This page is an archive of Band Events that occurred in the past. The list is displayed in reverse chronological order.
| Date | Event | Info | Participant(s) |
| 2025-04-24 | Multi-Cultural Night | Date: April 24, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 6:00 PM Type: Two pipers Location: Millard North Middle School, 2828 S 139th St, Omaha Duty: Perform for about 20 minutes and also talk about playing the bagpipe Fee: $200 - to be collected at event Contact: Rebecca Reger rlreger@mpsomaha.org Attire: Polo shirt Notes: None | John B Kevin |
| 2025-03-28 | School Program | Date: March 28, 2025 (Friday) Time: 1:00 PM Type: Solo piper Location: 1001 Fort Crook Road, Bellevue, NE Event: Perform for about 20 minutes and also talk about playing the bagpipe Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: Janine Wegner 402.630.7553 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: None | Joe |
| 2025-03-15 | O'Neill Parade(anticipated) | Full band. Short performance on the shamrock 11:30. Parade, early afternoon. Declined due to weather. | John B Teagan (tenor) Susie Glenn |
| 2025-03-12 | Aksarben Senior Living | Date: March 12, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 1:00PM Type: 1-2 pipers Location: Aksarben Senior Living, 1330 S 70th St., Omaha Event: Short performance Fee: Pending Contact: Sandra Bock sbock288@cox.net 402.553.3508 Attire: TBD Notes: No specific tune(s) requested | Joe |
| 2025-03-08 | Culture Fair - Council Bluffs Library | Date: March 8, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Type: 1-2 pipers Location: Council Bluffs Public Library Event: Provide information and a small activity for individuals in the community to learn more about the traditions and culture related to your group Fee: TBD Contact: Antonia Krupicka-Smith akrupickasmith@councilbluffslibrary.org Attire: TBD Notes: None DECLINED due to conflict with parade in Omaha | |
| 2025-03-08 | AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade | Date: March 8, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 AM Step-off Type: Band Location: Downtown Omaha Event: Annual parade Fee: None - $0.00 Contact: Chris Blaylock ChrisBlaylock5@gmail.com 402.201.7998 Attire: TBD Notes: None | Kevin John B Curt Jay Joe Hanna Teagan (tenor) Coral Scott |
| 2025-03-02 | Lady Hibernians Hooley-solo piper Location: German-American Society: 3717 S 120th St | Noon, play the color guard in at the opening. Reimbursement: A bowl of stew Contact: Natalie Olsen, 402 880 3521, snugga74@gmail.com | Kevin |
| 2025-03-01 | Leprechaun Chase | Date: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 3:30PM Type: 1-2 pipers Location: Mahoney State Park and Strategic Air & Space Museum Event: Play as people pass by for Leprechaun Chase 10K Fee: $250 - to be collected by piper(s) Contact: Ben Cohoon ben@pinkgorillaevents.com 402.770.1170 Attire: TBD Notes: No specific tune(s) requested | John Ferdi |
| 2025-02-15 | Ralston Fire Dept Dinner | Date: February 15, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 6:00PM Type: Mini-band Location: The Granary (in Ralston) Event: Short performance at annual dinner Fee: Pending Contact: Christine Ienn adminassistant@ralstonfire.com402-331-5369or Dave Shively 402-677-1059 Attire: TBD Notes: No specific tune(s) requested | Hanna Kevin Scott Coral |
| 2025-01-25 | Workshop and Robert Burns Celebration with Sioux Falls Band, Dakota District P&D. | Wes Sheppard and Dave Chorney will be down for a workshop with their band. We are invited to participate. If we have enough musicians going we can play a couple of our own sets that evening. Anticipate leaving Omaha first thing in the morning, arrive in Sioux Falls by noon( | John B Jay Curt Trent |
| 2025-01-19 | Birthday Party | Date: January 19, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 3:00 PM Type: Solo Piper Location: Brazenhead - 319 N 78th St, Omaha, NE Event: Performance for birthday party Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: Kevin Thompson KThompson@fnbo.com 402.680.8359 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: "This will be a surprise to everyone, except me, so he or she can contact me directly." "If the piper can play Happy Birthday as either first or last song...", "...to play the ND fight song, that would be incredible" | Joe |
