Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Coffee Day at Algies Bay 21st February 2017

What a lovely relaxed day at our gracious hosts lovely home - Jan and Kevin Johnston. The weather gods were very kind to us with gorgeous weather. Whilst the number of members finding the time to come along was disappointing, those there had a great time with fantastic music, lovely BBQ lunch and great camaraderie. Thank you so much Jan and Kevin for hosting the Club once again at your beautiful home and for all the trouble setting-up the marquis and BBQ.

The Photos:

Some of our members enjoying the day

Jeanette Harding playing her Korg Pa3X  Peter Longbottom playing his Korg Pa600

Our hosts, Jan and Kevin Johnston playing for us - Jan on her Korg Pa1X and Kevin on his Crafter acoustic guitar

Diane Lyons, vocals, and Jeanette Harding on her Korg Pa3X  Diane Lyons, vocals, and Jeanette Harding on her Korg Pa3X

Gordon France singing and playing his banjolele  Kevin Johnston on guitar accompanying Gordon France on his banjolele

Gordon France singing along with Jeanette Harding.  Kevin Johnston accompanying Jeanette Harding on her Korg Pa3X

Diane Lyons and Delyse Whorwood rockin' to Jan and Kevin Johnston's uptempo music

Our hosts, Jan and Kevin Johnston, in full flight

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

February 2017 Club Night

What a great start to the new year with a near full house enjoying the entertainment on a lovely summers evening. In the first half we were entertained in order of play by: Peter Longbottom; Dorothy Waddel; Audrey Henden; and Denise Gunson. After the refreshments break our guest artists were Joe Fingers and his wife, Jill, on vocals. Joe is a consummate musician/entertainer and played the first half to a set programme and then opened-up for audience requests. Joe played both the Bowling Club's acoustic piano and his Yamaha PSR-S950 arranger/keyboard. This was an auspicious occasion, as 7th February happens to be Joe’s birthday! His friends at the NSOKC were very pleased to wish him a very happy 68th Birthday in the usual way. As with last year, Joe and Jill received a standing ovation for his wonderful music and great jokes!


A big thank you to the Committee and members for helping with door duties, kitchen duties and tidy-up at the end of the evening.

The Videos:

Joe Fingers and wife, Jill, playing as our Guest Artists on 7th February 2017. Joe is playing his Yamaha PSR-S950 arranger/keyboard and also the house acoustic piano.

Denise Gunson playing on Club Night 7th February 2017. Denise is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

Peter Longbottom playing his Korg Pa600 at the Club on 7th February 2017.

Audrey Henden playing at the Club on 7th February 2017. Audrey is playing the Club’s Yamaha CVP-509.

Dorothy Waddel playing at the Club on 7th February 2017. Dorothy is playing the Club’s Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509.

The Photos:

Audrey Henden playing the Club's Clavinova CVP-509. Audrey played the arrival music and then a 15 minute perfomance in the main body of the evening. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Peter Longbottom playing his Korg Pa600. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Dorothy Waddel playing the Club's Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Denise Gunson playing the Club's Clavinova CVP-509. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Our guest artist, Joe Fingers, playing the acoustic piano. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Joe's wife, Jill, provided some great vocals. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Joe Fingers playing his Yamaha PSR-S950 with Jill on vocals. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.