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Dasinger served as Pipe Major until [[2001]], when [[Sam Varney]] took over the role. Jack remained general manager of the band until his death on [[July 16]], [[2003]], when his ultralight plane crashed at the [[Coastal Airport]] in [[Beulah]]. Sam Varney departed the band in 2010 after a 21 year association with the group. Wayne Willis assumed the role of PM and the band's general manager. Willis retired in 2019 and Michael Vazzana is now the current Pipe Major and Band Manager.
The Pipe Band has released two recordings of their music, ''Live From McGuire's'' and ''The Pipes of Christmas'', which are available in the restaurants' gift shops. The group performs in traditional Scottish dress attire wearing the MacDonald Lord of the Isles tartan. The Band can be booked for special occasions as an ensemble, as a smaller group or just a solo piper. Please contact Pipe Major /Band Manager Michael VAZZANA at (PiperVPiperMV@coxGmail.netcom) for availability.
The Band is dedicated to growing musical elements of Celtic musical culture. Experienced pipers and drummers in the band offer lessons to those interested in taking up the great highland pipes or learning Scottish drumming. Please contact the individuals noted above for more details.
