Kendall Giles
@kendallgiles.com
I research the governance of emerging technologies, engineering translation, and technology, society, and meaning
Faculty @ Virginia Tech
Bagpipes
More: https://kendallgiles.com/bio
Faculty @ Virginia Tech
Bagpipes
More: https://kendallgiles.com/bio
Last night I played bagpipes with the Appalachian Piping Academy for the Grandin Village Winterfest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Great turnout, despite the ~36F temperature. And yes, playing bagpipes when it is that cold is quite tricky.
Great turnout, despite the ~36F temperature. And yes, playing bagpipes when it is that cold is quite tricky.
December 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Last night I played bagpipes with the Appalachian Piping Academy for the Grandin Village Winterfest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Great turnout, despite the ~36F temperature. And yes, playing bagpipes when it is that cold is quite tricky.
Great turnout, despite the ~36F temperature. And yes, playing bagpipes when it is that cold is quite tricky.
This Saturday we'll be performing at the Radford Highlanders Festival -- massed bands at noon, and local pipes and drums band performances at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 2:30PM.
PS: Ally the Piper will be performing there too!
PS: Ally the Piper will be performing there too!
October 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This Saturday we'll be performing at the Radford Highlanders Festival -- massed bands at noon, and local pipes and drums band performances at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 2:30PM.
PS: Ally the Piper will be performing there too!
PS: Ally the Piper will be performing there too!
Here's a photo of the Honor Guard and us in the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band, courtesy of Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, right before the start of the march around the block before the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
September 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Here's a photo of the Honor Guard and us in the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band, courtesy of Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, right before the start of the march around the block before the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Today I had the honor of playing bagipes with the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums for the opening ceremony of the Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Photo: Virginia Emergency Units
Photo: Virginia Emergency Units
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Today I had the honor of playing bagipes with the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums for the opening ceremony of the Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Photo: Virginia Emergency Units
Photo: Virginia Emergency Units
Back in June I posted a pic of some new chicks -- here's a chick update, with audio
August 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Back in June I posted a pic of some new chicks -- here's a chick update, with audio
Happy start to your fall semester, everyone!
Today I'm at Virginia Tech for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty retreat, where we are strategizing for the upcoming year.
Today I'm at Virginia Tech for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty retreat, where we are strategizing for the upcoming year.
August 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happy start to your fall semester, everyone!
Today I'm at Virginia Tech for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty retreat, where we are strategizing for the upcoming year.
Today I'm at Virginia Tech for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty retreat, where we are strategizing for the upcoming year.
Helping clean out an old house we came across this Oliver North campaign poster. Those scandals back then seem quaint compared to the ones we've experienced so far this year...
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Helping clean out an old house we came across this Oliver North campaign poster. Those scandals back then seem quaint compared to the ones we've experienced so far this year...
Last night we went to the wonderful musical Guys and Dolls at Attic Productions -- support local theater!
July 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last night we went to the wonderful musical Guys and Dolls at Attic Productions -- support local theater!
First thistle blooms of the season
July 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
First thistle blooms of the season
Tonight I made mince, tatties, and peas for the first time -- this is a keeper!
July 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Tonight I made mince, tatties, and peas for the first time -- this is a keeper!
And now joining our household...
June 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And now joining our household...
Great action shot by Michael Vest Photography of the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band for our performances at the Roanoke Catholic School graduation ceremony.
June 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Great action shot by Michael Vest Photography of the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band for our performances at the Roanoke Catholic School graduation ceremony.
Today I joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums to play for the Roanoke Catholic School graduation ceremony!
And Wednesday I joined the Appalachian Piping Academy to play at the Glenvar High School graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
And Wednesday I joined the Appalachian Piping Academy to play at the Glenvar High School graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
May 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today I joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society Pipes and Drums to play for the Roanoke Catholic School graduation ceremony!
And Wednesday I joined the Appalachian Piping Academy to play at the Glenvar High School graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
And Wednesday I joined the Appalachian Piping Academy to play at the Glenvar High School graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
Kitty, on top of things, as usual.
May 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Kitty, on top of things, as usual.
Last night, to celebrate the end of the Spring semester, we went to see a local theatre Steampunk production of Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions -- support local theatre!
