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McGuire’s Irish Pub Pipe Band in Pensacola is a very popular and long-lasting part of Pensacola’s history and character. But, in the early 2000’s the band was not interested in competitions. So, six members of the band (Steven Bicknell, Michael Duncan, Sean O’Toole, William Fletcher, Michael Paige, and Mike Palumbo) discussed the idea of forming a band that fit their goals as bagpipers. After some discussion around the campfire at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in 2003, Michael Duncan and Steven Bicknell came up with a plan–Michael’s company, Duncan McCall Advertising, would sponsor the band and Steven, serving as Pipe Major, would lead, teach and mold the members into a premier competition band. On June 2, 2004, the six members were joined by Chris King, Michael Whinery, Henry Ray, Justin Stoghill, Jared Rowe, Alan Bradley and Michael Leonard, and the Duncan McCall Pipe Band was inaugurated. During the next couple of years, we were joined by Brian Doyle, Tom Kennedy, Benjamin Stock dale, and Ryan Morrison. As with any pipe band, many musicians came, played and moved on during the bands existence. At one time, we had as many as 20 pipers and drummers playing at the top of their level.
Music CD
One of the highlights of our tenure as a band was the music CD we produced in 2009. After 5 years of practice, competitions, winning awards and performing at the highest level, the members felt it was time to get our music on a CD for others to hear. Our drummer, Mike Palumbo agreed to produce it. So, we all met sound engineer Greg Klimetz for a long two days of recording at Hillcrest Baptist Church. We had a great time. It was a good feeling to bring everything we’ve learned to this one point. The CD received great reviews and was considered a success.Hear our CD on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bya4YOLNU-U
[[File:Duncan McCall Pipe Band 01.jpg|frame|2007 Central Florida Highland Games, Orlando]]
[[File:Band CD.jpg|frame|Inside cover of CD showing all who were involved.]]