May 9 2021 Meeting

Chris Larking was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Bennie Gunn. Important to note today that there were no keyboards in sight!

Program ...
Rob Powell on clavinova with "You", "My Heart Tells Me", "On Treasure Island"
Hana Tani on clavinova with Mozart Sonata KV280, Schubert Impromptus Op 90 No. 3 (a tribute to Peter Jackson)
Bennie Gunn was back with "Misty", "Cavatina" (orginal version), "Tea for Two"
Chris Larking on clavinova "Wind Beneath My Wings"

Our guests today were Denise (clavinova) and Brian Gunson (guitar). Songs included "Pokarekare Ana", "Song for Guy", "Love Me With all Your Heart", "Albatross", "Call If You Think It's Over", "Tenderley", "This Masquerade", "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons", "How Deep Is Your Love", and "Come Fly With Me".
Some world class entertainment here today and many thanks to all our performers.

April 11 2021 Meeting

Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on keyboard by Roy Steen. This was also our AGM, Chris Larkin is our new president and fees have increased slightly ... $5 per member and $8 per non-member per meeting. Our 30th Anniversary was today so a very special occasion for us (cake and all). First president Peter Torckler and his wife Joyce also attended.

Program ...
Pam Rea (foundation member) on keyboard with "April In Portugal", "My Heart Belongs to Daddy", and "You Make Me Feel So Young"
Dorothy Waddell and Patricia Chandler on clavinova with duets "Thunder and Lightning", "Black and White Rag" and "Il Bacio"
Roy Steen was back with "Petite Waltz", "Stars and Stripes" and "Elizabethan Serenade"

Our special Guest today was Kane Steves who was also a very early club member. Kane played a korg PA1000 and displayed his own beautiful pink speakers. Kane played "Cavatina", "All I Ask of You", "To Love Somebody", "Amazing Grace", "After The Loving", "All of Me/Who's Sorry Now" medley, and "Desperado", some with vocals. An amazing afternoon. Thank you all.