Brothers McLeod, David and Michael, are a South Carolina-based duo who grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina and began performing together in 2014. David has played the bagpipes since age 12, and Michael since age 9. Both have been members of numerous bands including Palmetto Pipes and Drums of Columbia, SC, Upstate United of Clemson, SC, and the Atlanta Pipe Band. They also perform events such as weddings, Burns’ dinners, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan services, parades, veterans’ services, and debutante balls. Most notably, they have performed as entertainers at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games since 2015.
In addition to the bagpipes, Michael also plays guitar and whistle, and both brothers sing, bringing traditional melodies and close vocal harmonies to their performances. David, along with his wife Hannah, now lives in Pendleton, South Carolina, where he serves as a Research Assistant Professor at Clemson University, while Michael lives in Charleston and is a third-year dental student at MUSC. Their repertoire blends traditional Scottish and Irish pipe tunes, traditional folk ballads, and original songs, pairing strong piping roots with a broad and engaging musical style. Brothers McLeod brings together competition-honed musicianship, family harmony, and a deep love of traditional music.
