Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Club Night 7th June 2016

What a magic evening of music! A near full house were treated to some of the best music you could possibly envisage. Our members did a great job in the first-half to prepare us for our special guest artists in the second-half: Denise Gunson (arrival music); Audrey Henden; Dorothy Waddel with Julia Bissett (vocals) and Leslie Clapperton (vocals); and last but certainly not least Rob Powell who gave us an extended mini-concert demonstrating the versatility of the Club's Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509. After an enjoyable refreshments break we were ready and eager for our very special guest artists: Ben Fernandez on piano; Jason Orme on drums; John Grogan (vocals); and Amrita Bhende (vocals). A great atmosphere for World class music and thoroughly enjoyed by our members, visitors and our guest artists as well!

The Video:

Our guest artists for 7th June Club Night: Ben Fernandez and Friends. The Band consists of Left to Right: Jason Orme (drums/percussion); Ben Fernandez (keys); Amrita Bhende de Souza (vocals); and John Grogan (vocals).

The Photos:

Denise Gunson kindly played the arrival music. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Audrey Henden playing the Clavinova. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Julia Bissett singing for us with Dorothy Waddel accompanying on the Clavinova. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Visitor Leslie Clapperton sang for us with Dorothy Waddel accompanying on Clavinova. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Rob Powell gave us a mini concert on the Clavinova CVP-509. Rob is an authority on the Yamaha Clavinovas and demonstrated wonderfully the capabilities of the instrument with piano, voices and styles. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Some of the audience entralled with the wonderful music from our guest artists. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Our guest artist, Ben Fernandez introducing his invited guest artists. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons. Ben Fernandez and Jason Orme on drums. Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Our very special guest artists for the evening from L to R: Jason Orme (drums); Ben Fernandez (piano); Amrita Bhende (vocals); and John Grogan (vocals). Photo Courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Acknowledgements at the end of a wonderful concert. Left to Right: Amrita Bhende (vocals); John Grogan (vocals); Gordon Sutherland (Club President); Jason Orme (drums); and maestro, Ben Fernandez (keys). Photo Courtesy of Rohan de Souza.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Coffee Day at Barbara and Rob Powell’s Home

Coffee Day for the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club this month was held at the lovely home of Rob and Barbara Powell who made us most welcome as always. About 20 members turned-up for a wonderful day of camaraderie and a great variety of music on the various instruments available to play.
Thank you so much Rob and Barbara for sharing your home with us - definitely a day to remember.

Our host, Barbara Powell, playing her Yamaha Tyros 5.     Our host, Rob Powell, playing his Yamaha Tyros 5 (76 note version) with Desiree Barrows and Audrey Henden watching-on.

Dennis and Diane Lyons setting-up the Korg Pa4X. Dennis and Diane Lyons setting-up the Korg Pa4X.

Members enjoying the music and conversation. Yum yum - lunch!

Rob Powell playing a basic Yamaha digital pinao (his beautiful Clavinova is away at the moment for service). Denis Stewart enjoying playing the Tyros 5.

Peter Longbottom preparing to play the Korg Pa4X on his Club debut! Audrey Henden giving the digital piano a whirl.

Rob Powell playing his Yamaha Electone EL15.     Members enjoying the occasion. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

Members enjoying the occasion. Photo courtesy of Dennis Lyons.

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