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        • Oct 1982
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      • Bobby Brown (Canada) >
        • March 1982
        • April 1997
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      • Felix Burns
    • Surnames C - D >
      • Stuart Cameron
      • John Carmichael
      • Rab Carruthers
      • Iain Cathcart
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        • Run Rig Dance Band
      • John Douglas
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      • Jimmy Edwards
      • John Ellis
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        • Robin Ellis
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        • Mar 1994
        • Oct 1982
      • Rob Gordon
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      • Jim Halcrow >
        • Jim Halcrow
      • Derek Hamilton
      • Stan Hamilton
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      • Bobby Harvey
      • Bill Hendry
      • Ian Holmes
      • Max Houliston >
        • Jan 1983
        • March 1992
      • Tom Hughes (1986)
      • Alastair Hunter
      • Graham Jamieson >
        • Dec 1983
      • Jim Johnstone >
        • March 1982
        • Sept 1992
    • Surnames K to L >
      • Ron Kerr
      • Charlie Kirkpatrick
      • Andrew Knight
      • Sandy Legget
      • Judith Linton
    • Surnames Mac - Mc >
      • Alex MacArthur
      • Alasdair MacCuish
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      • Fergie MacDonald
      • Bobby MacLeod >
        • Memories of (2009)
      • Jim MacLeod
      • Rory MacLeod
      • Neil McMillan
      • Iain MacPhail >
        • May 2003
        • Sept 1982
      • Fraser McGlynn
      • Nicol McLaren
    • Surnames M >
      • Dougie Maxwell
      • Gus Millar
      • Graeme Mitchell
      • Dennis Morrison
      • Ian Muir
      • Bert Murray
      • Ken Mutch
    • Surnames N - P >
      • Paddy Neary
      • Craig Paton
      • Gordon Pattullo >
        • Gordon Pattullo (40th Anniv)
      • Iain Peterson
      • Ian Powrie >
        • The People's Journal
        • Sept 1983
    • Surnames R >
      • Andrew Rankine
      • Frank Reid
      • Tony Reid
      • Adam Rennie
      • John Renton
      • Donal Ring
      • Jim Ritchie
      • Arthur Scott Robertson
      • Graham Ross
      • Lindsay Ross
    • Surnames S >
      • Stan Saunders
      • Sir Jimmy Shand >
        • April 1982
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        • Sept 2016 (Auction of Memorabilia)
      • Neil Sinclair
      • James Scott Skinner >
        • April 1993
      • Robbie Shepherd >
        • October 1985
        • M.B.E. March 2001
        • 2006 Hamish Henderson Award
      • George 'Faunty' Smith
      • Gordon Smith
      • Hamish Smith
      • Will Starr
      • Andy Stewart MBE
      • Liam Stewart
      • George Stirrat
    • Surnames T >
      • Bill Thom
      • Kenny Thomson
      • Sandy Tulloch
      • Violet Tulloch
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      • David Vernon
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      • Bill Wilkie MBE
      • Pam Wilkie
      • Norrie Williams
      • Callum Wilson
      • Ena Wilson
      • Iain Wilson
      • Kenny Wilson
      • Peter and Daniel Wyper
      • Jimmy Yeaman
    • Poems by Andy Stewart >
      • Jimmy Shand
      • Angus Fitchet
      • Bobby MacLeod
      • Ian Powrie
    • Poem by Jock Turpie
  • Roll of Honour
    • Accordion Teachers >
      • Ian Anderson (2018)
      • Jean Brown (2009) >
        • Jean Brown (Cambusnethan, Wishaw)
      • Louis Cabrelli
      • Renaldo Capaldi (2008)
      • Charles Duncan
      • Peter Farnan
      • Ron Hodgson (1982)
      • Ron Hodgson (2014)
      • Charles 'Chick' Kelly (21/01/95)
      • Chrissie Leatham
      • Jimmy Martin (2008)
      • Owen Murray
      • Bill Spence (2007)
      • Tom Veldon (15/01/95)
      • Wilson Wood (2005)
      • Rosemary Wright
    • Obituaries >
      • A to B >
        • Bobby Abbott (2016)
        • Mickie Ainsworth (2012)
        • Ian Anderson (Forres) 2004
        • John Anderson (2005)
        • Will Atkinson (2003)
        • Dave Barclay (2010)
        • JIm Barrie (2016)
        • Bill Black (2016)
        • Jim Berry (2012)
        • Jimmy Blue (1999)
        • Bill Brian (2011)
        • Jim Brown (1998)
      • C >
        • Angus Cameron (1998)
        • Colin Campbell (2015)
        • Duncan Campbell (2011)
        • Ronnie Coburn (2010)
        • Terry Connor (2000)
        • Ronnie Cooper (1982)
        • Charlie Cowie (1995)
        • Ernie Cowie (2009)
        • Jim Crawford (2007)
        • Ian Crichton (1934 - 99)
        • Bobby Cronie (1998)
