About the band

A five -piece Celtic Rock band playing covers from all genres with vocals and bagpipes, playing large functions to theme nights, New Years eve parties and international events. With a prime slot on the Glastonbury Croissant Neuf Stage in 2019 (where Ed Sheeran made his Glastonbury debut), and their album ‘Any Time It Rains’ released in June 19, Wight Hot Pipes are really making their mark. Hailing from the musically-creative shores of the Isle of Wight, Wight Hot Pipes are an internationally acclaimed five-piece band who commanded a standing ovation at the BBKing Club in Broadway Manhattan in 2017.

Diverse and eclectic, Wight Hot Pipes deliver a mix of musical genres which fuse in their melodic melting pot to create an exhilarating cocktail of flavours; spanning the entire spectrum from celtic all the way through to contemporary dance and gritty rock. With original pennings and covers including ‘Starlight’ and ‘Galway Girl’ the album, ‘Any Time It Rains’ is a 13-track collection that will leave you feeling energised and invigorated.

But it’s the sheer twist of bagpipes within their instrumental line-up that kicks the roof out of every venue they play. This, combined with the genius talent of lead singer, Tori, that give WHP absolute stand-out. Thought you knew bagpipes – think again! Wight Hot Pipes just brought the pipes smashing into rock music with an edgy attitude that ignites the room and whips up nothing short of euphoria. Their image and sound screams out from the sea of other bands, and Wight Hot Pipes are carving an indelible print onto the experiential journey of their ever-growing audience – once seen and heard, the charisma and the band is never forgotten. Wight Hot Pipes have taken piping to the next level – the Wight Hot Pipes revolution is coming, embrace it! And now with the added thrill of fire breathing bagpipes ! Unique and excititing.

Kieron (Piping Hot Doc)

Founder member of Wight Hot Pipes with the vision to create an eclectic unique band of musicians alongside the sound of pipes. Incorporating unique arrangements of cover songs alongside the band’s own compositions. Piping rock has never been so good! All with a Steampunk / Gothic twist of style !

Tori (Vox) Blain

The voice of WHP and second percussionist, Tori views herself as a happy accident for the band and has been on a steep learning curve since joining them in 2010. She admits to feeling excited but a little nervous still before a gig, smiling but with knocking knees! Not that you would know this once the kilt and boots are on and the music starts. Although a keen traveller Tori is happiest on her Island home. She has an interesting array of pastimes; motorcycles, kayaking, caving, mountain biking and abseiling to name a few! Our action girl has done several charity parachute jumps and has participated in the London Bikeathon. Tori counts herself lucky to have a diverse ancestry of some note and enjoys exploring her ancient European family tree, blaming this for her cosmopolitan tastes and love of shoes (which is almost on par with her love of cake and flying saucer sweets!) Big hearted, quick witted and fun loving you can’t help but catch her infectious smile.

Shaun

Multi talented musician, writer, arranger, mixer. Shaun knows his music. An amazing drummer and not bad on the guitar with great vocals. We are lucky to have such talent in the band.