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March 29, 2024

Mike Cusack: the pipes|drums Interview – Part 2

In Part 1 of the Pipes|drums Interview with Mike Cusack, the greatest competitive piper in American history talked about his earliest years learning the instrument. In Part 2, Cusack discusses his relationship with John MacFadyen in greater detail and his experience as a 15-year-old living in Glasgow with the master...
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Duncan Johnstone Memorial Solo Piping going big with record entries

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He's making the news a lot these days, so it's another good reason to check in to hear how he's feeling with all the...
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October 31, 2006
Allan rustles up a win at Pitlochry
Pitlochry, Scotland – September 9, 2006 – Allan Russell of Kelty, Scotland, was the overall winner in the...
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March 29, 1894
David “DC” Mather wins Piobaireachd, S/R & Highland Fling, Edinburgh Pipers Club competitions, Edinburgh.
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