Box and Fiddle
Year 33 No 07
March 2010
Price £2.50
44 Page Magazine
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Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
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
Once again the A&F scene has lost two of its major players. Former ‘Club Supporter of the Year’ James Paterson lost his brave struggle against cancer. The many hundreds of people at his funeral were testament to his popularity and the high regard in which he was held.
NAAFC Founder Member and Guest of Honour Jack Cooper passed away just before we went to print.
Our sympathies go to the friends and families of both of these gentlemen.
Karin Ingram
Shand Morino Gathering
by Heather McLean
There was a full house for this, the 15th, Shand Morino Gathering at Windygates……………….
Tradstyle 2009 – Saturday 6th June in The Dewar’s Centre, Perth
by Ian Hutson
Our third year of Tradstyle was held in The Dewar’s Centre in Perth, and it was once again well supported by many enthusiastic listeners, including familiar faces from the band scene. People traveled from far and wide to be part of this event and it was nice to see people returning from previous years. Our host was john Carmichael, and he kept the audience on their toes from start to finish.
The Trad Band was first to take the stage. It consisted of Graeme Mitchell, Colin Dewar, Dennis Morrison, Neil McMillan and Ian Hutson playing two swinging sets to get proceedings underway.
Following the Trad Band was Hannah Renton, a young fiddler from Aberdeen. Hannah, taught by Judi Nicolson and latterly Douglas Laurence, was accompanied by Dennis Morrison.
The entertainment continued with The Kenny Thomson Band from Cumnock. Kenny demonstrated just how accomplished a bandleader and arranger he really is. Following that was Jake Laing from Windygates, Fife. Jake, a pupil of Colin Dewar and grandson of accordionist John Stuart, played some great sets with a very individual style. Great to see the young players up on stage enjoying playing for an enthusiastic audience.
Next to take the stage was The Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio. Originally from Iona, Charlie entertained us all with his distinctive 3-row button-box style and, of course, a few stories along the way! Following Charlie and the Boys was Elizabeth MacKenzie from Thurso, again accompanied by Dennis on piano. The Neil Dawson Quartet followed on, comprising Graeme Mitchell (accordion), Duncan Christie (drums) and Dennis Morrison (piano0 taking us up to the interval with some lively jigs and reels.
The second half got under way with Ian Cruickshanks and his Band from Kirriemuir. A very distinctive sound, heavily influenced by Sir Jimmy Shand. Next to take the stage was Judi Nicolson. Originally from Banchory, now residing in Houston, Texas, she was accompanied by Violet Tulloch from Shetland. Judi received a great ovation from the audience, and well deserved too. What a talented musician! Then to top it all, Bryan Gear from Shetland joined Judi to finish off. Brilliant stuff!
Lynne Christie’s band followed, with Nick Cowling on piano, Duncan Christie on drums, Susan Gordon on fiddle, and Neil McMillan on bass. Swinging 6/8 marches and reels. A solid, tight sound that we’ve come to expect from Lynne.
Next to take the stage was George Davidson from Tarves on fiddle. Again accompanied by Dennis. George displayed that youngsters are catching up with the older generation and the latter may need to watch their backs! A brilliant fiddler in the making her.
Calum MacLean from Tobermory took stage next with Deirdre Adamson on second accordion, Steven McInnes on drums and Dennis on piano. They played a selection of own compositions and West coast favourites as well as some continental tunes to vary the programme. Brilliant stuff Calum.
Bryan Gear from the Shetland Isles was next on fiddle. Accompanied by Violet Tulloch, this accomplished fiddler never fails to please the discerning ear.
The final band of this great afternoon was Dennis Morrison and his Ian Powrie Tribute Band, consisting of Alexander Lindsay on 3-row button-box, Judi Nicolson on fiddle, Colin Dewar on second accordion, Neil McMillan on bass and Gus Millar on drums. We were very lucky also to see guesting for two lovely sets, Pam Wilkie on piano. Pam, of course, is a legend from years gone by, having played with some of Scotland’s greatest Scottish Dance Bands.
Another great day of traditional music! And once again it was encouraging to see so many talented youngsters who, after all, are the future of Tradstyle.
Iain Cathcart’s Band provided the music for the dance, with a great lively programme to keep the dancers happy, with plenty of space for dancing.
