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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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Coffee Day at Okura Country Estate 19th January 2016

What a wonderful day of music! Over 30 members turned-out on this gorgeous summers day in this magnificent private country estate to enjoy some great music, great food and tremendous camaraderie. We are very grateful to our host, Dave Winslade, for making these wonderful facilities available to us as he has done for several years now.
A big thank you to Diane Lyons for organizing the day together with Delyse Whorwood and various members who helped on kitchen duties - Marlene Bakolovich in particular.
It is great when members will travel from New Plymouth and Algies Bay just to be with us for the day and share their musical talent.

Laurie Conder playing his DX-9 Roland Dorothy Waddel playing the Korg Havian 30 digital ensemble piano. The instrument was kindly provided to the Club for the day courtesy of Music Planet Takapuna. Brian Teviotdale playing his Technics KN-2600. Brian plugs-in a midi pedal board to do the bass.

Barbara McNab playing our host's (Dave Windslade) Yamaha Tyros 4. Jeanette Harding playing her Korg Pa3X. Jeanette makes good use of the 'TC-Helicon' vocal harmonizer on-board to accompany her great music. Jeanette came all the way from New Plymouth to be with us for the day! Our Events Manager, Diane Lyons, playing her Korg Pa900 with Jeanette Harding making sure her music did not blow away with the gentle through breeze.

Roy Steen playing the Korg Havian 30 digital ensemble piano kindly provided by Music Planet Takapuna for the day. The intrepid trio jamming. Diane Lyons on the keys, Margaret Black vocals, and Jeanette Harding on her Eukulele. Barbara Powell playing the Yamaha Tyros 4.

Rob Powell playing the Yamaha Tyros 4 with potential new member, Elizabeth and David Collett watching-on with keen interest. Jan and Kevin Johnston came from Algies Bay to be with us for the day. Jan on her beloved Korg Pa1X and Kevin on his acoustic electric Crafter guitar. Gordon Sutherland playing his brand new Korg Pa4X and making use of the amazing midi to style converstion technology built into the instrument.

Claude Moffat playing the amazing new Korg Havian 30 digital ensemble piano which was kindly provided by Music Planet Takapuna for the day.

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