Super Accordion Day – 14th October 2018
The biggest annual Accordion Orchestra training day in the UK. Another chance for everyone to come together and enjoy a day of practice and evening concert performance of 3 pieces. New and seasoned players are welcome.
Once again a mini orchestra will be running alongside the Super Orchestra. This is a free day of ensemble playing for under 16’s in the rear hall lead by July Luck.
A range of instruments are available for children to borrow on the day. We want to encourage those who have never played the accordion before. Although the day is free for under 16’s they must be registered by emailing: mail@londonao.co.uk
You can also request a booking form at this email address for a place in The Super Accordion Orchestra. Be advised to get your place booked in early.
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19th October 2018 – Club Night
We extend a warm welcome to Crawley Accordion Orchestra, playing under the energetic baton of Nigel Pasby.
They will play music from films and musicals, popular marches, classic hits and more within a varied programme to suit everyone.
All welcome! – Not to be missed – Entry £3
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16th November 2018 – McCool Trad
We look forward to welcoming in November McCool Trad.
The band McCool Trad was formed a year ago by three Irish musicians.
Joe O’Connor is a traditional Irish fiddle player from County Tyrone. He is a stalwart on the Irish traditional music scene, who has performed with musicians on many albums both in Ireland and in the UK.
Elaine Finn Davis is a London born well-respected Irish accordionist who plays the two row diatonic accordion, whose inimitable style of playing was influenced by her father John Finn, a well-known whistle and flute player from County Roscommon.
Finbarr Walsh, a piano accordionist from County Down is from a well-known family of traditional Irish musicians. Though brought up steeped in Irish traditional music, as a young man he branched out in to show band style dance music.
Elaine Finn Davis is a London born well-respected Irish accordionist who plays the two row diatonic accordion, whose inimitable style of playing was influenced by her father John Finn, a well-known whistle and flute player from County Roscommon.
Finbarr Walsh, a piano accordionist from County Down is from a well-known family of traditional Irish musicians. Though brought up steeped in Irish traditional music, as a young man he branched out in to show band style dance music.
The three met at the music festival in Ennis in 2017 and were immediately attracted to each other’s strong style of playing. They all have a very distinct style of playing akin to that played in the northern counties of Ireland, such as Donegal, Tyrone, Down and Antrim. Their music has a great rhythmic lift, which is much sought after by traditional Irish dancers. Their concerts are a mix of Irish traditional music and popular songs sung by Finbarr.
Not to be missed!!! Entry £5