In 2010 Tradstyle is back in The Salutation Hotel in Perth. The Committee feels that keeping the event central geographically helps everyone to attend, but if you feel that it would be a good idea to move Tradstyle around the country (like perhaps the Trad Awards) feel free to air your views. This is an event for everyone and the more people who have the opportunity to hear these fantastic musicians the better.
Thanks again to our MC John Carmichael who hosted proceedings, keeping the audience entertained between performers and helping the afternoon to flow effortlessly.
Inverclyde Music Festival
by Mark Murpurgo
School pupils from Strachur ………….
2009 Beltrami Accordion Festival
by Sylvia Wilson
Roads were flooded and the audience……..
See Hear! with Bill Brown
CD Reviews
Back to the Hills – Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson – MB012
Live from Achiltibuie – Fergie & John MacDonald – CD109
Book Review
The Dundonald Collection – Sandy Nixon – Deeay Music
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s)
6th March 10 – Steven Carcary SDB (Sheena Wellington)
13th March 10 – Blair Gardiner SDB (Tribute to Jack Cooper)
20th March 10 – James Coutts SDB
27th March 10 – NAAFC Festival Highlights
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 30th March 10 – Alan Small & the Early Learning C.B.
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 21st March 10 – John Waugh SDB
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 7th March 10 – AGM + Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 4th March 10 – Gary Sutherland SDB
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 21st March 10 – Ian Cameron Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 29th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo C.B.
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 24th March 10 – Craig Paton SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 15th March 10 – Shona MacFadyen
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 14th March 10 – James Lindsay Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 9th March 10 – Steven Carcary SDB
Britannia (Arden House Hotel) -
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 11th March 10 – Wayne Robertson
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 2nd March 10 – Robert Black SDB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 4th March 10 – Andy Kain Trio
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 16th March 10 – South of the Border Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 18th March 10 – Tommy Newcomen
Coldingham (Village Hall) - 1st March 10 – Pentland Ceilidh Band
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 4th March 10 – Bill Black SDB
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 3rd March 10 – Lindsay Weir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 17th March 10 – Dochie McCallum & Friends
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 9th March 10 – Alex McIntyre 19th March 10 – Dance to John Morgan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel) March 10 -
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate) 15th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 23rd March 10 – The Garioch Blend
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 22nd March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Forfar (The Royal Hotel) - 28th March 10 – Susan MAcFadyen Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 10th March 10 – Ross MacPherson Trio
Fort William 2nd March 10 – Stuart Cameron Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 4th March 10 – John Fairbairn Memorial Club Night
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 25th March 10 – Robin Hamilton SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 3rd March 10 – George Burns Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) -
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) - 7th March 10 – George Meikle
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 21st March 10 – Duncan Black SDB
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 15th March 10 – Nicol McLaren SDB + Bands Competition
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 10th March 10 – Robert Menzies Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 4th March 10 – Michael Garvin Trio
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 2nd March 10 – Iain MacPhail Quartet
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 31st March 10 – Shirley Cathcart SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Arms Hotel) – 3rd March 10 – Lynne Christie SDB
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) - 18th March 10 – Morag Robertson Trio
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 22nd March 10 – Michael Philip SDB
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) – 10th March 10 – David Oswald SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) -
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 16th March 10 – Morag Robertson Trio
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 30th March 10 – Andrew Gibb Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 16th March 10 – Jim Gold SDB
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 3rd March 10 - tbc
Newburgh (The Ship Hotel) - 25th March 10 – susan MacFadyen Trio
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Thorterdykes Roadhouse) 17th March 10 – Marian Anderson Trio
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 29th March 10 – Deirdre Adamson
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 2nd March 10 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 4th March 10 – Ian Cameron SDB
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) – March 10 -
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 25th March 10 – Ewan Galloway SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 16th March 10 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 2nd March 10 – Roy Hendrie
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 9th March 10 – Alan Gardiner Trio 26th March 10 – Dance to Marian Anderson Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 4th March 10 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) -
Selkirk (Angus O’Malley’s) - 11th March 10 – Lomond Ceilidh Band
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 11th March 10 – Local night 25th March 10 – Neil Hardie SDB + Tune Competition 26th March 10 – End of Season Dance
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 3rd March 10 – Bon Accords
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) - 13th March 10 – Sandy Brechin
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 9th March 10 – Davie Stewart Trio
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 1st March 10 – Archie MacPhee & the Bogroy SDB
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 4th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 18th March 10 – Tom Alexander
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 6th & 20th March 10 – Local Artistes
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 11th March 10 - KODA
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 16th March 10 – Marian Anderson Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banchory
6. Banff
7. Beith
8. Biggar
9. Blairgowrie
10. Button-key
11. Carlisle
12. Castle Douglas
13. Coalburn
14. Crieff
15. Cults
16. Dingwall
17. Dunblane
18. Dunfermline
19. Duns
20. Fintry
21. Forfar
22. Forres
23. Galashiels
24. Glendale
25. Gretna
26. Highland
27. Inveraray
28. Isle of Skye
29. Islesteps
30. Kelso
31. Kintore
32. Lewis & Harris
33. Livingston
34. Lockerbie
35. Mauchline
36. Montrose
37. Newtongrange
38. North East
39. Oban
40. Perth
41. Premier
42. Renfrew
43. Shetland
44. Sutherland
45. Turriff
46. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2009
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 -
21. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
22. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
23. Cults A & F Club (
24. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
25. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
26. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
27. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
28. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
29. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
30. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
31. Ellon A&F Club (
32. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
33. Forfar A&F Club (
34. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
35. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
36. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
37. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
38. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
39. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
40. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
41. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
42. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
43. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
44. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
45. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
46. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
47. Kintore A&F Club (
48. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
49. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
50. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
51. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
52. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
53 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
54 Maine Valley A&F Club (
55 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
56 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
57 Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
58 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
59 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
60North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
61 Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
62 Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
63 Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
64 Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
65 Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
66 Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
67 Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
68 Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
69 Selkirk A&F Club (
70Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
71 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
72 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
73 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
74 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
75 Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
76 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
77 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
78 West Barnes ( - present)
79 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
80. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
81. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
82. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
83. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
84. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
85. Buchan A&F Club
86 Callander A&F Club (
87 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
88 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
89 Club Accord
90 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
91. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
92. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
93. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
94. Derwentside A&F Club
95. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
96. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
97. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
98. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
99. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
100. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
101. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
102. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
103. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
104. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
105. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
106. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
107. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
108. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
109. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
110. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
111. Mull A&F Club
112. Newcastleton Accordion Club
113. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
114. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
115. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
116. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
117. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
122. Tranent A&F Club
123. Vancouver
124. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
125. Wellbank A&F Club
126. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
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
Once again the A&F scene has lost two of its major players. Former ‘Club Supporter of the Year’ James Paterson lost his brave struggle against cancer. The many hundreds of people at his funeral were testament to his popularity and the high regard in which he was held.
NAAFC Founder Member and Guest of Honour Jack Cooper passed away just before we went to print.
Our sympathies go to the friends and families of both of these gentlemen.
Karin Ingram
Shand Morino Gathering
by Heather McLean
There was a full house for this, the 15th, Shand Morino Gathering at Windygates……………….
Tradstyle 2009 – Saturday 6th June in The Dewar’s Centre, Perth
by Ian Hutson
Our third year of Tradstyle was held in The Dewar’s Centre in Perth, and it was once again well supported by many enthusiastic listeners, including familiar faces from the band scene. People traveled from far and wide to be part of this event and it was nice to see people returning from previous years. Our host was john Carmichael, and he kept the audience on their toes from start to finish.
The Trad Band was first to take the stage. It consisted of Graeme Mitchell, Colin Dewar, Dennis Morrison, Neil McMillan and Ian Hutson playing two swinging sets to get proceedings underway.
Following the Trad Band was Hannah Renton, a young fiddler from Aberdeen. Hannah, taught by Judi Nicolson and latterly Douglas Laurence, was accompanied by Dennis Morrison.
The entertainment continued with The Kenny Thomson Band from Cumnock. Kenny demonstrated just how accomplished a bandleader and arranger he really is. Following that was Jake Laing from Windygates, Fife. Jake, a pupil of Colin Dewar and grandson of accordionist John Stuart, played some great sets with a very individual style. Great to see the young players up on stage enjoying playing for an enthusiastic audience.
Next to take the stage was The Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio. Originally from Iona, Charlie entertained us all with his distinctive 3-row button-box style and, of course, a few stories along the way! Following Charlie and the Boys was Elizabeth MacKenzie from Thurso, again accompanied by Dennis on piano. The Neil Dawson Quartet followed on, comprising Graeme Mitchell (accordion), Duncan Christie (drums) and Dennis Morrison (piano0 taking us up to the interval with some lively jigs and reels.