| 2024-11-30 | St Andrew's day concert | Saturday evening concert. This will be on Thanksgiving weekend. | John B Pride Kevin Hanna Curt Scott Coral Mary |
| 2024-11-21 | Celebration of Nations-Black Elk Elementarymini band, however many sign up.5-8 pm. No charge gig. Dress: black hose and polos. no glen. | Play for 15 minutes at 5:30, then sit at a table and let kids blow practice chanters and ask questions about bagpipes. | John B |
| 2024-11-11 | Veterans Day Observance | Date: November 11, 2024 (Monday) Time: 2:00-3:30 PM - time is approximate Type: Solo piper Location: CountryHouse Omaha, 5030 S. 155th St., Omaha 68137 Event: Play for memory-care residents Fee: $200 and the person (third-part booking agent) said he would waive his 15% fee and also asked the appearance fee be set at $150. He also expected a 1 hour performance. Contact: Will provide if interested Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Requested patriotic tunes. | |
| 2024-11-09 | Salute to Veterans | Date: November 9, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM - time is approximate Type: One or more pipers Location: Defiance Harley Davidson, 4940 S 72nd St., Omaha Event: The 50 Mile Marchers will come in at 10:00. Once they arrive at the front of our building it will take the amount of time to do the flag ceremony. And then they would walk of with the honor guard. I was hoping we could also cordinate it that they walk along the walkers as they come down the center of our parking lot. Then the marchers will walk in front of our dealership. The Drummers and Pipers would then continue walking to the North as the Honor Guard will follow and then they will do a gun salute. Then the pipers and drummers would lead the honor guard off. Fee: $200 - to be collected at event Contact: Sarah Bernhagen 402-807-1411 SarahB@defiancehd.com Attire: Polo shirt Notes: None | John B. |
| 2024-11-07 | Graveside Service | Date: November 7, 2024 (Thursday) Time: 10:30 AM Type: Solo piper Location: Laurel, NE. Cemetery Event: Play at graveside service Fee: $400 - to be collected by piper Contact: Stephen Munderloh munderlohsmith@gmail.com 402.922.0313 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Asked to play Amazing Grace | Hanna |
| 2024-11-03 | Graveside Service | Date: November 3, 2024 (Sunday) Time: 10:45 AM Type: Solo piper Location: Voss-Mohr Cemetery, 138th & Harrison, Omaha Event: Play for graveside ceremony Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: David Brown CARTILAGEDOC@ME.COM 402.305.1773 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Tunes are piper's choice | Curt |
| 2024-10-19 | Memorial Service | Date: October 19, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 1:30 PM Type: Solo piper Location: Omaha National Cemetery, Soaring Wings Winery (17111 S 138th St, Springfield, NE) Event: Play at ONC and at Soaring Wings Winery Fee: To be collected by piper - See note below - Please talk to Joe Fuchs before contacting requestor Contact: Malia Schleifer 805.236.7239 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Burial previously completed. Observance is planned to be short at ONC. Malia would like piper to then play at winery as guests arrive and possibly later in the afternoon. I quoted $300 as base amount and may increase depending on final plan (such as playing later in the afternoon). Also requested was "patriotic tunes" if possible. | Joe Todero |
| 2024-10-18 | Retirement Party | Date: October 18, 2024 (Friday) Time: 6:45 PM Type: Three pipers Location: Zenia, 450 S 193rd St, Elkhorn, NE 68022 (South of Dodge Rd) Event: Play for about 10 minutes then lead guests into dining area Fee: To be collected at event Contact: Marley Bredehoeft mbredehoeft@402eventservices.com 303.589.5898 Attire: TBD Notes: None | Curt A. John B. Joe F. |
