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J.V. Hudson Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 156 Reviews
  • Bagpiper from Durham, NC
  • 272 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $150 per event

156 Reviews for J.V. Hudson

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Review by Barbara B.

Wedding•Reviewed on November 23, 2017•From Yadkinville, NC

This man came to our wedding on short notice, stood in a field, and played beautifully in the rain without a single complaint...all while dressed to the nines. He played exactly what we requested in the manner we wanted. His only request was a cup of coffee. He was also kind enough to express that rain on your wedding day is good luck, sharing that it rained on his many years ago. We would recommend him to anyone and would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you SO much Jerry!!

Review by jared m.

Funeral•Reviewed on November 20, 2017•From Salemburg, NC

I can't recommend highly enough. He was very professional. Showed up ahead of time to get a feel for the venue and to make sure everything was right. Was a very nice guy who cared about the fact that my father had died and even asked about him. This was very kind. He played very well and received several compliments. He was willing to play everything we asked. I had interactions with other bagpipers making bids and they were much less friendly and less accommodating. I highly recommend JV Hudson. We even paid him more than he requested because we were so pleased.

Review by Rachel M.

Wedding•Reviewed on August 27, 2017•From Winston Salem, NC

Spectacular performance for my wedding. A consummate professional from the planning to the execution. Highly recommended.

Review by Anita W.

Funeral•Reviewed on July 23, 2017•From Fayetteville, NC

Mr. Hudson was excellent in all aspects! Many people came up to us after the service telling how great he played. We appreciate him playing in the sweltering heat. We will definitely recommend him and gig masters to everyone! Thank you all so much - Anita and Michael Williams

Review by Michelle S.

Funeral•Reviewed on July 23, 2017•From Advance, NC

Amazing!!!!

Review by Carol A.

Family Reunion•Reviewed on June 18, 2017•From Raleigh, NC

Jerry is a fantastic bagpiper! He is very easy to work with. He gave us a very reasonable bid. He arrived promptly on time and was dressed sharp in his kilt. He did a good bit of research ahead of time on our particular Scottish clan and found some tunes of our clan that were delightful. We also enjoyed a number of familiar tunes. He also provided us with some history of our clan, both live and through an online link. He played longer than expected, and generously posed for photos and lingered in the hall to talk with our guests. Well done! Everybody was very pleased! No doubt, one of the highlights of our family reunion.

Review by Jane J.

Church Service•Reviewed on May 24, 2017•From Raleigh, NC

J.V. Hudson was dependable and a wonderful musician. We were very glad to have him and hope to hear his wonderful pipes again.

Review by Stephanie S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 6, 2016•From Wilmington, NC

J.V. (Jerry) drove all the way from Durham and played during the processional and recessional sections of our wedding in Wilmington last month. Jerry is so talented and offered us a number of musical selections from which to choose. He played indoors at our wedding venue and the volume level was perfect. He was also very accessible and helpful during the months prior to the wedding as we planned out our timeline and ceremony. If you are looking to hire a bagpiper in North Carolina, look no further than J.V. Hudson!

Review by Leigh Anne M.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 21, 2016•From Bremo Bluff, VA

I was very pleased with Mr. Hudson, he did a wonderful job. I would recommend him and would use him again.

Review by Charles A.

Club Event•Reviewed on May 1, 2016•From Charlotte, NC

We had a special ceremony and a request to march up a slight hill followed by 75 Cub Scouts. JV Hudson did fantastic job adding a moment the Cubs will never forget. Great job Mr Hudson! Thank you!

Review by Daniel S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 27, 2015•From Charlotte, NC

Mr. Hudson played absolutely outstanding. He was very professional arriving early to coordinate last minute details before the ceromony and when things got messed up with the flow of our ceromony he adjusted so smoothly that no guest ever knew the plan had changed. I will not only use Mr. Hudson for all my future big events but strongly encourage anyone who reads this to do the same. Erin Go Braug !!!

Review by Carol S.

Wedding•Reviewed on November 17, 2015•From Chapel Hill, NC

jv hudson was experienced, professional and accomadating great day

Review by julie y.

Celebration•Reviewed on October 11, 2015•From Oxford, NC

Review by Troy S.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 5, 2015•From Clayton, NC

Review by Lyn C.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 27, 2015•From Charlotte, NC

I hired J.V. For my mom's 90th birthday! He was just perfect! He looked the part and played requests, and he got in some pictures too! He was just great and my mom can't stop talking about it! I would hire him again!

Review by Pam C.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on July 4, 2015•From New Bern, NC

Mr.Hudson played exceptionally well in the finest tradition of the Scottish Highlands. Despite insufferable heat and humidity, Mr. Hudson arrived an hour before the service dressed in traditional highland dress. He was cordial and even posed for photos with our family. I will highly recommend Mr. Hudson to perform at a future event! Thank you Mr. Hudson for giving us a beautiful memory with your performance. Please accept our heartfelt thanks.

Review by Brian T.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on June 17, 2015•From Biscoe, NC

Wow! Jerry was a gentleman and very accomodating. Highly recommended for your event and his playing was spot on. We will have Jerry back for more events.

Review by Mary B.

Family Reunion•Reviewed on June 16, 2015•From Wake Forest, NC

Jv Hudson did a fantastic all around ,we would have him performer anytime. Thanks again jv Hudson.

Review by Charlene S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on April 13, 2015•From Charlotte, NC

Everything went completely smoothly and JV performed beautifully! He was extremely accommodating and easy to work with and I would definitely re commend him.

Review by Kathleen B.

Funeral•Reviewed on February 15, 2015•From Edenton, NC

J.V. Hudson did a beautiful job performing at my father's funeral. He was there early to discuss song selections and offered his condolences to my entire family. His heart shined through as he played the bagpipe and for that I will be forever grateful.

Review by Steve H.

Funeral•Reviewed on December 29, 2014•From Mount Airy, NC

He was cooperative and flexible when plans changed at the last second. He did an excellent job with his playing and overall presentation. The timing of the performance was absolutely critical and at exactly 82 seconds hit his entrance cue dead on. With one cue from the Usher he came from outside to inside the sanctuary. as asked. He played and then escorted the family out of the church with dignity and respect. Thank you for honoring my mother's memory in such a memorable way. I would recommend J.V. Hudson for any situation you made need a bagpipe player.

Review by Carla E.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 6, 2014•From Charlotte, NC

JV was very professional and the guests enjoyed his performance of prelude music. I would highly recommend JV to my future clients.

Review by William G.

Private Party•Reviewed on September 23, 2014•From West End, NC

We met Jerry Saturday for the first time at our party for 65 at our lakeside home near Pinehurst. Not only did we find his performance first class, we enjoyed getting to know such a warm, colorful, talented and entertaining individual. I recommend him highly!

Review by Steven H.

Funeral•Reviewed on July 30, 2014•From Weldon, NC

Mr. Hudson was on time and professionally attired, and he played beautifully. I had asked him to pipe the mourners into the family plot at the cemetery, and he began playing as the first cars arrived. After the ceremony, he played "Amazing Grace", and after a few verses, turned and walked away, still playing; it had the effect of having the song fade away and it was lovely. The family loved the performance and it made a sad occasion so much sweeter, because it was meaningful to us in many ways. I heartily recommend him.

Review by Tina L.

Wedding•Reviewed on June 17, 2014•From Columbia, NC

J.V. was very kind, professional, and played beautifully!