        • Roger Crook (1942 - 2013)
        • Bobby Crowe (2014)
      • D to E >
        • Tony Dalton (2014)
        • Adrian Dante (2005)
        • Jim Devlin (1989)
        • Fred Donald (Forres) 2017
        • Ian Duncan (2011)
        • Maurice Duncan (2017)
        • Tommy Edmondson (2001)
        • Bob Edward (1998)
        • Peem Edwards (1999)
        • John Ellis (2015)
      • F to G >
        • John Fairbairn (2003)
        • Frank Farquharson (2002)
        • Colin Finlayson (1952-93)
        • Angus Fitchet (1998)
        • Tommy Ford (2017)
        • John Gibson (1961 - 1990)
        • Eric Goodfellow (2008)
        • Rob Gordon (24/04/94)
        • Hebbie Gray (2018)
        • Jack Gray (1929-2013)
        • Wilbert (Bill) Grund (2010)
      • H to K >
        • Jim Halcrow (2015)
        • Tom Hall (2011)
        • Ian Hardie (2012)
        • William J. Hardie (1916 - 95)
        • Addie Harper (2002)
        • Alistair Henderson (2005)
        • Bill Hendry (1995) (of Falkirk)
        • Alasdair Heron (2010)
        • Bob Hobkirk (2002)
        • Ian Holmes (2017) >
          • Ian Holmes (2017)
        • John Huband (1942 - 2000)
        • Christine Hunter (1998)
        • Willie Hunter (1994)
        • Joe Hutton (1995)
        • Dave Ireland (1992)
        • Gordon Jamieson (2005)
        • Bryce Johnstone (2017)
        • Allan Kindness (2014)
      • L >
        • John Laidlaw (1996)
        • Tommy Lees (2014)
        • Alex Little (2001)
        • Ben Lyons (2015)
      • Mac to M >
        • Mark MacDougall (2015)
        • Iain MacFadyen (1983) (Producer)
        • Ally MacIntyre (2015)
        • John Mackie (1996)
        • Calum MacLean (2015)
        • Jim MacLeod (2004)
        • Jim MacRae (2001)
        • Gervasio Marcosignori (2013)
        • John McDonald (2016)
        • Fraser McGlynn (2018)
        • Ewan McGowan (2015)
        • Blanche McInnes (1988)
        • Allan McIntosh (2012)
        • Iain McLachlan (1995)
        • Bob McMath (2016)
        • Jim Muir (2001)
        • George Muir (1995)
        • Bert Murray MBE (2003)
      • N to R >
        • Andrew Nairn (2010)
        • Eann Nicolson (1990)
        • Dermot O'Brien (2007)
        • Stan Peacock (1994)
        • Davie Pollock (of Roslin) (2018)
        • Bill Powrie (1980)
        • Ian Powrie (2011)
        • Bert Rae (2015)
        • Ian Redford (1988)
        • Jimmy Ritchie (2001)
        • John Rooney (2015)
        • Walter Rutherford (2018)
      • S to T >
        • Stan Saunders (2011)
        • Davie Simpson of Invergowrie (1999)
        • Gordon Simpson (2016)
        • Bill Smith (1998) (Banchory)
        • Ian Smith (2005) First Editor)
        • Margaret Smith (2015)
        • Arthur Spink (2017)
        • Jack Stalker (2019)
        • Alex 'Toby' Stewart (2010)
        • Andy Stewart (1933-93)
        • Billy Stewart (2016)
        • Roy Stewart (2005)
        • Peter Straughan (1999)
        • Kenny Thomson (2013)
        • Toralf Tollefsen (27/11/94)
        • Bobby Torrance (2011)
        • Dr Sandy Tulloch (2006)
      • U to Z >
        • Jimmy Urquhart (1993)
        • Roddy Urquhart (2000)
        • Charlie Walkins (2014)
        • Bill Wilkie (2017)
        • Ian Wilkie (1995)
        • Pam Wilkie (2016)
        • Norrie Williams (2015)
        • Willie Wilson (1991) (Beith)
  • NAAFC Awards Archive
    • NAAFC Honours >
      • 1979
      • 1980s >
        • 81 Angus Fitchet
        • 82 Bobby MacLeod
        • 83 Ian Powrie
        • 84 Andy Stewart MBE
      • 1990s >
        • 90 Jimmy Blue
        • 92 Robbie Shepherd MBE
        • 94 Alex MacArthur
        • 94 Andrew Rankine
        • 95 Max Houliston
        • 96 Jim MacLeod MBE
        • 97 Musicians of Shetland
        • 98 Ian Holmes
        • 99 Bill Black
      • 2000s >
        • 00 Bobby Crowe
        • 00 Alex Little
        • 00 Jim Ritchie
        • 00 Stan Saunders
        • 00 Bill Thom
        • 00 Pam Wilkie
        • 01 Mickie Ainsworth
        • 01 Addie Harper
        • 01 Jim Johnstone
        • 01 Bill Wilkie MBE
        • 02 Dave Barclay
        • 02 John Crawford
        • 02 David Cunningham
        • 02 Gus Millar
        • 02 Jimmy Yeaman
        • 03 Iain MacPhail
        • 04 John Carmichael
        • 04 Iain Peterson
        • 05 Bobby Coghill
        • 05 Ken Mutch
        • 05 Robert Whitehead
        • 06 Jack Cooper
        • 06 Jack Delaney
        • 06 David Flockhart
        • 07 Jimmy Burgess
        • 07 Bobby Colgan
        • 08 Bobby Harvey
        • 08 Neil MacMillan
        • 08 Gordon Pattullo
        • 09 Tom Alexander MBE
        • 09 Andrew Knight
      • 2010s >
        • 10 John Ellis
        • 10 Fraser McGlynn
