Ohio bagpiper Stephen Sutherland Holter

Name: Stephen Sutherland Holter

Email: stephenholter@wedding-pipers.com

Based: Boardman, OH, USA

Location (Region Covered): Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown), Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)

Dress: Number 2 uniform, waistcoat and jacket. Modern Sutherland tartan.

Experience: Stephen Sutherland Holter grew up enjoying the piping performances of his cousins, founding members of the San Antonio Pipes and Drums. Now, with over 20 years experience as a piper, Stephen enjoys returning to Texas annually to perform with his family at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio.

Currently a member of the North Coast Pipe Band, based in Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen has been a member of several competitive pipe bands. In August, 2010, Stephen competed with North Coast at the World Pipe Band Championships where the band made the prize-list. During the 2010 season, the band took first in every U.S. competition. In addition to participating in award-winning pipe-band performances, Stephen has also been a medalist in solo piping competitions in the U.S. and Canada.

Some of the highlights of Stephen’s piping career include performing a solo on-stage with The Chieftans at the Palace Theatre in Playhouse Square and opening for a Rod Stewart concert. In addition, Stephen has performed numerous promotional events for Bailey’s Irish Cream, Guinness and for George Killian himself. Stephen also has extensive experience piping for a variety of special events including weddings, parties, funerals, golf outings, and St.Patrick’s Day festivities.

Event type: All events.

Picture: Bagpiper Stephen Sutherland Holter at Playhouse Square | Wedding Piper Stephen Sutherland Holter | Bagpiper Stephen Sutherland Holter with a trophy at the Worlds

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