This week, Andrew and Jim welcome special guest and piping legend Jack Lee to talk all things piping, drumming and… cruising?!

The upcoming Piper’s Dojo and Piping Hot Summer Drummer collaboration 'Cruise Journey North' departs from Seattle to Alaska on May 4th, 2024, with regular classes, private sessions, tune workshops, tune composition sessions, and opportunities to interact with local pipe bands in Alaska, all mixed in with a luxury cruise holiday in the idyllic American north.

Learn more about how this all came about, as well as a preview of a fun new tune composed just for this new adventure on the high seas! 

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Planning the Cruise

00:49 The Story Behind the Cruise Idea

01:17 Collaboration and Challenges

02:11 The Role of the Travel Agent

03:23 The Evolution of Andrew's Nickname

04:24 Details about the Cruise

05:21 Meeting Local Pipers in Alaska

08:03 The Creation of the Cruise Tune

12:27 The Cruise Schedule and Activities

15:15 The Impact of Piping on the Cruise

20:26 The Importance of Fun in Piping

26:05 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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