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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 16th, 2025 - The Dunlap Highland Band gathered together to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Portland, Maine St. Patrick's Day Parade. We were one of two bands present for the parade. We played several tunes, both Irish and Scottish, and received several compliments from the spectators both during and after the parade.
When the parade was finished, we moved on to the Commercial Street Pub and got some free drinks in exchange for playing a few tunes. We took requests from the customers and also played through a few tune Sets.
After the pub, we worked our way to the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Along the way we played a few tunes and received compliments, applause, and gave some unique Celtic content to several amateur smart-phone videographers.
Once at the Maine Irish Heritage Center we worked our way to the center stage area while playing the Irish set. The crowd there loved it and gave us several rounds of applause. Once on stage the band played several tunes and Sets. Once we were all done we marched out of the hall playing 'Minstrel Boy'.
RABBIE BURNS SUPPER
January 25th, 2025 - Last night we celebrated Rabbie Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) , national bard of Scotland, with a traditional supper and, in between all the other great entertainment of the evening, the Dunlap Highland Band played a few tunes and did a fantastic job, especially considering all the newer members who have been training with the band for less than 2 years.
Tom Martineau piped in the haggis and led a procession around the room to where George Pulkkinen took over and recited the 'Address to a Haggis'.
At the end of the evening a few of the band members played 'Auld Lang Syne', and a few other tunes to conclude the supper.
RABBIE BURNS SUPPER
Come join us in celebration of Rabbie Burns on January 25th, 2025 at the Lemont in Brunswick, ME. There will be great food, entertainment, and general merriment. Dunlap will be present, as well as several other talented musicians. Of course, you can't miss the haggis!
Tickets are available through the St. Andrew's Society of Maine at: https://www.mainehighlandgames.org/robert-burns-dinner
DUNLAP HOLIDAY PARTY 2024
December 19th, 2024 - The Band gathered together for a potluck feast and had a merry time. First drinks were on the house and several members brought tasty entrees, such as Tom's venison stew and a venison chili Steve brought, Steve's authentic haggis made from a deer he harvested himself, Sally's delicious fudge, several dessert items, and much more making for a successful potluck dinner.
Once everyone was served, the band President, Chuck, gave a heartwarming speech of appreciation and celebrated the successes of each band member present at the gathering. Many new members have joined the band this past year and have made great progress in their musical development.
After feasting we entertained each other by playing some holiday and mixed repertoire music on the bagpipes with the bass drums keeping the beat. Later, Eli played us a few songs on a set of Walsh shuttle pipes while PM Tom and Sally provided support and backup on a few of the tunes.
The evening potluck dinner was a great success and we're looking forward to the new year!
CURLING & PIPING
October, 2024 - Who knew that bagpipes and the Scottish sport of curling were so intertwined, at least in the USA? New band members spent a training day with senior band member, Sally Jones, running through the process of leading a group of curling enthusiasts at the Belfast Curling Club onto the ice while playing the bagpipes.
After running through the steps of leading a procession, one brave soul, Raedweald Frazier, stepped onto the ice with Sally and led the curling group with the melody of the pipes.
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