        • 11 Bobby Brown (Canada)
        • 11 Ian Muir
        • 12 John Douglas
        • 12 Jim Halcrow
        • 12 Charlie Kirkpatrick
        • 13 Derek Hamilton
        • 14 Robin Brock
        • 14 Calum MacLean
        • 14 Hamish Smith
        • 15 David Ross
        • 15 Iain Wilson
        • 15 Kenny Wilson
        • 15 Gordon Young
        • 16 Joan Blue
        • 16 Bill Ewan
        • 16 Isobel Harper
        • 16 Neil Sinclair
        • 17 George Darling
        • 17 Alasdair MacLeod
        • 17 Violet Tulloch
        • 2018 - Freeland Barbour
        • 2018 Bill Hendry
        • 2018 Graeme Mitchell
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        • 1983 - 84
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        • 1987 - 88
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        • 1989 - 90
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        • 2007 - 08
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        • 1995 - 96
        • Bromley (2014)
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        • 1977 - 78
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        • 1987 - 88
        • 20th Anniv (2007)
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      • Callander A&F Club >
        • 1983 - 84
      • Campbeltown A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
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        • 1995 - 96
        • The Campsie Players
        • 20th Anniversary (2015)
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        • 1993 - 94
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        • 1988 - 89
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        • 2008 - 09
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        • 1978 - 79
      • Crathes A&F Club
      • Cults A&F Club >
        • 1999 - 2000
      • Cumnock & District A&F Club >
        • History
        • 1977 - 78
    • D >
      • Dalriada A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
        • 21st Birthday (2002)
      • Denny & Dunipace A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
      • Dingwall A&F Club >
        • 1979 - 80
        • 21st Anniversary (2000)
        • 25th Anniversary (2004)
      • Dumfries Accordion Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 1978 - 79
        • 1979 - 80
      • Dunblane A&F Club
      • Dundee & District A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
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        • 1977 - 78
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        • 1987 - 88
      • Duns A&F Club >
        • 2004 - 05
    • E to F >
      • East Kilbride A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
        • 1981 - 82
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        • 1984 - 85
        • Norrie Williams (2015)
      • Edinburgh / Chrissie Leatham A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
        • 1981 - 82
        • 1982 - 83
        • 1983 - 84
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        • 1994 - 95
      • Ettrick & Yarrow >
        • 1990 - 91
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        • 1978 - 79
      • Fintry A&F Club
      • Forfar A&F Club >
        • 1988 - 89
      • Forres A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • Forres 21st Anniv (1999)
      • Fort William A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
    • G >
      • Galston A&F Club >
        • Club History
        • 1977 - 78
        • 30th Anniversary (1999)
        • Final Report (2006)
      • Glendale A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 40th Anniversary (Glendale)
      • Glenfarg A&F Club >
        • 1995 - 96
      • Glenrothes A&F Club >
        • 1993 - 94
      • Gorebridge A&F Club >
        • 1981 - 82
      • Gretna (see North Cumbria) A&F Club >
        • 50th Anniversary (2016)
    • H to K >
      • Haddington A&F Club >
        • 2004 - 05
      • Highland A&F Club >
        • Club History
        • 1977 - 78
        • Highland 25th Birthday (1999)
        • 40th Anniversary (Highland)
      • Inveraray A&F Club >
        • 1991 - 92
        • 25th Anniversary (2016)
      • Islay A&F Club >
        • 1993 - 94
      • Isle of Skye A&F Club >
        • 1988 - 89
      • Islesteps A&F Club >
        • 1981 - 82
        • 1982 - 83
        • 1983 - 84
      • Kelso A&F Club >
        • Introducing the Clubs No 8
        • 1977 - 78
        • 30th Anniv (2006)
        • 40th Anniversary (2016)
      • Kinlochsheil A&F Club >
        • 1983 - 84
      • Kintore A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 2010 - 11
    • L >
      • Ladybank A&F Club >
        • 1997 - 98
