CD Announcement: DTSPB set to release WITH PURPOSE In celebration of the band's 40th anniversary, the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band is proud to release its new CD With Purpose on June 16, 2012. With Purpose was recorded at the beginning of May at Hipposonic Studios (formally known as Mushroom Studios), one of Vancouver's premier recording facilities. The location has a long history and has recorded many great artists including Diana Ross and the Supremes, Led Zeppelin, Heart and Loverboy. With Purpose was produced by Ian Casselman, drummer and founding member of Juno-nominated Marianas Trench, who appeared courtesy of 604 Records. The band was also pleased to have two of Vancouver's most sought after sound engineers in Dave 'Rave' Ogilvie and Dean Maher work on the album. Dave has worked with multi-platinum artists such as Queen, David Bowie and Nine Inch Nails, and recently mixed Carly Rae Jepsen's international hit 'Call Me Maybe'. Dean has worked with the likes of Hedley, Marianas Trench and Michael Buble. With Purpose features twelve diverse tracks, including two suites composed by Australian band member Simon Blackshaw. The album bridges from the traditional to contemporary, with tracks ranging from Amazing Grace to pieces that include backing tracks featuring Ian Casselman. Click Here to Read More SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE OFFER: Buy your copy of With Purpose before June 16, 2012 and receive a free exclusive Dowco Triumph Street ball cap. Your free DTSPB ball cap can be picked up in-person at the following events throughout the summer - BC Highland Games (June 23), Skagit Valley Highland Games (July 14), Portland Highland Games (July 21), Pacific Northwest Highland Games (July 28/29) & the Pipes of Peace Concert (August 9 - Glasgow). A voucher for the ball cap will be included with your pre-release CD order shipment. The album will also be available in-person at all Dowco Triumph Street appearances throughout the summer. Ian Casselman will be on hand at the BC Highland Games on June 23rd to sell With Purpose at the DTSPB band tent, coming directly from touring in the U.S. where he will be playing the MMVA's with Katy Perry.

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Pipes of Peace 2012 DTSPB will be a featured performer at the 2012 Pipes of Peace concert, taking place on August 9th at the SECC Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow. The concert will also feature the 2011 World Champions Field Marshal Montgomery from Northern Ireland. Tickets are priced at £18.50 and can be purchased online through ticketSOUP. DTSPB to Perform With Grammy-Winning The Chieftains May 21, 2012 - DTSPB is pleased to announce that the band will be performing on stage with six time Grammy-winning Irish musical group The Chieftains on October 11, 2012 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, BC. The concert is part of the group's 50th anniversary North American Tour. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Season Begins at the 2012 BC Pipers' Annual Gathering April 7, 2012 - Dowco Triumph Street began the 2012 competitive season at the BC Pipers' Annual Gathering, held at Douglas College in New Westminster. The band had two fine performances in the Medley and MSR competitions, and finished 2nd overall. Celebrating 40 years of the Triumph Street Pipe Band 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Triumph Street Pipe Band. To mark the occasion, many of the founding members of the band celebrated the anniversary together on March 17 in Vancouver along with players from the current edition. Visit our TSPB Recollections page to read personal memories since 1971 from the original members of the band. DTSPB completes endorsement with Premier Percussion March 1, 2012 - Dowco Triumph Street is pleased to announce that the band has completed an endorsement with Premier Percussion. Following a successful change to Premier HTS800 snare drums in July 2011, DTSPB has now fully converted to a percussion section that includes bass and tenor drums from Premier's Professional Series. 2012 Robbie Burns Dinner January 28, 2012 - DTSPB's annual Robbie Burns Dinner was once again held at the Famee Furlane Hall in Vancouver. It was another sold out evening full of all things Robbie Burns and featured performances by the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and the Michele Christie Yonge Highland Dancers. Thank you to all those who came to support the band and to the many who made this event possible! Visit our Photos Page to view a selection of photos from the evening. Click here for previous news stories

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