Year 23 No 01 September 1999
On 11th April the club rounded off the season in grand style with Colin Dewar playing as the guest. Colin had the backing of Gordon Smith on drums, a talented musician in his own right. The duo played non stop through two half hour spots and brought the place to life with a great selection of music, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The comments at the end of the night were favourable with shouts of “more of the same next season” and “what a brilliant pair of musicians, when will they be back”. A very healthy way to finish off the season.
Entertainment during the night was also provided by :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Jim Paterson, Charlie Thomson, Morgan Leslie, Gordon Walker, Agnes Hope, Robin Waite, Charlie Todd, Bob fortune, Nelson Callan, Ian Graham, Susan Graham and Alan Gardiner.
On keyboard – George Walker and Dorothy Lawson.
On drums – Tom Hope, Bob Henderson and Eck Williamson.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Annie Robertson and Andy Kain.
On tin whistle – Willie Little.
There will be a dance on 22nd October in aid of Charity when the Alan Gardiner SDB will provide the music – a date for your diary.
Club president, John Anderson, would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken part throughout the season and looks forward to another successful year when the Club re-starts on Sunday, 12th September.
GL
Year 23 No 03 November 1999
The new season began on September 12th with a fine rendition of music from around the globe played by solo guest artiste David Vernon. The audience were taken on a world tour of accordion music from Scotland, down through France to Arabia, then crossing the Atlantic making towards Brazil before travelling to North America and back to Scotland. In addition to this knowledge of foreign music David used his box to its full potential by playing whole sections of tunes on the bass end. A master of his craft.
Supporting players on the night included :-
On accordion Charlie Thomson, John Anderson, Bob Fortune, Agnes Hope, Davie Miller, Blair Gardiner, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Gordon Walker and Tom Porteous.
On concertina – David corner.
On keyboard – George Walker, Dorothy Lawson and Keith Dickson.
On drums – Bob Henderson, George Shiels, Tom Hope, Charlie Todd and Andrew Barrie.
On fiddle – Annie Robertson
On tin whistle – Willie Little
Three young stars teamed up once again to show their talents. Kirsty Johnson and Tom Orr on accordion together with Fiona Johnson on fiddle had the crowds full attention when they demonstrated why they keep winning competitions.
On Sunday, October 10th the Club celebrated its Silver Anniversary. Yes, 25 years since Alex (The General) MacArthur decided that Biggar would be an ideal place to establish a new Club. How right he was and the Club began with the help of the Jim Johnstone SDB appearing as guests that first night.
Over the years the Club has gone from strength to strength producing many fine musicians in the process. It was fitting therefore to invite musicians who have been dedicated to the Club over the years to appear as the guest artistes on this, a significant occasion. The choice was none other than the Alan Gardiner SDB, with Keith Dickson on second box, Gordon Smith on drums and Alan’s wife Emma on fiddle.
The hall was soon bouncing with life to a superb sound that only Alan can produce. Through the years, Alan, with the help of his backing players, has brought a new height to Scottish dance music and is a recognised and well-respected figure both by professional players and new players alike.
During the night, there was a ceremonious cutting of the Anniversary cake and instead of bread and soup, everyone was offered tea and a piece of the cake.
Supporting players on the night included :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Peter Jardine, Jim Paterson, Davie Coke, David Miller, John Weaks, Ann Wall, Charlie Todd, Gordon Walker, Tom Orr and Tom Porteous.
On concertina – David Corner.
On keyboard – George Walker, Dorothy Lawson and Keith Dickson.
On drums – Tom Hope, Jim Paterson and Bobby Dorrance.
On bodhran – Janette Salvanmoser.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan.
Due to shortage of time, some other musicians kindly stepped down.
The nest Club meeting will take place on 14th November when the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra will appear as the guests. Keith’s Orchestra come highly recommended, confirmed by the release of ‘Mist in the Glen’ an exciting new album from an Orchestra with an average age of 15.
GL
Year 23 No 05 February 1999
For the November meeting the Club welcomed the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra as guests for the night. When Keith got started (for the whole of the second half of the evening) the Orchestra played a selection of compositions from their first album ‘Mist in the Glen’. There was a fine mix of modern music with traditional Scottish tunes and the beautiful voice of Emily smith, solo vocalist with the Orchestra. This award winning Orchestra is made up of 20 musicians who have an average age of 15. The standard of playing is a credit to Keith but also to each individual musician with the obvious dedication they have. Long may it continue.
The supporting players for the first part of the night were :-
On accordions – John Anderson, Charlie Thomson, Frank Morrison, LindaRiddett, Agnes Hope, Angus Lyon, Alan Gardiner and Gillies Crichton.
