Podcasts about Pipe major

Send us a textGary brings you more great music of the bagpipe family, including trips to France, Asturias, Ireland and the USA.PlaylistOld Blind Dogs with Jan Alexander's Fancy, The Harris Dance and  Miss Girdle from Four on the Floor  Iain MacHarg with Blind Billy, Failte do'n Phiobaire, Drink the Wort and  Spill the Beer, Elizabeth Kelly's Delight and Piper's Maggot from Ceol na Beinne Shotts and Dkyehead Caledonia Pipe Band with Donald Cameron, Cameronian Rant and Pretty Marion from The Pipe Major's Choice: Shotts and Dkyehead Caledonia Pipe Band Seudan with the Cameronian Rant and Cabar Feidh from Seudan Philippe Eidel feat. Eric Montbel with Pimbou from Les Agricoles Jose Manuel Tejedor with Aviles to Cork from Lluz Gordon McCready with The Waterhole, The Seagull, Fennyside Lassies, I Have it Somewhere, Sine Bhan, Innes and Fraser's Reel, Concertina Reel and The Fourth Floor from Wheel of Fortune 2025, EYP RecordingCillian Vallely with Cottage in the Grove, Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel and Master Crowley's from The Raven's Rock LinksOld Blind Dog Tour Dates and DetailsVermont Institute of Celtic ArtsSupport the show

Send us a textGary invites you to join him with the first episode of the next one hundred!PlaylistBreabach with Knees Up from Frenzy of the MeetingInverarary and District Pipe Band with The Snowball Jigs from Ascension Harta with When She Cam Ben and Wat Ye Wha I Met Yestreen from HartaSarah Muir with  Donald MacLellan of Rothsay, Arniston Castle and Roddy MacDonald's Fancy from the Wheel of Fortune 2025Jimmy Young with The Warrior's Reel, Sir William Hardie's Waltzurka and Full-Rigged from Pipeworks Dysart and Dundonald Pipe Band with Morrison Avenue, Ye Jacobites by Name, The Leaving of Liverpool, Johnny With the Bandy Legs from The Pipe Major's Choice: Dysart and Dundonald Pipe Band. Brighde Chaimbeul with Bogan Lochan from Sunwise (pre-release) Davy Spillane with Midnight Walker from  Pipedreams Links Breabach Tour Dates  Brighde Chaimbeul's Sunwise Pre-Orders Support the show

Pipe Major Ross in Studio on RITM blowing his Bagpipes

In this inspiring episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast, our special guest is Joy Fox, an 89-year-old solo traveler whose remarkable story has captivated audiences worldwide. Joy's journey, which began with heartbreak and resilience with a broken engagement, has been featured as one of the BBC's top travel stories of 2024. Written by Mia Taylor— a former guest of the Holistic Wealth podcast herself—this story chronicles Joy's incredible adventures and a lifetime of overcoming challenges.  Living Through World War II The turbulence of World War II marked Joy Fox's childhood. Growing up in England, Joy and her family endured constant bombings under Hitler's regime. They were forced to move from house to house to evade danger, often living in one bedroom in fear and uncertainty, these formative years instilled in her a profound sense of resilience. Resources were scarce, and survival was paramount, leaving an indelible mark on how she perceived financial security. Please tune in to this inspiring episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast and discover how Joy continues to inspire generations with her boundless spirit and zest for life in this episode on: Holistic Wealth and Breaking Barriers at Age 89: Solo Travel with World War II Survivor, Joy Fox.  Resources Used In This Episode:  Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook  Personal Financial Identity Quiz  Trauma of Money Certification Program  The Move From England to Canada After the war, Joy emigrated from England to Canada, determined to create a new life. There, she met her husband, who became her partner in rebuilding not only their finances but also her trust in abundance. Through his encouragement, Joy began to reframe her relationship with money, gradually healing from the trauma of her wartime experiences. In this episode, Joy also discussed how she took an early retirement from the Ontario Public Service and started her own business. Joy created CansPEP, the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners out of a need to gather independent planning professionals as a strong group of entrepreneurs. Selling Her Engagement Ring  Joy's journey as a solo traveler began in the most unexpected way: selling her engagement ring after a broken relationship. At just 20 years old, she took the proceeds and embarked on her first trip, traveling from her small village in Wivenhoe, England, to Italy. That journey sparked a lifelong passion for exploration, one that has taken her to countless destinations across the globe. Today, Joy's adventurous spirit remains undeterred. Her solo travels and unrelenting curiosity earned her the prestigious JourneyWoman Evelyn Hannon Award for Solo Travel, celebrating her as a trailblazer for women over 50. As a child, Joy recalled the stories her mother had shared of her voyages to Egypt, China and India with Fox's father, who was a Pipe Major with the Royal Scots. Fox's older brother Alan had often talked of his trips to Venice and the beauty of the city. With those bits. For her 90th birthday this year, Joy has planned another major trip to celebrate this milestone.Taking the Holistic Wealth Personal Financial Identity Quiz Joy recently took the Personal Financial Identity Quiz on the Institute on Holistic Wealth website and identified as a Minimalist - which aligned perfectly with how she has lived her life. For Joy, the quiz reaffirmed the importance of financial resilience and mindful spending, lessons she's carried with her since her wartime upbringing

