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Our January Concert started with Arthur playing Ave Maria, Danny Boy, Midnight In Moscow, Hector The Hero, Fields Of Athenry and Edelweiss. Our next player to take to the stage was Michael who gave us great renditions of Scottish tunes including A Gaelic Medley, South Uist Whaling Song, Leaving Lismore, Loch Leven, Waters
Of Kylesku, Uist Leaving Lewis, Oban Pipes and Drums, Lord Lovat’s Lament, Loch Ruan and Flett Flotta. Harvey was up next, he played Swannee River, Daisy, Sarah’s Waltz, Amandas Waltz and Flower Of Scotland, to finish he played Bridges Of Paris. David Rigby then took to the stage and played My Wild Irish Rose, Que Sera Sera, Highland Cathedral, Loveliest Night Of The Year, Now Is The Hour, Beautiful Dreamer, Good Old Summertime and Irish Eyes. Up next was John Robinson, John started with
Wimoweh, then continued with Can’t Buy Me Love, Urban Space Man, The Rare Auld Mountain Dew and Floral Dance. Colin then took a break from writing tunes down for the newsletter while he entertained us with There I’ve Said It Again, La Vie En Rose, Under Paris Skies, Leaving Lerwick Harbour, Back Home Again, She, and finishing with Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone. Ann Parker was our next player, Ann played three tunes, Yodelling Polka, Woodland Fantasia and Beautiful Days. Bernard
Belshaw followed Ann, he started with Ain’t She Sweet and Ave Maria, then continued his spot with Spanish Gypsy Dance, Lady Of Spain, If You Love Me, This Is My Song and finally the rousing Blaze Away. Bernard Bamber had the difficult job of following the other Bernard, but being the professional he did an admiral job playing Bluebell Polka, Annie Laurie, Scotland The Brave, Thistle Of Scotland, Amazing Grace, Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down, Wild Rover and Have I Told You Lately.
It was now nearing the end of the night and time for the final players to entertain us. First Rebecca and I played Plaisir D’Amour before I left the stage for Rebecca to continue on her own playing Home On The Range, My Wild Irish Rose, Waltz De Amelie and Moon River. I then returned to the stage and gave renditions of Triste Sourire and Now Is The Hour before vacating it for Graham Driver to finish the Night playing Cod’s Grove, Prescott Clock, Strike The Bell, Weasels Revenge and Cuckoo’s
Nest.
David Batty
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This Wednesday is a concert night. Hopefully you can support your club and attend. If you are a player, please ensure you have your accordion and your music (if needed), so you can play your latest pieces for us (or old ones, we don’t mind). The night starts at 8pm but doors are always open for 7.30pm for a
chat before the concert starts. I look forward to seeing you there
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We are keen to find an experienced accordionist to join us in putting together a trio / band .
Our music is an eclectic blend of Americana / Folk/ Blues/ Jazz ( as in Jazz swing & some Gypsy swing) and much more.
We are based in Preston and the Fylde areas .'We' currently consists of a Bass player and female Lead Singer, we have advertised for a lead Guitarist too.
We both love the sound and feel of the Accordion and feel it would enrich the material we want to perform.
If you are interested in a 'jam' with us (with a view to being part of our project ) My mobile is 07425 146 950 or 01253 312553 we are very happy to chat about this or to receive emails prodigalannie@gmail.com
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Chester Accordion Club’s meet on the second Tuesday afternoon and the last Tuesday Evening of the month at The Groves Club, Chester Road (A5032),
Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Telephone Barry Graham on 01978 760065.
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This is to be held from the 5th to the 7th of April 2019, at Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB.
The Tutor is Paul Hutchinson, Paul’s style of teaching is relaxed and entertaining, but underlying this is his belief that the accordion should be taken more seriously as a beautiful and versatile instrument. His playing is unique in that he uses a lot of sustained left hand notes, block chords, and drones or pedal notes and he also is master
of harmony, frequently adding extra lines in the right hand. His playing is inspired by the sound of the church organ and he tries to avoid the old-fashioned limited use of the instrument (notechords rhythmic “boom-chit” sound) at all costs. He is an experienced teacher who loves teaching and enjoys developing the potential of a group or individual to deepen and improve their musicianship.
