The Big Rab Show Podcast

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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 157th episode, we chat all about one of the biggest Piping and Drumming events in the United States.. Winter Storm ! It opens its doors for 2020 and we talk all about just why are we excited for this year? Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos, and...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 156th episode, we chat all about our experiences playing a gigs.  Have you any gigging horror stories?  Just how many times have you heard, “whats under yer kilt”? Have you ever been asked to turn your pipes down? Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage vide...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 155th episode, we look ahead to what the 2020 season will hold for us, with so many concerts and performances to take in before the season kicks off properly in May.  This is going to be an amazing year !!   Happy New Year everyone, from all of us here on the Big Rab Show Team.   Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us ...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 154th episode, we look back at 2019 and chat all about the ups and downs of what was a very crazy year in the Bagpiping world.  Including some of our favourite performances of the year, and some podcast exclusives.  Wishing you all a very happy Christmas, from all of us here on the Big Rab Show team.   Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabsho...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 153rd episode, we answer all your questions that we have not addressed up till now.  Its great to catch up, and we respond to all your listener mail questions, and have a good chat; all ahead of the holidays. Wising everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patre...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 152nd episode, we chat all about what to buy that piper or drummer in your life for Christmas !! What makes our list for 2019?  With so many amazing products to choose from, just where do you start?  Well this weeks podcast hopes to help, with selecting some of our favourites.   Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us ...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 151st episode, we chat all about the recent developments with the saga that is, the Redevelopment of the RSPBA HQ building. With recent Branch meetings happening this past weekend, we have yet more controversy, and very few answers.  Just what is going on?  Email your comments, suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon....

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 150th episode, we chat all about is it possible to cheat to win?  With all sorts of rumours on ways to cheat, is it actually possible to cheat your way to win?  Bribery. Ringers, using teck?  We tackle it all on this weeks episode/   Email your suggestions and stories to bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of ama...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 149th episode, we chat all about our favourite piping recordings.  Just what are our favourite recordings, and the reasons why?  We introduce what will be a massive topic area, and we want you to get involved.  Send us your favourite picks in our three categories.  Pipe Bands Solo Piping Celtic/Folk music  Email your suggestions and stories to bigra...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 148th episode, we chat all about Apps!  What are the best and possibly the worst apps when it comes to Piping and Drumming?  We also have a great interview with Matt Fraser, and a special give away opportunity! Quite a busy show this week. Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow We have lots of amazing back stage videos,...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 147th  episode, I chat all about what I learned following my trip to the Stone Mountain Highland games in Atlanta.  What were my main take a ways seeing how piping and drumming is done in the United States?  Could us here in the UK learn from the US and do things differently or better? Email us bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRab...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 146th  episode, we chat all about the current ongoing refurbishment works at RSPBA Head Quarters, and the questions posed by the piping world.  How were these big decisions made?  Spending over £1M and the job isn’t done, just how much more will this all cost?  Where did all the money come from, where did it go, how was it spent?  So many questions,...