      • Lanark A&F Club >
        • 1996 - 97
      • Langholm A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • Lauder A&F Club >
        • 2009 - 10
      • Lesmahagow A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
        • 1981 - 82
        • 1982 - 83
        • 1983 - 84
        • 1984 - 85
        • Closure announced
        • 2005 Final Report
      • Lewis & Harris A&F Club >
        • 1996 - 97
        • 20th Anniversary
      • Livingston A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • Murdo MacLeod
      • Lockerbie A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 40th Anniversary (Lockerbie)
    • M >
      • The M.A.F.I.A. >
        • History
        • 1977 - 78
        • Closing Speech
      • Mauchline >
        • 30th Anniv (Mauchline)
      • Monklands A&F Club >
        • 1978 - 79
      • Montrose A&F Club >
        • 1984 - 85
      • Morecambe A&F Club
      • Muirhead A&F Club >
        • 1995 - 96
    • N >
      • Newburgh A&F Club >
        • 2002 - 03
        • 40th Anniversary
        • Jim Berry
      • New Cumnock A&F Club >
        • 1979 - 80
      • Newmill-on-Teviot A&F Club >
        • 1999 - 2000
      • Newtongrange A&F Club >
        • 1979 - 80
      • Newton St Boswells >
        • 1977 - 78
      • North Cumbria (Gretna) A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • North East (Keith) A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • Ian Duncan
        • 40th Anniversary North East
      • Northern (Templepatrick, N.I.) A&F Club >
        • 2011 - 12
    • O to P >
      • Oban A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 25th Anniversary (1999)
        • 40th Anniversary (2015)
      • Orkney A&F Club >
        • 1983 - 84
        • Orkney 40th Anniv 2017
      • Peebles A&F Club >
        • 1981 - 82
        • 1982 - 83
        • 1983 - 84
        • 1984 - 85
      • Perth & District A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 1992 Letter
        • 40th Anniv (2010)
      • Phoenix (Ardrishaig) A&F Club >
        • 2004 - 05
      • Premier A&F Club
    • R to S >
      • Reading Scottish Fiddlers >
        • 1997 - 98
      • Renfrew A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • Renfrew (Moorpark) A&F Club >
        • 1984 - 85
      • Rothbury (Coquetdale) A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 25th Anniversary (1999)
      • Scottish Accordion Music (Crathes) >
        • 1998 - 99
      • Seghill Comrades A&F Club >
        • 2010 - 11
      • Selkirk A&F Club >
        • 1998 - 99
      • Shetland A&F Club >
        • Shetland 40th Anniv (2017)
      • Stirling A&F Club >
        • 1991 - 92
      • Stonehouse A&F Club >
        • 2004 - 05
      • Straiton A&F Club >
        • History
        • 1977 - 78
      • Stranraer A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • Sutherland A&F Club >
        • 1987 - 88
        • 20th Anniv (2007)
    • T to Z >
      • Thornhill A&F Club >
        • 1983 - 84
      • Torthorwald A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • Turriff 30th Anniversary
      • Tynedale A&F Club >
        • 1980 - 81
        • Tynedale 30th Anniv (2010)
      • Uist & Benbecula A&F Club >
        • 2007 - 08
        • 21st Anniversary (2016)
      • Wellbank A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
      • West Barnes A&F Club >
        • 2001 - 02
      • Wick A&F Club >
        • 1977 - 78
        • 25th Birthday (2001)
        • 40th Anniversary (2015)
  • Pipe Music Articles
    • Composers A - L >
      • Willie Bryson
      • John D Burgess
      • Duncan Campbell
      • George Cockburn
      • William D Dumbreck
      • William Fergusson
      • Ron Fleming
      • Duncan Johnstone
      • Willie Lawrie
    • Composers Mac >
      • John MacColl
      • John MacDonald
      • Angus MacKay
      • Hugh MacKay
      • John M MacKenzie BEM
      • Donald MacLean of Lewis
      • Capt John A MacLellan MBE
      • Donald MacLeod
      • Peter R MacLeod Snr & Jnr
      • Archibald MacNeill
    • Composers M + Mc >
      • David Charles Mather
      • James Mauchline
      • Captain D R McLellan
      • John McLellan
      • George S McLennan
      • Donald McPhedran
    • Composers N - Z >
      • Donald Shaw Ramsay
      • James Ross Riddell
      • James "Robbie" Robertson
      • Willie Ross
      • John Wilson
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Box and Fiddle
Year 12 No 04
January 1989
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Joint Editors – Tom Clark, 55 Sutherland Crescent, Dundee, DD2 2HP or Douglas Adamson, 22 Westfield Drive, Forfar, DD8 1EQ
B&F Treasurer – Mrs Cathy Andrew, 22 Lochinver Crescent, Foxbar, Paisley Tele 2824
 
