Memorial Service•Reviewed on October 30, 2014•From Westminster, TX
Don played beautifully for my Mothers memorial service. Everyone there remarked on how wonderful it was. Don was personable,professional and prompt. Don kept in contact with me before the service and was very helpful with music choices. I would recommend him anytime to anyone.
Funeral•Reviewed on August 27, 2014•From Denton, TX
Mr. Shannon was in constant contact with me. Showed up in plenty of time. Very accommodating, friendly and personable. When he finished playing Amazing Grace, there was not a dry eye in the house. I have received numerous praises from attendees long after the event.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on June 3, 2014•From Cedar Hill, TX
Don is professional, reliable, and has a passion for the projects he works on...Don has a great heart (and it shows in his artistic work). Don was one of the most talked about highlights of our Cedar Hill War Dog Memorial Ceremony. There was not a dry eye in the house for his moving rendition of "Amazing Grace". Don's performance skills and personality make him a true treasure...our board is proud to call him our friend!
Wedding•Reviewed on April 17, 2014•From Granbury, TX
Since my husband is Irish and no longer has any family I wanted to have a bagpiper play at our wedding as a surprise to represent his family. Don was so sweet to pretend to be a friend of my cousins when he arrived at our lake home. I told him he could stand at the top deck since the ceremony was being held about 60 steps down a cliff to our dock. He insisted that he could play and walk down the steps at the same time. My husband thought it was the DJ playing until he saw Don coming down the stairs. It brought him to tears and Don's playing was the highlight of our special event. Thank you, Don!
Funeral•Reviewed on March 25, 2014•From Sachse, TX
I couldn't have been more pleased with Don Shannon. He played Amazing Grace for my father's private family funeral. Mr. Shannon was very kind, professional and outstanding bagpiper. My father was career military, public service and dedicated family man. Mr. Shannon helped to give him a proper send off.
I would definitely recommended Don Shannon. Keep him in mind for the start of any golf tournaments as well, golfers love it....golf originated in Scotland.
Many thanks,
Linda Garber
Funeral•Reviewed on December 1, 2013•From Grand Prairie, TX
Don Shannon is a wonderful person AND an awesome piper! He played at our Scottish-American Dad's military memorial service in 2009, and now in 2013 he played so very beautifully for our dear Scottish-American Mother's memorial service ... we are so grateful for Don's loving heart, and his dedication to the most unique music / emotion of the bagpipes. Thank you Don, from the Milne Family of Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 6, 2013•From Dallas, TX
We could not be more happy and delighted with Don Shannon and his performance for our daughter's wedding. His presence made the whole thing magical. We and our guests will cherish the memories for a very long time. He was so kind, so accommodating of our requests, a total joy.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on November 8, 2012•From Dallas, TX
I would give Don nothing shy of 10 STARS for his performance! He is absolutely so sweet and was an amazing touch to my wedding day. He was professional, timely, and an amazing performer. Words cannot say enough to thank him for being apart of our special day! Many thanks and God bless!
Private Party•Reviewed on March 12, 2012•From Longview, TX
Not that I have ever hired a Celtic Bagpiper or anything similar to this, but Don Shannon has set the standard extremely high! He was extremely friendly and gracious from the first phone conversation, to the final good bye after his performance. Longview is about a 2 hour drive from his location in Dallas, and he came out to my house in the pouring rain, and arrived 30 minutes early. He moved from the front porch where he got soaked, to the back porch, where it was hard to hear him, to the garage, which was the perfect location. I had 100 people at this Irish-themed Rotary Party and everyone was quite complimentary. I give Don the highest recommendation!
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 13, 2011•From Fairview, TX
Don was awesome to work with - friendly, responsive, and talented. He's a professional and fills the part, complete with Irish accent. My teenage son, for whom Don's appearance was a surprise for his birthday, was riveted as Don played and talked about the instrument and his background (which we had requested he do).
I would recommend Don whole-heartedly.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 5, 2011•From Denton, TX
When I was choosing a bagpiper for my Mother's funeral I was torn between 2, one of them being Don. Don was the most personable to me. He came out and expressed his sympathy and went above and beyond to try and make this easier. We spoke about what I wanted him to do and he was very accomadating. He arrived early and played in the distance and was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed having him there. It was one last thing I could do for my Mother to honor her and my family all thought that Don did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend Don to anyone that would like to hire a bagpiper.
Memorial Day Party•Reviewed on May 31, 2011•From Westlake, TX
The Town of Westlake would recommend Don Shannon for any event and will certainly invite him back again. He was on time, accommodating to our needs at the last minute and offered to lead the Red, White and Blue Kiddee parade. The kids in the parade all wanted to be behind him and were very fascinated with his bagpipe as many had not see that instrument before. Don Shannon was a major attraction and really struck the right cords for a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor our heroes across the nation. Don gets a 10 from the Town of Westlake.
Thanks a Million,
Sharon Sanden
President
Westlake Historical Preservation Society