| 2024-09-28 | Omaha Whiskey Fest | Date: September 28, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Type: Mini-bandLocation: Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass St. Event: Whiskey Fest mini-band performances Fee: $O - will comp admission, free lunch, parking Contact: Phil Baursachs 402.812.7340 Attire: TBD Notes: Several short performances throughout the afternoon | Scott Coral Kevin John B |
| 2024-09-21 | Greeley Irish Festival | You know the drill | Trent John B Jay Pride Scott Coral Susie Glenn Curt |
| 2024-09-21 | Guns & Hoses | September 21, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 7:00 PM Type: Solo piper Location: Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127 Event: Lead color guard into opening ceremony Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: Dan S. 402.953.7674 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: None | |
| 2024-09-20 | Project Harmony Gala | Date: September 20, 2024 (Friday) Time: 6:30 PM Type: Solo piper Location: Champions Run Clubhouse, 13800 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha Event: Play as guests arrive (6:30 - 7:00) Fee: See note below - Please talk to Joe Fuchs before contacting requestor Contact: Tara Martz tmartz@projectharmony.com 214.938.5444 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Message from Tara: Project Harmony is a child advocacy center working to end child abuse and neglect. We need a solo bagpiper to welcome our guests at an event on September 20 at Champions Run from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Would you be interested in donating your services or providing them at a discounted rate in exchange for tickets/promotion? NOTE: When contacted, Tara reneged on the request and stated "We did end up finding someone that was available". | John B |
| 2024-09-11 | 9/11 Memorial | Date: September 11, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00 - 8:00 AM (exact time TBD by requestor) Type: Solo piper Location: Near Omaha Airport (Locust Drive) Event: Presentation regarding 9/11 Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: Jill Noble at Holder Constuction jnoble@holder.com (678) 905-3240 Attire: Piper's choice Notes: Per Jill (requestor): "...bagpiper for a 9/11 ceremony on Wednesday September 11th? We are looking to have it begin around 7 am and last about a half an hour." | Kevin |
| 2024-08-31 | Waukesha(Milwaukee) games. Labor day weekend | Withdrawn | John B Hanna Scott Coral Glenn Susie |
| 2024-08-24 | Little Sioux Parade | Date: August 24, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 10:00AM -Parade, PIPES UP BY 9:30 Type: Band Location: Little Sioux, IA Event: March in the parade behind the color guard Fee: $500 - to be collected by Pipe Major/designee Contact: Lenyce Lawrenson 712-592-0262 Attire: Black polo Notes: Parade is approximately 1 mile long and starts on the street immediately as you leave the interstate (in front of Neely Hall, a red brick building on Vine Street, the street that you’re on as you enter the town). Parking as you enter town. | John B Curt Hanna Kevin Glenn |
| 2024-08-17 | Old Settlers Celebration Parade | Location: Magnolia, Iowa Time: 10:30 Duty: Band to march in the parade Fee: $500 Contact: Kay Lamberson 712-644-2752 Note: Route is guessed at a mile, some down hill and some uphill.Band declined due to limited number of participants | Jay John B Curt |
| 2024-08-17 | Arrows to Aerospace parade, Bellevue NE in support of Scottish Society of NE | Parade starts at 10:00Dress, black polo, glen Meet up at parade beginning, Clay St & Mission.I usually find parking along 23rd or 24th Ave, or around St Mary's Catholic ChurchIt's a freebie, participate if you wish. | John B |
| 2024-08-17 | Joslyn Castle Summer Event | Date: August 17, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 6:30 PM Type: Solo piper Location: Joslyn Castle, 40th & Davenport St., Omaha Event: Play prior to start of dinner Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: John Dechant 402-884-0633 john@legacypreservation.com Attire: Piper's choice Notes: None | John B |
