There are days when a wonderful conversation with a friend and colleague becomes an opportunity for us all to work together for a great cause, and that is always a good way to make a day even better!
Practicing your music, knowing your tunes, and being kind pays off, in all kinds of way.  
If your passport is up to date, you like to travel and enjoy playing the pipes and drums, well you're in lucky.... you got me1
Big things to come.  
Happy Easter to everyone!

This photo of Ryan Seigmiller from our pipe band performing on November 11 represents so much of what we did in 2020.  Going into 2021, we will continue to reach out to our great community to provide music and joy to those that need it most.  We wish you a great New Year's, and if we can help you out, just ask!

We look forward to events to celebrate so many things in the fall and next year - hope this finds you well, happy, and causing just the right amount of 'good trouble' !  

We will miss being at the highland games this year - the North American Pipe Band Championships held just outside Ottawa - and a wonderful gathering of so many fine people.  We look forward to attending next year.  Be well and be happy!

I am asked from time to time to help with a recording by a group that's not a pipe band, like a solo singer or a rock band.  These opportunities are fantastic, and I love thinking of what great things I can do with traditional tunes that otherwise might not get a different treatment. 

I try and work with the artists to create something interesting and fun - and the results are always wonderful.  

And so, my advice for today is:  Say yes.  You'll be glad you did.

It is great going through the archives and finding old photos and reliving memories. Using this time wisely and having some fun along the way - that's the best way to go!
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Don't know what it will look like this year, but I'll be doing my part for charity.  I hope you find time to do something fun, see some friends, and make the best of the day - that's very Canadian eh!

It will soon be summer, we will soon be back on track with our fun, and we wish you well.  Stay happy, stay healthy and let's all find positive things to do.  Like building this bike..!

Please turn on your music.  Turn it up. Dance.  Smile.  Share that.  Be well. Reach out. 

The world is in uncertain times.  One thing we can do is look out for each other and give support where we can.
Keeping up with your passion for music or dance is important to keep spirits up and time well spent - and there are many ways to get motivated.  Here to help if you need anything - always ask!

If you're lucky enough, you'll learn to play music.
If you're good enough, they'll ask you to play it.
If you're kind enough, you'll make friends.
And if you're lucky like me, these will be them.

It's a new year, a new decade.  Maybe the odd resolution - being kind, giving back, whatever you want to do - do it.  We're busy and rushed, but a kind gesture means so much.
Be the musician, the friend - the person you wish to be.  That will bring you happiness.  And if you want to play music?  Do it. You never know how great you'll be!

This is my friend Peter. Today I played at his mom's school for the first day back.  Peter is now taller than me.  Go forth and be wonderful!!

If you have the chance to play or dance, do it. It means the world to others, and it might just change their day, for the better. Go forth and be wonderful!

An amazing donation of letters for the soldier in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa - we will bring them to Cabaret Rouge Cemetery in Souchez, France, and then onto Canadian House at Juno Beach.  231 in total...and such amazing messages of love and thanks.

A wonderful day in Ottawa with so many great friends....thank you all!
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It's St. Patrick's Day weekend - i hope you get to take in a parade!  Clap for those playing and marching, as they're there for you!  Have fun!!