Join Performance Director, Stevie Small MBE, in conversation about the history of bagpiping at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and how our favourite instrument continues to evolve in exciting ways. Starting as a highland dancer as a child who performed to the Pipes, Stevie set his sights on not only learning the bagpipes, but achieving his goal of becoming Pipe Major of The Black Watch. Not only did he succeed in that role, but he went on to become the Head of the Army School of Bagpiping and Drumming, before leaving the Army to join us at the Tattoo. Hear Stevie tell his story, and share his incredible insight into what it takes to perform on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. 

Gary returns after a week's break with more top-drawer music from the world of bagpipes. There's a taster of two new albums, True North from uillean pipe maestro, Calum Stewart, and the latest excellent offering from the band, Rura, entitled Dusk Moon. From the solo highland piping there are sets from Willie McCallum and from John Walsh, a double duo helping from Fin Moore and Sarah Hoy and from Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton, and a wee trip back in time to the 1970s to the classic sound of Edinburgh City Police along with a solo set from their Pipe Major, Iain MacLeod. Thanks to my sponsorhttps://rghardiebagpipes.com/Tracks Played Calum Stewart with As as Thoisich from True North. Willie McCallum with A.A. Cameron's Strathspey, Donald Ruadh, Wiseman's Exercise, The White Eyebrow, The Piping Poodle, The Night We Had the Goats, MacPherson's Reel and  Inverinate House from Hailey's Song John Walsh with Loch Broom Bay, Toots and Hickory and the Gold Ring from Time to Spare Pipe Major Iain MacLeod with Leaving Glenurquhart, Inveraray Castle and the Smith of Chilliechassie from Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band RevisitedEdinburgh City Police Pipe Band with The Battle of the Somme, The Black Isle, the Banks of the Lossie and Festival March from Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band Revisited Rura with A Minor Emergency from Dusk Moon Fin Moore and Sarah Hoy with Jimmy Mo Mhìle Stòr, Gillun nan Dròbher (The Drover Lads) and Dinkie Dorrian's from The Piper and the Maker 2 – Celebrating C Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton with Mink from Symbiosis 2.Links MentionedEdinburgh Gaelic School Fundraising Concert, 8th November, details an tickets herehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thigibh-air-cheilidh-tickets-737953216937?aff=oddtdtcreator&lang=en-gb&locale=en_GB&status=30&view=listingRoss Ainslie, Ali Hutton and Owen Sinclair in concert at Kilmelford, 20th Octoberhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ross-ainslie-and-ali-hutton-trio-with-owen-sinclair-tickets-700346895417Support the show

Ross hails from Linlithgow, West Lothian where he is the official Town Piper. He studied Bagpipes, Scots Song and Whistles at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music - Piping in 2017. Ross was a finalist in the 2019 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition.   A World Champion piper, Ross began piping aged 7 and was the Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. He competed with the world famous Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band for many years. He is now a member the Grade 1 Inveraray and District Pipe Band.    Ross has performed in many countries such as: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Ghana, Russia and all over central Europe as well as appearing on BBC Hogmanay Live and performing solo on the roof of Murrayfield Stadium. He has also toured internationally with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.   Tune into this episode to hear the TRUE dictionary definition of not only, "Belterism," but also, "Ross". Check out Ross' website: https://www.rossmillermusic.com/ Pick up his album, tune book & more: https://www.rossmillermusic.com/shop And stream his music everywhere or, (even better,) buy it on BandCamp & via his own site, etc https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com/album/the-roke   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, border, borderpipes, smallpipes, trad music,

