The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 395th Episode we bring you our Preview of the 2024 Piping Live Festival.  One of the biggest piping festivals in the world, and the highlight of our year.  We break down the festival day by day, and give you our particular highlights.  Please check out the Piping Live website for full details.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon....

This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the late Ken Eller.  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 394th Episode we bring you our full wrap up from everything from the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton and we look forward to the Ulster Championships, and the end of the Northern Ireland Season.  We also preview the European Championships in Perth !  A lot to pack into...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 393rd Episode we bring you our Preview of the 2024 Scottish Championships, taking place this weekend in Dumbarton. Things are hotting up in the competitive band scene, and this will be the third major championships out of a possible five.  So, who will we have our eye on this weekend?  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 392nd Episode we bring you our #LIST of things that have been getting under our skin lately at Pipe Band competitions.  The Big Rab Show Team have all been experiencing various things that just grinds our gears.  Do these things get on your nerves too?  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabsh...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 391st Episode we delve into the Draw for the 2024 World Pipe Band Championships.  You get my full “live” reaction to the draw for the Big Yin, will it live up to expectations? This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 390th Episode we chat with Jim Kilpatrick, Tyler Fry and Scott Currie as we hear all about the end of the road for Drumming for Drinks.  The event was a highlight for many during the run up to the World Pipe Band championships, and now it is no more.  So whats next?  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Em...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Leslie Smyth, who sadly passed away this past week. In this our 389th Episode we bring you all my thoughts on my first time in the circle as a competitive bagpiper.  From 30 years as a competing drummer, to finally having the pipes under my arm, it’s been a long and interesting road.  This plus we catch up on...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 388th Episode we bring you our wrap up of the 2024 Chicago Highland Games.  This competition saw standards rise across the grades, and there were some amazing performances and some new initiatives we need to talk about.  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patr...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 387th Episode we bring you our 2024 British Championship Wrap Up.  We have crowned our champions, and we need to talk all about what happened at Forres.  It made for a very interesting competition for many different reasons.  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 386th Episode we bring you our 2024 British Championship preview ! Taking place this weekend in Forres, we cannot wait to hit the grass and hear some good music.  We give you our particular picks and talk all about the upcoming event.  This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Suppo...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 385th Episode we catch up following the UK Championships and unpack all the results to date.  We also catch up with social media sensation Piper Ally ! She has been touring all across the USA and recently has had a new tune go crazy viral !  This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 384th Episode we bring our our full on the ground report from the 2024 UK Championships in Ward Park, Bangor.  The start of our Major Championships opens its gates, and we crown our new UK Champions.  We hope you enjoy the sounds, and performances from this fantastic opener for the season.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 383rd Episode we talk all about the start of our Major Competitive season with the UK Championships.  Grade by Grade, and band by band, we cover it all.  With so much to look forward to, this is shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of Piping and Drumming.  This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 382nd Episode we talk about my journey back to the competition circle.  Announcing who I’m going to be competing with this in coming season, but not as a drummer, but as a Piper !! This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping Scene.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 381st Episode we bring you all our coverage from the St Laurence O’Toole Inspired 2024 concert in Aberdeen, hosted by Bucksburn and District Pipe Band.  This was such a special show, with plenty of highlights, we just had to dedicate a full episode to it.  Special thanks to Stuart and Chloe Campbell for bringing us all this coverage, and of course...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 380th Episode we chat with Ross Miller as we hear all about how things are going while on tour with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and of course all his brand new music ! This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage v...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 379th Episode we chat with Eddie Bathish of The Sons of Holyland and Dist Pipe Band, as we hear how things have been for the band, and their plans for 2024.  We also catch up with Andrew Douglas from the Pipers Dojo, as we hear of an interesting new project they’ve been working on.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the pipi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 378th Episode we chat with Kate Dudek, inventor of the new Katenor tenor drum harness.  Nominated for the 2023 Big Rab Show for best innovation or product, this has caused quite a stir in the drumming world.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRab...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 377th Episode we chat with Paula Braiden, as we hear all about The Force Drum Major Display Team.  They have been in operation now for one year, and we hear all about where they were, where they are now, and where they hope to be in the future.  This plus all the usual piping news and views from around the piping world.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.c...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 376th Episode we hang out at the 2024 Kids With Cancer Charity Night.  We have some amazing performances from Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia, and some interviews with those in attendance.  Including Matthew Shaw, Brian Hasson, Jacob Laird, Viki Singer, Paula Braiden and many more ! Thank you and congratulations to Gary Smyth and the te...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 375th Episode we chat with the Chairman of the RSPBA Northern Ireland Branch, Alistair Patterson.  We find out all about the work of the branch, and what all was involved in building the 2024 season.  This plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 374th Episode we chat with Callum Douglas, as we hear about an exciting new development at ESSC.  Check out their website for more details on where to get your hands on one of these amazing instruments - https://www.essessionchanter.co.uk/ That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Get your copy of the charity album – P...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 373rd Episode we chat with Gold Medal Winner and author of Rhythmic Finger work, Jim McGillivray ! That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Get your copy of the charity album – Pipes For Peace, in celebration of the 100th episode of the Droning On podcast. https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peace   Email –...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 372nd Episode we chat with one of the biggest names in the Brittany music scene.  An amazing Piper and, world renowned craftsman, Xavier Boderiou ! That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us   www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordi...

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 371st Episode we chat with European Juv Champion Drum Major Louise Smiton, (Closkelt).  We hear how she first got involved in Drum Majoring, and why she believes that it is now the “cool” thing to do for young people. That plus all the usual news and views from around the Piping World.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us   www.patreon.com/Bi...