| 2024-08-10 | Vows Renewal | Date: August 10 2024 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 PM Type: Solo piper Location: American Lutheran Church, 1941 Siver St., Ashland NE Event: Renewal of wedding vows Fee: $200 - to be collected by piper Contact: Bette McCoy, 402 944-7791, ms_bette@hotmail.com Attire: Piper's choice Notes: No specific tune(s) requested | Joe F |
| 2024-07-27 | Carter Lake Parade | band gig-canceled | Kevin John Curt |
| 2024-06-29 | Big Red Rugby | Date: June 29, 2024 (Saturday) Time: Tuning at 8:30AM. Event starts at 9:00AM. Type: Band Location: Westside middle school, Center and 86th Event: Lead parade of participants Fee: $250 Contact: Ray Harrower 402.979.5158 Attire: Black polo Notes: None | Jay John B Curt |
| 2024-06-29 | Denison Iowa, Immigrant Heritage Festival | solo piper, $250 Contact: Alma Pugalulac.denison@gmail.com712 267 4891 | Glenn |
| 2024-06-15 | Amy Dunham’s Daughter’s Wedding | Location: St. John’s Church on the Creighton Campus Duty: Solo piper to play as people exit the church Time: 2:00pm Ceremony Fee: $200 Contact: Amy Dunham 402-699-6191 amydunham0420@gmail.com | Joe F |
| 2024-06-14 | Relay For Life - Lancaster County | Date: June 14, 2024 (Friday) Time: 8:00PM Type: Mini-band Location: Ice Box, Lincoln, NE Event: Relay For Life Fee: Pending Contact: Stephanie Stephenson stephanie.stephenson@cancer.org Attire: Black polo Notes: Amazing Grace and another tune of choice during the luminary ceremony/walk. | Joe F |
| 2024-05-31 | Taste of Omaha | Type: Band(or as many as can make it) Performance Time: 7:00 pm Uniform: black polo, glen 30 minute band performance on the World Dance and Performers stage, Heartland of America Park Details: Park at the riverfront(Kiewit Luminarium). Warm up/tune up on the riverfront at 6:00. March/play over to the park at 6:45. | John B Hanna |
| 2024-05-27 | Memorial Day Observance | Date: May 27, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Type: Pipers and Drummers Location: Memorial Park, Omaha Event: Memorial Day Observance Fee: None Contact: Harley Stanwick 402.612.0447 Attire: Polo shirt Notes: Play Amazing Grace near end of ceremony | |
| 2024-05-12 | Renaissance Festival of Nebraska-Sunday | Mini Band-5-6 musicians. | John B Scott Coral Jay |
| 2024-05-11 | Renaissance Festival of Nebraska-Saturday | Mini band, 5-6 musicians. Jacobite shirts, black hose, glen Play a performance, Rose Stage, noon and 4:30. Lead a parade on the grounds at 2. The band will have an information table just past the ticket booth. | John B Scott Coral Jay Jake |
| 2024-03-28 | Black Elk School, Celebration of Nations Location: 6708 S 161st Ave. (161st and Harrison) contact: Gina Hill, gina.hill@cox.net | Play from 6-6:20.It's a freebie. Who ever can make it will be fine. Pipers warm up in the music room at 5:30. Dress: black polos, black hose. | John B |
| 2024-03-17 | St Pat's Tour | Meet at Mangelsen's craft store, 3457 s 84th st, at 10:00 for sound checks. Next to the Farmhouse cafe. 11:00AM - Maloney's, Barry O's1 1:30AM - Brazen Head 12:00PM - Barrett's Castle 1:00PM - Paddy McGowen's, Clancy's 2:00PM - Burke's Pub, Sean O'Casey's 3:00PM - Office West, Barry O's 4:00PM - Quart House, Paddy McGowen's 5:00PM - Barrett's Castle, Maloney's 6:00PM - Clancy's, Cohen & Kelly's 7:00PM - Choo Choo's, Holiday Lounge | John B Joe F Jay Pride Glenn Susie Curt Dori Hanna |
| 2024-03-16 | St Pat's Tour | 7:00PM - Maloney's | Jay John B Pride Joe F Curt |
| 2024-03-16 | O'Neill NE. Performance on the street at 11:45. Parade follows at 1:00 | Uniform will be decided when we have some idea of the weather. FULL BAND, or as many as can make it. | John B Jay Joe F Glenn Nate Trent |
| 2024-03-15 | St Pat's Tour | Date: March 15, 2024 Time: 8:30AM Type: Mini-band Location: Federal Courthouse, Omaha - atrium Event: St. Patrick's Day performance Fee: Pending Contact: Jane Fisher 402.661.7310 Attire: Black polo Notes: Warm-up room will be provided | Joe F Jay John B Randy |
| 2024-03-09 | Omaha St Patrick's Day Parade Parade starts at 11:00 am Contact: Rich McShane, 402 680 2743, redcopper@gmail.com | We will march and play in support of Omaha Area Emerald Society. Form at 15th and Howard by 10:30. Dress TBA | John B Scott Coral Curt |
