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Carmel Bagpiper Brings Joy to Beachgoers at Sunset as a Weekly Ritual
KSBW ^ | Aug 31, 2023 | Ariana Jaso

Posted on 08/31/2023 12:21:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway

As the sun goes down, the sound of bagpipes echoes in the air at Carmel Beach. With what originally began as a way to bring joy during a vulnerable time for people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greg Freeman has made playing his bagpipes at sunset, a weekly ritual.

“The early days of the pandemic, my community had a lot of anxiety and concern about things, about life. And I decided to come down and try to cheer people up and spread some good vibes,” said Freeman.

Advertisement Based on the responses he received, those good vibes seemed to work. Now, locals and visitors enjoy his music while watching the waves wash and the sun go down.

To some, he’s grown to be a local celebrity.

“As the energy of this beach vibes and flows like the tide, so does his song and he seems to capture it magnificently,” said Jeff Cartwright.

Whether it be for those ending a good day or bad day, a long day at work, or just wanting to spend time with those they love most— many say it’s blissful.

“When I’ve seen him play, everybody loves it, old, young. Kids cluster around him. The dogs love it, everybody loves it,” said Kimb Massey. “When you're down by the water and then you hear it start, it's coming from up on top of the hill, so it's just a beautiful sort of faraway calling sort of.”


TOPICS: Local News; Music/Entertainment; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: bagpipes; beach; carmel
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To: Thank You Rush

Well, the pipe organs don’t have as shrill a pitch, so I can tolerate them. I am sure that most bagpipe players have little hearing left to lose. lol


21 posted on 08/31/2023 2:50:15 PM PDT by alstewartfan ("She looks like she's 19 years old, sitting there like a lady with her legs crossed." Creepy Joe)
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To: nickcarraway

Yeah, I know the family is mostly Scot, I know what I have is inherent but still...

Thi heathons wha canno love the gentle touch of the soothing pipes are to be pitied.

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22 posted on 08/31/2023 3:08:42 PM PDT by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: nickcarraway

Hah!

I know that dude...


23 posted on 08/31/2023 5:36:41 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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24 posted on 08/31/2023 5:37:56 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: nickcarraway

bump


25 posted on 08/31/2023 6:02:15 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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To: nickcarraway

Yes.


26 posted on 09/01/2023 9:28:07 AM PDT by DownInFlames (P)
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