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Bagpiper & Guitarist- Michael Lancaster

About Me

Colorado Bagpiper & Guitarist- Michael Lancaster (303)765-1245. Michael Lancaster has been a professional musician and instructor since 1992. He has been playing guitar for 27 years and the bagpipes since 1987. He has a B.S. in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver where he has also instructed guitar. Michael is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Denver Musicians Association and the Denver Wedding Professionals, Funeral and Memorial Vendors Association of Colorado and a founding member of the Centennial State Pipe Band.Michael has composed two film scores and various commercial jingles. He has also released a solo guitar album called Fluorescent Orange Jam Sandwich, which can be found in many music stores around Denver. Shortly after the release of his album Michael was invited to perform a session in Colorados renowned KBCO Studio C.As a guitarist, Michael plays and teaches most all styles, including pop, jazz, rock, blues, classical, celtic, and new age. He specializes in finger-style, classical and contemporary guitar. He also sings a variety of songs. Michael possesses an impressive set list and knows enough material to play for hours.As a bagpiper, Michael has been the representative bagpiper for John Dewars Scotch Whisky White Label promotions for seven years. He has also been the representative piper for Johnny Walker Scotch Whisky, Murphys Stout, Newcastle Ale as well as numerous Single Malt labels. Michael has performed at some very prestigious functions: the Columbine Memorial at the Colorado State Capitol, Sun Microsystems John Elway Golf Classic, Norwest Culture Fest, Great American Beer Festival, Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks. Michael has performed for such dignitaries as Vice President Al Gore, British Counsel General John McGuire and Colorado Governor Bill Owens as well as high profile clients like John Elway, Mike Shanahan and Michael Jordan.Michael currently performs at 275+ functions a year, including weddings, funerals, military functions, schools, retirement homes, golf tournaments, parties, corporate functions, promotions, conventions, bars, and more. Michael is a very versatile musician and has the experience to custom tailor any performance to suit any type of function. Michael also teaches private guitar and pipe lessons to 30+ students a week.Michael also runs his own recording studio where he composes and records music for film, video and commercials.Michael guarantees the highest standard of quality, excellence, and professionalism.

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Member Since: 12/08/2005
Band Website: www.bagpipersinternational.com
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

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My website was just updated so come visit

I just updated my website with tons of new tunes, pictures and info. Also, my 1992 solo guitar album Fluorscent Orange Jam Sandwich has just been rereleased.  I posted some music off of that as w...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:42:00 GMT