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
 
Editorial
I am happy to report that, for the present at least, we seem to be back on the rails as far as material is concerned, although sometimes I feel we could do with more items of interest outwith Club reports. Keep the reports coming in. Although there may be times when I have to decide to leave something out, this is a relatively good position to be in and is beneficial to everybody.
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Association Weekend
The date for you diary in 1989, Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2nd of July. The venue will once again be the Station hotel, Perth, with the A.G.M. on Sunday. Further details will be available by the time of the next issue.
Tom Clark

Ron Kerr and his Fiddle
by Tom Clark
There are many fine fiddle players in Scotland today, covering a wide range of ages. Out of all of these Ron Kerr must be the busiest, being heard regularly on the air in many fine bands with his own distinctive style instantly recognisable.

My own knowledge of Ron goes back a long way – he was still at school when we first started playing at dances. I was delighted when Ron agreed to be the subject of a B&F feature and we had a lengthy discussion at his home in Monifieth.

“I was eight years old when I started violin lessons – or should I say fiddle lessons. My first tutor was Mr Morrison Reid of the Dundee School of Music. My brother, Cameron, had been to piano lessons for about 4 years by this time and we both found an interest in Scottish music through the influence of my grandfather, who was a very keen Scottish music fan. This was in the early fifties when entertainment had to be made at home (no television) and many a grand night we had round the piano in our Dundee home,

In those days we were members of the Boys Brigade and with a few boys we met there we formed a band. We played at Scottish Country Dances in the High Kirk, St Paul’s Church, East House Maryfield and many others. We also did broadcasts on Children’s Hour on B.B.C. radio.

When I was 10 I passed an audition for solo fiddle for Children’s Hour and played on many programmes. Concluding my association with the children’s programmes, I was invited to do a spot on national B.B.C.T.V. in a programme “All Your Own” , from Limegrove Studios in London. The person who interviewed me was the late Huw Weldon. The Musical Director was Steve Race and Cliff Mitchelmore was the Producer.

This was a very exciting and busy time on the Scottish music scene and it was about this time that my brother, Cameron, and myself formed the Cameron Kerr Scottish Dance Band with Tom Clark on lead accordion.

The years that followed saw us playing at engagements throughout the country and doing many broadcasts n B.B.C. radio’s Scottish Dance Music. During this time I passed an audition for B.B.C. radio Solo Fiddle programmes and I enjoyed very much playing for Scotch Corner programmes.

In the mid-sixties, the music scene in Scotland changed a bit. Scottish music seemed to lose a little of its appeal, temporarily, and I formed the Cameron Kerr Trio. The work available for Scottish Dance Bands tailed off for a while and the band went “off the road”. Due to work commitments, Tom Clark left the band and Bobby Crowe took over as lead accordion and did our broadcasts for many years.

My main interest became the work with the trio, where I played fiddle, accordion and double bass – though not all at the same time I hasten to add! We played many residences throughout Tayside and although it was mainly modern and pop music we were playing, we always featured a fiddle cabaret spot for two half hour sessions each night and I found to my surprise that this proved tremendously popular.

I always remember one particular number at this time called “Jig-a-Jig” by East of Eden, which proved to be very helpful to me and the success of the trio. Young people seemed to want more of the Scottish Fiddle, even though they had come to hear something else.

In the 70’s the Scottish music scene seemed to get started on a revival and I found myself doing a lot of session work on radio, T.V. recording and even a film for M.G.M. The bands I worked with in those days were Jimmy Blue, Rob Gordon, Jim Johnstone, Andrew Rankine and Lindsay Ross. Whe Ian Powrie left for Australia in 1966, Jimmy Blue asked me to join him. It was with Jimmy that I was involved in the M.G.M. film. The music was recorded at Shepperton Studios in London and the cast included Peter O’Toole and Susanna York. With Jimmy I also did many T.V. programmes, radio broadcasts and L.P.s. My playing experience with the Rob Gordon Band was also a very enjoyable time. I particularly liked Rob’s grasp of the old-time dance scene. I also did a few L.P.s with Rob.