The second half got under way with Ian Cruickshanks and his Band from Kirriemuir. A very distinctive sound, heavily influenced by Sir Jimmy Shand. Next to take the stage was Judi Nicolson. Originally from Banchory, now residing in Houston, Texas, she was accompanied by Violet Tulloch from Shetland. Judi received a great ovation from the audience, and well deserved too. What a talented musician! Then to top it all, Bryan Gear from Shetland joined Judi to finish off. Brilliant stuff!
Lynne Christie’s band followed, with Nick Cowling on piano, Duncan Christie on drums, Susan Gordon on fiddle, and Neil McMillan on bass. Swinging 6/8 marches and reels. A solid, tight sound that we’ve come to expect from Lynne.
Next to take the stage was George Davidson from Tarves on fiddle. Again accompanied by Dennis. George displayed that youngsters are catching up with the older generation and the latter may need to watch their backs! A brilliant fiddler in the making her.
Calum MacLean from Tobermory took stage next with Deirdre Adamson on second accordion, Steven McInnes on drums and Dennis on piano. They played a selection of own compositions and West coast favourites as well as some continental tunes to vary the programme. Brilliant stuff Calum.
Bryan Gear from the Shetland Isles was next on fiddle. Accompanied by Violet Tulloch, this accomplished fiddler never fails to please the discerning ear.
The final band of this great afternoon was Dennis Morrison and his Ian Powrie Tribute Band, consisting of Alexander Lindsay on 3-row button-box, Judi Nicolson on fiddle, Colin Dewar on second accordion, Neil McMillan on bass and Gus Millar on drums. We were very lucky also to see guesting for two lovely sets, Pam Wilkie on piano. Pam, of course, is a legend from years gone by, having played with some of Scotland’s greatest Scottish Dance Bands.
Another great day of traditional music! And once again it was encouraging to see so many talented youngsters who, after all, are the future of Tradstyle.
Iain Cathcart’s Band provided the music for the dance, with a great lively programme to keep the dancers happy, with plenty of space for dancing.
In 2010 Tradstyle is back in The Salutation Hotel in Perth. The Committee feels that keeping the event central geographically helps everyone to attend, but if you feel that it would be a good idea to move Tradstyle around the country (like perhaps the Trad Awards) feel free to air your views. This is an event for everyone and the more people who have the opportunity to hear these fantastic musicians the better.
Thanks again to our MC John Carmichael who hosted proceedings, keeping the audience entertained between performers and helping the afternoon to flow effortlessly.
Inverclyde Music Festival
by Mark Murpurgo
School pupils from Strachur ………….
2009 Beltrami Accordion Festival
by Sylvia Wilson
Roads were flooded and the audience……..
See Hear! with Bill Brown
CD Reviews
Back to the Hills – Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson – MB012
Live from Achiltibuie – Fergie & John MacDonald – CD109
Book Review
The Dundonald Collection – Sandy Nixon – Deeay Music
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s)
6th March 10 – Steven Carcary SDB (Sheena Wellington)
13th March 10 – Blair Gardiner SDB (Tribute to Jack Cooper)
20th March 10 – James Coutts SDB
27th March 10 – NAAFC Festival Highlights
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 30th March 10 – Alan Small & the Early Learning C.B.
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 21st March 10 – John Waugh SDB
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 7th March 10 – AGM + Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 4th March 10 – Gary Sutherland SDB
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 21st March 10 – Ian Cameron Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 29th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo C.B.
