New British Pub In Valdosta... or SHOCK AND AWE!!!

**pipesnkilt** · 7th December 09, 07:34 PM

I am looking for a bagpipe instructor in Valdosta. Do you know of any---I will treat at the pub when I come east.

Leonard Sanders

**Deil the Yin** · 7th December 09, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by pipesnkilt

I am looking for a bagpipe instructor in Valdosta. Do you know of any---I will treat at the pub when I come east.

Leonard Sanders

Welcome to the boards, Mr Sanders. I am honoured that my thread is your first post! Whereabouts are you located here in S Georgia? Waycross perhaps? We'll definitely keep you in the loop to any kilt nights there (especially if you're treating!).

Regarding a piping instructor, I don't know of any personally, but the Fire Dpt here has a few pipers (maybe more by now?) that have been playing for 4 or 5 years now at least. I don't think any of them are on the boards here, but you could enquire as to where they get their instruction? For my wedding last December, we hired a piper out of Tallahassee who has been playing for a VERY long time. I would be surprised if he didn't do instruction, though you may not want to drive all the way to Tally... Google pipers (or Joe Ashcraft) in Tallahassee and you'll likely come up on his website. Well, schucks... here it is (still had it bookmarked): http://www.floridabagpiper.com/index.html.

Hope you find your joy! Look forward to sharing a pint sometime soon.

Cheers,
Wesley

**pipesnkilt** · 7th December 09, 08:53 PM

Thanks for your quick reply about piping instructors. I am not in Georgia, I am in Northern California. I have been piping for over 40 years and have played the same pipes since I was a teenager. These pipes mean alot to me and I have a 15 year old Grandaughter living in Valdosta that is showing musical talent with other instruments. She is wanting to learn how to play the pipes and I am too far away.

Next time I come to Valdosta I will contact you and we can have a "wee dram" at the tavern. Thanks Leonard

**raibeart_dubh** · 9th December 09, 05:21 PM

Wesley,

Thanks for the info! I know exactly where that is.

Also, I'll second Joe Ashcraft for piping instruction. He played at my wedding as well! I think he even does free lessons for dedicated students.

**Deil the Yin** · 9th December 09, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by raibeart_dubh

...Also, I'll second Joe Ashcraft for piping instruction. He played at my wedding as well! I think he even does free lessons for dedicated students.

NO WAY??? That's cool. We'll definitely have to send an invite his way for any kilt doings we have. He was great at our wedding, Piping and otherwise!