A bagpiper with 40 years of experience, Michael McClanathan has acquired numerous medals and trophies as a result of his success in various competitions. He has performed before such dignitaries as the Lord Mayor of London and President George Bush, and for the opening day ceremonies of a variety of state legislatures.

Recognized around the state of Arizona, Michael has been featured in such publications as Phoenix Magazine,Phoenix Bride and Groom, Scottsdale Life, Desert Shamrock , Shamcus, and Kid Times. Michael has also been seen on various local and national TV stations, and is the "Hunk-A-Licious" bagpiper of the top rated Beth & Bill Morning show on KEZ 99.9 FM.

There is no finer set of bagpipes in the state of Arizona, and perhaps the country, than those Michael uses. Made in 1880 by legendary bagpipe maker Peter Henderson in Edinburgh, they are beautiful in tone and mellowed with age. Their full, rich bass sound is one that has yet to be duplicated by modern bagpipe makers, though many have tried.

Henderson's quality craftsmanship was enhanced by recent refurbishings, both inside and out. The results include not only a sound that will long be rembembered, but wood returned to its natural luster and mountings that still show the distress of hard fought battles.