We speak to Tommy McEnroe Jr, former Pipe Major with New York Fire Department

Ross McCrindle, the Tattoo's Pipe Major from the British Army stopped by with Rumble to talk about the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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On Saturday the 10 September, The Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering will be taking place in the KZN Midlands. We'll speak to Louise Fox to find out everything there is to know about the gathering as well as much more! #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR The Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering joins Darren, Keri and Sky

Ross is the current Pipe Major of Wasatch & District's Grade 2 band, and he's come back to the show to chat about this whole, "how to be a pipe major," thing...   Tune into this episode to hear Ross say, "...these belong in a museum!"   Previous Episode: https://www.utahbagpipes.com/podcast/episode/4339402c/052-the-ross-episode   Check out Morrill Bagpipes' website for fully customized highland pipes, practice chanters, and SSPs: https://morrillbagpipes.com/   Follow Morrill Bagpipes on Instagram for photos of truly stunning sets they've made & are making: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/morrillbagpipes/?__coig_restricted=1   As well as on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Morrillpipes/   - The Droning On Podcast is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, smallpipes, trad music, major, pipemajor, leadership, volunteer, organization

Ross is a busy guy - he's a rock solid pipe player, the current Pipe Major of the Wasatch & District Grade 2 band, and he's the main man behind the lathe at Morrill Bagpipes. Check out his awesome pipes on their website: https://morrillbagpipes.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Morrillpipes/ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/morrillbagpipes/   Tune into this episode to hear a lovely sample of Ross playing his recently finished set of Leadwood pipes! - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, drone, droning, chanter, maker, woodwork, artist, major, competition

This episode of the Power of Potential focuses on the origins of the St. Rose Bagpipe Band and how they have evolved over the past year. Hosts Samantha Golding and Arianna Simon are joined by Miss Weingarten (founder, Pipe Major), Mr. Petrillo (Campus Minister, Base Drum), and Shannon White '24. They talk all about how the band was formed last fall by our innovative and dedicated music teacher Miss Weingarten and about how the band is made up of both students and teachers who have a passion for playing music together. This year, the Pipe Band has played at St Rose Open Houses, the Belmar St Patrick's Day Parade, both the Christmas and Spring Concerts, local elementary schools, and has even made an appearance on News 12 NJ! This summer they are heading to Scotland to be immersed in the culture, life, and food of that Bag Pipe-loving country.

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 271st Episode we chat with Pipe Major Alisdair McLaren, as we hear all about his work with the Western Australia Police Pipe Band.  That plus all the usual news and views from around the piping scene. We would love to know your thoughts.  Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Our Tourism Tuesday conversation with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Center included Bryant Condrey, Pipe Major for City of Winchester Pipes & Drums. Bryant gave us the history of the organization and told us that anyone (at practically any age) can join the band. They offer training to learn to play the bagpipes or drums and will help with choosing the proper instrument. He also explained the significance of their kilt and told us about the sgian-dubh (skee-ən-DOO; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [s̪kʲənˈt̪u]) which is part of their traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt. We talked about their performances at public events such as Apple Blossom and other parades for fallen heroes. They are also available for private events. For more information about City of Winchester Pipes & Drums, visit their website: http://cowpad.org/ and follow them on Facebook.