| 2024-03-06 | Gaelic Storm/The High Kings | Play 10-15 minutes preconcert. Play the Parting Glass to close the evening(will require concert pitch-467-chanters and drones. Location: Steelhouse, 1100 Dodge, Omaha. Time and dress: TBA | John B Coral Scott Jay Hanna Curt Nate |
| 2024-03-02 | Leprechaun Chase | 2-3 musicians play while runners go by.In place by 3:30, Mahoney State Park Dress: be prepared for playing in cold and wind! | John B |
| 2023-11-30 | St Andrew's Day Concert | Concert starts at 7. Location: St Andrew's Episcopal. Pipes up for tuning at 6:15. Dress: Black long sleeve shirt, tie, vest, Black hose, gold flashes. | John B Kevin Hanna Coral Scott Joe T. |
| 2023-11-18 | Ralston Fire Department Dinner | Location: The Granary at 7401 Main St. in Ralston Time: 6pm Duty: Band to play firefighters into place and AG at the end of the ceremony. Contact: Christine Ienn/Dave Shively 402-331-5369 Note: Dinner will be provided. | Kevin Joe T. Jay John B |
| 2023-11-11 | Veterans Day Hockey Game | Location: Ralston Arena Duty: Solo piper to lead the teams onto the ice. Time: 7pm Fee: $200 Contact: Jeff Barnhart 402-658-1555 ojldirector@omahahockey.net Note: This event is to honor the Page family whose son was killed in Afghanistan. | John B |
| 2023-11-11 | Veteran’s Program | Location: Platteview High School 14801 S. 108th Street (108th & Platteview Road) Time: 10am Duty: Play AG to begin the program Contact: Katie Wallman 402-339-3606 Fee: Depends on how many pipers and drummers sign up.If a solo piper - $200; two people - $250; 3 people - $350; if more - $500. CANCELLED - Wrong day | Kevin Joe T. Hanna |
| 2023-11-10 | Dessa Noonan’s Friend’s Funeral | Location: St. Robert’s Church 119th & Pacific St. Duty: Solo piper to play Danny Boy and AG at the recessional Fee: $200 Contact: Dessa Noonan 402-202-4941 bndnoonan@gmail.com | Hanna |
| 2023-11-09 | Fire Academy Graduation | Duty: Solo piper to play at the beginning and end of the event Time: 6:30pm Fee: $200 Contact: Chad Parrott 402-880-3777 cparrott@councilbluffs-ia.gov Location:TBD | John Brady |
| 2023-11-02 | Funeral for Zella Grant | Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 9302 Blondo Street Duty: Solo piper to play a tune during the service to be determined by the pastor Fee: $200 Note: The funeral director will speak with the pastor for more particulars and will let me know. | Joe F |
| 2023-10-28 | Highland Cattle Show | Location: Cornerstone Event Center, 2400 Nebraska Ave., York, NE Time: 10am Duty: Solo piper plays one tune, the Demuth family is introduced, the piper plays the Nebraska Fight Song and one more short tune. Fee: $300 Contact: Natalie Demuth, cornerstoneconnect.com 402-366-5317 | John B |
| 2023-10-11 | Shawn Watson Funeral | Location: St. Robert’s Church 119th & Pacific Street Duty: Solo Piper to play AG and Danny Boy as the recessional Time: 10:30 Mass Fee: $200 Contact: Dessa Noonan bndnoonan@gmail.com 402-202-4941 | Hanna Barnes |
| 2023-10-07 | Tiburon Golf Event | Location: 10302 S. 168th Street Duty: Solo piper to play for 15 - 20 minutes, then play for the ceremonial walk. Time: 7:30am Fee: $200 Contact: Matt 402-895-2688 | Joe F |
| 2023-10-07 | McCullough Funeral | Location: Maxwell, NE Cemetery Time: TBA 1 or 2pm Duty: Solo piper to play as urns are brought to the gravesite, AG when priest/minister is finished, and Danny Boy at the end. Fee: $500 Contact: Mike Meehan 402-630-0841 | Joe F |
| 2023-10-05 | Yana Morgan’s Funeral | First United Methodist Church 7020 Cass Street Time: 2pm Duty: Solo piper to play AG at the end of the service. Fee: $200 Contact: Linda Spencer 402-630-0166 Note: No casket or urn, just a service. | Joe F |
| 2023-09-30 | Mary Boyle’s Daughter’s Wedding | Location: Joslyn Castle Duty: Solo piper to play for the recessional Time: 4pm Fee: $200 Contact: Mary Boyle 402-201-3150 mareb5@cox.net | Joe F. |
