Marianna G.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on March 15, 2015•From Larkspur, CA

Fred was absolutely wonderful. His beautiful playing and his elegance were a wonderful musical interlude and pause at the midpoint of our son and his wife's wedding reception. Fred was easy to work with for arranging the event and accommodating our musical preferences. He is an expert musician and we were so happy that he was here.

Review by Alyssa H.

Funeral•Reviewed on November 15, 2014•From Portola Valley, CA

Mr Payne arrived early and was extremely friendly and professional. I would recommend him for any occasion, and hope to hear him play again sometime, hopefully at a less somber occasion. He was extremely respectful and helped make my brother's funeral more memorable by honoring our Scottish heritage.

Review by Francine K.

Funeral•Reviewed on August 5, 2014•From San Leandro, CA

Fred was amazing. He showed up 1hr early and looked around so he knew where everything was happening. He was personable and very sensitive given this was a tough time for our family. He was dressed professional and acted that way also. He played right on cue. I would recommend him for any function. My family was very happy and I am grateful to Fred. Thank you very much. Francine

Review by Amy F.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 28, 2014•From Fairfield, CA

Fred did an awesome job. He was on time and very accommodating to our special requests.

Review by Kelley m.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on July 16, 2014•From Santa Rosa, CA

Fred was amazingly flexible and kind. We all know saying good bye to a loved one is difficult, when you combine it with a military memorial to music is generally the one to be pushed aside. He was gracious and accommodating throughout. He even split the time up between the beginning and end, so that our heritage was represented very well. 2 parts of the memorial were extremely emotional for me, the bugle and Fred's bagpipes. I would highly recommend that if you need or want bagpipes you reserve time for Fred, you will not be disappointed on any level. Thank you Fred, for your kindness, compassion and extreme flexibility. Our grandfather would be proud.

Review by Chess D.

Funeral•Reviewed on June 8, 2014•From San Anselmo, CA

Fred was amazing! He came to our event early to make sure he was prepared for the exact moment he was suppose to play. He was very kind, friendly and talented. He made my mothers memorial service very special and did a fantastic job. He was very prompt at responding to questions and he was given rave reviews from all who attended. Thank you again!!

Review by Don H.

Wedding•Reviewed on May 6, 2014•From Woodside, CA

Very accommodating and professional, friendly and talented. His performance really put an exclamation point on the day!

Review by kendra a.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on February 8, 2014•From Sausalito, CA

Fred was awesome! I would use him again in a second!

Review by Lorna M.

Wedding•Reviewed on January 28, 2014•From Truckee, CA

Fred was amazing! He was very professional and made me feel very at ease. He always returned my phone calls promptly which I really appreciated. Fred and his fabulous bagpiping was the highlight of the wedding ceremony! Thank you so very much Fred!!! The Matthew/Dayton Family

Review by Patrick P.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 16, 2013•From San Francisco, CA

Fantastic! Accomodating, conscientious and professional. He made our special day that much more special.

Review by Ed P.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 8, 2013•From Moraga, CA

I cant grade the 'piper', I didn't hear him, but the people I wanted to surprise DID!!! and they loved him!! was a great surprise for a Scotsman who missed the sound of the piper, occasionally, and turns out CHAMPION BAGPIPER was the best present he received this year!! He called his relatives in Scotland to tell them, too. Easy to deal with, and from all who heard him, he sounded GREAT!!

Review by Lynne R.

Wedding•Reviewed on August 1, 2013•From French Camp, CA

Fred played my brother's wedding on July 17th. Yes, they married on a Wednesday, a Wednesday afternoon at that. Fred was excellent, he arrived early to get himself ready, met with the wedding planner and offered his advice on what would work best for the wedding ceremony. He is just overall fantastic. He led in the wedding procession and when he started up the mother of the bride burst into tears, everyone else commented on the goosebumps that he'd just evoked. He was an excellent addition to a beautiful ceremony. He even stayed past his scheduled time to pose for pictures with the couple. If I'm ever in need of a piper again, I will definitely be calling Fred.

Review by denise m.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 9, 2013•From Novato, CA

He was AWESOME!!! One hour was not enough time!!! It made a simple graduation party turn in to something very speical that none of us will forget... I will book him again!

Review by perry b.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 15, 2013•From Saint Helena, CA

He was great and very talented .I would recommend him to anyone .He came early and nothing was to much trouble .He was a joy to deal with.

Review by Jennifer L.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 7, 2013•From Cambria, CA

Fred was amazing! Very accommodating, courteous and kind. Explained everything clearly & kept in contact with me. Sweet man & excellent piper! The surprise on my husband's face was priceless! Thank you so much!

Review by Bridget J.

Funeral•Reviewed on April 20, 2013•From Dixon, CA

Fred Payne arrived and greeted me with the utmost professionalism. He told me when, where and what would take place. He is a talented bag pipe player and most kind. I thank you for your services and I would highly recommend Fred Payne. Bridget and Bob

Review by John C.

Community Event•Reviewed on March 7, 2013•From Vacaville, CA

I was very impressed with his timeliness and quick response to our needs. This was a Ceremonial event that needed a bagpipe as the opener. He worked with our Honor Guard and was very accommodating. I would recommend his services to anyone and will use him in the future.

Review by Sue F.

Funeral•Reviewed on January 14, 2013•From Upper Lake, CA

Simply amazing! Very professional, talented and friendly. Would highly recommend Fred Payne for anyone seeking a bagpipe player, you won't be sorry!

Review by Ian S.

Funeral•Reviewed on June 11, 2012•From Petaluma, CA

I can't say enough good things about Fred and his performance at my mother's memorial. He was a pleasure to work with, made sure that the music selections were her favorites and (most importantly) played beautifully. I would highly, highly recommend him.

Review by Clare D.

Church Service•Reviewed on May 7, 2012•From Morgan Hill, CA

Fred was great and we would hire him again.