Resident: £280 Non-Resident: £205 Code: 19/230
For more information and to book visit https://www.benslowmusic.org/?PageID=2221
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Wyre and Fylde Accordion Club
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Following a name change, the Wyre and Fylde Accordion Club is now being run by Gina Branelli. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at The North Euston Hotel which is on the Esplanade at Fleetwood, FY7 6BN. For further details contact Gina on
07515944863
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We have booked Julie Best and Jean Corrighan to play for us as guests at our March Concert night (20th March 2019), Julie and Jean have put together a new programme of music, so expect to hear quite a few new tunes you don’t normally associate with them. This promises to be a great night to look forward to, please tell your friends,
drag neighbours along, and if you haven’t visited the club for a while please try and make it down to support Julie and Jean. We always have a great night of entertainment when they play and Leyland.
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This club is on every Tuesday at The Place In The Park, 109 Liscard Road, Wallasey CH44 9AE. The night starts at 7pm. The format of this club is a playaround circle where people sit in a circle and play in order round the circle.
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Foster and Allen Concert Blackburn
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Foster & Allen will play at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Friday 29th March 2019 from 7:30pm. Tickets £24.00. Legendary Irish folk music due Foster & Allen are number one stars across the globe, having 30 new-release charting albums over a 40-year career, the only act in the world to do so.
To Book visit https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173588908
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Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Concert
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This is to be held on the 16th of March 2019 at 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford, M33 7ZF.
Having toured together since 1986 to packed concert halls all over the world, Aly and Phil continue to charm audiences with their stunning music, and on-stage charisma that defies description. Witty and humorous banter sits alongside tunes that tug the heartstrings, and joyous reels and melodies that have feet tapping along at their ever popular concerts. The pair have recorded many highly acclaimed albums in their thirty years together including two 'Best of' collections.
Tickets cost £17 to book visit https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/2432-aly-bain-phil-cunningam/
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NAO National Championships
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This is being held from the 26th to the 28th of April 2019 at The Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool.
2 Full Days of Competitions including the national composers competition and international sections.
If you would like to book a room then a 3 Night Package costs £135 Per Adult, £67.50 Per Child(Over 5) while a 2 Night Package costs £99 Per Adult, £49.50 Per Child(Over 5)
To Book contact Anna Bodell Email:naouk@btinternet.com
You can also call in at The Adelphi on these days without booking a room to enjoy listening to the performances.
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Castelfidardo & San Marino Italy
5 days from 14-18 May 2019
Dear Accordionists
There are still a few places available on our exciting accordion visit to Italy next year. We have a number of accordionists on the visit from around the UK and also from USA & Canada
The trip includes: Return flights by British Airways / Hotel accommodation including breakfast / Lunch at a Vineyard on the way to Castelfidardo from Bologna / Selection of accordions to play at the hotel during the stay / Various visits to factories to see accordions being made / See how reeds and bellows are produced / Visit the Accordion
Museum / Try the largest working accordion in the world! / Try new instruments in the showrooms / Visits also to nearby towns and restaurants / Evening entertainment / Final night dinner with guest accordionist / Visit to San Marino / Accompanied throughout.
An overnight stay in Bologna can be arranged before the trip or after
Prices for the complete package start from £570
Please contact us asap. if you would like to join our group or would like more information.
Contact Peter Le Geyt on 020 8977 6680 or email: plg@plgmarketing.com
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St Audries Bay Accordion Week
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This is held from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th July 2019 at St Audries Bay Holiday Park, Minehead, Somerset TA4 4DY.
Workshops include: Elementary, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Vintage, Scottish and the John Leslie Orchestra ‘The Accordionists Entertain’ each evening along with a French Circle on Monday Night and a Ceilidh on Wednesday Night.
For Prices contact St Audries Bay on 01984 632515 or email info@staudriesbay.co.uk
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Forthcoming Dates
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Our Forthcoming Nights at The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive Leyland
20th February 2019 Concert
6th March 2019 Practice
20th March 2019 Julie and Jean concert
3rd April 2019 Practice
17th April 2019 Concert
1st May 2019 Practice
15th May 2019 Concert
29th May 2019 Practice
5th June 2019 Practice
19th June 2019 Concert
3rd July 2019 Practice
17th July 2019 Concert
31st July 2019 Practice
7th August 2019 Practice
21st August 2019 Practice
4th September 2019 Practice
18th September 2019 Concert
2nd October 2019 Practice
16th October 2019 Concert
30th October 2019 Practice
6th November 2019 Practice
20th November 2019 Concert
4th December 2019 Practice
18th December 2019 Christmas Do
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