Pipe Bands

McGuire's Pipes & Drums
“THE BAGPIPE SHOW BAND OF THE SOUTH”

McGuire’s Pipes and Drums was formed in 1988 under the sponsorship of McGuire’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Pensacola, Florida, and is celebrating it twentieth year in 2008. The band was begun and led by Mr. Jack Dasinger until his tragic death in July of 2003. Currently under the leadership of Pipe Major Wayne Willis and Drum Major Michael Clark, this group of dedicated pipers and drummers are renowned throughout the southeast for their crisp military appearance, their precision marching and their wide repertoire of music, ranging from traditional Scottish/Irish tunes to classic show tunes and everything in between.

The band has performed at every major Highland game and Celtic festival in the southeast and has won top band honors in their category at games in Alabama, Stone Mountain, Orlando, and Sarasota. In addition they have played for the Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy, and appeared with Charlton Heston, Danny Glover, Gerald Rainey, plus others, at the St. Anne’s Roundup. They have been featured in nationwide broadcasts on ESPN, The Discovery Channel, The Travel Channel, and CBS. Their first CD recording, “Live From McGuire’s”, features a truly unique selection of entertaining pipe music and is available at all McGuire Gift Shops. Their second CD, “The Pipes of Christmas,” is also available at the same locations.

The band proudly wears the tartan of McDonald, Lord of the Isle, selected for its unique design and Emerald Isle color.

To schedule the band for functions such as parades, weddings, private parties, military events, funerals, etc., contact the band’s General Manager, Mr. Sam Varney, at (850) 492-1991.

Contact: Sam Varney
Phone: 850-492-1991
Website: http://www.mcguirespipeband.com/

The Emerald Coast Pipes and Drums

The Emerald Coast Pipes and Drums is the bagpipe band for the Fort Walton Beach area and much of Northwest Florida. Kilt-clad bagpipers will serenade you and yours with traditional Celtic tunes at your office, business or private party location. You can "Pay the piper" or get pipe and drum ensembles that are louder, and somewhat costlier.

Emerald Coast Pipes and Drums' Pipe Major is Les Matheson.

Contact: Les Matheson
Email: ecpipeanddrums@cox.net
Website: http://www.emeraldcoastpipesanddrums.org/

Duncan McCall Pipe Band

Duncan McCall Pipe Band, "Pensacola's Premier Pipe Band" is an award winning Grade 4 competition and concert pipe band founded June 1st, 2004 under the direction of Pipe Major Steven Bicknell and Drum Sergeant Michael Paige. The band has 13 pipers and 9 drummers currently on the roster. Duncan McCall has become the band-to-beat at competitions across the south. Their most recent win was at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in October 2008 where they were the top band out of 25 bands. Duncan McCall Pipe Band is a young and exciting group that features a full repertoire of Scottish and Celtic Music while delivering inspiring performances that include strong melodies and beautiful harmonies, soloists, duets, quartets and drumming fanfares. The band is sponsored by Duncan McCall Advertising Agency. For more information contact Michael Duncan at 850-476-5035.

Contact: Michael Duncan
Phone: 850-476-5035
Website: http://www.duncanmccallpipeband.com/

Santa Rosa Pipes & Drums

Santa Rosa Pipes and Drums was founded in October 2003. It has since developed into a Grade 5 competition band, and has enjoyed some success on the competition circuit. The bands goals are to create competent pipers and drummers capable of playing traditional Irish and Scottish tunes as performance pieces, and in band and solo competitions.

As a non-profit organization sponsored in part by the Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation, the band can often be found at most of the county sponsored functions and events.

Contact: Major Christopher B. King
Phone: 850-626-2425
Website: http://santarosapipesanddrums.org/

23rd Highlanders

Pipes and drums dedicated to commemorating the spirit and traditions of the Scottish Regiments. Supporting all warrior poets who fight for our freedom, while maintaining traditional piping performances. Having traveled and performed in many counties and throughout the U.S.A. we always have a good time. If you are interested in joining us, we meet at the American Legion in Destin Fl.

Bob Horner P/M
Phone: 850-499-2979
Email: 23-Highlanders@cox.net

Panama City Pipes and Drums

Panama City Pipes and Drums performs at many community events in the Panama City area. Founded in 1998, Panama City Pipes and Drums was the first pipe band to be formed in this part of Florida. The band started with a group of 5 and has grown to a corps of 21 playing members and a further 7 students in training. Marching in uniforms of Prince Charles Edward Stewart Kilts and Plaids, the band has been well received by the thousands of people attending such events as the P C Jaycees Christmas Parade, the City of Lynn Haven 4th of July Parade, the Veterans Day Parade, the Port St. Joe Scallop Festival and the Apalachicola Seafood Festival to name but a few. They have performed for many local schools both as a band and as individual musicians. They support local law enforcement & fire departments by providing pipers for memorials and other occasions. The band travels to various Scottish festivals and Highland Games held throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

Website: http://www.PC-Pipes.com/