On keyboard – George Walker, Angus Lyon and Alan Gardiner.
On drums – Tom Hope, Ian Riddett, Bob Henderson and George Shiels.
On fiddle – Annie Robertson.
On tin whistle – Willie Little.
On pipes – David Ketchin.
Seamus O’Sullivan appeared as guest artiste on December 12th. Seamus had assistance from Morag McAskill on keyboard and asked up local played, Charlie Todd, on drums. One of the added attractions of Seamus’s guest spots are the Irish dancers who accompany him to add a touch of variety and on this occasion we were delighted to welcome a brother and sister duo, Adrian and Eulalia Stewart.
Throughout the night Seamus worked his way round jigs and reels, slow airs, marches and a selection of European compositions. There wasn’t much left out by the end of what was a great night. The Irish dancing was an unusual treat during the evening and had the crowd spellbound with their brilliant footwork.
Supporting players throughout the night included :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Ian Gracie, Ian Graham, Charlie Todd, Morag Robertson, David Miller and Jimmy Divers.
On keyboard – Dorothy Lawson, and Morag McAskill.
On drums – Tom Hope, Bob Henderson and Charlie Todd.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Andy Kain and David Corner.
As time wore on Alan and Emma Gardiner decided to stand down from playing, allowing the guest to get back on for the second half.
The Club wish all Box and Fiddle readers all the very best for the year 2000.
The New Year and new millennium got off to a swinging start with Judith Linton as guest artiste at the Biggar Club meeting on 9th January. A wonderful and rounded performance from one of the finest fiddlers in the country playing pipe marches, polkas, jigs and two steps. These were all brilliant but the highlights were the slow airs. Judith was assisted by Marian Anderson on accordion and Isobelle Hodgson on keyboard. The instruments complimented each other to perfection and provided the appreciative audience with a marvelous evening’s entertainment.
Supporting players on the night were :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Neil Hardie, Jim Paterson, Ian Graham, Kevin Gardiner, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner and Allan Smith.
On keyboard – George Walker and Alan Gardiner.
On drums – Bob Henderson, Tom Hope, Charlie Todd, Ian Graham and Andrew Barrie.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Caroline Hardie, David Corner and Andy Kain.
On concertina – David Corner.
GL
On 11th April the club rounded off the season in grand style with Colin Dewar playing as the guest. Colin had the backing of Gordon Smith on drums, a talented musician in his own right. The duo played non stop through two half hour spots and brought the place to life with a great selection of music, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The comments at the end of the night were favourable with shouts of “more of the same next season” and “what a brilliant pair of musicians, when will they be back”. A very healthy way to finish off the season.
Entertainment during the night was also provided by :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Jim Paterson, Charlie Thomson, Morgan Leslie, Gordon Walker, Agnes Hope, Robin Waite, Charlie Todd, Bob fortune, Nelson Callan, Ian Graham, Susan Graham and Alan Gardiner.
On keyboard – George Walker and Dorothy Lawson.
On drums – Tom Hope, Bob Henderson and Eck Williamson.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Annie Robertson and Andy Kain.
On tin whistle – Willie Little.
There will be a dance on 22nd October in aid of Charity when the Alan Gardiner SDB will provide the music – a date for your diary.
Club president, John Anderson, would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken part throughout the season and looks forward to another successful year when the Club re-starts on Sunday, 12th September.
GL
Year 23 No 03 November 1999
The new season began on September 12th with a fine rendition of music from around the globe played by solo guest artiste David Vernon. The audience were taken on a world tour of accordion music from Scotland, down through France to Arabia, then crossing the Atlantic making towards Brazil before travelling to North America and back to Scotland. In addition to this knowledge of foreign music David used his box to its full potential by playing whole sections of tunes on the bass end. A master of his craft.
Supporting players on the night included :-
On accordion Charlie Thomson, John Anderson, Bob Fortune, Agnes Hope, Davie Miller, Blair Gardiner, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner, Gordon Walker and Tom Porteous.
On concertina – David corner.
On keyboard – George Walker, Dorothy Lawson and Keith Dickson.
On drums – Bob Henderson, George Shiels, Tom Hope, Charlie Todd and Andrew Barrie.
On fiddle – Annie Robertson
On tin whistle – Willie Little
Three young stars teamed up once again to show their talents. Kirsty Johnson and Tom Orr on accordion together with Fiona Johnson on fiddle had the crowds full attention when they demonstrated why they keep winning competitions.
On Sunday, October 10th the Club celebrated its Silver Anniversary. Yes, 25 years since Alex (The General) MacArthur decided that Biggar would be an ideal place to establish a new Club. How right he was and the Club began with the help of the Jim Johnstone SDB appearing as guests that first night.
