Droning On

by PipingJim

Performing Arts Music Interviews

118: Donald W.G. Lindsay (2025)

The more I talk to, read about, watch, and listen to Donald Lindsay the more baffled I am at what all this person has accomplished - and he's not slowing down! Tune into this episode to hear a bagpipe maker talk about why Emu's in the garden were a nostalgic sight for his father - probably the first time that's ever happened on a podcast! Donald's work is all over the internet, but here are a few good links: Donald's Website: https://www.donaldwglindsay.com/ Donald's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/donaldwglindsay/reels/ The album from which we pulled some music for this episode: https://goodenergy.bandcamp.com/album/history-of-sleep - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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

117: The Dr. Jordan Alexander Key Episode

Jordan Alexander Key is a bagpiper, composer, music lover, teacher, mathematician, podcaster, and so much more. Tune into this episode to hear us hit a new record for, "math-chat," in the show's history. And check out Jordan's work at the following links and elsewhere: Website: https://www.jordanalexanderkey.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanAlexanderKey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.key.33/ And if you haven't yet, check out their very cool podcast, "The Dudelsack," wherever fine podcasts are streamed! - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com

116: Tommy Tavenner of the Dunkirk Riots

Tommy is a talented multi-instrumentalist: if an instrument is uncommon and/or challenging, he's probably into it. The piper+whistler+banjo plucker for the Dunkirk Riots, Tommy took an hour to chat with me when he could've been making music so I'm very grateful to him and very excited to share this interview with you! Tune into this episode to hear Tommy speak these fateful words: "I picked up a banjo along the way..." Check out the Dunkirk Riots' website: https://dunkirkriots.com/home And their music on Bandcamp: https://dunkirkriots.bandcamp.com/ *Be sure to follow the band on social media, etc for their upcoming 7" vinyl as well as other recordings, shows, etc - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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,

115: POOL with Ross Ainslie

Ross Ainslie is a piper (and much more) who needs no introduction. Very excited to welcome him back on the show, this time to talk about his new album, "POOL". Tune into this episode to learn Ross' secret to keeping live performances interesting: always stay uncomfortable! Here's a link to the new album on Bandcamp: https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/pool And here's a link to Ross' website: https://www.rossainslie.com/ And be sure to check out, "The Ollam," with whom Ross will be touring in 2025: https://www.theolllam.com/ - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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,

114: "Effortless Mastery" by Kenny Werner with Swan

Swan is back for another New-Year episode & book chat, this time the title is "Effortless Mastery" by jazz pianist, instructor, and author (obviously) Kenny Werner. Tune into this episode to hear Jim come to several somber realizations regarding his own unhealthy shadow - live on air! Here's Kenny Werner's website: https://kennywerner.com/ And here's the book as listed on Amazon (though it's available all over the place): https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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

113: The Many Donkeys of Christmas with Andrew O'Sullivan

Andrew O'Sullivan is back to help kick-off what we might call, "Season 2," of the Droning On Podcast with a very special holiday-music episode. Tune into this episode to hear way more tunes about Donkeys than you were probably expecting... Here are links to some of the albums, musicians, etc we referenced in this episode: Bergfolk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy3033tKnl4 Conspiratio: https://conspiratio.bandcamp.com/album/wassail Wheezer & Squeezer: https://wheezersqueezer.bandcamp.com/track/entre-le-b-uf-et-l-ne-gris-polka Carloman: https://carloman.bandcamp.com/track/entre-le-b-uf-et-l-ne-gris And congrats to Brad for winning the D.O.P.E. prize this time around, a copy of Timothy Cummings' collection, "On This Day Earth Shall Ring": https://birchenmusic.com/product/on-this-day-earth-shall-ring-printed-collection/ - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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, smallpipes, trad music, holiday, christmas, advent, epiphany, french music, german music

112: Pipes for Peace Album Review & Finale for "Season 1"

Thanks so much for listening, friends! The celebratory album is currently available on all major streaming & music-purchasing platforms. Just search for it by the album name, "Pipes for Peace," or the main-artist name, "The Droning On Podcast". And, of course, it's still available on BandCamp: https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peace Thanks again for listening, here's to a robust "Season 2" soon!

111: The Highalnd Bagpipe, by W.L. Manson, Chapter 2

Hello friends! As if two episodes in a row of (mostly) monologues weren't enough -- this week what I have for you is chapter two of this 123-year-old book about bagpipes. The chapter heading reads as follows: Ancient musical instruments - Priestly harpers - Hereditary harpers - Irish versus Scottish harpers - Royal harpers - Use of harp universal - Welsh sarcasm - Mary Queen of Scots' harp - The last of the harpers - "The Harper of Mull" - From harp to pipes - the Clarsach - Pipes supplanting bards - The last clan bard - Bardic customs - Bards' jealousy of pipes - The bard in battle - Duncan Ban Mac Intyre - Two pipers scared - When the pipes became paramount - The fiery cross - The Coronach If you missed chapter 1, it's provided as Episode 105 Tune into this episode to hear Jim mispronounce even more names... Here's a link to the book on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69986 - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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

110: Droning On in the Wild - Utah Highland Games - 2024 - Day 2

Tune into this episode to hear EVEN MORE of Jim's inner monologue... Check out Barry's cool books: https://capebretonpiper.com/products - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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,

109: Droning On in the Wild - Utah Highland Games - 2024 - Day 1

Tune into this episode to hear waaaaay too much of Jim's inner monologue... This included brief meetings with friends old and new, including some who've been on the show before, like: Al: episode #7 Heidi: episode #1 Jeff: episode #77 Diana: episode #2 And more! Check out Ian MacHarg's cool album: https://iainmacharg.bandcamp.com/album/ce-l-na-beinne-music-of-the-mountain And check out Barry's cool books: https://capebretonpiper.com/products - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support 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,

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