Wednesday, June 18, 2014 was Cindy McPherson’s service and interment at Rockville Cemetery in Fairfield. Her husband David, children, grandchildren, and many friends were present. Clearly she loved well and was very well loved in return. I was proud to lead the procession from the Stone Chapel to her resting place nearby and to pay… Read more »
ToyTalk makes free interactive conversational apps for children – very innovative. The characters actually talk to the kids. Featured apps are The Winston Show and SpeakaZoo. These are award-winning apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The brainchild of Pixar alumni, ToyTalk needed some bagpipe sounds for Nessie, one of the characters. They offered me… Read more »
I played on Saturday evening for the Los Altos Relay for Life. I had been put in touch with Leah Arceneaux of the American Cancer Society by Mira, whose daughter’s wedding I performed for a year ago. Normally I do my benefit work closer to home, but this time I made an exception and glad… Read more »
Monday morning was warm (95 deg.) at the Moraga Country Club. The Episcopal Senior Communities Foundation hosted their third annual Celtic Cup Golf Tournament. The staff went to lengths to keep me comfortable and under shade for the 1 hour performance to greet and then pipe away the golfers as they left for their respective… Read more »
I performed for a lovely wedding on Saturday at Villa Sasso, a little-publicized venue in Sonoma County. The day was sunny, the bride beautiful, and the groom emotional. It was really touching. I think this couple has a wonderful future. Kristi Amaroso of Kristi Amaroso Special Events, LLC. was the wedding coordinator. I have worked… Read more »
Piping for naval aviators VFA-154 Black Knights at the Marine” Memorial Club and Hotel, San Francisco. Helping F-18 flyers do it up in style!
This morning I had the honor of performing for Sandra S. O’Connor’s funeral at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Ross. She was a loving wife and good mother, fun-loving and had a sense of humor. Sandy’s obituary. San Anselmo was her true home. Thank you Chess and Sean for your warmth and kindness. Thanks also… Read more »
How I Teach You To Play Bagpipes Are you interested in bagpipe lessons? Do you want to learn a few tunes and play them well for your own satisfaction or would you like to become an accomplished musician on pipes, performing at weddings, memorial services, parties, and events, maybe compete as a soloist or play… Read more »
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