Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Coffee Day at Algies Bay 16th February 2016

What a wonderful venue for our members to socialize and enjoy great music, great food and luxurious surroundings in the sub-tropical Algies Bay - just 45 minutes north of Auckland.
Kevin had spend two days erecting two adjoining marquis to extend the garage/rumpus room. This provided lots of fresh, cool breezes and appreciated shade from the sun. We were treated to a sumptuous lunch courtesy of Jan and Kevin and contributions from our members 'plates'. Some members stayed on into the evening when we were treated to professional musicians performing whilst we ate a very delightful BBQ supper.
All in all, another wonderful day at the Johnston's beautiful home in lovely Algies Bay.

Our gracious hosts for the day, Jan and Kevin Johnston, giving a performance. Setting-up in the Garage/Rumpus Room.

Arriving at Algies Bay - Kevin had installed two adjoining marquis with the garage to provide a cool breeze and shade.     Arriving at Algies Bay - Kevin had installed two adjoining marquis with the garage to provide a cool breeze and shade.

Diane Lhyons and Peter Jackson dueting.     John Beales playing Jan Johnston's Korg Pa1X.

Diane Lyons playing Gordon Sutherland's new Korg Pa4X. Our gracious hosts for the day, Jan and Kevin Johnston, giving a performance.

Our gracious hosts for the day, Jan and Kevin Johnston, giving a performance. Kevin playing his banjo/ukelele.    John Beales plyaing the Korg Pa4X.

Relaxing to the music.           Audrey Henden playing the Korg Pa4X.

Getting into the groove with Jan, Kevin and Peter Jackson playing.     Jan, Kevin and Peter Jackson forming a trio.

Getting into the groove with Jan, Kevin and Peter Jackson playing.  Getting into the groove with Jan, Kevin and Peter Jackson playing.

Having fun to the music! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.            Having fun to the music! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Having fun to the music! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.                  Having fun to the music! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Peter Jackson crooning and using his Yamaha PSR-S950 for the orchestration background.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Club Night 2nd February 2016

What a wonderful way to start the new year! A near full house were treated to a great evenings entertainment; in the first half by our talented members playing (Brian Teviotdale; Gordon Sutherland; Roy Steen; and Dorothy Waddel); and then after a relaxing refreshments break our artist Joe Fingers took the stage. Joe played the Bowling Club's old piano which had probably not been played for 20 years (tuning - who cares!) as well as his Yamaha PSR-S950 arranger keyboard. For some numbers his wife, Jill, joined Joe with some wonderful vocals. Joe covered the whole gambit of genres from Bach to pop with some trad jazz and boogie woogie amongst others - simply fantastic.

As a tribute to our recently departed member, Peter Herrick, the arrivals music was taken-up with some videos of Peter playing at the Club last year. These videos are available to watch on YouTube as well.

A big thank you as always to our dedicated Committee members for organizing and running the evening to make it all go so smoothly.

The Videos:

Joe Fingers and wife, Jill, on vocals playing at our Club as our Special Guest Artists 2nd February 2016. Joe is playing a Yamaha PSR-S950. 

Roy Steen playing his Korg Pa80 on Club Night 2nd February 2016.

Gordon Sutherland playing his new Korg Pa4X at the Club on 2nd February 2016.

Brian Teviotdale playing his Technics KN-7000 at the Club on 2nd February 2016.

Dorothy Waddel playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 on 2nd February 2016. Dorothy is joined by vocalist, Julia Bissett, for the last piece “Sally”.

The Photos:

Diane Lyons and Gordon Sutherland going through the evenings programme. Diane kindly compared to help Gordon control the PA and Video recording systems. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Brian Teviotdale gave his debut performance at the Club on his lovely Technics KN7000 keyboard with midi pedals connected. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.               Brian Teviotdale gave his debut performance at the Club on his lovely Technics KN7000 keyboard with midi pedals connected. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

A rare performance at the Club by 'El Presidente' Gordon Sutherland playing his brand new model Korg Pa4X. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Roy Steen playing his Korg Pa80 - wonderful sounds and playing skills as always. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Dorothy Waddel playing the Club's Clavinova CVP-509. Lovely choice of songs and beautiful arrangements which were programmed into the machine courtesy of Rob Powell. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

President, Gordon Sutherland, thanking Joe Fingers and his vocalist wife, Jill, for a great show. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Joe Fingers and his vocalist wife, Jill, receinging a tumultuous round of applause. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Joe Fingers and wife, Jill, acknowledging the pleasure and delight of the audience for their wonderful performance. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Joe Fingers giving the old piano a dusting - magic! Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Joe Fingers giving the old piano a dusting - magic! Joe played Mac the Knife in various styles such as Winifred Atwell and Richard Clayderman - superb. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

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