Latest #bandfamily Podcast Episodes
Season 5 Preview / Pride of the Myle Update
Made to Parade - October 08, 2021 17:31 - 44 minutesSeason 5 of the podcast isn't far away - this preview bonus episode provides an update on what bands will be featured on the podcast as well as a catch up with Pride of the Myle, Glasgow, who made their comeback after 30 years away from the scene.
Gareth Mulvenna - Tartan Gangs
Made to Parade - August 29, 2021 22:32 - 1 hourThe final episode of season 4 is a bonus episode and we are in conversation wit author Gareth Mulvenna about his book, Tartan Gangs and paramilitaries - The Loyalist Backlash.
Portadown Defenders FB - 50th Anniversary
Made to Parade - August 20, 2021 10:30 - 1 hourThe final episode of Season 4 finds us in conversation with three members of Portadown Defenders Flute Band. The band are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year.
Florian Hediger (Top Secret Drum Corps)
Made to Parade - August 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourEpisode 9 finds us in conversation with Basel based drummer - Florian Hediger who for a number of years was a member of the world famous performance drum line, Top Secret Drum Corps. We delve into how Florian got interested in drumming and the unique experience that is in Basel, leading up to Flo...
Bonnie & Andrea (Middlesex County Volunteers)
Made to Parade - August 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourEpisode 8 finds us in conversation with 2 members of Middlesex County Volunteers, a fife and drum corps from the USA. Bonnie and Andrea have been with MCV for over 30 years and have a wealth of experience to share. It was great to connect with members of this band, as I have admired them so much ...
Ian Marshall (Govan Protestant Boys)
Made to Parade - August 03, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesEpisode 7 finds us in conversation with Ian Marshall from Govan Protestant Boys FB, Glasgow. A great conversation with a dedicated bandsman of 40 years. Ian shares about his early experiences with the band and how things have changed over time. Another great conversation highlighting the positive...
Graham Kernohan (Cambridge Crown Defenders, Canada)
Made to Parade - July 26, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutesEpisode 6 finds us in conversation with Graham Kernohan from Canadian flute band, Cambridge Crown Defenders. It was great to chat with Graham and hear all about his story and get an insight into the band scene in Canada.
Cowan Memorial Flute Band
Made to Parade - July 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourEpisode 5 finds us in conversation with members of the Cowan Memorial Flute band from Sion Mills, celebrating their 125th Anniversary this year we get the low down on their history and current set up. A great conversation with great bandsmen.
Shankill Road Cultural Event
Made to Parade - July 13, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesThe first bonus episode of the Season was recorded live at a cultural event on the Shankill Road on the day of the Whiterock Parade. This episode features a range of instrumentalist from across the band scene, we have fifers, lambeg drummers, accordion players, a piper and even a singer/songwrite...
Connecticut Valley Field Music (USA)
Made to Parade - July 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourEpisode 4 finds us in conversation with Jim Clark and members of the Connecticut Valley Field Music Fife and Drum Corps from the USA. CVFM are an amazing outfit playing outstanding arrangements, this conversation takes you deep into their core and what makes them tick. There is something for ever...
Billy Laudrup (Cloughfern Young Conquerors FB)
Made to Parade - June 28, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutesEpisode 3 finds us in conversation with Billy from Cloughfern Young Conquerors Flute Band, Sharing more positive stories that come from marching band membership in Northern Ireland. This episode also share a bit about another project Made to Parade was involved in called "Marching Metal" - Made t...
Peter Dempster (Gertrude Star FB)
Made to Parade - June 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourEpisode 2 of our new season finds us in conversation with Peter Dempster from the Gertrude Star. Peter play bass drum but has a long history of playing flute and drum as well with 2 other bands. Another great story from a bands man who is most definitely made to parade. Made to Parade is sponsore...
John Carmichael (Bridgeton Loyalists FB)
Made to Parade - June 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourWelcome to a brand new season of Made to Parade - the podcast that brings you positive stories from the marching band scene in the UK and the rest of the world. Season 4 kicks off with John Carmichael from Bridgeton Loyalist Flute Band. John is an experienced bandsman with a story or two to tell!...
The Whole Shebang (with Mo, Brian, Wullie & Tony)
Made to Parade - April 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hourThe Whole Shebang is were we talk about everything and anything that is of interest to the panel and also to discuss some of the hot subjects of the time - we are joined on the episode by our co-host Mo Brown, Brian Higginson, Wullie Urban & Tony Taylor. The chat hits amongst other things, bands,...
