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115 Reviews for Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay

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Review by Lisa P.

Memorial ServiceReviewed on February 29, 2024From Winton, CA

Fred Payne was a dream to work with. His talent on the bagpipes is phenomenal and his attention to all the details was so reassuring that the memorial service would be beautiful! And it was, just Beautiful!!! Thank you, Fred, for making the drive to the service, being there ahead of time to acclimate your instrument, and then performing beautifully! You did a fantastic job and were so professional!!! Thank you so much!

Review by Gary M.

FuneralReviewed on January 24, 2024From Fairfield, CA

From my first interaction with Fred to our follow-up communication after our mom's graveside service, everything was done so easily and with excellence. He made himself available to satisfy our needs and played his bagpipes reflecting his name as the Champion Bagpiper. I highly recommend him for any event that you need a high caliber bagpiper and gentleman.

Review by Lisa R.

FuneralReviewed on October 19, 2023From Rio Linda, CA

Champion Bagpiper communicated well, he was on time, and he was open and accommodating to our requests. He was extremely kind and professional and his performance beautiful and special. I highly recommend him for any event.

Review by john c.

Private PartyReviewed on September 29, 2022From Sacramento, CA

Mom sang along! Thank You for making Mom’s Birthday Special… With Gratitude, Linda, Paula, John, Beth and Andrea!

Review by christina n.

WeddingReviewed on July 26, 2022From Napa, CA

We loved working with Fred! Would highly recommend for your next event!

Review by Carolyn U.

CelebrationReviewed on June 5, 2022From Brentwood, CA

We couldn’t have asked for more from our experience with our Bagpiper. We were having a Celebration of Life and he was a most important element as Mom was born in Scotland and each of the major life celebrations of our family have been marked with bagpipes. He arrived promptly, worked around special requirements for children, played NO Irish tunes by request and was appreciated by everyone in attendance including the neighborhood! In addition, he looked the part! We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing the services of a professional bagpiper!

Review by Susan D.

Memorial ServiceReviewed on October 30, 2021From Redwood City, CA

Wonderful performer! I would highly recommend Fred for your event. Professional, courteous, punctual, and easy to work with. Everyone loved hearing his songs! He was a big hit! Thank you!

Review by Jeff G.

FuneralReviewed on December 8, 2019From Yuba City, CA

Very professional, very prompt. Fred played excellent bagpipes for my father's celebration of life. I had so many guests compliment on how good Fred played the bagpipes. I would rate Fred with a higher rating but 5 is as high as the scale would allow.

Review by Paige K.

Memorial ServiceReviewed on November 12, 2019From Rutherford, CA

Review by Sherry M.

FuneralReviewed on September 15, 2019From Ukiah, CA

Fred Payne arrived on time, dressed for the event as a professional, and followed through with beautiful music making our experience with him and his talent exceptional. Worth every penny.

Review by Leila K.

FuneralReviewed on August 3, 2019From Fremont, CA

????????????????????He was magnificent... awesome ??..My Dad passed away . This was a burial ceremony . His experience and timing of when to play and what to play perfection ... He pulled back for the Va Taps flag presentation to my Mom . He played a great burial march when we brought the casket into burial area. He played amazing Grace my moms favorite song ... at the perfect time . All his choices of music perfection .. when ceremony was over he played as he exited the ceremony . 10 ?? ??????????????????????

Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay:

Thank you, Leila. It was a great privilege to perform for your father's service. Blessings to you and your family.

Review by BRYAN T.

FuneralReviewed on June 16, 2019From Sebastopol, CA

very professional,dresses the part and plays well

Review by Mimi B.

FuneralReviewed on June 8, 2019From San Francisco, CA

Fred is an amazing talent and true professional. My mother passed away and our family held a small graveside service. Overwhelmed and unprepared, I appreciated how independent, experienced and professional he was. I did not have plan a thing, it was totally appropriate; he did it all and it was amazing. My mom would have loved it and my family will remember it forever.

Review by Jakki M.

FuneralReviewed on June 3, 2019From Lodi, CA

A pleasure to work with.

Review by Anne H.

FuneralReviewed on March 24, 2019From Oakland, CA

From booking to performance Fred was professional and easy to work with. I trusted him to play tunes that were appropriate for my mother’s service and he delivered in spades. If I had the need to hire a bagpiper again, I would without hesitation hire him again.

Review by Isaac H.

FuneralReviewed on March 19, 2019From San Francisco, CA

Fred was a true professional. He arrived early and was accommodating in our requests.

Review by Michael F.

CelebrationReviewed on March 16, 2019From Half Moon Bay, CA

It was great working with Fred! He was punctual, professional, and plays great; thanks for making my mom's Celebration of life a success. Michael

Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay:

Thank you, Mike. It was an honor to play for your mom's celebration of life. Best Wishes, Fred

Review by Erik S.

Dinner DanceReviewed on January 13, 2019From Paso Robles, CA

Fred was very talented, accommodating, and punctual! He showed up early and did a great job for our dining out in Paso Robles!

Review by Jake F.

FuneralReviewed on November 18, 2018From Tracy, CA

Amazing performance. Was perfect.

Review by Jill G.

FuneralReviewed on August 25, 2018From Dixon, CA

Fred did an amazing job performing at my mom’s memorial service. He’s an excellent musician and figured out the details of where and what to play with little guidance. The ceremony was at a military cemetary so the timing was very short and plans kept changing until the last minute. My family was very happy with how things turned out. Mom would have loved the service. Would highly recommend Fred for any performance where you need professionalism and talent. He also looked really cool in his kilt and was very nice.

Review by Kimberly M.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on July 22, 2018From Fairfax, CA

Fred did a WONDERFUL JOB and all the guests were so impressed!!! He really set the mood for the night and we would definitely invite him back to any of our events!!

Review by Jill R.

FuneralReviewed on July 8, 2018From Foster City, CA

We thoroughly enjoyed Fred playing his bagpipe at my brothers celebratation of life. Everyone there was very surprised and happy that we brought a sad time to a beautiful memories. I would recommend Fred again to anyone who would like to hire a bagpipe for his professionalism he was awesome.

Review by Stephen S.

FuneralReviewed on April 23, 2018From Sausalito, CA

Fred was awesome. This event was for the scattering of my parents ashes at sea by boat just outside the Golden Gate; something emotionally very difficult for me. Fred a lot of experience with such events and was able to offer very timely and valuable advice on the appropriate timing, duration, and selection of music for the scattering ceremony which was a great comfort to have. His playing was excellent and was a real honor to my both of my parents, especially my mother, who is a native of Scotland. It left a great impression on all of the participants on-board. My deepest gratitude to Fred. - Steve Senatori, Concord, CA

Review by Barbara M.

WeddingReviewed on October 9, 2017From Cloverdale, CA

Champion Bagpiper played the songs we requested and played them beautifully! He added to the beauty of my daughter's wedding day with the music he provided. I would enthusiastically recommend Fred!

Review by Charles P.

Memorial Day PartyReviewed on August 29, 2017From Petaluma, CA

His musicianship and professionalism was top notch. His performance was moving and tearful as it drove home the fact that our loved one is gone forever. An important realization.

Champion Bagpiper For San Francisco Bay:

I don't understand the rating for "Accommodating of special requests." There were no special requests. I think Mr. P. intended an N/A response. Thank you Chuck, for letting me help honor your late wife. Blessings, Fred