Year 3 No 2 - October 1979
The Dean Tavern had a good turnout for the first meeting of the new season on Monday, 24th September. Gilbert Lang, compere, began the evening by inviting all the players on stage for a stramash instead of having it at the end. This seemed to put all the players at ease, particularly the very young as it is always a difficult thing for anybody to begin a meeting especially after the summer break.
Graeme Crozier was first to take the stage and how he has improved. The other accordionists were David Sturgeon (Dlakeith), David and Diana Sked (Haddington), Raymond Laidlaw Snr and Jnr (Pencaitland) who are weel kent faces at the Dean and who always give tremendous performances. Gillies Crichton from Tranent made a welcome return. A very talented lad both as leading box and in great demand as second box player.
By was of a change we had David Corner who plays the concertina and how well he plays – such great music from that wee instrument.
New faces to the Dean were Michael Murray, Bill McKenzie and Oliver Meharry and a very young Andrew Milne. All played first-class selections and we hope they favour us with their company again. All of these box players were accompanied by John Gibson (piano) and young Gordon Smith on drums, both of whom are regulars.
Then came the great moment when the guest artiste appeared. Bobby Coghill from Wick, and what a reception Bobby got. He gave an excellent performance, accompanied by Jim Newsone from Jim Johnstone’s Band on piano and young Gordon again on drums.
After supper, one of the players came as another surprise to the audience in the form of Brian Coghill who was keeping father company en route. Bobby had better watch out as Brian is really great.
The second time Bobby was on he turned his talents to the violin as well as the box and his rendering of the ‘Hen’s March’ really went down a treat. He finished his spot on the box and all I can say is an ‘excellent performance’ for our opening night.
Margaret Smith
The Dean Tavern had a good turnout for the first meeting of the new season on Monday, 24th September. Gilbert Lang, compere, began the evening by inviting all the players on stage for a stramash instead of having it at the end. This seemed to put all the players at ease, particularly the very young as it is always a difficult thing for anybody to begin a meeting especially after the summer break.
Graeme Crozier was first to take the stage and how he has improved. The other accordionists were David Sturgeon (Dlakeith), David and Diana Sked (Haddington), Raymond Laidlaw Snr and Jnr (Pencaitland) who are weel kent faces at the Dean and who always give tremendous performances. Gillies Crichton from Tranent made a welcome return. A very talented lad both as leading box and in great demand as second box player.
By was of a change we had David Corner who plays the concertina and how well he plays – such great music from that wee instrument.
New faces to the Dean were Michael Murray, Bill McKenzie and Oliver Meharry and a very young Andrew Milne. All played first-class selections and we hope they favour us with their company again. All of these box players were accompanied by John Gibson (piano) and young Gordon Smith on drums, both of whom are regulars.
Then came the great moment when the guest artiste appeared. Bobby Coghill from Wick, and what a reception Bobby got. He gave an excellent performance, accompanied by Jim Newsone from Jim Johnstone’s Band on piano and young Gordon again on drums.
After supper, one of the players came as another surprise to the audience in the form of Brian Coghill who was keeping father company en route. Bobby had better watch out as Brian is really great.
The second time Bobby was on he turned his talents to the violin as well as the box and his rendering of the ‘Hen’s March’ really went down a treat. He finished his spot on the box and all I can say is an ‘excellent performance’ for our opening night.
Margaret Smith