Year 13 No 03 November 1989
Biggar Club opened their new season on Sunday, 10th September, in their now established home, the Municipal Hall.
As usual, our M.C. for the evening was our Secretary ‘Jolly John Anderson G.F.O.P.’ (no bar, he doesn’t stand a round). He sadly announced he would not be playing tonight due to lack of a box, much to my relief, but he was here to start the proceedings and welcome on stage Michael Philip and his Band, who were soon to set the scene for a very enjoyable selection of music with a likeable pipe style in his 6/8 jigs.
Michael is a very competent young musician, and his selections were well played, and thoroughly enjoyed, by both listeners and the dancers, and being a bit of a comedian as well, it all gave us a few jokes to note down.
After our guest spot, it was the turn of our other guests, the Club members and friends, to give us a tune, and due to the large number, John had a task on his hands to make up the groups, but as usual, it tuned out magic.
On lead accordion Bob Fortune, Charlie Todd, Ala Gardiner (listen out on T.T.F. – his latest broadcast is due out shortly), John Laidlaw, Davy Coke, Jason Dove, Colin McKinnon, James Paterson – and yes, he did play, John Anderson, son Ian Anderson doing a fine job at the lessons, and last but not least, making a welcome return to Biggar, our founder here, Alex MacArthur, despite his slagging me as the Ba….Sound Recordist in the corner, I may add he is still his old self, playing the box, the odd mis….sorry, jokes. Regards Alex, nice to see you.
Second box Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jason Dove.
Keyboard Davie Gracie, Owen Fielding and Ian Wilson.
Drums Rob Dickson, Charlie Todd, Billy Goodfellow, Alistair McIntyre.
In all a fine bunch of musicians, who, over the years, have come to the club and most are now leading their own bands or take part in the broadcasting scene. Our new talent from last year are now playing fully fledged and raring to go.
After the raffle and refreshments, it was back to our main guests, who had an excellent second half, the band’s medleys a real treat. In all a grand night for all to listen and enjoy.
Biggar Club has entered another year, a fine start has been made, and I for one can’t wait till next month’s meeting.
In this report I try to bring you a full account of the evening’s proceedings from a listeners point of view, plus I try to make it worth reading, if you want the tunes the boys played, sorry, but I don’t know them all, but if you want to know, come along next month and write them down for me.
All the best from Biggar Club to the other clubs in the new season ahead.
Peter Rae
Sadly this was to be the last occasion on which we met and heard the Club’s founder, Alex MacArthur. Alex collapsed on stage at the Edinburgh Pavilion during Radio Forth’s Accordion ’89 Show on the 14th October and died three days later, without having regained consciousness. Only those who had the privilege of having heard Alex in action, as an accordionist, bandleader, M.C. and raconteur, can appreciate what a loss this was to the Scottish dance music scene, both locally and nationally. He was only 59.
Biggar held their October meeting in the Municipal Hall on Sunday, 8th October, and what a night it turned out to be.
Guests to set the ball rolling was the Colin Finlayson S.D.B. and soon he had the audience swinging, with his kind of music, and no shortage of dancers to dance to the lively music supplied. Having heard Colin and his band on ‘TTF’ I knew I was in for a good night’s listening, but was I, and everyone else, in for a treat, a great programme for listeners and dancers.
But this was not all, our regulars and guests were also in fine fettle, and a few new faces had joined the ranks, with an odd bandleader included. To single on player out would be unfair, a champion performance from one and all.
One lead box we had Callum Wilson, Angus Lyon, Scott Masterton, Bob Fortune, Kenny and Steven Johnstone, Cgarlie Todd, Davy Coke, Fiona Cuthbertson, Alan Gardiner, Tom Porteous, Walter McMillan, Bill Finnigan, Jason Dove and Keith Dickson.
On piano George Walker and Ena Wilson.
On drums Alistair McIntyre, Charlie Todd and George Shiels.
On fiddle Annie Robertson and John Houston.
After the break it was session No 2 from Colin Finlayson, for another fine slot, and to conclude we had a grand stramash with all the players – Fantastic!
Next month out guest artiste is Paddy Neary. See you then.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 04 December 1989
Biggar Club started its November proceedings on a sad note. Secretary John Anderson paid tribute to our late founder, Alex MacArthur who 15 years previously in the Clydesdale Hotel got the ball rolling on the curtain raiser for what was to be, the Biggar accordion and Fiddle Club.