In the early 80’s I decided to have a rest from the semi-professional playing for a couple of years. During this “rest period”, I decided to go back to study and had classical tuition from Mr Morrison A.R.C.M. of Broughty Ferry. I was practicing two hours a day and I think that this led to a re-discovery of the importance of bowing technique. I’m sure this period of work led to an improvement for me, and I felt a real benefit from the tuition. Perhaps, it’s a great idea that busy players should take some off to revise their technique – it can be enjoyable and rewarding.

My interest in the band scene was rekindled when I got an offer from Iain MacPhail to do some work with his band including T.V., radio and records. The MacPhail band work makes heavy demands on the ability and technique of a fiddle player, and I found the experience very enjoyable and a new interest. This was me back on the band scene again, and with a greater interest than ever.

Recently, I have become involved with Bobby Crowe and his band, playing at Scottish Country Dances for the R.S.C.D.S. The affinity between dancers who dance correctly, and a band playing music to suit, gives me a great deal of pleasure. This year again, I have been asked to do another L.P. for the R.S.C.D.S. with Bobby and his band.

Another band I have recently become involved with is the Simon Howie Band. I thoroughly enjoy adding my experience to this fine young band.

And what of the future? I think I would like to do a solo fiddle recording. This is something I haven’t as yet got around to going.

On reflection, I often look at my fiddle and say “Thank’s pal”. It has taken me from Truro in the South to Wick in the North, Aultbea in the West to London, Ireland and all over Shetland. Village Halls to ballrooms, pubs and clubs, studios of radio and television, as well as film studios. It has also taken me to castles and mansions, but most of all my fiddle has made me real and lasting friendships.”

Well then, Ron as you can see is certainly in demand. His undoubted success with different bands he plays with, is due I think, to his ability to listen to what is going on around him, and being able to adapt to different sounds without losing his own identity. I, for one, sincerely hope that it won’t be too long before that solo L.P. is under his belt. It couldn’t be anything other than a success.

Ron’s wife Elizabeth, is the sister of Norma Gray, former double bass player with the Cameron Kerr band in the sixties. They live with their family at their home in Fairways, Monifieth.     

Accordions Galore 1988
by Peter Paterson
The 10th Gala concert in memory of Will Starr was staged as usual in Motherwell’s Civic Centre concert Hall. The evening was Saturday, the 1st of October.

The hall lights went down promptly at 7.30 p.m. As the house curtains opened, the unmistakable sound of George Stirrat’s Ranco accordion echoed out through the hall with ‘Kenmuir’s On and Awa’’

As I stood in the wings listening, it seemed only a short space of time since I first introduced George and the Band, but the fact was, 1979 was the year – incredible how time flies.

George finished his short introduction then swung into the opening bars of the ‘Uist Tramping Song’. This was my cue to sing this well-known Scottish song, better known as ‘Come Along’.

After doing a verse and a couple of choruses, I invited the audience to ‘come along’ with me and the cast and enjoy our presentation of this Gala Show.

George and his band then carried on with another lively selection. On finishing, he played the march on for the Rosaline Dow Highland Dancers. The young girls from the Bellshill Dancing School, certainly went through their routine with style and grace. With George and the band’s smooth backing, it was certainly a treat to watch.

I must thank George for agreeing to back the girls. He had only around five minutes rehearsal before the show started, but the professional that he is, it was ‘nae bother’. After the girls were played off the stage, George and the Band continued with another couple of sets.

As the curtain closed, I introduced a fine comedian from Carluke, Peter Ross. Peter is well-known in our part of the country, not just for his talents in making people laugh, but for the immense amount of charity work he takes part in.

It was the first time I had heard Peter, but after a few minutes I realised he was a very funny man indeed – a man who should be up among our top comics in Scotland at the moment. To conclude his spot, he introduced a young man, Matt Forrest, on stage.

Matt is in his early twenties and sadly he is physically handicapped and confined to a wheelchair, but don’t for a minute think this deterred him – with his guitar playing and fine rendition, singing, ‘The Skye Boat Song’, he proved to the audience he has a rare talent.

Competition?
Peter and Matt left the stage to allow me to bring on the Will Starr Shield – the new name engraved on it was last year’s winner, Bruce Lindsay. I ran through the background of the shield and the contest to the audience, then I introduced the only contestant for the 1988 contest, a young man from Carstairs, Ronald Findlay.

