Bruce Hutchings - Bagpiper

03/30/2026

First patio practice of the season! I am playing with a GlenCoe Bagpipes electric chanter, so I only hear the mistakes (but luckily for me, all bagpipe 'sounds' the same)! 🎶 &

03/18/2026

Hey, Ma! I made the marquee!!

It's the day after St Patrick's Day, I'm back at the day job and wearing pants but I am full of gratitude from my little musical tour of RI. I didn't take many pictures because I was more concerned in getting to the next gig on time but I would like to sincerely thank the establishments that opened their door to let me entertain the masses. It was fun, festive and chaotic and I wouldn't want it any other way. I appreciate ALL that donated to the LAUNDRY FUND. Thank you🎶

Thank you to the Tri City Elk Lodge, The Guild Pawtucket, The Guild Warren, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, Skeff's East Providence, McT'S Tavern, Tammany Hall, Kathy Cute-Holahan, Crossroad Pub Restaurant , & Bella Luna Bar and Grill.

03/17/2026

Having a quick reprieve and a toasty before my last round of gigs today:

Skeff's East Providence @ 5 pm
Crossroad Pub Restaurant ~545
Bella Luna Bar and Grill @ 7 pm

03/10/2026

It's a small state but I'll be getting around.. the 'pipes are calling 🎶 & I'm looking forward to (& appreciate) the opportunities ahead! 🍻, Sláinte!!
Colum Cille, Tri City Warwick Elks, City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor (I'm a Townie!) The Guild Pawtucket, The Guild Warren, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, Skeff's East Providence, McT'S Tavern, Tammany Hall, Crossroad Pub Restaurant, Bella Luna Bar and Grill

11/26/2025

You may recognize the tartan in the 1st second of this highlight reel! Newport weekends are truly my Christmas in July. But before I get too far ahead of the calendar, I would like to thank everyone throughout the year that has called and requested for me to play for them or their family. It is truly humbling to be apart of your family's event. I wish you safe travels and a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Until then, pipe on and take care my friends.

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09/25/2025

Banding together, Colum Cille/NHScot.

09/19/2025

Looking forward to be playing & being around my 'mates from Colum Cille this weekend at the Highland Games.

Reach out if you're gonna be in the stands!
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We are ready! We have been working hard preparing our competition sets - and we are proud to present a Grade 5 and a Grade 4 band in the circle. Hoping for a good run and a positive experience for all our first-timers! See you up north! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🤍🖤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

See you tomorrow as we kick off the 50th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival. This year’s festivities are guaranteed to go down in history – you won’t wait to miss out!

Tickets still available online at https://nhscot.org/buy-tickets/

07/26/2025

It truly is an honor, an experience, & humbling to play . What started out as a whim has turned into succession.

07/15/2025

The bagpipes are a heavy instrument. They bring you places (physically/emotionally). I was once told that the breeze will always pick up when the service is about to start, and sure enough, it does.

This is what it is all about. I appreciate you all.

07/07/2025

It was an incredible time to be on board the for the . & drums

06/30/2025

Another fun, festive but humbling day with my 'mates from & drums. We played for the Blessing of the fishing fleets in Provincetown, MA, and had a show of talent at the town hall.

It's amazing where the bagpipes can take you!