Multi-instrumental musician and composer
About Me
Bagpiper, Saxophonist, Guitarist
Having begun my journey into music at the age of 10 when I started learning the bagpipes, I went on to add the saxophone and the guitar to my repertoire.
Since 2004 I’ve written, recorded and published several albums of my own music, and since 2014 have been working professionally as a musician for hire.
A graduate of the University of St Andrews, I am currently pursuing a second (distance learning) degree with Berklee College of Music.
I have a slew of accolades and honours, and several TV appearances to my name – inclusive of my own music being featured and appearing in person.
I am available for all manner of work as both a performer and as a composer.
Hire me
Bagpiper – Saxophonist – Guitarist
Having performed at thousands of events of all natures, I have all the appropriate music, equipment and indeed outfits for every occasion
Bagpiper
Saxophonist
Guitarist
My own music
Is there anything more beautiful than an @officialibanezguitars headstock? Of course there is, but I’m going to swoon. Of all the guitars out there, Ibanez, particularly the RG style body, is my favourite to look at. The one thing they (almost) all have in common is this exquisite headstock. It’s simultaneously futuristic and classic. Makes my heart flutter whenever I see it. ♥️🤤 #ibanez #ibanezguitars #ibanezrg #rgmusicom
Yesterday’s wedding was my first of 2022 and was at the always amazing @balbirniehouse. Kayleigh and Steven were finally married after several delays due to the pandemic. I’m so glad we finally got here. I provided both pipes and sax for the afternoon. 👌🤘#kiltedsax #rgpiper #rgmusicom #wedding #weddingmusic #weddingentertainment #saxophone #saxophonist #bagpiper #weddingpiper #weddingsax #balbirniehouse
The day was topped off with a lovely party in Bathgate for Stacey’s hen do. #kiltedsax #hendo #saxophone #saxophonist #partysax #rgmusicom
And so the 2022 wedding season commences back at @balbirniehouse. Nice to work beside @lucyblackcelebrant again. #rgpiper #wedding #balbirniehouse #kiltedsax #fife #scotland #weddingmusic #weddingentertainment #weddingpiper #weddingsax
First time in 22 years that I’ve bought a pack of strings for a 7 string guitar. Thought I’d give these @daddarioandco a try. #daddariostrings #nyxlstrings #rgmusicom #guitarstrings #7string
Gonna try and play my own stuff more this year. Just me and my guitar for an hour on January 30th. Tune into @rgmusicom on Facebook to see. #rgmusicom #facebooklive #richgordon #livestream
One of my oldest and best friends @bertiebobfleemin has produced his own cider - @flemingsfifecider . He even has a mini orchard in Leuchars! I finally got my hands on some of it and I’m enjoying it very much. It’s no Strongbow, Magners or Kopperberg - it is not carbonated for one, but also has a fresher, more natural taste. A bit closer to mulled cider. Got a lovely warming spice on its tail too. I highly recommend. 👌 Well done, Robstar! #cider #flemingsfifecider #fife #homemadecider #leuchars #scottishcraftcider #craftcider
A wee spiel about my @blair_digitalbagpipe_tuners and how they can be a useful option at your event. #rgpiper #bagpipes #bagpiper #blairbagpipes #digitalbagpipes
That moment when you’re heading to @guitarguitarglasgow and get annoyed that the streets nearby are closed for parking. But then you realise they’re shooting #batgirl there so it’s cool. #gothamcity #dc #glasgow #warnerbros #batman
New #rgpiper website is now live. Thanks to @fotografiemartinvalk for the superb shot. 👌🤘 Go see: rgpiper.co.uk #rgmusicom #bagpiper #bagpipes #bagpiperforhire
Before the year ended I bought myself this plugin from @eventideaudio. It’s absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone. #eventidespliteq #eventide #audioplugin #audioproduction #eqplugin #rgmusicom
A little bit of CeeLo Green today at @balbirniehouse. I’m trialling @daddariowoodwinds Plasticover reeds for my alto today and I am utterly blown away (pun intended) by the tone. 🎷♥️👌🤗🤓 #kiltedsax #saxophone #ceelogreen #rgmusicom
I’m here at @balbirniehouse representing @pipesandmor today. Come and say hello! #rgpiper #kiltedsax #rgmusicom #bagpipes #bagpiper #saxophone #saxophonist #guitarist #guitar