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 253rd Episode we chat to the new Pipe Major of Grade 1 Fife Police, Pipe Major David Wilton.  We also have a chat with Finlay MacDonald and Steven Blake from the National Piping Centre on their visit to Northern Ireland.  We also have a special announcement from Gary Smyth, as we hear the full line up for the 2022 Kids With Cancer Charity Event. We would love to know your thoughts.  Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.   Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

In unserer ersten Folge verrät Brian Haase uns die Besonderheiten von Deutschen Dudelsäcken. Der Sackpfeifer ist seit 25 Jahren als Berufsmusiker – u. a. mit seiner Drum'n'Pipe Band [FABULA](https://www.fabula-aetatis.de) – auf Tour. Nach über 1.000 Auftritten bei Mittelalter-Spektakeln und Folkfestivals in ganz Europa gründet Brian 2020 die "[Dudelsackschule Dresden](https://www.dudelsackschule-dresden.de)“ und unterrichtet – analog und sogar digital – Schüler:innen zwischen 11 und 78 Jahren aus dem ganzen Bundesgebiet.  Als eines der ältesten Instrumente hat der Dudelsack in seiner über 2000-jährigen Geschichte allein in Europa über 160 verschiedene Typen hervorgebracht. Bis ins 19. Jahrhundert galt er in Deutschland noch als Volksinstrument. In Sachsen wird z. B. der „Sorbische Dudelsack“ nach wie vor in der Lausitz gespielt. Brian gibt Einblick in die hiesige Dudelsackszene und verrät, mit welchen Impulsen er sich vom traditionellen Vergleich mit Schottland abhebt. Ihr erfahrt mehr über Brians Sammlung von Liedern aus dem Mittelalter bis hin zur Nachkriegszeit und von der Zusammenarbeit mit Instrumentenbauer:innen.  Wie stimmt man einen Dudelsack? Welche Aufgaben hat ein „Pipe Major“? Wie kann man mit einem Dudelsack Wölfe vertreiben? Freut euch auf einen Blick hinter die Kulissen des freischaffenden Musikers und Musikschul-Gründers Brian Haase.

O Captain!  my Captain!  our podcast episode is done, The band has weather'd a viral attack, the prize we sought may soon be won, Normalcy is near, the drones I hear, the judges all exulting, While follow sticks the steady stomp, pipe majors' foot a-pumping... Pipe Major of the Garden Valley Pipe Band, everyone, give it a listen and give him a hand!  Tune into this episode to hear Danny (not) reveal the location of the fountain of perpetual youth... we'll get it out of him someday. - We're on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast - You can write-in to the show with ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon, or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA, drone, droning, chanter

Robert won the worlds 5 times as Pipe Major of the Shotts and Dykehead Pipe Band. If you enjoyed this, you should try a Dojo University Premium Membership. Our premium membership features over 50 courses, 17+ live classes each week, social interaction channels, feedback on your playing, weekly challenges, and more! Try one month for just $1 by visiting DojoUniversity.com/testdrive today! Join us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter… wherever you do your social media!

Ross hails from Linlithgow, West Lothian where he is the official Town Piper. He studied Bagpipes, Scots Song and Whistles at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In July 2017 he graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music - Piping. Ross was a finalist in the 2019 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition. A World Champion piper, Ross began piping aged 7 and was the Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. He competed with the world famous Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band for many years. He is now a member the Grade 1 Inveraray and District Pipe Band. Also a successful solo piper, he competes regularly around the Highland Games in Scotland and further afield. Ross has performed in many countries such as: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Ghana, Russia and all over central Europe as well as appearing on BBC Hogmanay Live and performing solo on the roof of Murrayfield Stadium. A Grade 8 Trombonist, Ross has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the Usher Hall. A keen theatre performer he has appeared in many amateur musical productions throughout Scotland. Ross was the recipient of the Young Scot of the Year award for heritage at the age of 12 (in 2007). If you enjoyed this, you should try a Dojo University Premium Membership. Our premium membership features over 50 courses, 17+ live classes each week, social interaction channels, feedback on your playing, weekly challenges, and more! Try one month for just $1 by visiting DojoUniversity.com/testdrive today! Join us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter… wherever you do your social media!

