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Droning On

Heritage Bagpipes

Casual conversations with pipers, drummers, and other bagpipe-adjacent folk.---Follow the show on Facebook/Instagram: @droning.on.podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast/Write-in at:TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.comSupport the show on Patreon, just search, ”Droning On Podcast”, or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com

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022: The Kyle Episode

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2021/02/20

A piper for years, having recently returned to the art withe Garden Valley Pipe Band - Kyle's a man with plans, plans for turning a set of pipes, to be precise! Tune-in to this episode to hear Kyle say, "since I'm the only piper in the family, I guess I'm still the favorite child". - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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73:14

021: The Scarfboy (Scarfman?) Episode

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2021/02/06

Kevbot, Kebab, Scarfboy, etc - a man of many names, many talents, many ideas, and many somewhat impressive tomato plants: this is Kevan. Tune in to this episode to hear Kevan say, "you could say there's a little birdhouse in my soul". . A couple of, "oopsies," in this episode - one big one: when we talked about a certain Australian band that inspired us both as youngsters, we meant the Victoria Police Pipe Band, not the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, (though I retain that it is a silly-sounding name...)

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59:04

020: Michael Eagle - Rhythm Monster

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2021/01/23

Michael Eagle is co-founder and Main Monster at Rhythm Monster, (among other projects). Eagle joins the podcast today to talk about the value of tradition balanced with the value of innovation; the challenges pipe bands face with recruiting and retaining players as well as bringing-in revenue; and of course: the massive and inventive online learning resource, Rhythm Monster. Tune in to this episode to hear Michael say, "brevity is not my strong suit..." before sticking around with me for over an

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47:47

019: The Vera Episode

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2021/01/09

A woman of many talents and many good stories - one of which she is kind enough to share with us today. Tune in this week to find out what happens when a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon gets into a fight with a set of bagpipes......And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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87:30

018: Habits - a New Year‘s Episode with Swan

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2020/12/31

Tiny Habits to improve your piping, drumming, and your life in general. We discuss Dr. Fogg's model and methods for behavior change and how they can be practically applied to improve your piping, drumming, etc. Tune in this week to hear Swan say, "don't bring-up energy drinks".B=MAPHere are some useful links: One of Dr. BJ Fogg's TedX Talks Tiny Habits - the book Tiny Habits - the audiobook Dr. Fogg's Website Swan's Parrot's Insta(@lil.koa)...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe,

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68:16

017: A Christmas Episode - Timothy Cummings

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2020/12/23

Tim Cummings is a composer, arranger, and performer of music. He's written many excellent bagpipe tunes and arranged many more. In this episode we talk about a few of the holiday tunes that he's arranged in his collection, "On This Day Earth Shall Ring," (link below,) as well as musical modalities, alternative tunings, and many more things!As a special treat: Tim shares several recordings of his performances of the tunes in-question with other excellent musicians, (additional links below).Tune in to

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33:01

016: A Christmas Episode - Drummer Boys & Short Breads

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2020/12/19

re-release with slightly improved audio levels What kind of drum did that boy play? Also: what was that mother thinking, letting a drummer play anywhere near a newborn? You're about to find the answers to these questions, plus you'll learn to make shortbread from the very best - Jeff McClellan! (and he doesn't only bake bread - he also sings Bread!)Tune in to this episode to hear Heidi say, "I, like you, thought that [the Von Trapps & Narwals] were fake..."---Follow along from your own

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14:37

015: A Christmas Episode - Manx Carols, Polish...

