The Big Rab Show Podcast

The Big Rab Show Podcast

We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.

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May 1, 2024 72 mins

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 381st Episode we bring you all our coverage from the St Laurence O’Toole Inspired 2024 concert in Aberdeen, hosted by Bucksburn and District Pipe Band.  This was such a special show, with plenty of highlights, we just had to dedicate a full episode to it.  Special thanks to Stuart and Chloe Campbell for bringing us all this coverage, and of course to Bucksburn and Dist Pipe Band for...

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 380th Episode we chat with Ross Miller as we hear all about how things are going while on tour with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and of course all his brand new music ! This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.

 

Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com

Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 379th Episode we chat with Eddie Bathish of The Sons of Holyland and Dist Pipe Band, as we hear how things have been for the band, and their plans for 2024.  We also catch up with Andrew Douglas from the Pipers Dojo, as we hear of an interesting new project they’ve been working on.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 378th Episode we chat with Kate Dudek, inventor of the new Katenor tenor drum harness.  Nominated for the 2023 Big Rab Show for best innovation or product, this has caused quite a stir in the drumming world.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 377th Episode we chat with Paula Braiden, as we hear all about The Force Drum Major Display Team.  They have been in operation now for one year, and we hear all about where they were, where they are now, and where they hope to be in the future.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 376th Episode we hang out at the 2024 Kids With Cancer Charity Night.  We have some amazing performances from Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia, and some interviews with those in attendance.  Including Matthew Shaw, Brian Hasson, Jacob Laird, Viki Singer, Paula Braiden and many more ! Thank you and congratulations to Gary Smyth and the team in another successful event.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 375th Episode we chat with the Chairman of the RSPBA Northern Ireland Branch, Alistair Patterson.  We find out all about the work of the branch, and what all was involved in building the 2024 season.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World. 

 

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Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 374th Episode we chat with Callum Douglas, as we hear about an exciting new development at ESSC.  Check out their website for more details on where to get your hands on one of these amazing instruments - https://www.essessionchanter.co.uk/

That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World. 

 

Get your copy of the charity album – Pipes For Peace, in celebration of t...

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 373rd Episode we chat with Gold Medal Winner and author of Rhythmic Finger work, Jim McGillivray ! That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Get your copy of the charity album – Pipes For Peace, in celebration of the 100th episode of the Droning On podcast. https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peace   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  w...
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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 372nd Episode we chat with one of the biggest names in the Brittany music scene.  An amazing Piper and, world renowned craftsman, Xavier Boderiou ! That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World. 

 

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Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 371st Episode we chat with European Juv Champion Drum Major Louise Smiton, (Closkelt).  We hear how she first got involved in Drum Majoring, and why she believes that it is now the “cool” thing to do for young people. That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World. 

 

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Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 370th Episode we chat with Josh MacEachern, from the Chanter Rant Podcast, and also President of the Las Vegas Celtic Society. That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.  Don’t forget our Listener Survey.  We want your views on our show, and how we can make it better. Here is the link.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 369th Episode we chat with Sebastian Potgieter, a snare drummer from South Africa who tells us all about the South African scene, as well as his involvement with Auckland and District from New Zealand !  That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.  Don’t forget our Listener Survey.  We want your views on our show, and how we can make it better. Here is the l...

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 368th Episode we chat with Liam Kernaghan as we hear all about what’s going on in the New Zealand Scene.  That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.  Don’t forget our Listener Survey.  We want your views on our show, and how we can make it better. Here is the link.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 367th Episode we chat all about the launch of our 2024 Listener Survey.  We want your views on our show, and how we can make it better. Here is the link.

 

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Please take a moment to fill it in, and let us know how you’d like to improve our show.  All this, plus th...

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 366th Episode we bring you an interesting story on the development of a new pilot scheme, “Piping for Wellness”. Finlay MacDonald from the National Piping Centre tells us more about this exciting new venture, that could provide real benefit to those that need it. That plus all the usual news and views from around the piping scene.

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 365th Episode we bring you our preview of Winter Storm 2024 !! Its shaping up to be another exciting event, with so much to choose from.  We bring you our thoughts and highlights from this incredible event. That plus all the usual news and views from around the piping scene.

 

Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com

Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 364th Episode we bring in the new year, as we chat with Glenfiddich Champion Callum Beaumont.  We get to hear all about his tuition services, his work with Dollar Academy, and ofcourse that moment he won the biggest prize in solo piping. Happy New Year from all of us here on The Big Rab Show Team.

 

Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com

Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 363rd Episode we have a chat with the voice of the Worlds, Bob Worrall.. Respected adjudicator, teacher, piper and broadcaster.  It just wouldn’t be Christmas on our show without Bob !  We hope you are all have an amazing Holiday season, and we wish you all a very Happy New Year !!

 

Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com

Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

 

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 362nd Episode we have a fantastic interview with Kerr McQuillan.  Leading drummer with the World Champions Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate.  Also Kerr is the 2023 World Solo Drumming champion.  Its been such an amazing year for Kerr and we hear all his thoughts on this past season, and what the future holds for such a talented young man.   

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