re-release with slightly improved audio levels What kind of drum did that boy play? Also: what was that mother thinking, letting a drummer play anywhere near a newborn? You're about to find the answers to these questions, plus you'll learn to make shortbread from the very best - Jeff McClellan! (and he doesn't only bake bread - he also sings Bread!) Tune in to this episode to hear Heidi say, "I, like you, thought that [the Von Trapps & Narwals] were fake..." --- Follow along from your own ki...
Dec 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 16
Ever wonder which cat is the most Christmasy of all cats? We're still not sure... Scot discusses an old Manx Gaelic tune, "Oikan ayns Bethlehem" (A Babe in Bethlehem,) as well as an old Polish tune, "W zlobie lezy" (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly). Bonus: an easy recipe for Monkey Bread! Tune in to this episode to hear Scot say, "[insert Polish words]" --- Links to recordings and performances of tunes featured in this episode, for your are available on YouTube - the character limit got us for this sp...
Dec 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
Who was King Wenceslas? Why do people sing about him? How 'good,' was he? Also - what the heck is wassail, and how do you make it? Tune in to this episode to learn all about it - and to hear Vera say, "they were being loud and obnoxious because they wanted to wake up the trees" --- For this episode and the next few, we'll be talking about Christmas / Holiday tunes playable on pipes - their origins, fun facts, etc. We'll be leaning heavily on arrangements by Timothy Cummings, which are available ...
Dec 12, 2020•42 min•Ep. 14
Larry has been a staple of the Utah Bagpiping scene for a good long minute and if you don't know him, odds are you know people who know him. A GHBer of note and a session musician specializing in SSPs as well - tune in to this episode to hear what happens to a bagpipe instructor after Mel Gibson puts-out a film glorifying Scottish patriotism! . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WU...
Dec 05, 2020•49 min•Ep. 13
Russian composers, German folklore, children's fables about confidence - no one has ever made the big, winged fowl so famous as this man - Mike himself. Tune in to this episode to hear Swan's advice for makin' bacon pancakes! . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 12
Scot - with ONE T! A player of bagpipes, a master of pipe organ, a lover of kolaches, and the man to whom Garden Valley Pipe Band owes a lot in terms of financial stability, (thanks to his grant-writing skills). Tune in to this episode to hear Scot give us the proper pronunciation of, "kolach". . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Nov 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 11
From established pipeband stock; Leanne has played with a bunch of groups, has taught a bunch of students, and has a bunch of kids! Tune in to this episode to hear Leanne say, "I threw up in my mouth a little bit, just thinking of wearing those cross-ties again..." . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Nov 14, 2020•44 min•Ep. 10
Truly a rising star on the pipeband snare scene - this is a career to watch! Tune in to this episode to hear Reuben, a snare drummer, tell us definitively which is harder to play: pipes or drums. . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Nov 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 9
Multi-instrumentalists, ichthyological enthusiast, composer, and so much more - it's Emily! Tune in to this episode to hear some true and deep wisdom passed-down through generations! *Emily wrote a penny whistle song called, "Little Green Jig," which she performed for the Garden Valley Pipe Band St. Patrick's Day concert a few years ago - this episode ends with a recording of that tune. . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, s...
Oct 31, 2020•36 min•Ep. 8
Your friend, my friend, a friend to all creatures great and small. Tune in to this episode to hear Al say, "the reason I like scary movies is 'cause I get freaked out." And here's the beloved children's book, "He Al!," all about our friend, Al! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pd7-WXyhXQ . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA...
Oct 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 7
She's destined for greatness in literature, visual arts, animal care, and tenor drumming - it's Elyanna! Tune in to this episode to hear her say, "little kids think too hard and older kids don't really listen". . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 24, 2020•12 min•Ep. 6
It's Shawn! The mighty and magnificent Level 10 Necromancer and aspiring Lich opens a communication channel from the netherworld! Tune in this week to hear Shawn say, "I'm my biggest fan". . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 5
Lego master, scientific prodigy, and snare-hitting sensation, Michael! Tune in to this episode to hear Michael suggest that the lack-of-longevity for his Lego creations might have something to do with his little sisters... . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 17, 2020•11 min•Ep. 4
It's a runner! It's a baker! No, it's Jeff the bagpiper, the human culmination of numerous talents and a genuinely nice guy. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Jeff say, "I'm committed to exercise, but I'm not sure I like it." . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 3
Diana is the woman raising up the next generation of bagpipers here in Utah Valley. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Diana say, "my passion was to eventually become a detective." . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 03, 2020•35 min•Ep. 2
Known to the Garden Valley Band community as "Le Président," Heidi describes her life and times as our fearless leader and player of both Snare and Tenor drums. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Heidi say, "the escargot just did not appeal." . . . And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA
Oct 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 1
