The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 132nd episode, we chat all about the up and coming Scottish Championships in Dumbarton !! Yes, the last Major before the big yin in Glasgow, is here and it’s going be one of the most exciting competitions of the 2019 season.  So, who do we have our eye on for this one?  Who will you be watching this weekend? Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us ...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 131st episode, we chat all about that dirty word in the Piping World.  Copyright.  Just how do we apply this law to the Piping World.  Or should the question be, should we apply this law?  Where does the money go, the composer, the band, the event organiser??  Plus we have an interview with current Snr Drum Major World Champion, Emma Barr !   Email...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 130th episode, we bring you our on the ground coverage from the All-Irelands 2019.  Including full performances from Grades 3B and Grade 1.  You can be an armchair judge and, judge for yourself.  Such a high standard of competition, some amazing music played in the sunshine in Ballymena.   Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/Bi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 129th episode, we bring you our full reaction to the European Championships in Inverness.  Just what did we think about who won, and who didn’t.  And yes, we talk about that 11th in Drumming for Field Marshal Montgomery lol..   Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 128th episode, we bring you our full preview of the upcoming European Championships in Inverness.  Who will be the bands to watch, who will win?  What are you thoughts?  Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com   Apologies for some of the sound quality on this week’s podcast.  This was due to the inclement weather, and our equipment getting absolutely soaked i...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 127th episode, we bring you a on the ground report from the UK Championships 2019.  We brave the elements and chat with loads of good people at the second major of the season.  We bring you some performances from Grade 1, so you can be the judge. What a competition!   Apologies for some of the sound quality on this week’s podcast.  This was due to t...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 126th episode, we chat all about the second Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships.  Who are our picks in each grade?  Hard to believe it’s the second Major already! Time to fight it out and find out who will be our UK Champions 2019. Don’t forget for loads of extra content from the Big Rab Show, check out our Patreon page - www.patr...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 125th episode, we chat all about just who are the Piping Experts we should listen to?  Both when learning, and from a band point of view, who’s opinion matters? Don’t forget for loads of extra content from the Big Rab Show, check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclus...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 124th episode, we chat all about the interesting articles published on Pipes Drums .com written by Scott Currie.  Clean Break – Time for Change.  With our Pipe Band World in an apparent decline, what are our Associations doing to fix this?  Is it time to consider forming a new governing body?  Step away from the RSPBA? https://www.pipesdrums.com/art...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 123rd episode, we bring you our full review from the first Major of the season.  The British Championships 2019.  The Good, the Bad, the ehh?? Don’t forget for loads of extra content from the Big Rab Show, check out our Patreon page - www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, ep...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 122nd episode, we bring you the entire story all about #StreamGate.  Following our podcast last week, there has been further developments.  Plus we bring you performances from the PSNI and Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band as we open the UK competitive season.  Don’t forget for loads of extra content from the Big Rab Show, check out our Patreon pag...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 121st episode, we finally have a sit down chat about all things Live Streaming.  Us here on the Big Rab Show have been providing Live Streamed content from around the UK Piping Scene for the last 5 years, free of charge.  In recent weeks, the RSPBAni have taken steps to stop this from happening. Banning Streaming at the Ulster Solos.  Is this a sign...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 120th episode, we bring you all of our coverage from the St Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band concert, Turas Ceoil Resume 2019.  LIVE in the Armagh City Hotel.  We hang out with the band and chat all about this amazing show, their new album and of course the 2019 Season.  Many thanks to the guys of SLOT for having us at their incredible event, we wish you...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 119th episode, we bring you our full 2019 season preview ! Every grade, every band, every drum major, we examine them all, and give you our picks for who to watch. Special thanks to Scott Cunningham and Andrew Shilliday of Tullylagan Pipe Band for hanging out and helping put this all together. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everythi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 118th episode, we chat all about having to play pipes or drums in the worst of weathers.  When is it ok for organisers to pull the plug?  Should we play in all weathers?  Should we consider bringing all of our competitions in doors?? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us o...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 117th episode, we chat all about the old-school method of learning pipe band drumming.  Learning by ear.  Is there an advantage to it, or is learning the notation the only way to go in the modern 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 Twitte...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 116th episode, we chat all about the unsung hero’s of the competitive piping world.  The Pipe Band Stewards. Those people who’s job it is to make every competition run without a hitch.  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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 115th episode, we revisit Piping in the USA, as you guys answer all our questions about how the piping scene operates in the United States. 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 jus...

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 messag...

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 w...

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...

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. Fe...

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...

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 d...

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 s...