Andy Fusco is a big deal.  He's The Las Vegas Bagpiper, he's Pipe Major of the Las Vegas Pipeband, he's half of the irreverently hilarious and dangerously offensive self-proclaimed world's worst podcast Chanter Rant, not to mention Big Rab's top-beard of the year winner, (finally).  Tune in to this episode to hear Andy say, "...I'll give you some controversy, if you want..." . . . And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, drumming, rhythm, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

Chris Hossack, Pipe Major of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, discusses lessons learned over the past 40 years of band history. Happy anniversary, MCPB!Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

We interview Chris Hossack, Pipe Major of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, about his piping career, from learning piping in Ontario, Canada to starting a band in Mesa, Arizona.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 185th episode, we chat all about the return of Piping Live 2020 ! We chat to Director of Piping at the National Piping Centre Finlay MacDonald and hear all about the festival and what to expect.  We also chat to Pipe Major Callum Douglas of Coupar Angus Pipe Band, and what all they’ve been up to this last while.   Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.   Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

The hits keep rolling out! Barely squeezing in an episode before the end of Pride Month, the boys bring on World Champion and handsome as f*ck Pipe Major Trevor Takahashi to talk about whether pipe band culture is tolerant, the responsibilities of being a Pipe Major, and who in G1 is most bang-able. Enjoy! Special guest: Trevor Takahashi of Pasadena Scottish Pipes & Drums Looking to up your piping game during quarantine? Try a 30-day Dojo University Premium test drive for only $1 at chanterrant.com/suckless Want to get quality critiques on your playing from world renowned judges and competitors? Check out PlayForSheets at www.chanterrant.com/yellowflashes ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Sean Cahill (President and Pipe Major) and Matt Cottini (Drum Major and Board Member) discuss how the Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band was started and what it does today.Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AZFirePipes/Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQ

(10a) Dave Rizzo President and Band Manager Glenn Johnson Pipe Major of the Gates Keystone Police Pipes and Drums plays bagpipes on the air, and talks about an event they're hosting this weekend; RCSD Superintendent candidate is a recognizable name; Channel 10 Sports Director Rich Donnelly talks Red Wings

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 166th episode, we chat all about what it’s like to be a rank and file player one moment, to being in a role of responsibility the next.  Have you been thrust into a tuition role, or that of the Pipe Major or Lead Drummer?  What should you expect from taking on this responsibility? Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.   Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com  

Josh and Andy take over the band that shall not be named in every way. The band had it's AGM last week and Fooko became President, adding to his other titles of Pipe Major and Drum Sergeant. With Josh as VP and Pipe Sergeant, let the beatings begin. Bring on the 2020 as we are bringing this sh*t home! Does your tuning need a little work? Check out the Dojo U Tuning Clinic in May at www.chanterrant.com/serviceband ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Today Andrew sits down with Andrew Donlon, Pipe Major of the MacMillan Pipe Band and ultra-successful American soloist. We talk about the ins and outs of pipe band life and generally have a great time. To become a Dojo University member, visit DojoUniversity.com today.

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 104th episode, we bring you a fantastic interview with Pipe Major Emmett Conway of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page. www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow www.patreon.com/BigRabShow bigrabshow@gmail.com

“That was my problem, I was so afraid that if I took a single day off, I would lose some part of my ability.” - Mike MacIver Welcome to episode 1 of the Simple To Understand (STU) Podcast. This is a special episode not only because it is the first in what I hope will be many episodes to come but also because of who my guest is. My good friend Mike MacIver. I've had the pleasure of knowing Mike for only a short amount of time but in that timeframe we've had many interesting conversations and this one was no exception. At the time of the recording, Mike is a Pipe Major for the Winnipeg Police Pipe Band. With over 25 years experience, he's played the Bag Pipes all over the world including three continents (Canada, Australia and Northern Ireland). He trained more than 3,200 hours in just 3 years leading up to when he played in Grade 1 for the Cullybackey Northern Ireland Pipe Band. Mike and I explore many topics in this episode including: Deep focus and how too much of anything can be a bad thing; The pros and cons of being a perfectionist; How much time and dedication it takes to achieve a high level of success…and then what to do when the fun goes away from your passion; Hunting; Running and the benefits of losing weight; What it’s like to make the shift from being a student to a teacher in bagpiping; How getting comfortable with our inabilities can be beneficial; Hunting; Space; History and the 90’s. Mike shares some of his self talk that helps put things into perspective, “At the end of the day, we’re quite literally just a rock flying around a gigantic nuclear reactor at 20,000 miles/hr...does it matter THAT much if you missed a single grace note in your march Mike?” Fun Fact: The actual speed of the earth flying around the sun is 67,000 mi/hr and you'll have to listen towards the end of the episode to gain context into what the heck we're talking about. Please enjoy! Click Here for this episodes show notes! What was your favourite part of the episode? Is there a specific topic or question you’d like to see Mike and I to dive into next time? Let me know on Twitter @ddouglasstu