Alex was that special person, always had time for a chat, always made one welcome anytime, always interested in the music scene, be in an OAP function at which he was only too happy to give his services, or a major gig, they were treated the same, professionally.
As an entertainer, he was tops, his playing, his stories, never a dull moment.
As for the young ones, his encouragement for them put many a youngster on the right road, too many to single out.
Alex, you will be missed, but as his son, Gordon, put it “Biggar Accordion Club is a living memorial to Dad.”
His son, Gordon, took the mike for a few minutes, thanking everyone for their letters and flowers and paid his own tribute by playing the lovely waltz ‘Durisdeer’ on piano.
As it happened, Paddy Neary, our guest for the evening was ‘discovered’ by Alex who was playing on a tour in Ireland. Hearing his talent, Alex soon had Paddy touring Scotland and as Paddy put it in his tribute “When I met Alex, my life started.”
Paddy gave an excellent performance, from the Scottish and classical, ‘The Thornbirds’, a spellbinding experience. At the end of his first slot, he invited John up to the stage and told him he had a special request of late, for a special tune to be dedicated to him – guess what – Grandfather Clock – J.A. style, it brought the house down (I wonder who was behind that!)
Then it was the members time :-
On accordion Charlie Todd, Callum Wilson, Agnes Hope, John Anderson and son Iain, Jimmy Divers, Tom Porteous, Alan Gardiner (good broadcast Alan), Jason Dove (our young lad from Broughton, going places), Alec Graham and Keith Dickson.
On second accordion – Ian and Alec Graham
On keyboard – Ena Wilson and Ian Wilson.
On drums – Geordie Shiels, Alistair McIntyre and Charlie Todd.
Fiddle – Ian Wilson and Gilbert Logan.
As John Anderson was about to play his last set, he was interrupted by Paddy, who wanted to hear the original version. John was fair chuffed.
To round off the evening, it was back to the electronic wizard Paddy Neary, for an hour of first class music.
Yes, Alex, you have a living memorial, we showed it tonight.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 05 January 1990
Biggar held their December meeting in the brightly decorated Municipal Hall on Sunday, 10th December, and it was Christmas treat time for the Biggar audience. No fewer than 23 musicians turned up for a tune and that was not including the guest artistes.
Craig McCallum and his Band took to the stage to start the proceedings, and boy they were on form, giving us a polished performance as only Craig and his band can dish out. Only one word describes it – brilliant! The jigs, reels and waltzes played to perfection. What a band.
But not to be outdone all players were in sparkling form, and all gave fine performances, right down to young Iain Anderson and dad with some Christmas Carols (yes, he does play other tunes, just once a year mind you).
On accordion were John Anderson, son Iain, Nicol McLaren, Agnes Hope, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Davie Coke, The Bon accords, Jason Dove, Alec Graham, Michael Philip, and Keith Dickson.
On keyboard were Davie Gracie, Mabel Gray, George Walker and Ian Wilson.
On bass was Suzanne Gray.
On fiddle Gilbert Logan.
In all a great night’s entertainment for the Christmas meeting. May I, on behalf of Biggar Club, wish all the Compliments of the season and have really good musical new year.
Peter Rae.
Year 13 No 08 April 1990
Biggar Club held their January meeting in the Municipal Hall on Sunday 14th.
Due to illness our billed guests, John and Annie, our fiddling friends from Kirkfieldbank, could not attend, and we wish John a speedy recovery and hope to see you soon at Biggar.
Our guests who stood in at short notice were the Bon Accords from Canonbie. Deryn and Robin Waitt with Gavin Loch on drums. With the array of equipment on stage we knew we were in for a fine session. With an endless programme of Scottish and Irish songs and dances, Biggar audience were well entertained. Some fine numbers from Deryn, a grand start to the evening, and the New Year.
To continue with the evening’s entertainment, our local members, namely Bob Fortune, John Anderson (who claims he can speak through a ‘mike’ not plugged in), young Iain Anderson, Agnes Hope, Jimmy Diversm Jason Dove, Davy Coke, Tom Porteous, Fiona Cuthbertson, Alan Gardiner (straight back from Aberdeen, how’s that for commitment) and Kenny and Steven Johnstone.
On keyboard were George Walker, Alan Gardiner and Jason Dove.