May 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Last night, to celebrate the end of the Spring semester, we went to see a local theatre Steampunk production of Sherlock Holmes at Attic Productions -- support local theatre!
And here we are!
Pipes and Drums Massed Bands
Opening Ceremony Performance
Sedalia Center Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Big Island, Virginia
29 March 2025
Photo Credit: Albemarle Pipes and Drums
Pipes and Drums Massed Bands
Opening Ceremony Performance
Sedalia Center Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Big Island, Virginia
29 March 2025
Photo Credit: Albemarle Pipes and Drums
March 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
And here we are!
Pipes and Drums Massed Bands
Opening Ceremony Performance
Sedalia Center Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Big Island, Virginia
29 March 2025
Photo Credit: Albemarle Pipes and Drums
Pipes and Drums Massed Bands
Opening Ceremony Performance
Sedalia Center Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Big Island, Virginia
29 March 2025
Photo Credit: Albemarle Pipes and Drums
Played bagpipes today with the Appalachian Piping Academy at the Sedalia Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Big Island, Virginia. First I played in the massed bands performance where multiple local pipe and drum bands all combined to march and play for the festival opening ceremony.
March 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Played bagpipes today with the Appalachian Piping Academy at the Sedalia Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Big Island, Virginia. First I played in the massed bands performance where multiple local pipe and drum bands all combined to march and play for the festival opening ceremony.
Happy to have joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society to play bagpipes for the 89th Roanoke Police Academy graduation ceremony held at the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy.
March 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy to have joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society to play bagpipes for the 89th Roanoke Police Academy graduation ceremony held at the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy.
Happy to play bagpipes today with the Appalachian Piping Academy for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Roanoke, VA
Also got to sit in with them for a set at Corned Beef and Co.
Also got to sit in with them for a set at Corned Beef and Co.
March 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy to play bagpipes today with the Appalachian Piping Academy for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Roanoke, VA
Also got to sit in with them for a set at Corned Beef and Co.
Also got to sit in with them for a set at Corned Beef and Co.
snowed in yesterday, today, and likely tomorrow
just taking in the beauty of nature
just taking in the beauty of nature
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
snowed in yesterday, today, and likely tomorrow
just taking in the beauty of nature
just taking in the beauty of nature
The star tonight was kimchi mac and cheese based off a recipe from Andy cooks. The tang, spice, and cheesy goodness balance was just right. Might halve the recipe next time though.
February 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The star tonight was kimchi mac and cheese based off a recipe from Andy cooks. The tang, spice, and cheesy goodness balance was just right. Might halve the recipe next time though.
Tonight I joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society and the Appalachian Piping Academy to play bagpipes at the opening ceremony of the annual Guns and Hoses Hockey charity game at the Berglund Center in Roanoke between the local police and firefighters to support the First Responders Foundation
January 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Tonight I joined the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society and the Appalachian Piping Academy to play bagpipes at the opening ceremony of the annual Guns and Hoses Hockey charity game at the Berglund Center in Roanoke between the local police and firefighters to support the First Responders Foundation
Just received this 3D printed meditating reaper from @gbevin.uwyn.com -- it's totally awesome!
May the inner mysteries of the universe reveal themselves to you, when you are ready!
May the inner mysteries of the universe reveal themselves to you, when you are ready!
January 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Just received this 3D printed meditating reaper from @gbevin.uwyn.com -- it's totally awesome!
May the inner mysteries of the universe reveal themselves to you, when you are ready!
May the inner mysteries of the universe reveal themselves to you, when you are ready!
A friend gave me some garlic she grew at home. In the South, most everyone knows about the divinity of homegrown tomatoes, but who knew the same applied to garlic? Beautiful heads, large cloves around a central stem. So much better than store bought.
Anyway, tonight's asparagus was the bomb.
Anyway, tonight's asparagus was the bomb.
January 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
A friend gave me some garlic she grew at home. In the South, most everyone knows about the divinity of homegrown tomatoes, but who knew the same applied to garlic? Beautiful heads, large cloves around a central stem. So much better than store bought.
Anyway, tonight's asparagus was the bomb.
Anyway, tonight's asparagus was the bomb.