Black Swamp Pipes and Drums

06/10/2026

Honor Flight Mission #35 with 76 Veterans were taken to see their memorials in Washington D.C.

Another trip with Flag City Honor Flight is in the books, and once again we were there to welcome them home.
We are Proud to serve our Veterans!

This is a trip of a lifetime as these heroes go on One More Tour…with Honor.

05/02/2026

We stand in remembrance of our nation’s fallen firefighters as they are honored this weekend at the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, MD.

This year the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation recognizes the 97 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025, and 107 firefighters from previous years.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will livestream both the Candlelight Service on May 2 and the Memorial Service on May 3. For more information, visit

Every year, the NFFF sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty.

04/29/2026

Our Mission - Honor Our Fallen

Today was yet another day we embodied our values and pursued our calling.

Our Pipe Major made the long drive to a small town in Southeast Ohio, (New Lexington) to honor the life of a fallen Firefighter, and bring the solemn sound of the bagpipes to his funeral.

May you forever Rest In Peace FF Webb

04/27/2026

Honored to perform for the Marine Corp League Breakfast again this morning.
We are grateful to MSgt Kosinski for trusting us to provide a quality musical performance for the Tribute to the fallen and for being the main entertainment for the day.
We take pride in supporting our Veterans and thank each and every one of you for your service.

03/17/2026

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St. Patrick's Day is shortened to "Paddy's Day" because "Paddy" is derived from Pádraig, the original Irish (Gaelic) name for Patrick. While many, particularly in the US, use "St. Patty's," that is technically incorrect as "Patty" is a diminutive of the female name Patricia, making Paddy the only authentic Irish shortening.

03/15/2026

12/31/2025

2025 Year in Review -
with a few highlight photos from this year.

⁣⁣We proudly performed for so many things this year like - countless Military events, numerous Parades, St Paddy's Day, many private events, every Flag City Honor Flight, and far too many Funerals to count.

While most of our gigs were in the northwest Ohio area, we did travel outside of our area as we performed at the Opening Day Celebration for the Cincinatti Red⁣⁣s, The National Veterans Parade in DC, and many other funerals and events across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.

Our band family is a supportive tight knit group. Between our performing members and our students, we meet every week for lessons and band rehearsals.
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Overall this year we have had so much growth.
Thank you for being here whether you’ve followed us for years or just arrived. So much gratitude to all of you.

Your support, presence, and messages mean more than you know.
Here’s to a healthy, prosperous, aligned, and music-filled 2026 !

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas !!!
From all of the members and students of the Black Swamp Pipes & Drums band.

May the magic of Christmas fill your home with warmth and goodwill, for He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.

11/11/2025

This year we celebrated the milestone 250th Anniversary of the United States Marines.
We’re proud to once again have been requested to play for their Ball and Birthday Celebration.
We always support our Military Heroes.

11/02/2025

Happy to announce that 2 bagpipers of our band will be traveling to DC and participating in this parade.
We’re proud to support our Veterans !

Join us Nov 7-9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. for a weekend honoring veterans with a Grand Marshal Dinner, band field show, and the National Veterans Parade.