Leyland Accordion Club

If you are in Preston today (15th of February 2018) then call in at the Harris Museum. Steve Roxton is playing French music in there from 11am to 3pm.

Our March Guest Artist is Jovan Rnjak who has not visited the club before but who I (David) have seen play many times at Accordion Festivals. Here is a little bit of history about Jovan.
Jovan was born in Birmingham, England and started playing the accordion at age 7, soon after he started accordion lessons at the George Clay School Of Music in Birmingham where he stayed till he was 15 years old. As a child when Jovan was working through his grades he joined the school choir,... where he sang, played the recorder and Glockenspiel. It was during this time that he started to perform at local venues. After completing his grades, Jovan continued to study music at senior school where he learnt to play the clarinet as a second instrument. In his late teens, Jovan continued to perform all round the UK and at the age of 17 toured Canada and the USA playing with a folk dance group. Today Jovan continues to perform at all kinds of events, playing all styles of music either as a soloist or as a member of a group of musicians.
This evening we will have Jovan to perform for us, they will also be supported by our local players there are spots at the start of the evening and also just after the break before Jovan takes us through to 11pm. Do bring your accordion if you play. As always non accordion players and audience members are very welcome at these evening to join in the music and fun.
Price at the door: Members and First Timers: £4 Non Members: £5
Drinks are available from the Bar, there will also be tea & coffee available at the breaks for 20p a cup.
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We were sorry to hear this week, that John Eatock from the Lancashire Fettlers has died. He was a favourite at Leyland Accordion Club, when along with Michael Joyce, they entertained us with their great mix of Lancashire Songs and stories, mixed in with classics and popular tunes and songs.
John, along with Michael, was very popular at accordion clubs such as at Leyland Accordion Club, The Black Country Accordion Club, Bon Accord and several other accordion clubs in England.... Their great mix of humour, popular numbers and entertainment, guaranteed they would be asked to make multiple return visits.
John was a member of Five Penny Piece and was a favourite around folk clubs in the country. He will be sadly missed.
Below is a video of The Fettlers playing Eeh By Gum, at Leyland Accordion Club. I think this video is a nice reminder of what we have lost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdVjB9A5b yY
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Roy Hendrie and Harry Hussey playing at the Midlands Accordion Festival.

Accordionist wanted for funeral in Birmingham this friday.

Will Pound and Eddy Jay are performing at BBC Radio Lancashire on the 3rd October you can get free tickets on the following link http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/ the_drift_03oct16

Very sad to hear about the passing of Adrienne Griffiths, she was well know in the UK festival scene for running some of the orchestra's. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

These are just a few pictures from the Accordion Week at St Audries Bay Accordion Week 2016

St Annes-on-Sea Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are urgently looking for a replacement Accordionist to play in their 10 piece band for Betty Blue Eyes the musical. They are paying £200 with Final Rehearsals commencing on 22nd May (Next Sunday)... If you or someone you know could fill this space contact Peter Weston on 01253 691995 or 07799 363036.

This weeks Britain's Got Talent saw One man band (including an Accordion) get through to the next round. See Bill Brookman's performance here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVDvv8MiO lc We hear that there will be another accordionist John Romero on BGT next week too!

This is Vitaly Voronko who is currently on Britain's Got Talent....
Britain's Got Talent Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJrjakXU l0
Showing his Totter MIDI wireless Bayan accordion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VlEMotX UI
... Audition on The Voice Poland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibB58vQJ1 9I&
Audition on The Voice Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S42jhfGqu 44&
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We recently updated our mobile phone application. This allows you to quickly find our dates, view our videos, get to our radio station or visit our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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Our guest artist Robert Burton is half way through his second half tonight, a good night is being had by all. Robert has a facebook page which can be found here... https://facebook.com/robertburtonaccordio n/

We have Robert Burton entertaining us this Wednesday night. It's a night not to be missed! :)

Robert has played at the club several times in the past and has always gone down well. Make sure you bring along your best singing voice because there won’t be many tunes or songs you don’t know.
Bring along family and friends for a good enjoyable singalong night of entertainment. The doors open on Wednesday night at 7.30pm for a prompt 8pm start. Arriving earlier than 8 gives you time for a chat.
If you see someone you don’t know then please say hello and make them welcom...e to the club.
The club is open to everyone, you don't need to play the Accordion or be a member to attend a concert.
No Pre-booking required, pay on the door. £4 for Members and first time visitors. £5 for Non Members/Visitors.
Tea and Coffees are available in the break and there is fully licenced bar where Alcohol and Soft Drinks can be bought.
For more details about the club visit our website at www.accordionclub.co.uk or telephone: 01772 454328
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