BERLIN — Bagpiper Tom Childs is lifting the spirits of local residents during this pandemic by performing nightly on the pedestrian bridge over the Androscoggin River. “It just takes people away from the pandemic,” he said, adding that he has embraced his nightly performances. The cadets had a marching pipe band and Childs found his instrument and ended up with the band playing in the parade for President Jimmy Carter’s inauguration. As a member of the Boston Pipers Society, he has done several live performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Described as having a mournful sound, Childs said bagpipe music tends to draw an emotional response from listeners.

Source: Daily Sun April 23, 2020 12:00 UTC