The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 182nd episode, I chat all about my experiences with becoming a judge for the first time. Thanks to the Coupar Angus Pipe Band, and their online competition.  Such an interesting experience, I share my lessons learned and hopefully some tips for performance.. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 181st episode, we bring you all the negative mail we have received these last few weeks, and try to address your concerns. We always love to receive listener mail, the good and the bad. So, this week we bring you the “Dark Side” of listener mail. Our Haters ! Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 180th episode, we chat to Pipe Major Emmett Conway and Pipe Sgt Graham Drummond of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia.  We hear all about how they are coping with lockdown, and what the future holds for all at Shotts.   Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes o...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 179th episode, we chat to Danny Hutcheson of Drums N Roses, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia, and the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.  We hear all about his journey studying for the Piping degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 178th episode, we bring the Big Rab Show team together to chat all about what we were looking forward to for the 2020 season and how we’re all dealing with the current circumstances. Also we look forward to 2021 and what the future holds for us all. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recording...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 177th episode, we chat all about the ongoing Covid19 Pandemic Lockdown, and its impact on the piping world.  Will it have an altogether negative, or positive outcome for piping world? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 176th episode, we bring a fantastic interview with Red Hot Chilli Piper, and singer song writer Cameron Barnes ! We hear all about what he’s been up to, plus an incredible competition in association with Piping for Schools.  Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews,...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 175th episode, we bring you our hints and tips for entering online piping and drumming competitions.  Those fundamental simple things that can be forgotten when filming a performance are so important.  We bring you our own hints and tips to help your video stand out from the competition. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 174th episode, we catch up with a load of our amazing Drum Majors, thanks to Erinn McIlwaine.  What have they all been up to following the UK lockdown, how will the 2021 season look for the Drum Majoring world?  Plus a special interview with Jock Elliott from G1 Reeds, who are celebrating 10 years in business.  It’s a packed episode this week folks,...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 173rd episode, we chat to Craig Munro, from St Laurence O’Toole, Wallace Bagpipes, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Drums n Roses !  Such an incredibly busy man, we catch up and find out just what Craig is up to now our Piping world is on lock down.  Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exc...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 172nd episode, we chat to Craig Lawrie, from St Laurance O’Toole, Wallace Bagpipes and Drums n Roses !  He’s an incredibly busy man, with so many things on the go, how does he have the time to be a star on TikTok?   Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 171st episode, we chat to Stephen Russell of the Up to the Line Podcast.  We chat all about this amazing new show, its motivation and what to expect from future episodes. 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 170th episode, we chat all about Practice, and are there any ways we can do it better?  With advice from Andrew Shilliday and a top Grade 1 Tenor Drummer, we explore some tips to make your practice session better, and more productive. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive in...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 169th episode, we chat all about how our competitive piping world is in tatters, and just why should we bother playing?  Why should you continue to pick up the practice chanter, or those sticks when there’s no competition to go to?  Well, we have some help for you guys, looking for some motivation in 2020. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We h...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 168th episode, we chat to Josh and Andy of the Chanter Rant podcast.  Where sometimes they talk about bagpipes.  They are worlds worst bagpiping podcast, but also one of the best!  With a dedicated International audience, of passionate Pipers and Drummers, Josh and Andy take time to talk about their amazing journey in the piping / podcasting world....

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 167th episode, we chat to Stu Warmington, from the British Drum Co. We find out about the origins of the company, how they got involved in the Piping World, and what their plans are for the future. Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Pl...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 166th episode, we chat all about what it’s like to be a rank and file player one moment, to being in a role of responsibility the next.  Have you been thrust into a tuition role, or that of the Pipe Major or Lead Drummer?  What should you expect from taking on this responsibility? Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back s...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 165th episode, we pay tribute to the loss of a Piping Legend here in Northern Ireland.  Pipe Major Frank Andrews. 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 o...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 164th episode, we chat all about what you should consider when choosing Pipe Band.  When joining a pipe band, there are so many things you need to consider, including some you may not have thought of?  Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Sho...

  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 163rd episode, we bring you on the ground coverage and interviews from Gary Smyth’s Kids with Cancer charity fundraiser. Held in the Royal Hotel in Cookstown, it seen one of the biggest names in the piping world, gathering together to help raise money for the Childrens Cancer Unit, in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Support us  www.patreon...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 162nd episode, we have a Chat with Mrs Big Rab.  Sarah Lennox ! We chat all about what it’s like being a Pipe Band Widow, and thoughts on the effect Piping and Drumming has on families. 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 load...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 161st episode, we chat all about knowing when is the right time to start learning Piping and Drumming. What are the things holding you back from getting involved and learning our amazing music? 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!...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 160th episode, we chat all about knowing when to quit.  Is there a right time to hang up the pipes, or put down those drum sticks? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 159th episode, we bring you our interviews from Winter Storm 2020, thanks to Michael Eagle and the guys at Rhythm Monster. 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 you...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 158th episode, and here we go again.. Part 3 of the never ending story of the RSPBA HQ Redevelopment.  This story keeps developing, with more and more twists and turns.  Including the most recent, and most worrying development.  What are your thoughts? Email us to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing ba...