Droning On

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: @mattmcsomethinhttps://www.instagram.com/mattmcsomethin/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at [email protected] the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, comedy

Jeremy is the computer-hacking, globe-trotting, website-building force of nature behind TheSession.orgTune into this episode to hear some of Jeremy's mandolin picking, to boot!APPLICABLE LINKShttps://thesession.org/ (of course)*that's a great place to make a one-time or recurring donationAnd consider supporting The Session via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/the_session?-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at [email protected] the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: 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=FBym5tFRxScRavenshire: 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-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at [email protected] the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: 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.We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at [email protected] the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com

Ever heard of the Uilleann Pipes? The Ninja Turtles? The Internet? PODCASTS?!? Patrick D'Arcy invented them all.Tune into this episode to hear Jim mispronounce Patrick's surname with remarkable consistency...Here are some links to things we talked about:Patrick's music on Bandcamp: https://patrickdarcy.bandcamp.com/musicPatrick's music website: https://www.patrickdarcymusic.com/Uilleann Obsession: https://www.uilleannobsession.com/The Celts: https://www.theceltsmusic.com/Patrick's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PDarcy-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at [email protected] the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, ninja turtles, musician