Morning Comix: PIPRZ by Vince Janoski

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Small Tunes: “The Grinder” by Vince Janoski

Another wee gem that cleans up nicely once you blow off the dust. “The Grinder” is one of those old standby session tunes that is always good to have in your pocket. Versions of this tune can be found in Donald MacDonald and a retreat march setting of the tune is in the old Seaforth [...]

Bagpipe Nation February 24, 2011 by Vince Janoski

The latest episode of Bagpipe Nation is below for listening and downloading. Vince Janoski brings choice highlights from The Metro Cup Highland Bagpipe Championship from Saturday February 19. The playlist brings the medley performances of Margaret Dunn, Alastair Dunn, and Stuart Liddell. Alex Gandy follows with his presentation of “The Menzie’s Salute” followed by Stuart [...]

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Hacking Your Inner Bagpiping Judge by Vince Janoski

There are those who would claim Highland piping is difficult. It may be, but perfecting a crunluath a-mach is nothing compared to the art of perfecting your own self-critiquing skills. It is the hardest thing of all to become your own judge and lend an objective ear to your own playing. After running through your [...]

This Week on Bagpipe Nation by Vince Janoski

Tune on this Thursday for a special recorded episode of Bagpipe Nation. Hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski will present highlights of The Metro Cup Highland Bagpipe Championship from Saturday February 19. Stay tuned for the next live show Thursday March 3. Listen to the recorded podcasts here on Pipehacker or by subscribing to the [...]

Piping Treats from the 2011 Metro Cup by Vince Janoski

Gordon Walker delights the crowd at the 2011 Metro Cup in these audio bits. Enjoy Gordon’s second place piobaireachd, “MacDonald of Kinlochmoidart’s Lament No. 2,” and fifth place medley, featuring his tune “Fiddler’s Rally” as a jig and hornpipe. Stay tuned for a recorded session of Bagpipe Nation featuring more choice bits from The Metro [...]

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The 2011 Metro Cup—A Series of Firsts for the Hardcore Bagpiper Only by Vince Janoski

There is probably no place in the eastern half of the USA where you will find nine Highland Society of London Gold Medalists (five double golds), three World Champion pipe bands represented (out of seven Grade 1 bands represented), a husband and wife, and a father and son all in one place and playing in [...]