Ronald certainly did not let us down when he ran through his selections. I was delighted, as was the audience, with his light touch, no harsh notes, a very smooth performance indeed. It was a pity he was the only one who came along to compete. A few people phoned in but did not come along. In saying that, Ronald automatically became the winner of the ‘1988 Will Starr Memorial Shield’ Contest – and a very worthy winner he is.

At this point, I would like to say a word on the contest. Over the years many fine players have competed and won the contest. It has come back to me from some sources, that a few of the contestants who did not win were a bit ‘peeved’. I class my contest as a ight-hearted event, seeking only the entertainment value of the participants.

It is open to all ages, the oldest winner to date was John Russell, who is in his eighties. We don’t look for highly technical players although if you’re a technically proficient player and play music to entertain, that’s all we ask for – and of course, John Russell offered a style that is only unique to himself, a style from the old days. We are always looking for something new, so for next year, if you play the box to entertain, get in touch and have a go in the contest.

But back to the show. Willie McGuire was held up by traffic on the way to the concert. He just came backstage, took off his jacket, then I introduced him. Being the true professional that he is, he stepped forward to the ‘mike’ and that was it!

As Willie went through his selections, George Stirrat and I listened from the wings. George and I could not help but marvel on the genius of Willie – this was Willie McGuire at his best. Never a ‘duff’ note, just the clear, crisp sound that only the ‘McGuire fingers’ can create.

Then from the magic of Willie McGuire’s performance, George and the Band took the stage. The line-up of the band was introduced to the audience. I am going from the sound track of the video that was recorded on the night. I believe this is what George said “Jimmy Hislop on drums, Alan Gibson on keyboard and Alistair Heron playing the violin”. Anyway, all of them together gave us some great music.

During this spot Alistair Heron played a solo violin spot. This highlighted his own particular style, which was very much appreciated. The Band certainly left the audience looking for more as the curtains closed for the interval.

Second Half
After the interval the second half started with Peter Ross and his Emsemble. This act was a complete package of all types of entertainers. Of course, we had Peter with the jokes, and Matt Forrest, this time playing the keyboard as accompanist.

Joining Peter and Matt was Joanne Bence, who sang some very fine songs, also Don Dickson, who also sang in a very ‘easy and laid back way’ as they say. They also did some fine numbers as a group, their harmony blended really well.

From the group it was the turn of young Bruce Lindsay. Bruce brought along his dad, a musician in his own right. Dad played the keyboard to accompany Bruce Jnr also assisted by a drummer whose name escapes me.

The trio working together set the toes tapping. Young Bruce with his red Hohner Morino set the ‘buttons clicking’, as he moved from tune to tune.

After Bruce Lindsay and the Band it was presentation time. Young Bruce Lindsay brought on the shield and presented it to Ronald Findlay. Ronald is now the holder of the ‘Will Starr shield’ for the next year. Will Srarr’s sister Margaret usually presents the shield each year but this year she was ill and could not make the show. I wish her well and hope to have her back next year.

Willie McGuire made an unplanned second appearance, and this time he was even better than his first. Given the breaks and the luck to go with his outstanding talent, he could become Scotland’s premier accordionist. Willie was telling me that he was going to record a cassette early in October. I am looking forward to hearing the result. I am sure all accordion ent5husiasts will look forward to be able to listen to Willie McGuire on tape in the near future.

George Stirrat and the Band finished off the evening with their ‘Top of the Bill Spot’ giving us the type of music all Scottish dance music enthusiasts enjoy. George’s thumb slipped onto the side of the accordion occasionally playing with four fingers – shades of when he played the 3-row button box. The Rosaline Dow Dancers did another set dance during George’s spot.

Then George and the Band continued to accompany me in the finale ‘We’re no Awa’ Tae Bide Awa’.     

Forthcoming attractions on Take the Floor
21st January 1989 Craig McCallum SDB
28th January 1989 George Stirrat SDB
4th February 1989 John Ellis and his Highland Country Band
11th February 1989 Graeme Mitchell SDB

Letters to the Editor
Sir – I must confess to being somewhat puzzled that your correspondent, Peter Rae, chose to attach Margaret Grieve rather than my letter, which appeared in a previous issue – she was, after all, merely endorsing the views I had expressed therein.

