After a long and dry weekend in the desert, the Bushmills Irish Pipers returned from their first ever trip to the Las Vegas Highland Games (April 17-18) with a couple more victories under their belts. The Grade 5 band took 1st in Saturday's Quick March Medley contest, the first sanctioned Grade 5 band contest in the Western United States! The Grade 3 band also grabbed a win in Vegas, in Sunday's Timed Medley competition.
In addition to the group victories, several members of the Bushmills Irish Pipers also saw success in the various solo contests. Congratulations to pipers Wes Weber (1st in Gr.4 Slow Air), Wendy Young (1st in Gr.4 6/8 March), Vince Guinnane (2nd in Gr.4 2/4 March), Suzan Karayel (3rd in Gr.3 2/4 March, 3rd in Gr.3 Strathspey & Reel), and Michael LeBoeuf (3rd in Gr.2 Hornpipe & Jig).
Starting in 2011, the Las Vegas Highland Games will expand into the Las Vegas International Celtic Festival, which will feature a new international, invitational pipe band championship, consisting of all of the best bands from North America and many from overseas. We'll see you there next year!
Welcome to the official website of the Bushmills San Francisco Irish Pipers! The band was formed in 1932 as the Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco by Irish immigrants that desired to maintain the piping traditions of their native land. Bushmills San Francisco Irish Pipers is the oldest continuously active Irish Pipe Band west of the Mississippi River. This year, we celebrate our 77th Anniversary!
Here you will find important information about band performances, competitions, fund raisers, and FREE instruction for the bagpipes and drums.
Please visit often for continuous updates.
Sponsorship
In 2006 Bushmills® Irish Whiskey began a sponsorship of the competing bands. This year the bands are preparing for more competitions. See our performance schedule for venues near you.
The Bushmills Irish Pipers join Bushmills® Irish Whiskey in reminding you to drink responsibly.
In addition to the group victories, several members of the Bushmills Irish Pipers also saw success in the various solo contests. Congratulations to pipers Wes Weber (1st in Gr.4 Slow Air), Wendy Young (1st in Gr.4 6/8 March), Vince Guinnane (2nd in Gr.4 2/4 March), Suzan Karayel (3rd in Gr.3 2/4 March, 3rd in Gr.3 Strathspey & Reel), and Michael LeBoeuf (3rd in Gr.2 Hornpipe & Jig).