Drums Robbie Dickson and Alistair McIntyre.
Fiddle Gilbert Logan and on vocals John Caskie. Seeing it was Sunday, one artiste led the Hymn singing – it went down well, sorry I forgot to note his name.
After refreshments, it was back to the Bon Accords, who gave us a solid hour of entertainment, playing electronics, and vocals, in all a fine act.
A sing-along medley rounded off the evenings entertainment.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 07 March 1990
Biggar Club held their February meeting in the Municipal Hall, on Sunday, the 10th.
As usual, a large audience was in attendance to welcome our guests for the evening the Bruce Lindsay Trio from Windygates, Fife.
This young master of the button box soon had the audience and dancers warming to this lovely sound, both on button then melodeon. Bruce had a fine programme for us, jigs, polkas, reels, waltzes, with even a quickstep in the programme. A touch of the ‘Master’, at his age, well done.
Our local, and not so local talent, were in fine form and despite the wintry conditions, no fewer than 25 players turned up to give us a tune, some stepping down due to lack of time. On lead accordion we had Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Tom Porteous, Fiona Cuthbertson, Pauline Laverie, Jim Kilpatrick, Walter McMillan, Davy Coke, John Anderson, John Laidlaw, Jim Paterson, Jason Dove, Keith Dickson and last but not least, our President John, who played ‘Old Comrades’, as a token of respect, for our late dear friend Alex, who was to have been our guest for tonight.
On second accordion Alan Gardiner, Alec Graham, Ian Graham, Tom Porteous and John Laidlaw.
On keyboard George Walker, Ian Wilson, Alan Gardiner and Jason Dove.
On drums Billy Goodfellow, Charlie Todd and Ian Graham.
On fiddle Gilbert Logan.
Melodeon and welcome to the Club, first timer at any Club Jim O’Neill. Well done.
After the refreshments and raffle it was back to our guests, who launched themselves into another fine session, but sadly, due to really adverse weather conditions, John decided to cut it short to enable everyone to get home. Me, I would have been quite happy to stay. Fine music, good company and a bar – what more can one ask for -so after a short stramash we all headed home.
Next month, on the 11th of March our guest will be Rob Gordon – see you then.
Sad note – John had to report the passing of one of our regular fiddlers, John Houston, from Kirkfieldbank, who had attended the Club from the very start. Our sympathies go to his family on their great loss.
Year 13 No 08 April 1990
Biggar Club held their March meeting in the Memorial Hall on Sunday, 11th. A larger than usual audience were assembled to enjoy the evening’s entertainment, but we had a hiccup, Rob Gordon and his Band, the guest artistes, were delayed on their journey due to motorway hold-ups, and our John was in a fair flap smoking 2 op’s at a time.
However, to get the show on the road our local talent started the proceedings with the Johnstone Brothers taking the stage and giving us a fine polished performance, then it was announced the guests had arrived, but to give them time to settle in, John took the stage and he soon had us dancing along. The improvement was showing – was it the pressure?
Then it was the guest artistes who gave us a splendid performance, a fine selection of music to suit every taste and a few new dances for us to try, but at Biggar we can’t be beat, we still had dancers that knew them – well done.
The performance of the Club members and guests this month I must say after listening to the tape today, was exceptional. Every player giving it their best, even down to our youngest member Iain Anderson, who did not want his dad, but took his own pick of musicians and played his heart out – first class.
On lead accordion were Callum Wilson, Charlie Todd, Agnes Hope, Jimmy Divers, Kenneth Johnstone, Davy Coke, John Anderson, William Marshall, Tom Porteous, Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jim Paterson, and last but not least Jason Dove, who informed us that he is moving to Edinburgh, but would be back to give us a tune – all the best, Jason!
On second box Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jason Dove and Kenneth Johnstone.
On keyboard George Walker, Ena Wilson ,Ian Wilson, Steven Johnstone and Jason Dove.
On drums Geordie Shiels, Charlie Todd, Gordon Young (Hello Gordon – nice to see you!!), and Alistair McIntyre.
On fiddles Gilbert Logan and Annie Robertson.
A fine line-up for any Club – well done, one and all.
After refreshments, Rob and the boys rounded off the evening and after a full programme of fine music and three encores, a grand stramash rounded off the evening.
As you say – what a night.
