The Big Rab Show Podcast

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 h...

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 lik...

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 s...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 54th episode, we chat all about travelling to Glasgow for the Big Yin. So many companies and hotels seem to bump their pricing to cash in. Is there any way of us Piping fans to avoid being taken advantage of? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 53rd episode, we chat to a non piping fan and answer his questions. What can we do to attract more people to what we do? And what is the deal with the inward facing circle? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 52nd episode, we preview this weekends Winter Storm event in Kansas City. We pick out the must see workshops, and not forgetting the concert, and legendary after party; Winter Steam. 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...

  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 51st episode, we have part two in our bass drumming series. With a fantastic interview with current world champion bass drummer Mark Stark of Inveraray and District Pipe Band. 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 50th episode, we look at what was Good, Bad and Ugly of the 2017 season. Also our possible predictions for 2018. Who is your Dark Horse prediction? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 49th episode, we look at what we should be buying that special piper or drummer in our life, this Festive period. Hoping that we can direct you in the right direction towards some amazing products and possible must have items. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Faceb...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 48th episode, we look at how Pipe Bands handle Social Media. Can bands manage it better? 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 liste...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 47th episode, we look at how we practice. Are we doing it right? How do we structure our practice time to help us improve? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 46th episode, we look at how to remain motivated during the off season. During these hard winter months it can be difficult to remain connected to the Piping World, and you can loose sight of the prizes that await. How do you keep your focus, and maintain your motivation? We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 45th episode, we look at and discuss the claimed sexism in the Piping World. Does it exist? With most of the top pipers and drummers in the world being men, why is this the case? 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 woul...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 44th episode, we look discuss the Worlds Worst Piper? Recently a discussion occurred online following a video appearing on YouYube of possibly the worlds worst piper.. Video credit Gregor Brearley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn9SPeDOv-U What are your thoughts? Beginner, who should be supported? Or someone who is being totally disrespectful to...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 43rd episode, we look at Hearing Protection. Should us as Pipers and Drummers, take better care of our hearing as musicians? With Bagpipes an extremely loud instrument, we need to do something to protect our hearing; to continue enjoying our amazing music. 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 42nd episode, we begin our look at the Learning Journey. One taken by all pipers and drummers around the world. Everyone's journey is different so lets chat about it.. On this our Part 1 we chat to Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo and chat all about what he's up to over at the Dojo University. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everyth...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 41st episode, we look at looking back. Is it right to play the “in my day” game? Were bands better back in the day? 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 yo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 40th episode, we bring you part one of our focus on Bass drumming. We chat all about what it takes to be a good bass drummer, what gear to use, and how to find your own voice. 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 l...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 39th episode, we finally announce the winners of the 2017 Big Rab Show Awards, as voted for by you guys, the listeners of the Big Rab Show. 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 38th episode, we present a question and answer podcast with you guys the listeners. Plus all the usual piping news and views from this past week. 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 we...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 37th episode, we chat all about the recent upgradings and downgradings announced by the RSPBA. Did the Music Board get them right? What does the future hold for these bands? 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 lik...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 36th episode, we chat all about the Off Season, or the “Winter”. Are you enjoying the break? 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 liv...

  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 35th episode, we bring you interviews with some of the best in the business !! 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 34th episode, we bring you all the back stage gossip and chat from the Belfast Tattoo 2017. 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 33rd episode, we chat all about ourselves. A bit of an update on whats happening here on the big Rab Show with looking back at 2017 and also looking forward to the incoming winter months, and the kick off for next season in 2018. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Fa...