SF Bagpiper Says Farewell After 111 Nightly Sunset Serenades
After 3+ months, Castro rooftop bagpiper ends his nightly concerts during the stay-at-home order.
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 7/9/2020
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Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that Hal Wilkes, a member of the Irish Pipers Band who headed onto his Castro rooftop every night at sundown and played the bagpipes to entertain his neighbors, has finally said farewell.
He begin the practice on March 17th, playing from his rooftop near Sanchez and 18th, as a way of connecting with his neighbors during the height of the stay-at-home order.
Related: Bagpipes Serenade SF at Sunset Every Night (Funcheap)
His final night was this past weekend on July 5th after show 111 as he played in high winds that nearly knocked him over. Watch the video of the kilted Wilkes of his final performance.
Read the full story at SF Chronicle.
