Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Roy Steen.
Our Program ...
Pianist Yuko Tani played 'Yesterday Once More' and 'Morning in Corna' (a Japanese song) on clavinova
Colin Crann on keyboard with 'Fly Me To The Moon' and 'Anema E Core'
Barbara McNab on clavinova with 'Crazy' and 'Unchained Melody'
Roy Steen entertained again with 'Madrid Madrid Madrid'
Carol Littlejohn on clavinova with 'Somewhere Out There' and 'Ma He's Making Eyes at Me' on clavinova ended our first half.
Our guests artists were Denise Gunson (clavinova) accompanied by husband Brian (guitar). Unfortunately I was unable to attend on this occasion but Thank You All for what I am sure was another wonderful club day.
May 17, 2016
Apr 14, 2016
Creative Keyboard Club April 2016 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Audrey Henden on clavinova. This was also our AGM in which Jessyka Stuart and Barbara Bailey were welcomed onto the committee (Ian Jackson, Shirley Smale and Dave Hallam have stood down), door fees and subs remaining the same.
Our program ...
Barbara Powell on keyboard with 'There Goes My Heart'
Marlene Forest on clavinova with 'Perfidia'
Rob Powell on keyboard with 'You Are My Everything'
Our guest artist was Carole Littlejohn with the Creative Club Quartet (Barbara and Rob Powell, Marlene Forrest). Carole's songs included 'Bye Bye Blackbird', 'Red Red Robin', 'Hello Again', 'Girl From Ipaenema', 'This Is My Song', 'Tico Tico', ';Old Piano Ross Blues', 'Near You', 'I Have a Dream', 'Mamma Mia', 'Penny Arcade', and ended with 'Now Is The Hour'. The Creative Quartet (assisted by Carole) entertained with 'Besame Mucho', 'Charmaine' and a medley ('Downtown Strutters Ball', Five Foot 2', Sweet Georgia Brown').
Many thanks to all our wonderful players.
Our program ...
Barbara Powell on keyboard with 'There Goes My Heart'
Marlene Forest on clavinova with 'Perfidia'
Rob Powell on keyboard with 'You Are My Everything'
Our guest artist was Carole Littlejohn with the Creative Club Quartet (Barbara and Rob Powell, Marlene Forrest). Carole's songs included 'Bye Bye Blackbird', 'Red Red Robin', 'Hello Again', 'Girl From Ipaenema', 'This Is My Song', 'Tico Tico', ';Old Piano Ross Blues', 'Near You', 'I Have a Dream', 'Mamma Mia', 'Penny Arcade', and ended with 'Now Is The Hour'. The Creative Quartet (assisted by Carole) entertained with 'Besame Mucho', 'Charmaine' and a medley ('Downtown Strutters Ball', Five Foot 2', Sweet Georgia Brown').
Many thanks to all our wonderful players.
Mar 17, 2016
Creative Keyboard Club March 2016 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played by Denise Gunson on clavinova. This was our clubs 25th Anniversary celebration. "Many Happy Returns Creative" with 276 meetings to date! Thankyou to the Farley's for the beautiful anniversary cake.
Our program ...
Pam Rea on keyboard with "No Business Like Show Business" and "One Of Those Things"
Hana Tani (our youngest member and already an accomplished pianist) on clavinova with "Sonata in D Major" and "Flight of The Bumble Bee"
Barbara McNabb on clavinova with "On My Own" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly"
Peter Torckler on keyboard with a varied selection from Latin American to classical including Mendelssohn's "Spring Song", "Wave", "Kiss me A Lot". Peter (our club founder) also gave us some interesting background on the foundation of the club.
Many thanks to all those in the first half. A great start to our afternoon.