Over the years the Club has gone from strength to strength producing many fine musicians in the process. It was fitting therefore to invite musicians who have been dedicated to the Club over the years to appear as the guest artistes on this, a significant occasion. The choice was none other than the Alan Gardiner SDB, with Keith Dickson on second box, Gordon Smith on drums and Alan’s wife Emma on fiddle.
The hall was soon bouncing with life to a superb sound that only Alan can produce. Through the years, Alan, with the help of his backing players, has brought a new height to Scottish dance music and is a recognised and well-respected figure both by professional players and new players alike.
During the night, there was a ceremonious cutting of the Anniversary cake and instead of bread and soup, everyone was offered tea and a piece of the cake.
Supporting players on the night included :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Peter Jardine, Jim Paterson, Davie Coke, David Miller, John Weaks, Ann Wall, Charlie Todd, Gordon Walker, Tom Orr and Tom Porteous.
On concertina – David Corner.
On keyboard – George Walker, Dorothy Lawson and Keith Dickson.
On drums – Tom Hope, Jim Paterson and Bobby Dorrance.
On bodhran – Janette Salvanmoser.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan.
Due to shortage of time, some other musicians kindly stepped down.
The nest Club meeting will take place on 14th November when the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra will appear as the guests. Keith’s Orchestra come highly recommended, confirmed by the release of ‘Mist in the Glen’ an exciting new album from an Orchestra with an average age of 15.
GL
Year 23 No 05 February 1999
For the November meeting the Club welcomed the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra as guests for the night. When Keith got started (for the whole of the second half of the evening) the Orchestra played a selection of compositions from their first album ‘Mist in the Glen’. There was a fine mix of modern music with traditional Scottish tunes and the beautiful voice of Emily smith, solo vocalist with the Orchestra. This award winning Orchestra is made up of 20 musicians who have an average age of 15. The standard of playing is a credit to Keith but also to each individual musician with the obvious dedication they have. Long may it continue.
The supporting players for the first part of the night were :-
On accordions – John Anderson, Charlie Thomson, Frank Morrison, LindaRiddett, Agnes Hope, Angus Lyon, Alan Gardiner and Gillies Crichton.
On keyboard – George Walker, Angus Lyon and Alan Gardiner.
On drums – Tom Hope, Ian Riddett, Bob Henderson and George Shiels.
On fiddle – Annie Robertson.
On tin whistle – Willie Little.
On pipes – David Ketchin.
Seamus O’Sullivan appeared as guest artiste on December 12th. Seamus had assistance from Morag McAskill on keyboard and asked up local played, Charlie Todd, on drums. One of the added attractions of Seamus’s guest spots are the Irish dancers who accompany him to add a touch of variety and on this occasion we were delighted to welcome a brother and sister duo, Adrian and Eulalia Stewart.
Throughout the night Seamus worked his way round jigs and reels, slow airs, marches and a selection of European compositions. There wasn’t much left out by the end of what was a great night. The Irish dancing was an unusual treat during the evening and had the crowd spellbound with their brilliant footwork.
Supporting players throughout the night included :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Ian Gracie, Ian Graham, Charlie Todd, Morag Robertson, David Miller and Jimmy Divers.
On keyboard – Dorothy Lawson, and Morag McAskill.
On drums – Tom Hope, Bob Henderson and Charlie Todd.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Andy Kain and David Corner.
As time wore on Alan and Emma Gardiner decided to stand down from playing, allowing the guest to get back on for the second half.
The Club wish all Box and Fiddle readers all the very best for the year 2000.
The New Year and new millennium got off to a swinging start with Judith Linton as guest artiste at the Biggar Club meeting on 9th January. A wonderful and rounded performance from one of the finest fiddlers in the country playing pipe marches, polkas, jigs and two steps. These were all brilliant but the highlights were the slow airs. Judith was assisted by Marian Anderson on accordion and Isobelle Hodgson on keyboard. The instruments complimented each other to perfection and provided the appreciative audience with a marvelous evening’s entertainment.
Supporting players on the night were :-
On accordion – John Anderson, Neil Hardie, Jim Paterson, Ian Graham, Kevin Gardiner, Charlie Todd, Alan Gardiner and Allan Smith.
On keyboard – George Walker and Alan Gardiner.
On drums – Bob Henderson, Tom Hope, Charlie Todd, Ian Graham and Andrew Barrie.
On fiddle – Gilbert Logan, Caroline Hardie, David Corner and Andy Kain.
On concertina – David Corner.
GL