Does your Pipe Major suck? Are you SURE? Well we're not sure, so we brought in our good friend and human sleep aid Andrew Douglas from the Piper's Dojo to talk about 10 Clues That Your Pipe Major Sucks, Canadian Salad Tossing and something called "The Meat Grinder". Enjoy! Special guests: Andrew Douglas of Piper's Dojo ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

What’s up, everybody?! It’s another brewery day today, where Alex and Ryan visit the Van Nuys brewery, Macleod Ale Brewing Company. Started by Jennifer and Alastair Boase, Macleod Ale Brewing Company has an extremely prominent Scottish feel. You’ll often catch patrons sitting on the bar stool with a traditional Scottish kilt on, sipping one of Macleod’s infamous Cask Ales. Jennifer is the Pipe Major of the Pasadena Scottish Pipes, so you’ll often hear the sounds of bagpipes floating through the fermenters. Bagpipes, kilts, and delicious cask ales all make for an incredible cultural experience. During the podcast, we’ll be trying Lost in London Oatmeal Stout, which has notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and toasted bread. This week on FDB - we learn of a woman’s way to “be more Christian,” discover that mosquitos are undercover agents of local law enforcement, discuss the idea of being well acquainted with a demon, and more! Now please kick back, and enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer! To support Macleod Ale Brewing Company, and find out more about their other beers, visit: www.macleodale.com Instagram: @macleodale BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK EVENT: Kriekfest WHERE: Hood River Waterfront Park in Hood River, Oregon WHEN: Saturday, October 11 from 11 am to 7 pm WHAT: This festival is to recognize the uniqueness of Kriek Lambic style beers. This being a Belgian style of beer, made by fermenting lambic with sour Morello cherries. This is the 3rd annual Kriekfest and for only 40 bucks, you get 25 drink tickets, while 25 bucks will get you only 8 tickets. The choice is pretty damn obvious. Tickets will be available at the gate, 45 dollars for 18 drink tickets. Oh, minors and designated drivers get in for free. Be sure to check it out! Lastly, if you like the show, donate to us and show your support: www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer CREDITS Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer Ryan Roope - Executive Producer Episode Written By - Jared Brody & Alexis Ashjian

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 88th episode, we chat all about Pipe Majors.. Love em or hate em, we all have them … What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? Do we put to much on the Pipe Major? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page. www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow www.patreon.com/BigRabShow bigrabshow@gmail.com  

What does it take to be in a pipe band? Pipe Major, Rod Smith explains the skill involved and why the Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band is always thinking of its future.

What does it take to be in a pipe band? Pipe Major, Rod Smith explains the skill involved and why the Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band is always thinking of its future.

In a special 4th of July episode, the guys take it upon themselves to speak for all American pipe bands and declare their independence from the tyranny of the Brits and their archaic way of pipe band life... well sort of. In true Chanter Rant fashion, they get drunk and abandon the revolution and any sense of reality. They then bullshit with special guest Colin Armstrong, Pipe Major of the Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band about god knows what. There is something about the European Championships and the San Diego Highland Games. Eventually, they finally ask Colin some questions about his band. Good luck with this one folks! Please visit the LA Scots fundraiser page and help send them to the Worlds! http://fnd.us/a1MoD5?ref=ab_61ecE2_sh_5apjgdWpg4u5apjgdWpg4u You can also find them at: https://www.facebook.com/lascots/ or look for them on Twitter @lascots ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant!

In this weeks show, Meatloaf Kelly rants back at Fast Eddie with a great voicemail about penis size. The boys then discuss the ups and downs of pipe bands starting their competition seasons and go over some news stories. They finish up with a fun interview with Brad Green, piper from Seven Nations and Pipe Major of Rosie O'Grady's Highlanders Pipes and Drums. We talk about life on the road with a touring act, the differences between rock life and the pipe band life, and of course get into groupies, which is what everyone really wants to get in to anyway. Enjoy! ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrantpodcast/ www.instagram.com/chanterrant/ twitter.com/chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant!

