Droning On

Colin is a piper, firefighter, tune arranger, and more: and he was basically born inside a bagpipe shop.
Tune into this episode to hear some delightful chat and a few familiar tunes on the pipes -- Colin has recently finished a 2nd volume of familiar tunes arranged for highland pipes.
Here's a link to the tune book:
https://thepiperscove.com/product/nursery-rhymes-folk-tunes-and-common-melodies-volume-2/?v=0b3b97fa6688
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Matt McArthur is a talented piper and an excellent standup comedian (among other things).
Tune into this episode to hear some of Matt's fun, serendipitous story.
Here's Matt's Instagram handle: @mattmcsomethin
https://www.instagram.com/mattmcsomethin/
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You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com
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Jeremy is the computer-hacking, globe-trotting, website-building force of nature behind TheSession.org
Tune into this episode to hear some of Jeremy's mandolin picking, to boot!
APPLICABLE LINKS
https://thesession.org/ (of course)
*that's a great place to make a one-time or recurring donation
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And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/
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You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com
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Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music

David Duncan returns to the show, this time to talk with us about his amazing invention: a pickup mic for the Great Highland Bagpipes!
Tune into this episode to hear James list a few of the many things he does not understand, and demonstrate several more.
APPLICABLE LINKS: Electrified Bagpipe Chanter: https://www.duncelectric.com/
-Elijah Walcott using it for looping: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0Ew49uMJd/
-David Soloing: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUXTIAAEWQD/
-One of my favorite samples, from “early testing” in Feb of 2025: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8Sb3BSXe8/
-”Intro” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBym5tFRxSc
Ravenshire: https://www.instagram.com/ravenshireband/
-Clip using wah: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da_RoBST1ax/
-”Pique 7” https://www.instagram.com/p/DWNy1OyExno/
-Tiger Nachos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YamB04rwKu4
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You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com
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Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, microphone, invention

Not unlike episode 128 last year, this episode is a rambly mess of a "road to competition" monologue over several months.
Also not unlike last year, I didn't end up competing... at one local festival...
But entirely unlike last year: I did manage to compete once this time 'round!

As before, if you're up for creating an audio journal like this in the ramp-up to a competition, performance, while composing a tune or harmony, putting together a medley, recording a track, etc - send it in! I'll help doctor it up if needed and we'll make an episode of it.

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You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com
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Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com