Mike Katz (Highland pipes/small pipes/various whistles/bass guitar) is the fabulous piper with the Battlefield Band.
Mike comes originally from LA and has been playing the pipes from an early age (about 10). he learned and played in the same pipe band as another band alumnus - Eric Rigler. Mike came to Scotland 10 years ago to study at Edinburgh University and has lived here ever since playing in various bands and combinations, including Scottish Gas Pipe Band, and Ceolbeg. He plays Highland pipes, small pipes, various whistles and is also a fine bass player - also seen secretly plucking at a guitar so you never know. Mike has written a number of fine pipe tunes and has also recorded a couple of albums with Ceolbeg. He joined the Battlefield Band in 1997 and has toured the world with them.
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