My official verdict of the @official_line6 power cab: 👌🤘👍🏻 Video soon. :) #line6 #powercab112 #guitar #rgmusicom
The celestial yonder. How I wish I could gaze upon the majesty of the stars every night. ♥️ #starrynight #stars #space #stargazing
Well, hello there. @officialibanezguitars @ibanezuk_official @guitarguitaruk #rgmusicom #ibanezbass #bassguitar #ibanezguitars #bass #guitarporn
It’s January 2022. That means my beautiful monster from @etherialguitarsofficial is drawing nearer. I CANNOT WAIT. #etherialguitars #rgmusicom #guitar #customguitar #eilith
Me: definitely not buying any new guitars this year. @officialibanezguitars: I see. Have you considered this though? 🥴🥺🤤 #ibanezguitars #rgmusicom
Happy New Year folks. Although my exciting appearance at the Aberdeen street party was scuppered by the restrictions, I did end up with a lovely family in Brechin in the early evening and the rendition of Auld Lang Syne turned into a mini ceilidh. Here’s to a much better year. 🤞 #rgpiper #hogmanay #auldlangsyne #bagpipes #bagpiper #brechin #rgmusicom
Looking back on another weird year, my two firm favourite moments stand out. Getting to be a part of something with @texastheband for @bbcone, as #kiltedsax and getting to play my bagpipes in @edinburghcastle are memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. Not that the former experience has really done much for my career, but for both those fleeting moments in my life, I felt like a bona fide rockstar. ♥️ In a year that has also brought so much stress, anxiety, heartbreak and pain, they are shining moments. Happy New Year everyone. 🤘🎷🤓 #rgpiper #bagpiper #rgmusicom #saxophonist
One final visit to @turin_castle_scotland for the year. Great working with @britishbutlers again and meeting @sleigh_uk @mbpltd | @mattsphotosuk for the first time. Great banter. 🤓🎷 #rgpiper #kiltedsax #rgmusicom #turincastle
Last @balbirniehouse visit for the year. 🎷 #kiltedsax #balbirniehouse #weddingsax #saxophonist #rgmusicom
Great first visit to the Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine tonight. Congratulations to Beth and Kenny. 🤓🎷 #kiltedsax #saxanddj #saxophone #saxophonist #riversidelodge #rgmusicom
It’s not Christmas unless there’s a train involved. Mrs Gordon knows me well. ♥️🚂 #flyingscotsman #modeltrain #thatsnotmeccano #rgmusicom
New song: “Through a Glass, Darkly”. #rgmusicom #progrock #neoprog #progmetal #progressiverock #newmusic #richgordon
Here a snippet of a new song I’m working on. It’s called “Through a Glass, Darkly” and is the first of my songs ever to feature a seven string guitar (hence the djent). #rgmusicom #bydand #metal #progressivemetal #sevenstring
A festive foam party at @thescottishdeercentreofficial earlier this week. Took the wee one to meet Santa and enjoyed a Baileys hot chocolate and a toasted marshmallow. #scottishdeercentre #santa #santasgrotto #cupar #fife #christmasmarket
My review of my recently acquired Ibanez Premium AZ242PBG. It’s a dream guitar. ♥️🤗 #ibanezaz #ibanezguitars #ibanezguitar #rgmusicom #electricguitar #guitarporn
What a weekend. Christmas party at @thegarage_kilmarnock on Friday, Hazel and Gordon’s (hey great name!) at @fairmontstandrews where I also met the big man 🎅, Tricia’s 50th at Airdrie Golf Club on Saturday, and Kirsten and Garry’s wedding at @macdonaldnorwoodhallhotel on Sunday. 😅 #weddingpiper #wedding #bagpipes #bagpiper #piperforhire #weddingmusic #scottishmusic #weddingentertainer #weddingentertainment #rgpiper #rgmusicom #bydand #igscotland #kiltedsax #saxophone #saxophonist #saxanddj www.rgpiper.co.uk
Latest posts
News – Musings – Nonsense
Looking back on 2018
I think it’s fair to say that 2018 was an epic year. Of course, year on year, since I started doing music professionally, each year has got progressively more epic. Yet 2018 really took me by surprise. Here are my 6 highlights.
Chris Scott photoshoot
So I recently had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot with local Dundee photographer Chris Scott. Having worked with Chris several times at weddings, I was always taken with his
Let’s Work Together
Tell me how I can help
Whether you’re looking for me to perform at your event, or provide music for something, let me know and I’ll see what I can do.
