Gillian opening for Celtic Woman in 2007
Let's face it. I didn't have a chance…
I was born into a family that includes two Scottish terriers one bagpiper, and one bass drummer. At first, I couldn't figure out why people were making such a big deal about bagpipes -- I mean, I heard them all the time!
So now, here I am --- Gillian Brownlee, teen piper. I've been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for about five years, and have the distinct advantage/disadvantage of living with my piping instructor (I call him Dad). I march with the Kilts of Many Colours Pipes & Drums in Abita Springs, Louisiana; and I play with my dad and mom (she's a drummer -- she didn’t have a chance either -- she says that if you're married to a piper, you have to play the drum) at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in a group called Haggis Rampant. We even have a CD! Well, actually, Haggis Rampant has three CDs, but I'm on the second and third ones. They named the second one after me -- Wee Beastie (that's me!).
I've also played a lot of solo performances, like weddings and funerals, and you can sometimes find me playing at local venues around New Orleans.
If you'd like me to play for you, you can email me or call me at (985) 875-9267,