The Big Rab Show Podcast

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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 107th episode, we bring you our rant on travelling.  When travelling to the major championships in 2019, are there any possible tips or tricks we should all know about? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 106th episode, we bring you our wrap up of Winter Storm 2019.  Thanks to the guys of Rhythm Monster and Jim Williamson for our on the ground reporting. This event continues to grow, and 2019 did not disappoint ! 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 Twit...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 105th episode, we bring you our preview of Winter Storm 2019 and the launch of Celtic Connections 2019.  These two events will be incredible, and we chat all about our own personal highlights we think you should check out. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 104th episode, we bring you a fantastic interview with Pipe Major Emmett Conway of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. 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'...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 103rd episode, we bring you interviews with Burgess Bagpipes and the guys from Rhythm Monster!  Two very exciting ongoing projects in the Piping world definitely worth a look.  Happy New Year!! 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 kno...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 102nd episode, we held bring you our interview on Fuse FM Ballymoney with Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE of the Field Marshal Montgomery. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas  ! 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 101st episode, we held bring you our Christmas list for 2018.  What the are the products that we would like to see under our Christmas tree this year?  Here’s a few suggestions what you could buy for your piper or drummer this holiday season. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas  ! We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do w...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 100th episode, we held a live podcast event in the Terrace Hotel in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland.  We bring some of the best in the piping world to help us celebrate our 100th episode, and raise money for charity.  The Music Service for Pipes and Drums.  We want to thank everyone for coming on to our night, and to you all for helping us buy suppo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 99th episode, we chat all about the recent decline in band numbers in our top grade.  Just what is happening in Grade 1 that has resulted in bands dropping out? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 98th episode, we chat all about the burning question.. You’ve won… Now what?  Just what drives us to keep chasing that next title? 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...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 97th episode, we chat all about Judging… Again !! Judging part 2, this time we bring you the judges perspective. 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'r...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 96th episode, we chat all about Mental Health?  How does it affect us all in the 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 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...