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Wetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast

Jeremy Kingsbury
Bagpipes
Scottish Music
Bandcamp
Highland Pipes
Irish Music
Northumbrian Small Pipes
Border Pipes
Donald Macdonald
Uilleann Pipes
18th Century
Music Theory
Piper's Gathering
Sutherland Manuscript
Scotland
Folk Music
Paddy Whack
Traditional Music
Robert Bremner
William Dixon
Walker Jackson

This show is (mostly) a bi-weekly podcast that explores the likely repertoire of eighteenth and early nineteenth century bagpipers, using historic music collections (written for bagpipes or not), performed on Uilleann pipes, Highland pipes, Border pipes, Lowland Pipes, Northumbrian Smallpipes and whistles. Every episodes notes include links to the historic sheet music when available. For informati... more

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Tunes played in this episode:

Scottish Smallpipes Session: La Promeneuse, Hielan’ Laddie and Road to Isles, Sound of Sleat, Horsburgh castle, The Duck, Drops of Brandy

Northumbrian Smallpipes Session: Alston Flower Show hornpipe,

Old Drove Road

I... more

Tunes:

Jeremy Kingsbury Playing: Lee & Sylvia's Waltz by Gail Johnson, Manx Lullaby, Ancient Lullaby, The Star Above the Garter, The Duck, John Barbours 50th By Duncan Moore, Cotting Burn

Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan: Mullach a' tSí

Goodm... more

Tunes:

The Tunes I taught: Brose and Butter, Bundle and Go, Welcome Home My Dearie, Clark Colven, The Miller's Wedding, Robin Adair, New Way to Morpeth, The Pluner of the Lowlands now Grazes in the Glens,

Yann Cariou, Tim Cummings, Jeremy Kingsbury... more

Tunes:

Nae Tune list or dots this time around. At least not for a while, but you can hear me introduce the tunes.

Lots of stuff from David Young, Patrick MacDonald and Donald MacDonald.

Here are some ways you can support the show:

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Recent Guests

Gail Johnson
Friend and dancer; owner of a tune she wrote and performed, discussed as inspirational for the episode
Unspecified, based on episode dialogue
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
John Charles
Contributor who recommended tunes; provided musical pieces like Oh, Gertunia; discussed on-air
Piper's Gathering community member
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Barry Shears
Instructor and musician; provided Fox Hunters Reel; associated with Kate Brenton bagpiper
Involved in Piper's Gathering network
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Timothy Cummings
Player featured on Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap; discussed tune choices
Carstairs/Cairdeas network
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Chloe Jones
Fiddle player, collaborated on Lairds of Wrighton with Iain Gelston
Collaborator in Northumbria scene
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Rachel Hales
Fiddle player; joined Iain Gelston for Eagle's Whistle recording
Grand Assembly musician
Episode: S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Ailis Sutherland
Instructor at Carstius, learning-by-ear workshop presenter
Carstius
Episode: S 10 E 17 The Tunes I Taught at Càirdeas and More
Tim Cummings
Instructor, modern piper contributing to session
Carstius
Episode: S 10 E 17 The Tunes I Taught at Càirdeas and More
Yann Cariou
Instructor, leading session on cascade and flute collaboration
Carstius
Episode: S 10 E 17 The Tunes I Taught at Càirdeas and More

Host

Jeremy Kingsbury
Host of Wetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Would have been

    Well I was going to retract the review I left 4 years ago but then I made the mistake of listening to some recent episodes.

    If you enjoy interesting historical music discussion, punctuated by close minded leftist paranoia, it should be right up your alley.

    If you have a different political perspective, don’t worry, he’ll just dismiss you as a racist.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Poffbgp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth the effort!

    Took a bit off effort to get into initially but definitely worth the effort. I like the deep dive into concordances episodes the best. I am enjoying trying to catchup on all the old episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pushbikepiper
    Australia2 years ago
  • I've been loving the podcast since I found it a few months ago. The Puirt na Buel links that guest John Charles highlighted in episodes I've reached have reignited a Gaelic language and song interest from years past.

    If you love the old dance tunes, pipes, stories behind tunes, tune collections Wetootwaags for you

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    Linoleum Holtus
    3 years ago
  • Wonderful historical and musical content.

    Coming from the GHB side of the coin, Jeremy has opened my eyes to the world of historical music from the border region and bellows blown pipes. He gives great advice and relevance on the tunes he plays and provides insight on where to find those rare pieces to learn for yourself. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    piobplayer
    United States5 years ago
  • Truly Fancinating

    Fantastic podcast. Beautiful musician. I deeply appreciate the low key and skilled knowledge that is shared here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghillie MacEachern
    New Zealand5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is noted for deep dives into tune histories and manuscript contexts.
Some reviews mention polarizing political remarks by the host, which detracts for a portion of the audience.
Many fans highlight the high quality of guests and the educational value for pipers and historians.
Listeners praise rigorous historical research paired with accessible musical demonstrations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S 10 E 18 Tunes I Never Want to End with Aoife Nic Dhomhnaill & Liam Lonergan, The Goodman Trio, Patrick Hutchinson, John Charles Bauschatz, Barry Shears, Timothy Cummings and Iain Gelston with Rachel Hales & Chloe Jones
Q: Is this your version of Sheila Garra, or is there a connection Patrick heard?
Patrick explains that he did not recognize a direct similarity to Sheila Garra, but the discussion helped reveal broader connections between related lullabies across traditions, which informed the episode's think-piece about why some tunes feel endless.
S 10 E 03 2026 William Dixon Playthrough Jamie Campbell Conversation rerun
Q: What were your overall thoughts after playing through all of William Dixon's tunes?
It was a fun experience that unraveled insights into musical traditions, allowing for personal expression and joyful interpretation.

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A deep dive into eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century bagpipe repertoire, explored through historic manuscript sources, period tunes, and performance practice across multiple pipe types. Episodes blend scholarly analysis with live demonstrations, teaching-by-ear approaches, and collaborative sessions, often featuring guests who are researchers, educators, and highly skilled pipers. The show stands out for its thorough historical context, cross-archive tune comparisons, and practical demonstrations that illuminate how tunes traveled, evolved, and were interpreted on different piping traditions. Listeners can expect rich musical storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and connections to broader cultural and literary themes surrounding the ... more

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