Peter Rae
Biggar Club opened their new season on Sunday, 10th September, in their now established home, the Municipal Hall.
As usual, our M.C. for the evening was our Secretary ‘Jolly John Anderson G.F.O.P.’ (no bar, he doesn’t stand a round). He sadly announced he would not be playing tonight due to lack of a box, much to my relief, but he was here to start the proceedings and welcome on stage Michael Philip and his Band, who were soon to set the scene for a very enjoyable selection of music with a likeable pipe style in his 6/8 jigs.
Michael is a very competent young musician, and his selections were well played, and thoroughly enjoyed, by both listeners and the dancers, and being a bit of a comedian as well, it all gave us a few jokes to note down.
After our guest spot, it was the turn of our other guests, the Club members and friends, to give us a tune, and due to the large number, John had a task on his hands to make up the groups, but as usual, it tuned out magic.
On lead accordion Bob Fortune, Charlie Todd, Ala Gardiner (listen out on T.T.F. – his latest broadcast is due out shortly), John Laidlaw, Davy Coke, Jason Dove, Colin McKinnon, James Paterson – and yes, he did play, John Anderson, son Ian Anderson doing a fine job at the lessons, and last but not least, making a welcome return to Biggar, our founder here, Alex MacArthur, despite his slagging me as the Ba….Sound Recordist in the corner, I may add he is still his old self, playing the box, the odd mis….sorry, jokes. Regards Alex, nice to see you.
Second box Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jason Dove.
Keyboard Davie Gracie, Owen Fielding and Ian Wilson.
Drums Rob Dickson, Charlie Todd, Billy Goodfellow, Alistair McIntyre.
In all a fine bunch of musicians, who, over the years, have come to the club and most are now leading their own bands or take part in the broadcasting scene. Our new talent from last year are now playing fully fledged and raring to go.
After the raffle and refreshments, it was back to our main guests, who had an excellent second half, the band’s medleys a real treat. In all a grand night for all to listen and enjoy.
Biggar Club has entered another year, a fine start has been made, and I for one can’t wait till next month’s meeting.
In this report I try to bring you a full account of the evening’s proceedings from a listeners point of view, plus I try to make it worth reading, if you want the tunes the boys played, sorry, but I don’t know them all, but if you want to know, come along next month and write them down for me.
All the best from Biggar Club to the other clubs in the new season ahead.
Peter Rae
Sadly this was to be the last occasion on which we met and heard the Club’s founder, Alex MacArthur. Alex collapsed on stage at the Edinburgh Pavilion during Radio Forth’s Accordion ’89 Show on the 14th October and died three days later, without having regained consciousness. Only those who had the privilege of having heard Alex in action, as an accordionist, bandleader, M.C. and raconteur, can appreciate what a loss this was to the Scottish dance music scene, both locally and nationally. He was only 59.
Biggar held their October meeting in the Municipal Hall on Sunday, 8th October, and what a night it turned out to be.
Guests to set the ball rolling was the Colin Finlayson S.D.B. and soon he had the audience swinging, with his kind of music, and no shortage of dancers to dance to the lively music supplied. Having heard Colin and his band on ‘TTF’ I knew I was in for a good night’s listening, but was I, and everyone else, in for a treat, a great programme for listeners and dancers.
But this was not all, our regulars and guests were also in fine fettle, and a few new faces had joined the ranks, with an odd bandleader included. To single on player out would be unfair, a champion performance from one and all.
One lead box we had Callum Wilson, Angus Lyon, Scott Masterton, Bob Fortune, Kenny and Steven Johnstone, Cgarlie Todd, Davy Coke, Fiona Cuthbertson, Alan Gardiner, Tom Porteous, Walter McMillan, Bill Finnigan, Jason Dove and Keith Dickson.
On piano George Walker and Ena Wilson.
On drums Alistair McIntyre, Charlie Todd and George Shiels.
On fiddle Annie Robertson and John Houston.
After the break it was session No 2 from Colin Finlayson, for another fine slot, and to conclude we had a grand stramash with all the players – Fantastic!
Next month out guest artiste is Paddy Neary. See you then.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 04 December 1989
Biggar Club started its November proceedings on a sad note. Secretary John Anderson paid tribute to our late founder, Alex MacArthur who 15 years previously in the Clydesdale Hotel got the ball rolling on the curtain raiser for what was to be, the Biggar accordion and Fiddle Club.
