Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 234th Episode we chat about the renaming of Glasgow Police and the confusion that unfolded on July 1st. Plus we chat all about the cancellation of the World Solo Drumming Championships, and loads more besides. 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 ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 224
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 233rd Episode we chat about what we think would make the Perfect Band Member. With bands all around the world rebuilding and returning to practice, we chat about what we think are the traits of what makes the Perfect Band Member. What are your thoughts? Email us – 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 ...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 223
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 232nd Episode we chat with Robyn Ada McKay and Gary West as we find out more about The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust. 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 ...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 222
Welcome to The Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 231st Episode we chat with Finlay MacDonald! We hear all about the upcoming 2021 Piping Live festival. Be sure to grab your tickets now at pipinglive.co.uk 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...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 221
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 230th Episode we chat with the 2020 Young Scots Trad Musician of The Year, Ali Levack !! We hear all about his experiences and his work with Projeck Smok and Glin. Also about his incredible two volume tune collection, available to pick up now ! 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...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 220
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 229th Episode we chat to Andrew Douglas all about his upcoming book, Finding Bagpipe Freedom. This incredible Bagpipe instructional will really change the way you approach learning, practice and performance. Pre-orders available now at bagpipefreedom.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...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 219
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 228th Episode we chat to Ciaren Ross all about his upcoming new volume of music. Plus we return to practice with Tullylagan Pipe Band, and have a quick chat with the lads from Drums n Roses who are back on the road ! 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 ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 218
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 227th Episode we chat to Dan Nevans all about his upcoming book “Piobraireachd is for everyone”. An exciting new look at an area of piping, most may not be familiar with. 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 ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 217
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 226th Episode we chat all about the potential RSPBA Recovery Plan, and what we believe should be included on their list of to-dos. This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the late Heather MacKay. 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 a...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 216
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 225th Episode we chat all about our upcoming event The Beer Tent 2021. We want you guys to be involved in our community focused event ! Email us 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 p...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 215
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 224th Episode we chat to Captain Stuart Samson MBE. We hear all about his time Piping in the Military, his time as a competing bands man and soloist. Also about his time as a senior judge at the Glenfiddich Championships, and all about his amazing new music collection “The Parkgrove Collection”. Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus!...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 214
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 223rd Episode we chat to Graeme Peters and hear all about his amazing service at Alba Rhythm. Plus we chat all about the big news of the week, the cancellation of the World Pipe Band Championships and the Scottish Championships for 2021. Including two weekly drones ! 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...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 213
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 222nd Episode we chat to Isla Stout all about her exciting new collection, The Stout Collection. Soon to be launched at this year Piping Live Festival. Plus all the usual features, Word of the Week, Weekly Drone and much more ! 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 ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 212
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 221st Episode we chat to Stu and Stephen of the Up To The Line Pipe Band Podcast. We hear all about what they've been up to this last few months, plus what they have in store for us in the near future. Ohh and we might have a bit of nerd chat for good measure lol.. 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 y...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 211
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 220th Episode we chat to Stuart Robertson. We hear all about his amazing debut album “North to South” available now! Plus all the usual piping news n views from around the piping word. 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...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 210
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 219th Episode we pay tribute following the loss of a good friend of the show, Micky Daly. This weeks episode is dedicated to Micky, and to all who mourn his passing. We also catch up with the incredible Heron Valley, as we find out what they’ve been up to and their plans for the future. 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 load...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 209
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 217th Episode we chat to Nathan Mitchell who has launched a new website called Bagpipe Central. We hear all about their services, and the community involved. Ohh and Happy St Patricks day ! 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!! W...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 208
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 217th Episode we chat to Ross Miller, as we find out all about his new book to accompany his new album “The Roke”. Available for pre-order now on his website. www.rossmillermusic.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 t...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 207
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 216th Episode we chat to Callum Beaumont, as we find out all about his incredible new website https://thebagpipecoach.com/ Plus we have three weekly drone’s on quite a sore subject this week. 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!!...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 206
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 215th Episode we chat to Finlay MacDonald and Derek Doyle of the National Piping Centre, and hear all about the new HND qualification at the National Piping Centre. 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 pi...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 205
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 214th Episode we chat to Kerr McQuillan and Chris Coates ! We discuss all of Kerr's ongoing work in social media, with his new brand of KMQ. Can the piping world do more to engage with the social media age? What does the future generation think the future of the Piping Scene looks like? 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 load...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 204
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 213rd Episode we chat to Cameron Barnes and his amazing new single with Methill and District Pipe Band. Plus we chat to TikTok star Allyson Crowley-Duncan, and hear all about her experiences with the TikTok app. Also all the exciting new music to come! 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, ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 203
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 212th Episode we chat to Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo, and their exciting new program. Also he has some new music for us to check out. Link below. Andrew Douglas Music 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 fo...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 202
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 211th Episode we talk all about the benefits of loosing. Yes we know we all play to win, and there’s no better feeling that reaching and accomplishing our goals. But what should we consider when we loose? Is there anything to gain? 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...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 201
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 210th Episode we discuss the argument do you need to be simply talented to be successful in competitive Piping, or do you need to have a strong work ethic to succeed? Do you need both? 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 ar...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 200
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 209th Episode we discuss the future of our piping world in 2021. Following recent publications and discussions online, we chat all about the future of Piping, in the middle of a Global Pandemic. 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 stu...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 199
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 208th Episode we chat to Brian Martin, long term Piper with the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Also we ask your opinions on the future of the Piping scene in 2021? Email us your opinions, bigrabshow@gmail.com 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...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 198
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 207th Episode we bring you Pipe Major Dr Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year ! 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...
Dec 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 195
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 206th Episode we bring you the voice of the worlds, the LEGEND Bob Worrall !! Wishing you all a very happy Christmas 2020. 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 wi...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 194
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 205th Episode we chat to Piping Legend Bruce Gandy !! 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 T...
Dec 16, 2020•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 197