John Brown (Greengairs Thistle)
Made to Parade - April 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourIts ironic that the last episode of the season will be released on what I would call the start of the parading season, Easter Monday. John has a long history with bands and this really comes out in the conversation on this episode, covering everything from first paraded to highlights of his ti...
Diana Culbertson (Dunloy Accordion Band)
Made to Parade - March 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourEpisode 9 finds us in conversation with Diana Culbertson from Dunloy accordion band, sharing about how she got involved with the band scene, what it means to her and the positive experiences she has had.
Jackie Thompson (Ballyhalbert Followers of Rangers FB)
Made to Parade - March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 8 finds us in conversation with a founder member of Ballyhalbert Followers of Rangers FB, Jackie Thompson. Jackie has a long history with the band scene and is currently a member of Donaghadee Fife and Drum Club, If you like hearing about history, then you need to check this episode out.
Kenny & Amanda Porter + David Montgomery (Omagh Protestant Boys)
Made to Parade - March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 7 finds us in conversation with Kenny & Amanda Porter + David Montgomery from Omagh Protestant Boys FB, looking at their history and how the band has sought to promote the positives of band culture.
Sgt Major Billy White (US Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps)
Made to Parade - March 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourThis weeks episode see's us returning to the US to catch up with another member of the famous US Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Sgt Major Billy White is an extraordinary fifer and has been a part of the fife and drum scene for well over 30 years. He shares his Made to Parade story with us.
Samantha Evans - Emerge Counselling Services
Made to Parade - March 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourOur first bonus episode of the season is a very important one, focussing on the issue of mental health, and how important it is that we look after it and know where to get help when we need it. We talk to Samantha Evans from Emerge Counselling Services about her role as a counsellor and how we ca...
Nigel Edgar (Pride of Ballinran FB)
Made to Parade - March 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 5 finds us in conversation with Nigel Edgar, conductor for Pride of Ballinran FB based in Kilkeel. Nigel talks about his made to parade story and how he got involved in bands and the role they play in his life today.
Steven Walsh (Six Counties Protestant Boys)
Made to Parade - February 22, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutesEpisode 4 finds us in conversation with Steven Walsh who was behind the formation of the Six Counties Protestant Boys Flute Band. We also feature John Gamble in a new podcast segment called "Shelf Life" reviewing books of interest to the scene.
Keith Anderson (South Fermanagh Loyalists FB)
Made to Parade - February 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 3 finds us in conversation with Keith Anderson, a drummer with South Fermanagh Loyalists FB. Keith has a very interesting story and has been a great support of the Made to Parade book and podcast, we are very happy to share Keith's Made to Parade story with you.
Frank Portinari (British Ulster Alliance Flute Band)
Made to Parade - February 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 2 finds us in conversation with Frank Portinari from the British Ulster Alliance Flute Band based in England, Frank shares the rationale behind forming the band and the work they do to keep the band going.
Laurie Johnston (Composer/Arranger)
Made to Parade - January 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourOur brand new season gets underway with Laurie Johnston sharing his Made to Parade story. Laurie is a well known figure in the band scene, from composing, arranging, conducting and recording bands all across the UK and beyond.
Stuart Boyd (AccordianStu)
Made to Parade - January 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourThe final episode of Season 2 and what a great conversation to end on, a real insight into how being a member of a band can influence life choices and decisions. Stu share his story and how bands have played their part in his life.
Billy Hutchinson & Gareth Mulvenna
Made to Parade - January 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourOur second bonus episode of Season 2 finds us in conversation with Billy Hutchinson & Gareth Mulvenna Talking about their book "My Life in Loyalism". The book tells Billy's life story from growing up on the Shankill Road, getting involved with the YCV and UVF during the troubles, and life post pr...
Joshua Morris (Pride of Ballinran)
Made to Parade - January 11, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutesEpisode 9 finds us in conversation with another young person from the band scene, Joshua Morris, Joshua is a member of Pride of Ballinran, Kilkeel and also plays percussion with a number of other bands. This is his story about how he found out that he was Made to Parade.
Simon Mowbray (Churchill Flute Band)
Made to Parade - January 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourEpisode 8 finds us in conversation with Simon Mowbray from the Churchill Flute band, based in Londonderry. The Churchill are one of the oldest marching bands in the country and todays episode gives us a little insight on a long standing members band journey with them.
Bonus Episode - Book Club - Nicola Pierce
Made to Parade - December 31, 2020 09:07 - 57 minutesThe very first bonus episode from the Made to Parade podcast - this episode features Nicola Pierce the author of two books of interest to the marching band scene, Behind the Walls which is about the Siege of Derry and Kings of the Boyne about the Battle of the Boyne.
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