Angus Longphee

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I had a request for As time goes by for a funeral once. Could probably be used for a wedding as well though, after I worked it out on the pipes....

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I can't say as I have seen bakolite, but it could be possible. I have a PC made of black acrylic by Jack Dunbar. Lovely tone to it but oh so fragile....

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In answer to twitchy fingers. I too over the years always wondered that judges that continually write during the performance may be missing a lot of...

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I have been told that it was for Willie's "partner" but her name was Helen Orr, so he sort of disguised it as Ellenorr....

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The Edcath story is correct as to how it was created. The MacPherson store in St. Catherine's Ontario was run by Hugh MacPherson's brother Richard. ...

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I too have a large collection of vinyl recordings as well accumulated at the time as that was all that was available. Haven't played them for a long...

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I think we have to resign ourselves to the fact that we are indeed a "niche" market. I agree with CalumII that i would love to see such a project...

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I too ordered the book when it first came out and agree with Roger, fascinating book with all of the piping lore and who's who, mentioned within. Really...

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For those who didn't see the obit for Angus in the PD. He was a great guy to know over the years and great snare drummer. Born in Nova Scotia he played...

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Re: First Exposure to Piping/Drumming

I heard pipes, both live and taped at a show , I attended, at age 12 and got hooked.
They...

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Re: Bagpipe prices c1950

Re pipe pricing I recall a number of Shriners, that I worked with in Toledo, Oh. had purchased Hardie S&I...

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Re: Scottish Hospitality

My first foray into competitive pipes bands was in Hamilton Ont. in 1974. I went up from the US, on weekends,...

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Re: Your favourite Worlds losses

My favorite was the late 90's and the 78th Fraser Highlanders, playing their medley ending with the old...

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Re: Funeral music in North America

Barry,
I can't seem to open this up to read. If i click on the link it just brings me back to...

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Re: Shipping Bagpipes within the USA: Tips for Safe Trip

El G has pretty much got it covered for you. But should be well, protected and...