| 2023-09-29 | Funeral for Peggy Duenas | Location: St. Joseph’s Church, Lyons, NE Time: Mass is at 10:00am Duty: Solo piper to play AG as the recessional Fee: $375, but $425 if the piper is to play at the cemetery too. Contact: Jim Pelan 402-380-2121 | Joe F |
| 2023-09-27 | Funeral for Steven Smith | Location: Church. Of the Holy Spirit, 1305 Thomas Dr., Bellevue Time: 10:30 Duty: Solo piper to play When Irish Eyes Are Smiling at the beginning, AG after the Eulogy, and the Air Force Anthem as a recessional Fee: $200 Contact: Brian 1-602-510-6705 or Father Tom at 402-709-8164 | Joe T. |
| 2023-09-13 | Patty O’Connor’s Father-inn-law’s Celebration of LIfe | Location: Golf Course near 168th & Maple Time: 8pm Duty: Solo piper to play some tunes Fee: $200 Contact: Patty O’Connor 402-850-5843 pattyoc3596@gmail.com | Joe F. |
| 2023-09-11 | Scare Away Cancer | Location: Oak Hills Country Club Time: Noon Duty: Solo piper to play one or two tunes to be determined Fee: $200 (Or gratis if you are inclined to donate your time) Contact: Joe Pietro solutions@aunitedglass.com402-880-5923 or 402-657-8382 Note: First responders and veterans will be honoredAlso, I spoke with Joe and I mentioned AG, Bells of Dunblane, and Hector the Hero. He doesn’t have a preference, so any of those will suffice. The piper will play between noon and 12:30. | Hanna |
| 2023-09-10 | Car Show and Tribute to Firefighters, Police Officers, and Veterans | Location: Knobby’s Parking Lot at 120th & Center St. Time: Noon Duty: Solo piper to play AG and possibly a few more tunes Fee: $200 Contact: Jordan 402-208-1449 Note: Free lunch is also offered. BTW the date is a Sunday. Cancelled by Jordan a few days before the event since he got OFD piper/s to do a freebie | Joe F |
| 2023-09-09 | Kroll Wedding | Location: Whiskey Springs, Iowa Duty: Solo piper to play as bride enters and the recessional Time: The service starts at 2:30 Fee: $275 Note: Possible tunes are AG(their choice) and Highland Cathedral (my suggestion).Contact: Rob Kroll 414-531-9559 Note: Whiskey Springs is between Sidney and Hamburg off of Hy. 2. | Kevin |
| 2023-09-01 | Madeline Dukes Wedding | Location: Bellevue Berry Farm Duty: Solo piper to play for the recessional Time: 5pm Fee: $200 Contact: Madeline Dukes mrs.rajca@aol.com 402-612-3934 | Jake |
| 2023-09-01 | Funeral in Lincoln | Location: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Duty: Solo piper to play AG at end of service. Time: Following the 10am service at the funeral home. Fee: $250 Contact: Doug Dodds (funeral director) douglas.dodds@dignitymemorial.com. 402-423-1515 | Curt |
| 2023-08-26 | Little Sioux Parade | Location: Little Sioux Iowa Time: 10:00 . Duty: Band to march in the parade behind the color guard Fee: $500 Contact: Lenyce Lawrenson 712-592-0262 lenycelawrenson@gmail.com Note: The parade is approximately 1 mile long. The parade starts on the street immediately as you leave the interstate (in front of Neely Hall, a red brick building on Vine Street, the street that you’re on as you enter the town). Parking as you enter town. Dress: Green polos, green hose, glens. (last gig for this kit?) Carpool: I'll be at St Andrew's church and plan to leave at 8:00 | Jay Kevin John Joe T. Hanna |
| 2023-08-19 | Arrows to Aerospace parade, Bellevue | We will be marching with the Scottish Society of Nebraska. Dress: green polos, green hose, glen Parade starts at 10:00 amBand will meet at the intersection of Clay St and W 23rd Ave by 9:30 | John B Jay Joe T. Hanna Curt |
| 2023-08-19 | Event at Joslyn Castle | Time: 6:30pm Contact: John Dechant Note: This is a “Save the Date” John just called to reserve the date and will provide particulars later, probably the same as last year’s gig. | Kevin |
| 2023-08-13 | Church Service in Hastings | Location: 1st Presbyterian Church of Hastings Duty: Solo piper to play during the service and a bit during the following luncheon Time: 10:30am Fee: $400 Contact: Rev. Greg Pickett 402-462-5147 greg@fpchastings.org Note: Some parishioners will have recently returned from Scotland and will share their experiences. | Joe F |
