Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 84th episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship wrap up. The good, the bad and the hmmmm... 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 night...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 74
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 83rd episode, we bring our our 2018 World Pipe Band Championship predictions ! I chat with Andrew Shilliday and Drew Lennox from Tullylagan Pipe Band, and we trash out who we think will be the big winners on the biggest day of the year. 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 t...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 73
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 82nd episode, we bring our our picks for the 2018 Piping live festival ! The biggest week in the piping season and here are our picks. Go and check out www.pipinglive.co.uk for full information, and tickets. 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 lis...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 81st episode, we chat to one of the biggest names in modern piping at the moment. Ross Ainslie. Plus we wrap up everything from the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. 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 broa...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 71
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 80th episode, we chat all about nerves !! We've all had the wobbly knees at the line, or suffering from a little stage fright.. Here's some tips on how to cope. 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 li...
Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 70
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 79th episode, we bring you our frequently asked questions. This week we try to answer all your Big Rab Show frequently Asked Questions, the ones you've been asking over and over !! 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 conti...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 69
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 78th episode, we bring you Rab's live reaction to the 2018 World Championships draw ! Grade by grade, group by group... All very interesting 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 wee...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 77th episode, we chat all about the general public's behaviour when watching bands in the arena. The sea of camping chairs, followed by the raised voices of conversation whilst bands are playing?? So annoying ! 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 ...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 76th episode, we chat all about if the Piping World is ready to bring a Major Championships in doors? Do you think that we could? Or is it simply impossible? 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 ...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 75th episode, we bring you an on the ground report from the UK Championships 2018. Including performances, and interviews with some of the biggest and brightest in the piping world. 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 cont...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 65
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 74th episode, we chat all about the up and coming UK Championships in Belfast. We give you our picks for each grade, and our possible dark horses. 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 ...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 73rd episode, we chat all about our Domestic Competitions. Notably the recent decline in numbers at these competitions. From as recent as 5 years ago, these minor events would have a large entry of big named bands from around the world. Now all grades are struggling to field enough for a full competition. Is this the start of things to come? With Bands concentrating more on the Majors, the minors get forgotten? Is it that the bigger bands are effe...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 63
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 72nd episode, we chat all about March Pasts. Mass Bands, Grand Finale, whatever you may call is, we all do it differently around the world. So which way is best? 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 l...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 71st episode, we bring chat all the first major of the season. The British Championships in Paisley. Surprises, Shocks, the good the bad and the ugly !! 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...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 61
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 70th episode, we bring you all the action from the start of the UK competitive season, in Bangor Northern Ireland. You can be an armchair judge as we bring you performances from the entire Grade 1 competition. Placings were - 1st – Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band (and drumming) 2nd – St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band 3rd – Vale of Atholl Pipe Band 4th – Pipes and Drums of the PSNI. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do wi...
May 16, 2018•49 min•Ep. 60
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 69th episode, we bring you all the back stage chat from the Inveraray & District concert in the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena, hosted by Ballybriest Pipe Band. Interviews with Ali Hutton, James Lindsey, Steven McWhirter, Ian Lawson, Mark Wilson, Ross Millar, Calum Brown, Pipe Major Stuart Liddell and Pipe Major Jason Black. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Fa...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 59
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 68th episode, we chat all about Marching and Deportment. Just how important is it for a band to get this right? What is it like to have to learn all this for the first time? Where to stand, how to walk? What is right, and what is wrong? 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 t...
May 02, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 58
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 67th episode, we give you our 2018 season predictions, and bands to watch.. This season is going to be one for the history books ! 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 Bally...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 57
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 66th episode, we head backstage to the Police Scotland Fife concert, and chat to everyone involved. Thanks to Stephen our roving reporter ! 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...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 56
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 65th episode, we chat all about the British Championships 2018 ! You will hear our live reaction to the Draw as we go through in full detail, who will be hitting the grass at the first major championship of the season.. 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 tha...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 64th episode, we chat all about that moment, when you get a wee tap on the shoulder. Have you ever been dropped from the band on a competition day? Have you ever had to make that difficult decision to drop someone? 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...
Apr 04, 2018•56 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 63rd episode, we chat all about Beer tents. They can really make or break an event. We chat all about how they can get it so right some times, but also when things go wrong? 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...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 53
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 62nd episode, we chat all about that mysterious area of ensemble. Should this solitary judge hold the clipboard of power on their own? Or should we look at this area and perhaps adjust it, to reflect a more balanced approach? Or do to many cooks spoil the broth? 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 o...
Mar 21, 2018•55 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 61st episode, we chat all about Road bands and Service bands and the importance they have in our piping world. Also what can these bands do to try to improve? Do they need to? 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 ...
Mar 14, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 60th episode, we chat all about what makes a good concert? Have you ever been to an amazing show that totally amazed you? Have you been to a show that left you feeling why did you go to see that !?!? 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. ...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 59th episode, we chat all about a very controversial topic. Player poaching... Have you experience of Player Poaching? Let us know. 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 Ball...
Feb 28, 2018•59 min•Ep. 49
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 58th episode, we are attending the Kids Cancer Centre charity Piping and Drumming event, and hanging out with some of the best in the Piping and Drumming world. 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 li...
Feb 21, 2018•52 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 57th episode, we are hanging out back stage with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers !! Asking the guys your questions you emailed in, and talked all things piping and drumming. 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 broad...
Feb 14, 2018•36 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 56th episode, we chat all about just how much practice is to much? Also can you listen to to much piping and drumming, becoming blinkered from the rest of the musical world? 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...
Feb 07, 2018•49 min•Ep. 46
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 55th episode, we chat all about when bands make that difficult decision to go off the road. What does drive a band to close their doors? What happens next? 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 ev...
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 45
