Quote Originally Posted by highland mafia View Post
I don't know about you guys, but I find massed bands comical. Where I live I'd say 40% of us have been in the beer tent since we competed which is normally is a tad to long! So massed bands also has an interested sound to say the least.
Our band is headed to our first competition in 10 years in a few weeks at the McPherson (KS) Scottish Festival. The Heelan' games and the pipe competition are unsanctioned, but it's a terrific little small town and it's got a very low-pressure, high-friendliness vibe. It's a nice gatherin'.

Thing is, McPherson's located in a "dry" county. There is indeed a liquor store in McPherson -- I believe it may be the only one in the county -- but there's no alcohol allowed at the festival and no beer tent.

Therefore, massed bands are depressingly good. I'm surprised they can get any pipers there at all, frankly.