| 2023-08-12 | Veteran Ceremony | Location: Mid-American Center in C.B. Time: 6pm - 9pm Duty: Solo piper to play at the posting and retiring of the colors, plus AG. Fee: A meal Contact: Jeremy White 641-208-0957 Jeremy.white1.mil@army.mil | John |
| 2023-08-12 | Omaha area pipers and drummers open house | North end of Benson Park Invitations have been extended to area pipers and drummers. 8:00 set up 9:00 lessons 10:30 Pipes and drums up 11:30 Discussion noon lunch-by Omaha P&D. BYOB | John Hanna Jay Kevin Joe F Coral Scott Joe T. |
| 2023-08-05 | Sidney, Iowa Rodeo Parade | Location: Sidney, IA Time: 4:30pm, Carpool from St Andrew's leaving at 2:45 Dress: green polos, green hose, red flashes, glen. Duty: Band to march approximately 1/2 mile. Fee: $500 Contact: Jessica Kuhns jessicarum2015@gmail.com 712-3501990 | Jay John Joe T. Curt |
| 2023-08-03 | Golf Tournament | Location: Shadow Ridge Golf Course 1501 S.188th Plaza Time: 9am - 10:30am Duty: Solo piper to play off and on during the time period. Fee: $250 Contact: Leah Johnson 402-980-9890 Note: The date is a Thursday. | Joe F |
| 2023-07-24 | Funeral for Peggy McElmeel | Location: St. Gerald’s Old Church 7859 Lakeview Dr. Time: 10am Duty: Solo piper to play AG for the recessional Fee: $250 Contact: Matt (Funeral Director) 402-689-9820 | Joe F |
| 2023-07-15 | Educational program at Bellevue Public Library, 1003 Lincoln Rd, Bellevue. | Part of their summer program. mini band. Play a couple of numbers then answer questions and let kids/parents try practice chanters or drums Starts at 1:00 PM Highland dress optional No charge | Hanna Kate Mary Z |
| 2023-07-12 | Funeral for a deceased firefighter | Location: St. Joseph’s Cemetery east of Platte Center, NE. Time: Following 10:30 Mass Duty: Solo piper to play AG while marching over a hill with a firefighter in bunker gear. Fee: $300 Contact: Eric Korus 402-276-0569 plattecenterfire@hotmail.com | Joe T. |
| 2023-07-09 | Albion Parade and Concert | Location: Albion, Ne Time: 1:30pm Duty: Band to march in the parade and play a 20 minute concert afterward. Fee: $1,000 Contact: Dan Mangelsen 402-942-1448 danmangelsen@gmail.com Note: Same as last year, but a different contact who didn’t lie about the length of the parade. It’s the same as last year. | |
| 2023-07-04 | Independence Day Parade | Location: Ralston, NE. (Begins at 80th & ‘Q’ Street) Time: 1pm Duty: Band to march in the parade (approx. 8 block) with the color guard ahead of the dignitaries Fee: $500 Contact: Amy Reeder 402-331-6677 ext. 1206 Note: We will meet at St Andrew's and car pool. Must leave St Andrew's by 11:30.Dress: polos, green hose, glen | John B Jay Kevin Joe T. Curt Hanna |
| 2023-06-24 | Immigrant Heritage Festival | Location: 210 S. 17th St., Denison, IA Duty: Solo piper to play for approximately 20 minutes beginning at 5:30pm Fee: $300Contact: Alma Puga 712-267-4891 | Joe F |
| 2023-06-24 | Big Red Rugby | Location: (New) Westside Community Center 3534 S. 108th St. Time: event starts at 9. Pipers arrive 8:15, ready to start playing/tuning at 8:30. Dress: green polo, green hose, red flashes, glen Duty: Band marches 1/2 way around the track, moves to the middle and plays AG before marching off to STB. Fee: $200 Contact: Ray Harrower 402-979-5158 | John B Kevin Jay Randy Nate Hanna Joe T. Curt Joe F. |
| 2023-06-12 | Dennis Stewart’s Funeral Luncheon | Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church 3617 Green Ave., Bellevue Duty: Solo piper to play AG and Going Home inside the church as the family enter. Time: Following the 11am burial at the National Cemetery, so approximately 12:15. Fee: $200Contact: Linda Hankins 402-293-9420 | Joe F |
| 2023-06-10 | Odebolt Parade and Performance | Location: Odebolt, IA Time: 11am Duty: Band to march in the parade and provide a performance beforehand. Fee: $800 Contact: Heidi at Triple H Truck Wash triplehtruckwash@gmail.com Note: We couldn’t field enough people for this gig last year, so Kevin cancelled it. 5/23/23 WITHDRAWN from event per John Brady | John B Jay Kevin Curt |
| 2023-06-09 | Michael Petranick’s Father’s Funeral | Location: Omaha National Cemetery Time: 2:30pm Duty: Solo piper to play Going Home and AG Fee: $200 Contact: Michael Petranick mmodeler@gmail.com 402-320-9301 | Joe T. |
