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Sorry, not in the know. You saw a bagpiper band?
BTW, you ever try to play bagpipes?
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.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.
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.
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Sorry, not in the know. You saw a bagpiper band?
BTW, you ever try to play bagpipes?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0gvpyY-Jbchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CupRlspIE3QOriginally Posted by Big L
All Soldiers, I should point out. Quite a few medals and stripes amongst them.
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?
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!
Nice to hear I'm not the only one.
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.
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.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.
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Good times.
THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.
I'll make tapes for you all.
WTHinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.
I'll make tapes for you all.
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Posted this last week in the whiskey thread.
Good times.
Very nice.
CANT WAIT!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.
KMN. please!
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.
I was thinking drums...seems easier.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.
THinking about it myself, had a long talk with a bandmember about it today.
I'll make tapes for you all.
Maybe he's registered at "Bagpipes Forum?"
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.
Laddie, what's the difference between a bagpipe and an onion?
No one cries when you chop up a bagpipe!
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