2005
Robert Whitehead
Born and bred in the beautiful border county of Northumberland, Robert has been playing the piano accordion since his schooldays and although competent in all musical styles he specialises in Scottish Dance Music. His appearances at Shetland and other major festivals, Accordion & Fiddle Clubs and radio broadcasts are testimony to the respect he has earned in the business. He regularly features on Take the Floor and in 1968 became the only Englishman ever to win the All Scotland Accordion Championship. Robert is Vice-Chairman of theAlnwick Northumbrian Gathering which attracts musicians from far and wide to take part in concerts and competitions. As well as his own records and CDs, Robert has played accordion in several line-ups and on many professional productions, including albums by Ewan Carruthers and Jimmy Powells. Robert has a musical family, with his two sons Christopher and Graeme continuing the tradition and joining him on various projects.
Robert Whitehead
Born and bred in the beautiful border county of Northumberland, Robert has been playing the piano accordion since his schooldays and although competent in all musical styles he specialises in Scottish Dance Music. His appearances at Shetland and other major festivals, Accordion & Fiddle Clubs and radio broadcasts are testimony to the respect he has earned in the business. He regularly features on Take the Floor and in 1968 became the only Englishman ever to win the All Scotland Accordion Championship. Robert is Vice-Chairman of theAlnwick Northumbrian Gathering which attracts musicians from far and wide to take part in concerts and competitions. As well as his own records and CDs, Robert has played accordion in several line-ups and on many professional productions, including albums by Ewan Carruthers and Jimmy Powells. Robert has a musical family, with his two sons Christopher and Graeme continuing the tradition and joining him on various projects.