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MarineSandpiper Bagpiper from Palm Springs, CA

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 105 Reviews
  • 176 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2016
  • 12 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $275 per event

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Joel is a solo bagpiper with over 25 years of experience who performs traditional bagpipes for Military and Civilian ceremonies, Weddings, Funerals, Parades, Social Events, or whatever your occasion calls for. As a retired US Marine Corps Musician (Tuba & Conductor), he has extensive knowlege of properly incorporating music into various ceremonial scenarios. As such, and if needed, he can easily assist with the protocol of your event. As a Marine Corps retiree, Joel pays tribute to his military heritage by wearing the Full #1 Dress Kit in Leatherneck tartan for these traditional occasions. Additionally, for Military Honors, Joel doubles on the Bugle such that Taps can be played respectfully on a real instrument rather than the Digital Bugle most Honor Guards must rely upon. On the other side of the coin, Joel has successfully taken the bagpipes out of their pigeonhole and incorporated them into a Rock & Roll Bagpipe show where he covers classic rock tunes, pop, and even jazz. This is a one-man-band setup where Joel sings and plays the pipes to background tracks. This is a perfect scenario for when you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. For these events, Joel wears a Desert Camoflage Kilt and black leather to exemplify both the Marine in him as well as the Rock & Roll nature of the event. He has over four hours worth of repetoire and has performed at fairs, sporting events, private parties, and concert venues. As a solo singer/musician, his stage footprint is extremely small. The stage name MarineSandpiper was a moniker given during his deployment to Ramadi, Iraq in 2005. During down time, Joel would often find himself standing on the bank of the Euphrates River playing the pipes. You could say that during those few, brief moments, he wasn't in a war zone, but rather in his own world. Thank you for looking at Joel's profile and for considering him to enhance your next event - be it traditionally or with a bit of Rock & Roll. "I know that there are a lot of bagpipers out there for you to choose from. Thank you for selecting MarineSandpiper for all of your bagpiping needs." "Loud Pipes Save Lives" Cheers and Semper Fi, Joel GySgt, USMC (ret.) MarineSandpiper

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Review by Ronica V.

FuneralReviewed on January 27, 2025From La Quinta, CA

He was wonderful. It made our event extra special, I’m very grateful

Review by Eric D.

FuneralReviewed on January 24, 2025From Bonita, CA

Joel was simply amazing for our funeral. Great bag pipe player, professional, thoughtful, accommodating! Got there before anyone, worked with us on the song selection and adapted to all. Even at the end, the walking away while playing was touching. Cannot recommend more.

Review by Patricia B.

FuneralReviewed on December 7, 2024From Riverside, CA

I want to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional performance at my father’s service. His playing was absolutely stunning & added such a beautiful & meaningful touch to the ceremony. He went above & beyond in every way, & his impeccable uniform & professionalism reflected the respect & honor my father deserved. Beyond his extraordinary talent, his compassionate demeanor brought great comfort to our family during a difficult time. It was truly heartwarming to know that a fellow veteran was there to honor my father’. His presence & music created a moment of dignity & beauty that we will never forget. Thank you for making my father’s service so memorable.

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  • 1985 | Bowling for Soup
  • American Idiot | Green Day
  • Are You Gonna Go My Way | Lenny Kravitz
  • Basket Case | Green Day
  • Born This Way | Lady Gaga
  • Brave | Sara Bareilles
  • Bring Me To Life | Evanescence
  • Brokenhearted | Carmen
  • Carry On | Fun
  • Chandelier | Sia
  • Come Out and Play | Offspring
  • Crazy Train | Ozzy
  • Dancing With Myself | Billy Idol
  • Dark Horse | Katy Perry
  • Demons | Imagine Dragons
  • Don't Stop Believing | Journey
  • Dreams | Cranberries
  • Everybody Talks | Neon Trees
  • Fields of Athenry | Dropkick Murphy's
  • Final Countdown, The | Europe
  • Fix You | Cold Play
  • Footloose | Kenny Loggins
  • Friday | Rebecca Black
  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Cyndi Lauper
  • Happy | Pharrel
  • Hard To Handle | Black Crowes
  • Here's To Never Growing Up | Avril Lavigne
  • Hysteria | Muse
  • I Love It | Icona Pop
  • I Love Rock & Roll | Joan Jett
  • I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking for | U2
  • I Wanna Be Sedated | Ramones
  • Kids Aren't Alright | Offspring
  • Long Way | AC/DC
  • Madness | Muse
  • Middle | Jimmy Eats World
  • "My Bad Papa" | Lady Gaga medly
  • My Own Worst Enemy | Lit
  • Never Gonna Give You Up | Rick Astley
  • Ring of Fire | Johnny Cash
  • Roar | Katy Perry
  • Rolling in the Deep | Adele
  • Royals | Lorde
  • Sail | Awolnation
  • Save The Last Dance | Michael Buble
  • Sell Out | Reel Big Fish
  • Shake It Off | Taylor Swift
  • Slither | Velvet Revolver
  • Still Into You | Paramore
  • Sweet Child O' Mine | Guns & Roses
  • Teen Spirit | Nirvana
  • Thunderstruck | AC/DC
  • Tide Is High, The | Blondie
  • Trouble | Taylor Swift
  • We Are Young | Fun
  • We Got the Beat | Go-Go's
  • We Will Rock You | Queen
  • We're Not Gonna Take It | Twisted Sister
  • Whisky In The Jar | Metallica
  • You And I | Lady Gaga
  • You Give Love A Bad Name | Bon Jovi

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

March 15, 2025 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Idyllwild, CA

Past Events

January 26, 2025 • Funeral
Sun12:30 PM - 12:45 PM La Quinta, CA
January 24, 2025 • Funeral
Fri9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Bonita, CA
December 6, 2024 • Funeral
Fri2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Riverside, CA
November 29, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Palm Springs, CA
November 16, 2024 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat7:00 PM - 8:30 PM San Clemente, CA
October 12, 2024 • Funeral
Sat1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Palm Springs, CA
October 5, 2024 • Wedding
Sat4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Escondido, CA
August 10, 2024 • Celebration
Sat3:30 PM - 4:15 PM San Diego, CA
August 3, 2024 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dana Point, CA
June 7, 2024 • Funeral
Fri12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Riverside, CA
May 18, 2024 • Celebration
Sat3:30 PM - 4:15 PM San Jacinto, CA
May 16, 2024 • Funeral
Thu12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Riverside, CA

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