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2020/12/16

Ever wonder which cat is the most Christmasy of all cats?We're still not sure...Scot discusses an old Manx Gaelic tune, "Oikan ayns Bethlehem" (A Babe in Bethlehem,) as well as an old Polish tune, "W zlobie lezy" (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly).Bonus: an easy recipe for Monkey Bread!Tune in to this episode to hear Scot say, "[insert Polish words]"---Links to recordings and performances of tunes featured in this episode, for your are available on YouTube - the character limit got us for this

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42:18

014: A Christmas Episode - Wenceslas & Wassail

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2020/12/12

Who was King Wenceslas? Why do people sing about him? How 'good,' was he? Also - what the heck is wassail, and how do you make it? Tune in to this episode to learn all about it - and to hear Vera say, "they were being loud and obnoxious because they wanted to wake up the trees" ---For this episode and the next few, we'll be talking about Christmas / Holiday tunes playable on pipes - their origins, fun facts, etc. We'll be leaning heavily on arrangements by Timothy Cummings, which are available as

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48:44

013: The Larry Episode

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2020/12/05

Larry has been a staple of the Utah Bagpiping scene for a good long minute and if you don't know him, odds are you know people who know him. A GHBer of note and a session musician specializing in SSPs as well - tune in to this episode to hear what happens to a bagpipe instructor after Mel Gibson puts-out a film glorifying Scottish patriotism!...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA,

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71:12

012: The Swan Episode

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2020/11/28

Russian composers, German folklore, children's fables about confidence - no one has ever made the big, winged fowl so famous as this man - Mike himself. Tune in to this episode to hear Swan's advice for makin' bacon pancakes!...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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37:50

011: The Scot Episode

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2020/11/21

Scot - with ONE T! A player of bagpipes, a master of pipe organ, a lover of kolaches, and the man to whom Garden Valley Pipe Band owes a lot in terms of financial stability, (thanks to his grant-writing skills). Tune in to this episode to hear Scot give us the proper pronunciation of, "kolach"....And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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43:51

010: The Leanne Episode

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2020/11/14

From established pipeband stock; Leanne has played with a bunch of groups, has taught a bunch of students, and has a bunch of kids! Tune in to this episode to hear Leanne say, "I threw up in my mouth a little bit, just thinking of wearing those cross-ties again..."...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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20:45

009: The Reuben Episode

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2020/11/07

Truly a rising star on the pipeband snare scene - this is a career to watch! Tune in to this episode to hear Reuben, a snare drummer, tell us definitively which is harder to play: pipes or drums....And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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35:56

008: The Emily Episode

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2020/10/31

Multi-instrumentalists, ichthyological enthusiast, composer, and so much more - it's Emily! Tune in to this episode to hear some true and deep wisdom passed-down through generations! *Emily wrote a penny whistle song called, "Little Green Jig," which she performed for the Garden Valley Pipe Band St. Patrick's Day concert a few years ago - this episode ends with a recording of that tune....And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare,

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36:33

007: The Alex Episode

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2020/10/24

Your friend, my friend, a friend to all creatures great and small. Tune in to this episode to hear Al say, "the reason I like scary movies is 'cause I get freaked out." And here's the beloved children's book, "He Al!," all about our friend, Al!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pd7-WXyhXQ...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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006: The Elyanna Episode

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2020/10/24

She's destined for greatness in literature, visual arts, animal care, and tenor drumming - it's Elyanna! Tune in to this episode to hear her say, "little kids think too hard and older kids don't really listen"....And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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67:48

005: The Shawn Episode

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2020/10/17

It's Shawn! The mighty and magnificent Level 10 Necromancer and aspiring Lich opens a communication channel from the netherworld! Tune in this week to hear Shawn say, "I'm my biggest fan"....And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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10:31

004: The Michael Episode

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2020/10/17

Lego master, scientific prodigy, and snare-hitting sensation, Michael! Tune in to this episode to hear Michael suggest that the lack-of-longevity for his Lego creations might have something to do with his little sisters......And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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55:21

003: The Jeff Episode

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2020/10/10

It's a runner! It's a baker! No, it's Jeff the bagpiper, the human culmination of numerous talents and a genuinely nice guy. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Jeff say, "I'm committed to exercise, but I'm not sure I like it."...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA

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