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Warfish · 01-27-2013, 06:49 PM

For those not in the know, the Black Watch & Band of the Scots Guards & The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of 3rd Battalion.

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The magnificent pageantry of British military tradition and history comes to life when these two esteemed military bands take the stage in ceremonial uniforms to fill the hall with rousing marches, stirring anthems, the distinctive sounds of bagpipes and brass, high-spirited Scottish highland sword dances and the precision of regimental marching. With a grand history spanning nearly three centuries, The Black Watch has served in historic conflicts going back to Ticonderoga and Waterloo, and its pipes and drummers have proudly escorted the troops into battle. The Band of the Scots Guards, formed in 1642 by King Charles, boosted morale for British troops throughout both World Wars, and today, this celebrated 40-member orchestra performs at the daily Guard Mounting at Buckingham Palace and at various state functions, while also touring the globe. Don’t miss this exciting performance featuring all of the pomp and circumstance of British life.

Very enjoyable, very moving show.

Stars and Stripes and Union Jack Flags on prominent display behind them on stage, they played a host of traditional tunes, and a very nice honor to the U.S. Millitary, playing all four major service arms songs/marches. They were formally granted permission at shows end to march off stage by the Commanding Officer of (I believe, sound was muffled) the U.S. Marine Corp Band.

Of perhaps more interest to my friends here was the Scotch bar, and the three Scotches I was privliged to sample this evening during intermssion.

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Good times.

Big L · 01-27-2013, 07:02 PM

Wha?

Sorry, not in the know. You saw a bagpiper band?

BTW, you ever try to play bagpipes?

Warfish · 01-27-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Big L

Sorry, not in the know. You saw a bagpiper band?

All Soldiers, I should point out. Quite a few medals and stripes amongst them.

FF2® · 01-27-2013, 07:28 PM

Was thinking of going but it's a little pricey and quite a drive.

Did your bring your wife? Did she enjoy. Mine would go, but wouldn't enjoy.

Warfish · 01-27-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FF2®

Was thinking of going but it's a little pricey and quite a drive.

Did your bring your wife? Did she enjoy. Mine would go, but wouldn't enjoy.

Aye, she went (her idea actually), and she enjoyed.

We're quite into the idea of seeing the Edinburgh Tattoo when we go back to Scotland.

Is it a bad thing that I teared up a little at Scotland the Brave?

FF2® · 01-27-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Warfish

Aye, she went (her idea actually), and she enjoyed.

We're quite into the idea of seeing the Edinburgh Tattoo when we go back to Scotland.

Is it a bad thing that I teared up a little at Scotland the Brave?

It's an involuntary reaction. It's happened to me my whole life and it never lessens.

My brother plays in a band in Southern Florida made up of retired police and fire called Guns 'n Hoses.

Learned to play at 55!

Warfish · 01-27-2013, 07:44 PM

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It's an involuntary reaction. It's happened to me my whole life and it never lessens.

Nice to hear I'm not the only one.

frostlich · 01-27-2013, 07:45 PM

Thought at first this was a reference to Game of Thrones books...rotting my mind.

Will have to check this out though...thanks for sharing.

32green · 01-27-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Warfish

For those not in the know, the Black Watch & Band of the Scots Guards & The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of 3rd Battalion.

Very enjoyable, very moving show.

Stars and Stripes and Union Jack Flags on prominent display behind them on stage, they played a host of traditional tunes, and a very nice honor to the U.S. Millitary, playing all four major service arms songs/marches. They were formally granted permission at shows end to march off stage by the Commanding Officer of (I believe, sound was muffled) the U.S. Marine Corp Band.

Of perhaps more interest to my friends here was the Scotch bar, and the three Scotches I was privliged to sample this evening during intermssion.

and

Good times.

Nice. Spent the afternoon with the NYPD Pipes and Drums, they were doing a benefit for a bunch of their own guys who lost their homes during Sandy. Never gets old.

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Originally Posted by FF2®

Learned to play at 55!

THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.

I'll make tapes for you all.

Carlton · 01-27-2013, 08:58 PM

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THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.

I'll make tapes for you all.

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RaoulDuke · 01-28-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Warfish

Good times.

Posted this last week in the whiskey thread.

Very nice.

quantum · 01-28-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 32green

Nice. Spent the afternoon with the NYPD Pipes and Drums, they were doing a benefit for a bunch of their own guys who lost their homes during Sandy. Never gets old.

THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.

I'll make tapes for you all.

CANT WAIT!

KMN. please!

Timmy® · 01-28-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FF2®

It's an involuntary reaction. It's happened to me my whole life and it never lessens.

My brother plays in a band in Southern Florida made up of retired police and fire called Guns 'n Hoses.

Learned to play at 55!

Might as well wait until the more moderatley priced Quichee,Vermont "Scot-O-Rama"

FF2® · 01-28-2013, 09:32 AM

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Might as well wait until the more moderatley priced Quichee,Vermont "Scot-O-Rama"

You know I was thinking that. Plus you get sheep dogs.

They still charge too much though.

FF2® · 01-28-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 32green

Nice. Spent the afternoon with the NYPD Pipes and Drums, they were doing a benefit for a bunch of their own guys who lost their homes during Sandy. Never gets old.

THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.

I'll make tapes for you all.

I was thinking drums...seems easier.

Jetworks · 01-28-2013, 10:15 AM

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THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.

I'll make tapes for you all.

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Maybe he's registered at "Bagpipes Forum?"

Warfish · 01-28-2013, 10:50 AM

I should admit, I was too afriad to wear my kilt to the show tho.

Alot of men did, but I wussed out. Too fat.

Jungle Shift Jet · 01-29-2013, 12:09 PM

Laddie, what's the difference between a bagpipe and an onion?

No one cries when you chop up a bagpipe!

01-27-2013, 07:02 PM	#2
Big L Plus six thousand posts Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It's all relative Posts: 1,064	Wha? Sorry, not in the know. You saw a bagpiper band? BTW, you ever try to play bagpipes?

01-27-2013, 07:28 PM	#4
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,207	Was thinking of going but it's a little pricey and quite a drive. Did your bring your wife? Did she enjoy. Mine would go, but wouldn't enjoy.

01-27-2013, 07:45 PM	#8
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,966	Thought at first this was a reference to Game of Thrones books...rotting my mind. Will have to check this out though...thanks for sharing.

01-28-2013, 10:50 AM	#17
Warfish JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35,000	I should admit, I was too afriad to wear my kilt to the show tho. Alot of men did, but I wussed out. Too fat.

01-29-2013, 12:09 PM	#18
Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,040	Laddie, what's the difference between a bagpipe and an onion? No one cries when you chop up a bagpipe!