| 2023-06-04 | Memorial Park 75th Anniversary | Location: Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave. Time: 2pm Duty: Solo piper to play AG Fee: TBD (may be a freebie) Contact: MIchael Debolt Michael.DeBolt@ops.org P: 531-299-9435 C: 402-980-0554 | Joe F |
| 2023-06-03 | Celebration of the life of Joe McNellis | Location: Pacific Springs Golf Course 16810 Harney Street Time: 8pm Duty: Solo piper to play Loch Lomond, Mull of Kintyre, Flower of Scotland, and AG Fee: $200 Contact: Heather Moreland 1-402-707-3625 | Joe F |
| 2023-05-23 | Janet Sutherland Funeral | Location: Branson Cemetery in Honey Creek, IA Duty: Solo piper to play Ashokan’s Farewell (I have the music for it) and AG as the piper walks away from the site. Time:11am Fee: $250 Contact: Anne Ojenne annebreck@gmail.com 970-389-3114 | Joe F |
| 2023-05-20 | High School Graduation Party | Location: 2611 S. 101st. Ave. Duty: Three pipers and two drummers march 3 houses to the house where the party is and play there for twenty-five or so minutes. Time: 5pm Fee: $500 Contact: Dave Honeyman 402-333-0949 | John Kevin |
| 2023-05-06 | Nicole Toombs Wedding | Location: St. Wenceslaus Church Duty: One piper and one drummer to play Highland Cathedral for the recessional Time: Mass starts at 2pm Fee: $300 Contact: Nicole Toombs nmtoombs@protonmail.com 402-210-5680 | Pete |
| 2023-04-16 | Zella Grant Birthday | Location: Plattsmouth Masonic Home 1300 Ave. ‘D” Duty: Solo piper to play Danny Boy, AG, and others for 20-25 mins. Time:2:30pm Fee: $200 Contact: Ken Jones 840-221-6549 | Joe F |
| 2023-04-06 | Funeral for Susanne Cunningham-Poledna | Location: Forest Lawn Cemetery Time: Following 10:30 Service, approximately noon Duty: Solo piper to play Ag Fee: $200 Contact: Mortuary/Cemetery 402-451-1000 | Joe F |
| 2023-03-29 | Funeral for Mary Lou Courtney | Location: St. Bernadette Church 7600 S. 42nd St., Bellevue Time: Following 10:30 Mass Duty: Play Danny Boy as people come outside and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling as balloons are released Fee: $200Contact: Doug Schroeder (John A Gentleman) 402-391-1664 | Joe F |
| 2023-03-25 | Rodney Drzaic Wedding | Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church 19th & Dodge Street Duty: Solo piper to play the recessional, possibly Highand Cathedral Time: Service starts at 2pm Fee: $200 Contact: Amy Adams ( groom’s mother) 402-672-534-0 amyadams340@gmail.com | Joe F |
| 2023-03-17 | St. Patrick's Day Bar Hop | DATE: Friday, March 17 TIME: All day LOCATION: Various ATTIRE: NOTES: | Jay Hanna Joe T. Kevin Dori Nate John B Matt Joe F Pride Chuck Driver |
| 2023-03-16 | Deanna Wrenn’s Funeral | Location: John A. Gentleman Mortuary North 72nd St., just south of Prep Duty: Solo piper to play AG at end of service Time: 11:00am Fee: $200 Contact: Melanie Fabien 531-215-7015 | Joe T. |
| 2023-03-16 | Retirement Home Performance | Location: Risen Son Retirement Home 3000 Risen Son Blvd. Council Bluffs Duty: Solo piper to play for 1/2 hour - 45 minutes Time: 2pm Fee: $200 Contact: Crystal kccary@chliving.org 712-325-7006 | Matt |
| 2023-03-11 | St. Patrick's Day Parade | Declined to participate due to weather !!! DATE: Saturday, March 11 TIME: 10 AM start LOCATION: 16th and Harney St. ATTIRE: FEE: NOTES: The parade will start at 10AM on 16th and Harney St, travel East on Harney to 11th Street, head South to Howard and travel West to 13th and Howard. Parade registration is available at https://www.aohomaha.com/?page_id=531 | Kevin Joe T. John Matt Joe F |
| 2023-03-11 | Cottonwood Hotel Performance | Location: Blackstone Building 302 S. 36th St. Duty: One piper and one Drummer to play off and on for an hour Time: After the performance at the Mattress Factory, approximately 1: 30pm Fee: $300 Contact: Melanie Rosholm 970-402-6212 mrosholm@thecottonwoodhotel.com | John |
| 2023-03-11 | The Mattress Factory performance. | Full band. Dress: green polos, green hosepipes up for tuning by 1130. performance at noon | John Hanna |