BRAVEHEART Bagpiper Eric Rigler Bagpiper from Torrance, CA

Eric Rigler's legendary 40-year career on the bagpipes is world-famous. From performing "Amazing Grace" at PRESIDENT REAGAN'S funeral to hundreds of appearances, films and recordings such as BRAVEHEART, TITANIC, AUSTIN POWERS to CD's for PHIL COLLINS, JOSH GROBAN, FAITH HILL to TV's THE TONIGHT SHOW-JAY LENO, THE SIMPSONS, and SOUTH PARK, Eric has been called "the most recorded piper in history". A native of Los Angeles, Eric has devoted his life to the Scottish bagpipes and the Irish uilleann pipes, the hauntingly beautiful bagpipe he played for the solos on BRAVEHEART and TITANIC. With a list of credits unparalleled in the genre of Celtic music, Eric's sounds have touched people worldwide. Unforgettable are his solos on one of the best-selling original motion picture soundtracks of all time, TITANIC, or the musical spirit of William Wallace in Mel Gibson's BRAVEHEART. Movie-goers saw Eric pipe Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank into the boxing ring in MILLION DOLLAR BABY, and laughed at the bagpipe sounds of Mike Myers' "Fat Bastard" in AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME. The lyrical sounds of Eric's uilleann pipes still grace the radio waves on the mega-hits "You Raise Me Up" by JOSH GROBAN and "True Colors" by PHIL COLLINS. Eric's diverse range of gigs spans the globe: from playing a private family party for STEVEN SPIELBERG to performing in Tokyo with Japan's most famous guitarist, KAZUMI WATANABE, to Scotland for a concert with PAUL MCCARTNEY, a Grammy-winning album and touring the Americas with Salsa legend & Hollywood actor, RUBÉN BLADES, to New York City for an appearance on THE VIEW with JOSH GROBAN, and back home to Los Angeles for everything "Hollywood" and playing for the LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Department police funerals. Eric's investment in mastering his instruments took him to Scotland & Ireland for 10 years where he studied under these country's finest players to became a top prizewinner in solo competitions in Scotland. Being a full-time musician, Eric has played hundreds of weddings, funerals, parties and other events due to his flexibility of schedule. Short-notice gigs are welcome! As a testament to his character, Eric's success has come from not only being one of the world's top pipers but also from his friendly nature and ease to work with—he really loves his job! Having performed around the world for many years Eric has opened his schedule for private and public availability, returning to his love of connecting with people to help make their event totally special. Contact him for a reasonable quote and to assist in planning your event. Why use the rest when you can afford the best! Scottish and Irish music…solo piper to several pipers…piper & drummer…Scottish & Irish dancers…Irish traditional music ensembles…Celtic rock band...and more.

• The Wedding March | Mendelssohn
• When Irish Eyes Are Smiling | trad.
• Amazing Grace | trad.
• Taps | trad.
• Danny Boy | trad.
• Auld Lang Syne | trad.
• Going Home (Largo Theme) | Dvorak
• Highland Cathedral | Roever & Korb
• Skye Boat Song (O'er the Seas to Skye) | trad.
• The Saffron Kilt | trad.
• Flowers of the Forest | trad.
• The Lord is my Shepherd | trad.
• Children of the Heavenly Father | trad.
• Abide With Me | trad.
• Faith of Our Fathers | trad.
• Nearer My God To Thee | trad.
• 23rd Psalm | trad.
• I Come With Joy | trad.
• Titanic-My Heart Will Go On | Horner
• Titanic-Hymn to the Sea | Horner
• Braveheart Theme | Horner
• Braveheart-Gift of a Thistle | Horner
• Loch Lomond | trad.
• The Marine Corps Hymn | trad.
• Ballad of the Green Berets | Sadler
• Scotland the Brave | trad.
• The Rowan Tree | trad.
• The Old Rustic Bridge | trad.
• We're No 'Awa Tae Bide 'Awa | trad.
• The Garb of Old Gaul | trad.
• The Wearing of the Green | trad.
• The Minstrel Boy | trad.
• Within a Mile of Dublin Town | trad.
• The Sally Gardens | trad.
• The Garryowen | trad.
• Highland Laddie | trad.
• The Barren Rocks of Aden | trad.
• The Earl of Mansfield | trad.
• The Black Bear | trad.
• The Green Hills of Tyrol | trad.
• When the Battle's O'er | trad.
• Lochanside | trad.
• The Shoals of Herring | MacColl
• Bonnie Dundee | trad.
• The Steamboat | trad.
• Glendaruel Highlanders (Campbeltown Loch) | trad.
• The Muckin' 'o Geordie's Byre | trad.
• Cielito Lindo (Ay Ay Ay Ay) | trad.
• Mexican Hat Dance | trad.
• The Highland Fling | trad.
• The Sword Dance | trad.
• The Seann Triubhas | trad.
• Irish Jigs & Reels & Hornpipes | trad.
• Scottish Jigs & Reels & Hornpipes | trad.
• Galician Tunes | trad.
• Breton Tunes | trad.
• and many more | traditional and popular favorites