Kevin Gilstrap- Director- KC Celtic Pipes & Drums Reviews
Avg 5.0 | 13 Reviews
Bagpiper from Kansas City, MO
23 Verified Bookings
Starting at $175 per event
13 Reviews for Kevin Gilstrap- Director- KC Celtic Pipes & Drums
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Review by Terri F.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on May 23, 2025•From Parkville, MO
Kevin was very professional and played wonderfully. I would recommend Kevin if you need a bagpiper. Thank you Kevin for making our event memorable.
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Thank you, Terri. It was an honor for me to be there with you all. ??
Review by eric l.
Funeral•Reviewed on November 16, 2023•From Prairie Village, KS
This Gentleman was great. Book less than a week out. Communication was stellar. My Mom had requested a Bag Piper for her funeral to honor her Scottish Heritage. He made it happen and we are very grateful. Can not say enough good words or thank him enough.
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Thank you for the kind words. KG
Review by Lesley M.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on November 7, 2023•From Parkville, MO
Kevin was the absolute best! He arrived on time and was kind and thoughtful about our needs. He played beautifully for our ceremony. It was so lovely! I really can't adequately express what it meant to my family.
Thank you Kevin and thank you Bash for the making this so easy!
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Thank you for the kind words, Lesley. It was a great honor for me to participate in such a beautiful remembrance. You all were so kind and wonderful. Thank you again.
Review by Patty K.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 1, 2023•From Overland Park, KS
Review by John M.
Club Event•Reviewed on June 27, 2023•From Lees Summit, MO
If you have an opportunity to hire Kevin you will not be disappointed- FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
Kevin couldn’t have done a better job. He showed up ahead of schedule, his pipes were played beautifully, everybody was just mesmerized by his talent.
One of the top three highlights of our very successful event was Kevin‘s bagpipes. It added an entire dimension to our event, and everybody enjoyed his work.
Who doesn’t love a professional bagpipe at their event? We all did.
John Muller
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Thank you, John! It was a great honor for me to participate!
Review by Stephanie K.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 13, 2023•From Overland Park, KS
Kevin was amazing! Very easy to work with, professional, flexible, and an amazing talent! His bagpipe playing was the hit of the party! Everyone loved it! We will definitely not hesitate to schedule with him again
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Thank you so much, Stephanie! That was super nice of you! Hope to see you all again! KG
Review by Nichole R.
Funeral•Reviewed on January 10, 2023•From Overland Park, KS
We were so lucky to have Kevin at my Grandfather's service. He was very communicative and throrough leading up to the day, arrived with plenty of time to get the lay of the land and warm up, and moved everyone to tears during his beautiful performance of Amazing Grace. He was kind and respectful to everyone as well. I would highly recommend Kevin!
Review by Justin S.
Funeral•Reviewed on December 3, 2022•From Kansas City, MO
Kevin is a wizard on the bagpipes and an absolute professional. His rendition of Amazing Grace at the close of my mother-in-law's funeral mass was poignant and emotional. It was beautiful to hear those notes echo throughout the church and send Mary off to heaven. I stongly recommend Kevin for any bagpipe gigs.
Review by Jack C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on March 20, 2011•From Lawrence, KS
Kevin was asked to make the hair on the back of people's heads stand up when the bride took her long walk down the staircase and up to the wedding party. Mission accomplished. Kevin also rolls with the punches and is very accommodating with what was asked of him. We will recommend him.
Review by Karen F.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 10, 2010•From Warsaw, MO
Kevin was hired to play at my 90 year old Irish mother's birthday celebration. Her sister was 96 a couple of days before, so I thought that a real celebration/reunion was in order. Kevin was the hit of the party. His professionalism was evident, but it was his personal attention to my mother and her sister that made the hit with them and me. All of their friends had a wonderful time. The next day my mother's phone was busy with people telling her how special it was. She was thrilled. As for Kevin, he was timely, friendly and professional in all regards. He certainly gave us our money's worth!
Review by Cindy W.
Nursing Home Event•Reviewed on May 14, 2010•From Emporia, KS
I would hire the Irish lass again in a heartbeat, it was an excellent memory for all my seniors at Holiday Resort.
Review by Derin B.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on November 23, 2009•From Olathe, KS
Kevin arrived thirty minutes ahead of time to check for any last minute changes. He looked great in his kilt and formal jacket. His playing was outstanding and he really delighted the crowd. I would not hesitate to recommend Kevin for anyone wanting a truly professional musician!
Review by Angus M.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on November 21, 2009•From Kansas City, KS
Kevin was just awesome! My wife and I are both from Scotland and having Kevin at our party was just like being home. He could play anything from the classics we love to the super fast crowd pleasers; just wonderful!
We also liked being able to hear Kevin play before we hired him via sound files right on the Gigmaster website. Nice touch!
I would definitely hire Kevin again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire a piper. He also looked great, was very professional and friendly.
Thanks again, Kevin!
