Happy Birthday!!!
It’s hard to believe, but November 18th, 2010 was the VSGPDs third birthday. On Nov. 18th, 2007 the VA Scots Guards, (then known as the Richmond Scots Guards) marched in the Ashland Holliday Parade, followed by a show at Sullivans Irish Pub, also in Ashland. It is very sad that the pub is no longer in business. The acoustics were …
Read MoreFlowers of the Forrest, Drum Major Roscoe Porter.
It is with deep saddness and regret that I bring the news that our beloved Drum Major, Roscoe Porter on November 5th, 2010 departed this life. He had a brief srtuggle with cancer, and due to his age complications set in. Drum Major Porter was 80 years old. At his age, I have know him to show more strength and stamina …
Read MoreMeadow Highland Games, 2010.
The MHG this year was on Oct. 23rd and 24th. This year was special in many ways. The VSGPD was the official pipe band for the Clan Ross AGM (annual general meeting). Clan Ross officers, and members came from all over the country to participate. Ross was also the honored clan. We played several shows in front of the Ross …
Read MoreWilliamsburg Scottish Festival, 2010.
The WSF got off to a rough start as there was a communication problem regarding our tent space. We found ourself with no tent space. But thanks to our friends in Clan Ross of VA, we partnered up with them for the day. After all, one of our pipers, Mike Trent is the Deputy Commissioner for Clan Ross, and my …
Read MoreField Day of the Past 2010.
Sept 18th and 19th The VSGPD performed at one of the largest events in VA. The FDOTP. This event sports old cars, tractors, steam engines, animals, as well as vendor selling machinery and food. We, in conjunction with the Saint Andrews Society of Richmond gave the spectators a good taste of Scottish heritage. The SASR had info on the clans …
Read MoreGayton Kirk Celtic Festival 2010.
On September 11th the VSGPD was the featured pipe band for the festival. The VSGPD Performance Band play multiple sets throughout the day, including a tribute to all affected by 9-11 and to the US Armed Forces. It was at the festival, that we picked up a couple of new members as students. At noon the X-Band performed, and gave …
Read MorePrivate Party at the Hintons, 2010.
Sorry it’s been so long since the last post but it has been a busy two months. On August 21st we had our annual bash. The night before I set up the PA system for an X-Band show. There was a lot of preparation. We started the day by cooking, and socialization. There were many dignitaries there. Bill Cooper, Pres …
Read MoreX-Band plays for the National Night Out.
On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 the VSG X-Band gave a performance on MacArthur Ave Richmond, VA for the National Watch Night Out. We started playing at 7:30 PM. The show started with a pipe solo, then directly into a fast set, with the drummers pounding away showing their stuff. This soon attracted a large crowd,as the music could be heard …
Read MoreVSGPD X-Band plays for the SASR Picnic 2010.
On July 24th the X-Band performed for the Saint Andrews Society of Richmonds anuall picnic. Sheila and myself hosted the picnic this year. It was a lot of fun, but hot. The day started for the X-Band at noon for sound checks, as we were using the big PA system. We are using it more as we will be playing …
Read MoreJeff Davis Service, and Ashland Strawberry Fair,2010.
June 5th was a very busy day for us. A double gig. First, Jefferson Davis birthday service at Hollywood Cemetary, then the Strawberry Fair in Ashland. As usual, we led the colors out. After speakers, we were asked to play a few sets, which the crowed loved. Then Amazing Grace for the wreath ceremony. Drum Sgt. Aisha Hinton was asked …
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