The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 332nd Episode we chat with new team member Stuart Campbell, as we hear his thoughts on the new competition held at Dollar Academy. This plus our usual news and updates from around the piping world. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interview...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 331st Episode we chat with Eric Evenhuis, as we hear all about his approach to composing, and the Heathen Highlanders. Plus JD caught up with the lads of Project Smok.  We hear from Erinn McIlwaine of RSPBAni, as they’re on the look out for volunteers.  Piping Live 2023 officially launched this week, and an exciting new collection from John Dew !! ....

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 330th Episode we chat with Gary Nimmo and Ryan King as we hear all about their experiences competing in the Bagad Piping scene. This, plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene this past few weeks.  Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 329th Episode we bring you an on the ground report at the Pipe Major Frank Andrews Tribute Concert.  Hosted by McNeillstown Pipe Band and featuring current World Champions, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusiv...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 327th Episode we chat with Derek Doyle from the National Piping Centre, as we hear all about the new exciting HND qualification in Piping.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Sup...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 326th Episode we chat with Gary West, as we hear all about his brand new podcast.  You can check it out on the following link - https://www.garywest.scot/enjoy-your-piping-podcast   This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 325th Episode we chat with Simon Thoumire from Hands Up For Trad.  We find out all about their fantastic work, and why you should be checking out Simon and his Foot Stomping podcast. Link - https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortrad/   This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can conta...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 324th Episode we chat with Libby O’Brien and Liam Kernaghan, as we hear all about their fantastic work on presenting the online live streamed coverage of the 2023 New Zealand Nationals.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email ad...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 323rd Episode we chat all about our hobbies, and what we do outside of the Piping World.  We all have our own pursuits and interests, but just how does it all tie in with what we do with regards to Piping?  This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opin...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 322nd Episode we chat with Tenor Drummer Gold Medal Winner Danielle Hamilton Cooper.  We hear all about her experience at Winter Storm 2023, and her plans for the future. This plus all the usual news and views from around the piping world.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   E...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 321st Episode we hang out at the Kids With Cancer event 2023.  We have an early sneak peak of the new 2023 Inveraray and District Medley ! Plus performances from Fred Morrison and John McElmurry.  Interviews a plenty, even one from the Dance Floor (a first for this show).  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinion...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 320th Episode we find out all about the workings of the Competitive Pipers Association, as we chat with their President – Derek Midgley.  That plus all the news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  Don’t forget as always you can contact us and share your thoughts and opinions on our email address below…   Email – bigrabshow@gm...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 319th Episode we catch up with Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo as we hear about their new Theme !.  Check it out on the link below:   https://pipersdojo.com/make-your-bagpipes-easy-march-2023/   This plus all the usual news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  We’ve a lot to get through, as usual; it’s a packed show !   Emai...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 318th Episode we bring you Peter and Davie from Tartan Tunes.  We hear all about their work with musicians from across the piping, trad and folk scenes each week.  This plus all the usual news and views from throughout the Piping world this past week.  We’ve a lot to get through, as usual; it’s a packed show !   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 317th Episode we bring you all the reaction following the announcement by RSPBA Board of Directors that the 2023 British Championships do not have a suitable sponsor.  The fallout from this, has the Piping World a blaze.  We open the microphone to you piping fans to tell us your thoughts and opinions via “Weekly Drone” and we discuss your opinions o...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 316th Episode we bring you a selection of some of our “Hater” mail we have received over the last few years.  This is just a selection box of some of the best to give you a flavour of what we get some times here on the show.  Many thanks to comedian Nathan Smyth, for reading each of these.  Be sure to check out his podcast “Talking Smit” on the link...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 315th Episode we chat to Scott Wood ahead of his upcoming gig at Celtic Connections.  The plus all the usual piping news and views from throughout the Piping world.   Email – 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 Plu...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 314th Episode we discuss if we need competition to further our art form?  Does competition help or hinder the Piping Scene?  Are you “not a real player” unless you have the trophies on your shelf to prove it?  Well…. We get lost in the woods of competitive music, and would really love to hear your opinions.   All this plus the usual news and views f...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 313th Episode we bring our new revamped format for our podcast.  We catch up with Lorne MacDougall as we find out all about the upcoming Pipe Band concert at Celtic Connections. Link below for tickets.   https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/annual-pipe-band-concert-names-and-places-2023   All this plus the usual news and views from throughout t...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 312th Episode we chat with World Champion Lead Drummer J. Reid Maxwell of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. Happy New Year from all of us here at The Big Rab Show. Email – 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!...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 311th Episode we chat with the voice of the World Pipe Band Championships, Bob Worrall.  We find out what it means to him to be back on the grass again, amongst other thoughts on 2022, and the year ahead.  We all hope you’ve had the best possible holiday season, and we wish you and yours a very Happy New Year !   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 310th Episode we bring you a chat with Tyler Fry !  Throughout his storied career Tyler with his unique style, has revolutionised the Tenor Drumming world.  We find out all about his origins in the Piping scene, and where he see’s it going into the 2023 season.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of a...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 309th Episode we bring our 12 products of Christmas ! We put together our Christmas wish list, in the hope you can use it to guide you when considering what gifts to buy for the Piper or Drummer in your life.   Our list is as follows:   1 – 3D Printed Bagpipes  - Set of Delta 3d Printed Bagpipes !  https://www.3dprintedbagpipes.com/shop#   2 – Remo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 308th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2022 Scots Trad Music Awards.  We were absolutely honored to have been nominated in the “Trad Music in The Media” category.  Unfortunately we didn’t pick up the prize, but we had a fantastic time; with some of the best in the business ! Many thanks to all who nominated and voted for us, we...