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With Brian, there's no worries . . . Ever!

Maybe you're the type that "any" bag-piping experience is bad but for the rest of you . . . you know the scene. You hired the piper months in advance and they assure you that:

1) They will be on time.
2) They will know your requested tunes &
3) They will look and sound professional.

However - on your special day, to your horror they . . .

1) Show up late (maybe hung-over)
2) Their pipes are out of tune and/or they can't play a tune &
3) It smells as if their uniform hasn't been washed or pressed since their last "bar gig"!!

I've seen it. It happened because you:

"HIRED THE FREE BAGPIPER"

Here's something different!
Commemorate the occasion with an original tune written specifically for your event. Just provide me a title and I write the music! You get an original composition on some cool paper (suitable for framing) and I'll even record it and burn it on a disc for years of enjoyment.
$150.00 (bargain)

Brian Solum Professional Bagpiping

Fee's

-The 1st hour I am at your event is $250.00
-Every subsequent hour I am there is $50.00
-mileage is $0.50 per mile.
-for unique circumstances give me a call or email. 1/2 day or all day events may have fee concessions.

(If I have to drive over 240 miles I may require 1 nights lodging depending on the time of your event. I also require a $200.00 deposit and signed contract to hold your event. If you need to cancel, your deposit is refundable up to 14 days prior to your event. Should I need to cancel at anytime it is 100% refundable. In this rare event, I will make every effort to find a suitable replacement for you.)

How this works . . . .

Let's say you want me for your wedding in Alexandria, MN. You want me there at noon for the ceremony and play for the processional and recessional. The service will probably be about an hour. It's 133 miles to Alex. from Bemidji so let's do the math.
                        Noon to 1pm = $250.00
                        133 X .50 = $66.50 mileage
                        Total = $316.50

Then, you send a deposit ($200.00), I place your event in my Blackberry, remind myself daily of your event, call you a few times, maybe an email here and there, just to keep in touch, check on changes, etc... and practice my butt off so your special day goes off without a hitch . . . On my end anyways.

Now, I know what you're thinking; "$316.00 for a few lousy pipe tunes?! Thanks but ‘NO THANKS'"

Hold on a minute. Lets see what other professional musicians charge?

Cellist?     This guy charges $2,000.
Harpist?   She won't even show up for less than $400.
Violinist?   Him ? Well, be prepared to shell out up to $1,800 for that "Ode to Joy".

(Maybe I don't charge enough??) Oh well, those are my fee's and I'm stickin' to ‘em. After all, you are always free to call this guy.**

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