Alex was that special person, always had time for a chat, always made one welcome anytime, always interested in the music scene, be in an OAP function at which he was only too happy to give his services, or a major gig, they were treated the same, professionally.
As an entertainer, he was tops, his playing, his stories, never a dull moment.
As for the young ones, his encouragement for them put many a youngster on the right road, too many to single out.
Alex, you will be missed, but as his son, Gordon, put it “Biggar Accordion Club is a living memorial to Dad.”
His son, Gordon, took the mike for a few minutes, thanking everyone for their letters and flowers and paid his own tribute by playing the lovely waltz ‘Durisdeer’ on piano.
As it happened, Paddy Neary, our guest for the evening was ‘discovered’ by Alex who was playing on a tour in Ireland. Hearing his talent, Alex soon had Paddy touring Scotland and as Paddy put it in his tribute “When I met Alex, my life started.”
Paddy gave an excellent performance, from the Scottish and classical, ‘The Thornbirds’, a spellbinding experience. At the end of his first slot, he invited John up to the stage and told him he had a special request of late, for a special tune to be dedicated to him – guess what – Grandfather Clock – J.A. style, it brought the house down (I wonder who was behind that!)
Then it was the members time :-
On accordion Charlie Todd, Callum Wilson, Agnes Hope, John Anderson and son Iain, Jimmy Divers, Tom Porteous, Alan Gardiner (good broadcast Alan), Jason Dove (our young lad from Broughton, going places), Alec Graham and Keith Dickson.
On second accordion – Ian and Alec Graham
On keyboard – Ena Wilson and Ian Wilson.
On drums – Geordie Shiels, Alistair McIntyre and Charlie Todd.
Fiddle – Ian Wilson and Gilbert Logan.
As John Anderson was about to play his last set, he was interrupted by Paddy, who wanted to hear the original version. John was fair chuffed.
To round off the evening, it was back to the electronic wizard Paddy Neary, for an hour of first class music.
Yes, Alex, you have a living memorial, we showed it tonight.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 05 January 1990
Biggar held their December meeting in the brightly decorated Municipal Hall on Sunday, 10th December, and it was Christmas treat time for the Biggar audience. No fewer than 23 musicians turned up for a tune and that was not including the guest artistes.
Craig McCallum and his Band took to the stage to start the proceedings, and boy they were on form, giving us a polished performance as only Craig and his band can dish out. Only one word describes it – brilliant! The jigs, reels and waltzes played to perfection. What a band.
But not to be outdone all players were in sparkling form, and all gave fine performances, right down to young Iain Anderson and dad with some Christmas Carols (yes, he does play other tunes, just once a year mind you).
On accordion were John Anderson, son Iain, Nicol McLaren, Agnes Hope, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Davie Coke, The Bon accords, Jason Dove, Alec Graham, Michael Philip, and Keith Dickson.
On keyboard were Davie Gracie, Mabel Gray, George Walker and Ian Wilson.
On bass was Suzanne Gray.
On fiddle Gilbert Logan.
In all a great night’s entertainment for the Christmas meeting. May I, on behalf of Biggar Club, wish all the Compliments of the season and have really good musical new year.
Peter Rae.
Year 13 No 08 April 1990
Biggar Club held their January meeting in the Municipal Hall on Sunday 14th.
Due to illness our billed guests, John and Annie, our fiddling friends from Kirkfieldbank, could not attend, and we wish John a speedy recovery and hope to see you soon at Biggar.
Our guests who stood in at short notice were the Bon Accords from Canonbie. Deryn and Robin Waitt with Gavin Loch on drums. With the array of equipment on stage we knew we were in for a fine session. With an endless programme of Scottish and Irish songs and dances, Biggar audience were well entertained. Some fine numbers from Deryn, a grand start to the evening, and the New Year.
To continue with the evening’s entertainment, our local members, namely Bob Fortune, John Anderson (who claims he can speak through a ‘mike’ not plugged in), young Iain Anderson, Agnes Hope, Jimmy Diversm Jason Dove, Davy Coke, Tom Porteous, Fiona Cuthbertson, Alan Gardiner (straight back from Aberdeen, how’s that for commitment) and Kenny and Steven Johnstone.
On keyboard were George Walker, Alan Gardiner and Jason Dove.
Drums Robbie Dickson and Alistair McIntyre.