It’s our 100th show here at Dojo Universe, and the winningest Pipe Major of North American history (and one of the winningest of all time) will join us! We’ll interview him a bit, and just generally hang out. Bring your questions! June 4th, 2014.

This week, special guest Rab Mathieson joins us from Scotland to hang out, and discuss some of the things that define who he is, and how he has been so successful. October 24th, 2012.

The Highlanders are celebrating their success at the Army Piping & Drumming Championships. The competition held in Edinburgh saw Catterick based 4 SCOTS take a top four place in virtually every category. Chris Kaye gets reaction from Pipe Major, Colour Sgt Peter McGregor to the accomplishment. #JockStrong #4SCOTS #Scotland #Music #Catterick #BFBS #Pipes #Drums

Brett here -- The Transcona and District Pipe Band reached out to me because they're having a hard time getting kids interested in joining the band, and KEEPING them interested. That got me thinking... Is it harder today to get young people involved or excited in activities that might be seen as more traditional? Or has that always been the case with each generation of kids, that they maybe don't want to partake in traditions because something they perceive to be more exciting has caught their attention? We're joined by Ryan Stewart, the Pipe Major with the Transcona and District Pipe Band.

I got back from my annual Celtic Invasion Vacation. I spent the past week invading Donegal and the Giant's Causeway. At home, with a new baby, I don't have a lot of time, but I wanted to make sure you had a show to enjoy. So listen to great indie Celtic music from Athena Tergis, Joe Travers and Adam Alexander, The Tea Merchants, Plaidgrass, Stanley & Grimm, Michael DeAngelis, Celtic Cross, Fiddler's 3, Wicked Tinkers, Slip, Mason Brown, Bonnie Rideout, Marc Gunn, Raymond McCollough, Breabach. celticmusicpodcast.com/212 If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations If you are listening to this podcast then you probably dream of traveling to Ireland or Scotland. So I have one piece of advice. Do it! I'm not saying you should join me on one of my Celtic Invasion Vacations. I'm not saying you should join another tour group. But travel. Go. Right now. Mark Twain wrote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." There was no greater evidence of this for me than when I took my one and a half old daughter to Ireland in 2012. You could almost see a mind explosion as her linguistic and mental skills grew through our travels. It is the same with adults. Traveling to Ireland or Scotland, or wherever, will change your life for the better forever. Stop waiting for the "right moment". Start planning now. If you enjoy my music, then join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation. Subscribe to my mailing list and join the invasion at CelticInvasion.com   Notes: Thanks to the Patrons of the Podcast. Your kind and generous support keeps this show running every week. Become a Patrons at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/. Special thanks to Frank, Monica, Rebecca. Our newest patrons! Celtic Music and Geek Spotlight on the Celtfather Podcast You can now Vote in the Celtic Top 20 July 28th marks the 10 year anniversary of the podcast. Join our Facebook group. I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Email a comment to celticpodcast@gmail.com or call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Or visit celticmusicpodcast.com to post a comment in the shownotes.   This Week in Celtic Music 0:48"The Arkle Mountain / Richard Brennan’s Favourite/Sligo Reel (Reels)" by Athena Tergisfrom A Letter Home 6:10"Roddy McCorley" by Joe Travers/Adam Alexanderfrom The Perfect Pint 9:01"Jill's 12th Birthday" by The Tea Merchantsfrom One Lump or Two? 13:52"Brumley Brae" by Plaidgrassfrom Gretchen Priest and Plaidgrass 16:06"Somewhere Over The Masons Apron" by Stanley & Grimmfrom Open the Gate 22:23"Bartender Billy" by Michael DeAngelisfrom Son of a Dunigan 26:10"Best Days" by Celtic Crossfrom Saoirse's Heart 30:43"Muckin' O'Geordie's Byre/Jig/Swallowtail Jig/Haste To The Wedding" by Fiddler's 3from Volume 3: The Rhythm Chapter 34:35"The Duncan Johnstone Set" by Wicked Tinkersfrom Hammered 38:53"Tolka Polka Set" by Slipfrom Slip (Demo) 42:58"Katie Rose" by Mason Brownfrom I Am a Handsome Devil 45:15"The Stirlin' March/Brig' O'Balgownie/Shepard Tartan" by Bonnie Rideoutfrom Scottish Inheritance 49:27"Loch Tay Boat Song" by Marc Gunnfrom Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 53:33"Pipe Major's Jig" by Raymond McColloughfrom Different 56:40"The Poetic Milkman" by Breabachfrom Urlar Remember too, when you buy through our affiliates at Amazon or iTunes, you support the artists AND the podcast.    The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. You can post feedback in the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com or email me music@celticmusicpodcast.com.

