Events

Anniversaries and graduations, birthday parties and Burns Dinners, events for Christmas, Memorial Day, St. Patrick's Day, and the Fourth of July! Richmond knows hundreds of pipe tunes from the Scottish & Irish traditions, and plays Bulgarian pipes and Breton bombarde, as well. Whether at a church or a party venue, your local pub or your own back yard, Richmond will make your celebration a day or night to remember.

Richmond Johnston plays bagpipes at the annual Sinterklaas Parade in Kingston, NY.

Kingston’s Sinterklaas Parade is a non-denominational and intercultural holiday tradition that unifies the neighborhoods of the city through creativity—mixing history, fable and fantasy to inspire imaginations of all ages. Sinterklaas showcases a variety of artists and makers from our community to celebrate the wonderfully rich maritime and immigrant history of the Rondout.

Richmond's celtic Rock band Aisling plays at Keegan's Ales in Kingston, NY.

Richmond (left) plays with Celtic rock band Aisling at Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY.

 

Richmond plays with Bagad NY at the Dance Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY.

With Bagad NY at the Dance Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY.

New York bagpiper Richmond Johnston plays at a wedding in Central Park, New York City.

Richmond plays to welcome guests to a wedding in Manhattan's Central Park.

Richmond with Paddy Keenan after playing with the Chieftains.

Richmond with Paddy Moloney after playing with The Chieftains in Newark, NJ.

Richmond (center) playing the Bulgarian pipes.

Richmond plays with 101 Caba Gaidi New York for a Bulgarian-themed celebration.

Piping the Irish Festival Hooley on the Hudson in Kingston, NY.

Piping the Irish Festival Hooley on the Hudson in Kingston, NY.

Richmond Johnston pipes a graduation ceremony.

Richmond Johnston pipes a graduation ceremony.