I found this video on YouTube. It’s from a performance earlier this month at Sabhal Mor Ostaig on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The young bagpiper’s name is Lewis, but I’m not sure what his last name is. It’s a safe bet it’s likely MacDonald, MacPherson, Cameron or some other fine Scottish clan name. It’s …
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“Mad” D-Day bagpiper Bill Millin dies at 88.
Bagpipers, dancing drummers and a drum sergeant who can’t stay still. See what a pipe band can do with a famous South African song.
I think it was inevitable. I have now officially become the bagpiper for the Atlantic Trap and Gill, on Beatty Street in Vancouver, BC. I think I can handle the responsibilities. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the manager of the T&G, Ginger Tchidas. She runs one of Vancouver’s great spots for lively entertainment …
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If you’re looking for a dose of bagpiping and highland dancing in the heart of Washington State farming country, I think I’ve found it. The Prosser Games are set for this weekend, June 19th. Obviously there’s not a large Scottish descendant population here, because the activities that are scheduled for the 10th Annual Prosser Scottish …
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As I’ve mentioned in an earlier blog post, it’s wedding and graduation season in British Columbia, and for a Vancouver bagpiper, that can mean some busy weeknights and weekend evenings.  Throw in the highland games competitions that take place most weekends around the region, and you can understand why spring is the busiest of times …
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This is a gem from the past that’s well worth a listen. AC/DC cruising down Swanston Street in Melbourne, Australia, wailing out a rock and roll tune, bagpipers in tow, promoting their March 5, 1975 concert. I would love to play this with a band some day. Enjoy!
Great bagpiping from an Antigonish, Nova Scotia piper.