Fiddle Gilbert Logan and on vocals John Caskie. Seeing it was Sunday, one artiste led the Hymn singing – it went down well, sorry I forgot to note his name.
After refreshments, it was back to the Bon Accords, who gave us a solid hour of entertainment, playing electronics, and vocals, in all a fine act.
A sing-along medley rounded off the evenings entertainment.
Peter Rae
Year 13 No 07 March 1990
Biggar Club held their February meeting in the Municipal Hall, on Sunday, the 10th.
As usual, a large audience was in attendance to welcome our guests for the evening the Bruce Lindsay Trio from Windygates, Fife.
This young master of the button box soon had the audience and dancers warming to this lovely sound, both on button then melodeon. Bruce had a fine programme for us, jigs, polkas, reels, waltzes, with even a quickstep in the programme. A touch of the ‘Master’, at his age, well done.
Our local, and not so local talent, were in fine form and despite the wintry conditions, no fewer than 25 players turned up to give us a tune, some stepping down due to lack of time. On lead accordion we had Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Tom Porteous, Fiona Cuthbertson, Pauline Laverie, Jim Kilpatrick, Walter McMillan, Davy Coke, John Anderson, John Laidlaw, Jim Paterson, Jason Dove, Keith Dickson and last but not least, our President John, who played ‘Old Comrades’, as a token of respect, for our late dear friend Alex, who was to have been our guest for tonight.
On second accordion Alan Gardiner, Alec Graham, Ian Graham, Tom Porteous and John Laidlaw.
On keyboard George Walker, Ian Wilson, Alan Gardiner and Jason Dove.
On drums Billy Goodfellow, Charlie Todd and Ian Graham.
On fiddle Gilbert Logan.
Melodeon and welcome to the Club, first timer at any Club Jim O’Neill. Well done.
After the refreshments and raffle it was back to our guests, who launched themselves into another fine session, but sadly, due to really adverse weather conditions, John decided to cut it short to enable everyone to get home. Me, I would have been quite happy to stay. Fine music, good company and a bar – what more can one ask for -so after a short stramash we all headed home.
Next month, on the 11th of March our guest will be Rob Gordon – see you then.
Sad note – John had to report the passing of one of our regular fiddlers, John Houston, from Kirkfieldbank, who had attended the Club from the very start. Our sympathies go to his family on their great loss.
Year 13 No 08 April 1990
Biggar Club held their March meeting in the Memorial Hall on Sunday, 11th. A larger than usual audience were assembled to enjoy the evening’s entertainment, but we had a hiccup, Rob Gordon and his Band, the guest artistes, were delayed on their journey due to motorway hold-ups, and our John was in a fair flap smoking 2 op’s at a time.
However, to get the show on the road our local talent started the proceedings with the Johnstone Brothers taking the stage and giving us a fine polished performance, then it was announced the guests had arrived, but to give them time to settle in, John took the stage and he soon had us dancing along. The improvement was showing – was it the pressure?
Then it was the guest artistes who gave us a splendid performance, a fine selection of music to suit every taste and a few new dances for us to try, but at Biggar we can’t be beat, we still had dancers that knew them – well done.
The performance of the Club members and guests this month I must say after listening to the tape today, was exceptional. Every player giving it their best, even down to our youngest member Iain Anderson, who did not want his dad, but took his own pick of musicians and played his heart out – first class.
On lead accordion were Callum Wilson, Charlie Todd, Agnes Hope, Jimmy Divers, Kenneth Johnstone, Davy Coke, John Anderson, William Marshall, Tom Porteous, Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jim Paterson, and last but not least Jason Dove, who informed us that he is moving to Edinburgh, but would be back to give us a tune – all the best, Jason!
On second box Ian Graham, John Laidlaw, Jason Dove and Kenneth Johnstone.
On keyboard George Walker, Ena Wilson ,Ian Wilson, Steven Johnstone and Jason Dove.
On drums Geordie Shiels, Charlie Todd, Gordon Young (Hello Gordon – nice to see you!!), and Alistair McIntyre.
On fiddles Gilbert Logan and Annie Robertson.
A fine line-up for any Club – well done, one and all.
After refreshments, Rob and the boys rounded off the evening and after a full programme of fine music and three encores, a grand stramash rounded off the evening.
As you say – what a night.
Peter Rae