Year 7 No 3 - November 1983
The first meeting of the new Ayr A&F Club was held in the Aftongrange Hotel, Carrick Road, Ayr on Sunday, 6th November. The hotel function room was an ideal setting for the Club as there was comfortable seating, good viewing and a bar conveniently situated in the room.
We were very fortunate to have some very good players attending. David Ross from Kilmarnock always tries to support new Clubs, even though he is kept very busy with his band. David treated us to some very nice selections on his three-row Morino.
Graeme Johnston from Coatbridge played some Scottish and Continental accordion pieces in a style similar to his teacher, our guest artist Malcolm McLean. Keep up the good work Graeme.
Bobby ‘Moothie Magic’ Torrance once again had everyone’s feet tapping with his mouth organ, playing Shand style, tunes like ‘Sporty Boys’ and ‘Roll Along Covered Wagons.’
Hazel Copeland from Kilmarnock entertained us with some nice selections of tunes on her Classique.
Marcel Rivard from Castle Douglas played a varied selection on his five-row Hohner Artist. We all enjoyed his music and hope he makes the trip again next month.
Ian Johnstone from Paisley played in his usual tasteful style some good traditional tunes on his three row Morino. Ian is always on the lookout for good new material and this shows in his selections.
Colin Finlayson, now residing in Alloway, arrived late, but soon made up for this by accompanying most of the players in the second half on the keyboard and also treating us to some nice accordion playing.
John McCroskie from Ayr backed many of the players with his drums. John claims to be a frustrated accordion player. However, he gets more music from his drums than many accordionists ever get. Thanks for your help, John.
Lorna and Karin Leitch played a selection on accordion and fiddle.
Our guests were Malcolm McLean and Frank Henery. They played so enthusiastically no-one wanted to leave, even at 11.30pm. We were treated to Continental, classical and Scottish arrangements. Sometimes, because of his antics, we were not sure if Frank was playing guitar or horse-riding. When Malcolm got the long fingers going, he amazed everyone at the speed they moved over the keyboard. A very entertaining performance by both Frank and Malcolm.
Bob McKechnie compered the evening and sang some old favourites.
John Leitch
The first meeting of the new Ayr A&F Club was held in the Aftongrange Hotel, Carrick Road, Ayr on Sunday, 6th November. The hotel function room was an ideal setting for the Club as there was comfortable seating, good viewing and a bar conveniently situated in the room.
We were very fortunate to have some very good players attending. David Ross from Kilmarnock always tries to support new Clubs, even though he is kept very busy with his band. David treated us to some very nice selections on his three-row Morino.
Graeme Johnston from Coatbridge played some Scottish and Continental accordion pieces in a style similar to his teacher, our guest artist Malcolm McLean. Keep up the good work Graeme.
Bobby ‘Moothie Magic’ Torrance once again had everyone’s feet tapping with his mouth organ, playing Shand style, tunes like ‘Sporty Boys’ and ‘Roll Along Covered Wagons.’
Hazel Copeland from Kilmarnock entertained us with some nice selections of tunes on her Classique.
Marcel Rivard from Castle Douglas played a varied selection on his five-row Hohner Artist. We all enjoyed his music and hope he makes the trip again next month.
Ian Johnstone from Paisley played in his usual tasteful style some good traditional tunes on his three row Morino. Ian is always on the lookout for good new material and this shows in his selections.
Colin Finlayson, now residing in Alloway, arrived late, but soon made up for this by accompanying most of the players in the second half on the keyboard and also treating us to some nice accordion playing.
John McCroskie from Ayr backed many of the players with his drums. John claims to be a frustrated accordion player. However, he gets more music from his drums than many accordionists ever get. Thanks for your help, John.
Lorna and Karin Leitch played a selection on accordion and fiddle.
Our guests were Malcolm McLean and Frank Henery. They played so enthusiastically no-one wanted to leave, even at 11.30pm. We were treated to Continental, classical and Scottish arrangements. Sometimes, because of his antics, we were not sure if Frank was playing guitar or horse-riding. When Malcolm got the long fingers going, he amazed everyone at the speed they moved over the keyboard. A very entertaining performance by both Frank and Malcolm.
Bob McKechnie compered the evening and sang some old favourites.
John Leitch