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 24th March 10 – Craig Paton SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 15th March 10 – Shona MacFadyen
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 14th March 10 – James Lindsay Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 9th March 10 – Steven Carcary SDB
Britannia (Arden House Hotel) -
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 11th March 10 – Wayne Robertson
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 2nd March 10 – Robert Black SDB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 4th March 10 – Andy Kain Trio
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 16th March 10 – South of the Border Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 18th March 10 – Tommy Newcomen
Coldingham (Village Hall) - 1st March 10 – Pentland Ceilidh Band
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 4th March 10 – Bill Black SDB
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 3rd March 10 – Lindsay Weir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 17th March 10 – Dochie McCallum & Friends
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 9th March 10 – Alex McIntyre 19th March 10 – Dance to John Morgan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel) March 10 -
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate) 15th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 23rd March 10 – The Garioch Blend
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 22nd March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Forfar (The Royal Hotel) - 28th March 10 – Susan MAcFadyen Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 10th March 10 – Ross MacPherson Trio
Fort William 2nd March 10 – Stuart Cameron Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 4th March 10 – John Fairbairn Memorial Club Night
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 25th March 10 – Robin Hamilton SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 3rd March 10 – George Burns Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) -
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) - 7th March 10 – George Meikle
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 21st March 10 – Duncan Black SDB
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 15th March 10 – Nicol McLaren SDB + Bands Competition
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 10th March 10 – Robert Menzies Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 4th March 10 – Michael Garvin Trio
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 2nd March 10 – Iain MacPhail Quartet
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 31st March 10 – Shirley Cathcart SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Arms Hotel) – 3rd March 10 – Lynne Christie SDB
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) - 18th March 10 – Morag Robertson Trio
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 22nd March 10 – Michael Philip SDB
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) – 10th March 10 – David Oswald SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) -
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 16th March 10 – Morag Robertson Trio
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 30th March 10 – Andrew Gibb Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 16th March 10 – Jim Gold SDB
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 3rd March 10 - tbc
Newburgh (The Ship Hotel) - 25th March 10 – susan MacFadyen Trio
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Thorterdykes Roadhouse) 17th March 10 – Marian Anderson Trio
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 29th March 10 – Deirdre Adamson
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 2nd March 10 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 4th March 10 – Ian Cameron SDB
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) – March 10 -
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 25th March 10 – Ewan Galloway SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 16th March 10 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 2nd March 10 – Roy Hendrie
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 9th March 10 – Alan Gardiner Trio 26th March 10 – Dance to Marian Anderson Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 4th March 10 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) -
Selkirk (Angus O’Malley’s) - 11th March 10 – Lomond Ceilidh Band
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 11th March 10 – Local night 25th March 10 – Neil Hardie SDB + Tune Competition 26th March 10 – End of Season Dance
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 3rd March 10 – Bon Accords
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) - 13th March 10 – Sandy Brechin
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 9th March 10 – Davie Stewart Trio
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 1st March 10 – Archie MacPhee & the Bogroy SDB
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 4th March 10 – Gordon Pattullo
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 18th March 10 – Tom Alexander
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 6th & 20th March 10 – Local Artistes
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 11th March 10 - KODA
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 16th March 10 – Marian Anderson Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banchory
6. Banff
7. Beith
8. Biggar
9. Blairgowrie
10. Button-key
11. Carlisle
12. Castle Douglas
13. Coalburn
14. Crieff
15. Cults
16. Dingwall
17. Dunblane
18. Dunfermline
19. Duns
20. Fintry
21. Forfar
22. Forres
23. Galashiels
24. Glendale
25. Gretna
26. Highland
27. Inveraray
28. Isle of Skye
29. Islesteps
30. Kelso
31. Kintore
32. Lewis & Harris
33. Livingston
34. Lockerbie
35. Mauchline
36. Montrose
37. Newtongrange
38. North East
39. Oban
40. Perth
41. Premier
42. Renfrew
43. Shetland
44. Sutherland
45. Turriff
46. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2009
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 -
21. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
22. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
23. Cults A & F Club (
24. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
25. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
26. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
27. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
28. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
29. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
30. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
31. Ellon A&F Club (
32. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
33. Forfar A&F Club (
34. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
35. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
36. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
37. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
38. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
39. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
40. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
41. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
42. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
43. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
44. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
45. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
46. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
47. Kintore A&F Club (
48. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
49. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
50. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
51. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
52. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
53 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
54 Maine Valley A&F Club (
55 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
56 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
57 Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
58 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
59 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
60North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
61 Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
62 Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
63 Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
64 Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
65 Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
66 Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
67 Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
68 Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
69 Selkirk A&F Club (
70Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
71 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
72 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
73 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
74 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
75 Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
76 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
77 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
78 West Barnes ( - present)
79 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
80. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
81. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
82. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
83. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
84. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
85. Buchan A&F Club
86 Callander A&F Club (
87 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
88 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
89 Club Accord
90 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
91. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
92. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
93. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
94. Derwentside A&F Club
95. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
96. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
97. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
98. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
99. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
100. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
101. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
102. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
103. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
104. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
105. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
106. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
107. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
108. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
109. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
110. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
111. Mull A&F Club
112. Newcastleton Accordion Club
113. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
114. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
115. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
116. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
117. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
122. Tranent A&F Club
123. Vancouver
124. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
125. Wellbank A&F Club
126. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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