Mine was not an attack on the ‘Scottish style’ as such, but the repetitiveness of player after player, offering the same music. After all, we cannot all be Fraser McGlynns, Bill Blacks, Sandy Coghills or Jim Johnstones – but diversification can be a compensatory factor.
Therefore, I am delighted to find that many of our most junior players, who are after all the artistes of tomorrow, are playing a good variety of middle of the range material, of which there is quite an abundance available.
Variety is, of course, the essence of good entertainment.
John Mackie   

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East Kilbride (King’s Park Hotel, Rutherglen) – 26th Jan 89 Stuart McKeown Band
23rd Fen 89 Isobel Hirst
Edinburgh (Abbey Suite, Abbey Lane) –
Ellon (Ladbroke Hotel) –
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 23rd Jan 89 Morag Robertson
27th Feb 89 Dochie McCallum Band
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Brig Motel) – 8th Feb 89 Jimmy Lindsay Trio
Fort William (Alexandra Hotel) –
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Theo’s Restaurant, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) –
Gorebridge (Rangers FC Social Club) –
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) –
Islesteps (Driveway Inn) –
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 25th Jan 89 Alistair Wood SDB
22nd Feb 89 George Carmichael SDB
Kintore (Crown Hotel) –
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) –
Livingston (Golden Circle Hotel, Bathgate) 26th Jan 89 Iain MacPhail SDB
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) -
Mauchline (The Jean Armour Restaurant)
M.A.F.I.A. (Masonic Hall, Milngavie) –
Montrose (Park Hotel) –
New Cumnock (Crown Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 30th Jan 89 Rob Gordon Quartet
Newton St Boswells (Railway Hotel) –
North Cumbria (Golden Fleece, Ruleholme) (prev called Gretna Club) –
North East (Seafield Hotel, Keith) –
Oban (Highlander Restaurant) –
Orkney ( venue?) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Countryside Inn) –
Perth (Station Hotel) – 17th Jan 89 Craigowl SDB
21st Feb 89 Forres Club
Premier NI (Camlin function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloom) – 14th Feb 89 Alistair MacPhail SDB
Rothbury (Jubilee Hall
Shetland (venue?) -
Stranraer (Railway Club) –
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (McKay’s Hotel) –
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –

THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Ayr
3. Balloch
4. Banff
5. Belford
6. Dingwall & District
7. Dunblane
8. Dunoon & Cowal
9. Forres
10. Fort William
11. Glendale
12. Highland
13. Kelso
14. Lesmahagow
15. Livingston
16. Lockerbie
17. Montrose
18. Newtongrange
19. North East
20. Ormiston
21. Peebles
22. Renfrew
23. Rothbury
24. Shetland
25. Thurso
26. Wick

CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1987 (Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club    (1975) 
2. Acharacle A&F Club (cMay 1988)
3. Alnwick A&F Club    (Sept 1976) 
4. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months)
5. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition)
6. Balloch A&F Club     (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue)
7. Banchory A&F Club  (1978)
8. Banff & District A&F Club  (Oct 1973)
9. Beith & District A&F Club   (Sept 1972 – per first edition)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club   (Oct 1974)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Buchan A&F Club
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Callander A&F Club (
16. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
17. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
18. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
19. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
20. Derwentside A&F Club
21. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
22. Dunblane & District A&F Club   (1971)
23. Dundee & District A&F Club
24. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
25. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
26. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
27. Ellon A&F Club (
28. Fintry A&F Club 
29. Forfar A&F Club
30. Forres A&F Club    (Jan 1978)
31. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
32. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
33. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
34. Glendale Accordion Club   (Jan 1973)
35. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
36. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
37. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
38. Kelso A&F Club    (May 1976)
39. Kintore A&F Club
40. Langholm A&F Club   (Oct 1967)
41. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
42. Livingston A&F Club   (Sept 1973 – per first edition)
43. Lockerbie A&F Club   (Nov 1973)
44. M.A.F.I.A. (early)
45. Mauchline A&F Club (first mention 1986?)
46. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
47. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1979)
48. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
49. North Cumbria A&F Club (originally Gretna started June 1966 – had to move to a venue in the North of England and changed name – eventually changed back when they returned to the Halcrow Stadium. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
50. North East  A&F Club aka Keith A&FC   (Sept 1971)
51. Oban A&F Club    (Nov 1975)
52. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978)
53. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
54. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981)
55. Perth & District A&F Club    (Aug 1970)
56. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
57. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
58. Shetland A&F Club    (Sept 1978)
59. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
60. Sutherland A&F Club (
61. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition)
62. Thurso A&F Club (cSept 1981)
63. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982)
64. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
65. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
66. Wick A&F Club   (Oct 1975)

Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
67. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
68. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
69. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
70. Club Accord
71. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
72. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?) 
73. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
74. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981) 
75. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
76. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons)  (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
77. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?) 
78. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980) 
79. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
80. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
81. Gretna  A&F Club  (June 1966)
82. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
83. Kinlochsheil A&F Club (
84. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
85. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
86. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
87. Newcastleton Accordion Club
88. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
89. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
90. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
91. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
92. Wellbank A&F Club

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