Sheila Liming grew up in Seattle playing "normal" instruments, including the piano and flute, she said, until her grandmother persuaded her to take up the bagpipes. Her grandmother, whose father had ...

Having friends who are musicians has enlightened me about the persona of many musical instruments. It didn’t take me long to realize the banjo is a joke to many. I never knew that and, frankly, don’t ...

When Duncan Menzies was young (a Scot might say wee) he decided he wanted to learn to play the bagpipes. He was successful — after years of incredibly trying practice. Then, in his twenties, he ...

SMITHVILLE, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A celebration of Irish culture took place in New Jersey today at the Smithville Irish Festival! "You don't have to be Irish to come and celebrate, it's a celebration ...

Like many youngsters, Jeff Clarke played an instrument in junior high school. But his musical interest went beyond playing the usual saxophone or drums. Inspired by his Scottish ancestry, Clarke began ...

Andrew Carlisle receives the second place award on behalf of the Carnegie Mellon University pip and Drum Band at a recent international compition. Andrew Carnegie had a personal bagpipe player on his ...

Like most festivals devoted to Scottish culture, the annual Colorado Scottish Festival at the Highlands Heritage Park in Highlands Ranch features caber tossing, haggis eating and plenty of bagpiping.

A 24-hour McDonald's in Sacramento has been playing bagpipe music outside to drive the homeless away, and the neighbors aren't loving it. Arnold Phillips, who lives across the street from the ...

Oscar Isaac appeared on 'The Tonight Show' to discuss 'Frankenstein' and to play a round of "Random Instrument Challenge" with host Jimmy Fallon.