Irish Celtic music from Athas, Heather Alexander, Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder, Siren's Song, Sligo Rags, Kilrush, Tara MacKenzie, Maidens IV, Anne Roos, Teribus, Brobdingnagian Bards, Water Street Bridge, Appalachian Celtic Consort, 3 Pints Gone, Merry Wives of Windsor, Siochain, Silver Spire, The McDades, The Logues, LabGraal, The Kreellers.  www.celticmusicpodcast.com/61 Underwriting for this program is provided by...Celtic Invasion Vacations.YOU can travel the world with Marc Gunn.During the day, see the sites and and at nightsing with me. This May, we're invading Italy.Sign up before January 31st and Save $50Notes:- The Celtic Top Five.- Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.- Celtic Invasion Vacations- Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast- ATTN: Marc Gunn is performing Thursday, January 8th at 9pm in New Orleans at the Kerry Pub on Decatur- Post a review on your favorite website, like iTunes.It's time for the shameless promotion of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Often I ask you to post a review of the podcast on iTunes, Zune or your favorite podcatcher. Today, I want to invite you to post a review elsewhere in the Celtic community. Anywhere is fine. Do you have a favorite Celtic message board, mailing list, website? Do you have a blog on myspace, facebook? Do you use Twitter? Wherever you are online, share your thoughts about your favorite artists that you found on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You can grab links on our website. Just share the love.- Link to the Irish and Celtic Music PodcastThis Week:"Drowsy Maggie/Mountain Road/Tam Lin" by Athasfrom Athas"March of Cambreadth" by Heather Alexanderfrom Midsummer"Jig Jag" by Jamie Laval and Ashley Broderfrom Zephyr in the Confetti Factory"The Silk Road" by Siren's Songfrom Starlight and Shadow"Whiskey Never Lies" by Sligo Ragsfrom The Whiskey Never Lies"Green Fields of Rossbeigh/The New Policeman" by Kilrushfrom Keltoi Anam"My Cavan Girl" by Tara MacKenziefrom Simple Irish Ballads And Songs For Singing"Rocks of Bawn" by Maidens IVfrom Emerald Fire"Considine's Grove" by Anne Roosfrom A Light in the Forest"Dunje Rajke Druske Kara Manke - Kyustendika" by Teribusfrom How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombard"Green Grow the Rashes O" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Real Men Wear Kilts"Matty Groves" by Water Street Bridgefrom Danse Macabre"Pipe on the Hob/Banish Misfortune" by Appalachian Celtic Consortfrom Drop O' the Pure"The Beaches of St. Valery" by 3 Pints Gonefrom The New Favorites of 3 Pints Gone"Mad Jenny" by Merry Wives of Windsorfrom Tales from Windsor's Tavern"Keg of Brandy" by Siochainfrom Piece by Piece"Skibereen" by Silver Spirefrom Epiphany"The Whistle Blower" by The McDadesfrom Bloom"I Don't Love You At All" by The Logues"La Jument de Michao" by LabGraalfrom Sacred LandIf you enjoy this show, subscribe to the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. This is our monthly ezine that will link you to artists offering free Celtic music downloads. Just visit www.celticmp3s.com to subscribe.Find out more about the artists in this show and in past shows by visiting us at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you're there, visit the link for our Celtic Music CD Store on CD Baby. And support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.THE CELTIC TOP FIVEIn every episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I ask you to vote for your favorite song in that podcast. The most-popular song is then featured at the end of the next podcast. Here are the most-popular songs from the last show.5. "Pipe Major's Jig" by Raymond McCullough4. "Stingy Jack" by The Blarney Rebel Band3. "Devil in the Kitchen Set" by Crepuscule2. "Fosgail An Daras Dhan Tailleir Fhidhleir-Old Wife of the Mill Dust" by IONA1. "Sixth and Porter" by The Kreellersfrom Sixth and Porter