Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 113th episode, we chat all about just how does Piping and Drumming function in the USA? How do people get involved in this amazing music, and how do people manage to compete with so many other conflicting interests and hobbies available? 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 ...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 104
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 113th episode, we chat all about the fallout from the recent RSPBA HQ AGM. With so much anger and frustration from the general Pipe Band populous, just what caused such a reaction? 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...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 103
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 112th episode, we chat all about those tunes that you just can’t get out of your head !! Love em, or hate em, they exist. What tunes get stuck in your head? 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 e...
Mar 06, 2019•59 min•Ep. 102
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 111th episode, we chat all about the recent news and views from throughout the piping world. We answer your mail and address the big questions you guys had for us. Should the Worlds be moved from Glasgow? Will Rab ever lift the sticks again? And more ! 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...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 101
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 110th episode, we chat all about the recent news about our Grade 1 competition for this years Worlds? Just what will happen with the Friday Qualifying day? With Grade 1 bands on the decline, just what does the future hold for the two day Worlds format? 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...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 109th episode, we bring you all the action from the Kids with Cancer Charity Night. Including interviews and performances from some of the best in the piping game. What an incredible night, here’s looking forward to 2019 ! Well done to Gary Smyth and the team, for all their hard work. 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 y...
Feb 13, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 99
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 108th episode, we chat all about motivation. Just why should we remain motivated through the long winter months? Why is this piping thing worth our time? 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 ever...
Feb 06, 2019•54 min•Ep. 98
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 107th episode, we bring you our rant on travelling. When travelling to the major championships in 2019, are there any possible tips or tricks we should all know about? 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...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 97
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 106th episode, we bring you our wrap up of Winter Storm 2019. Thanks to the guys of Rhythm Monster and Jim Williamson for our on the ground reporting. This event continues to grow, and 2019 did not disappoint ! 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 ...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 96
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 105th episode, we bring you our preview of Winter Storm 2019 and the launch of Celtic Connections 2019. These two events will be incredible, and we chat all about our own personal highlights we think you should check out. 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 t...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 95
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 ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 94
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 103rd episode, we bring you interviews with Burgess Bagpipes and the guys from Rhythm Monster! Two very exciting ongoing projects in the Piping world definitely worth a look. Happy New 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 to let us know that you're listening. Our live...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 93
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 102nd episode, we held bring you our interview on Fuse FM Ballymoney with Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas ! 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 continue...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 92
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 101st episode, we held bring you our Christmas list for 2018. What the are the products that we would like to see under our Christmas tree this year? Here’s a few suggestions what you could buy for your piper or drummer this holiday season. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas ! 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 w...
Dec 19, 2018•56 min•Ep. 91
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 100th episode, we held a live podcast event in the Terrace Hotel in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland. We bring some of the best in the piping world to help us celebrate our 100th episode, and raise money for charity. The Music Service for Pipes and Drums. We want to thank everyone for coming on to our night, and to you all for helping us buy supporting the show, and for downloading each and every week. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all you a...
Dec 12, 2018•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 89
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 99th episode, we chat all about the recent decline in band numbers in our top grade. Just what is happening in Grade 1 that has resulted in bands dropping out? 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 liv...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 90
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 98th episode, we chat all about the burning question.. You’ve won… Now what? Just what drives us to keep chasing that next title? 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 Ballym...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 88
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 97th episode, we chat all about Judging… Again !! Judging part 2, this time we bring you the judges perspective. 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 n...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 87
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 96th episode, we chat all about Mental Health? How does it affect us all 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 continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk t...
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 86
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 95th episode, we chat all about where we can go to practice? Not all of us have the option to practice at home, so where can we go to practice and get better, without getting evicted? 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 co...
Nov 07, 2018•53 min•Ep. 85
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 94rd episode, we chat all about Bullying in our piping world. Us here on the Rab Show Team do know it exists in the Piping World, but does it all happen for a justifiable reason? 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 continu...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 84
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 93rd episode, we chat all about instrument maintenance. Should this be taught from beginner level? Or should it be someone else’s problem? How do the Pro’s 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 l...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 83
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 92nd episode, we bring you a chat all about the process around creating drum scores. Us Drummers can be a creative bunch, but do we always get it right? 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...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 82
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 91st episode, we bring you the winners of the 2018 Big Rab Show Awards ! 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...
Oct 10, 2018•58 min•Ep. 81
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 90th episode, we chat all about how a band can be upgraded. What does the Music Board look for when grading a band? Does winning the Worlds carry too much clout? Is there a fast track to the higher grades? 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 liste...
Oct 03, 2018•58 min•Ep. 80
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 89th episode, we try to answer all your Lister Mail ! So many topics and questions, we hope this will be a catch all chat. 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...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 79
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 broadc...
Sep 19, 2018•57 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 87th episode, we hang out back stage at the Belfast Tattoo. Chatting to lots of interesting people, from within the piping world, and outside it too.. 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 w...
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 77
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 86th episode, we bring you a special podcast all about judging. Is the system working? What can we do to improve it? We chat to Winston Pollock and hear his thoughts on our current situation, and how things can get better. 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 ...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 76
Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 85th episode, we bring you an interview with John Elliott Owner and manager of G1 Reeds and Chanters. Just how do you make a reed? 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...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 75
