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Brass Band Podcast: Episodes 43 & 44

The Scottish duo look back at the British Open (with a smile on their faces) and forward to this weekend's action at Cheltenham.

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  Two new episodes of the Brass Band Podcast from north of the border...

Friday, 15 September 2017

        

Episode 43: British Open

Dave and Kenny review the British Open Championships from Symphony Hall, Birmingham, which threw up a Swiss winner for the first time in the form of Valaisia Brass Band.

http://brassbandpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-43-review-of-the-british-open/

The Brass Band Podcast is a KGC Media Production for the British Bandsman.


Episode 44: Cheltenham National Finals

Dave and Kenny are joined by Sandy Smith and Martin Gernon to preview and predict the bands in the lower section National Finals, whilst Steven Mead votes by proxy in this round of the Glenlivet challenge.

http://brassbandpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-44-preview-of-lower-section-national-finals/

The Brass Band Podcast is a KGC Media Production for the British Bandsman.

        

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