Musician Kane Steves (also a club member from age 8 and former pupil of Peter Torckler) was our guest artiste. Kane brought along the latest Korg PA4X keyboard (Italian assembled) to demonstrate. This retails for $7,500 and Kane assures us there is a club discount (however only the one for sale at the moment so be in quick!). The Harmonize button (vocals) was put to good use with "Crying Time" and other tunes included a Swing medley "Fly Me To The Moon" and "All Of Me" (with vocals), "Who's Sorry Now" (Dixieland style), "More" (demonstrating the amazing Steinway Grand Piano), "Lost Without You", "In The Mood " (Quickstep). There was a country selection "Green, Green Grass of Home", "On The Road Again" and ending with "Turkey in the Straw". Amazing guitar sound with "Cavatina" and Kane finished up on clavinova with "Piano Man". A great example of what a former club member can do! Many thanks Kane.
Our program ...
Pam Rea on keyboard with "No Business Like Show Business" and "One Of Those Things"
Hana Tani (our youngest member and already an accomplished pianist) on clavinova with "Sonata in D Major" and "Flight of The Bumble Bee"
Barbara McNabb on clavinova with "On My Own" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly"
Peter Torckler on keyboard with a varied selection from Latin American to classical including Mendelssohn's "Spring Song", "Wave", "Kiss me A Lot". Peter (our club founder) also gave us some interesting background on the foundation of the club.
Many thanks to all those in the first half. A great start to our afternoon.
Musician Kane Steves (also a club member from age 8 and former pupil of Peter Torckler) was our guest artiste. Kane brought along the latest Korg PA4X keyboard (Italian assembled) to demonstrate. This retails for $7,500 and Kane assures us there is a club discount (however only the one for sale at the moment so be in quick!). The Harmonize button (vocals) was put to good use with "Crying Time" and other tunes included a Swing medley "Fly Me To The Moon" and "All Of Me" (with vocals), "Who's Sorry Now" (Dixieland style), "More" (demonstrating the amazing Steinway Grand Piano), "Lost Without You", "In The Mood " (Quickstep). There was a country selection "Green, Green Grass of Home", "On The Road Again" and ending with "Turkey in the Straw". Amazing guitar sound with "Cavatina" and Kane finished up on clavinova with "Piano Man". A great example of what a former club member can do! Many thanks Kane.
More pics in the Photo Gallery
Feb 22, 2016
Creative Keyboard Club February 2016 Meeting
This was our first meeting for the year. Marlene Forrest was the MC for the ocassion and the arrival music was played by Peter Jackson on keyboard.
Our Program ...
Marlene Forrest was first up with "Viya Con Dious" and "Tango Albeniz" on her keyboard
George Markwick on his Korg PA800 with "And I Love You So" and "You Are My Sunshine"
Noni Walker played "Tea For Two" and "Song For Guy"
Peter Jackson was back with "St Louis Blues" and "Dance In The Old Fashioned Way"
Colin Crann on keyboard with "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me" and "On Green Dolphin Street"
Rob Powell finished the first half with "Blue Skirt Waltz" and "Slipping Around"
Many thanks to these club members who return time and time again to entertain us. Any new players are very welcome.
Our quest artiste was jazz musician Murray Hancox - keyboard, clavinova and vocals. Songs included "Unchain My Heart", "I'm Walking", "Save The Last Dance For Me", "Misty", "Harbour Lights" and included many requests "Eleaner Rigby", "Blue Moon", "Summertime", "Fly Me To The Moon". Much enjoyed by all Murray and we do look forward to your visits.
(The writer was unable to attend this month and no pics available)
Our Program ...
Marlene Forrest was first up with "Viya Con Dious" and "Tango Albeniz" on her keyboard
George Markwick on his Korg PA800 with "And I Love You So" and "You Are My Sunshine"
Noni Walker played "Tea For Two" and "Song For Guy"
Peter Jackson was back with "St Louis Blues" and "Dance In The Old Fashioned Way"
Colin Crann on keyboard with "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me" and "On Green Dolphin Street"
Rob Powell finished the first half with "Blue Skirt Waltz" and "Slipping Around"
Many thanks to these club members who return time and time again to entertain us. Any new players are very welcome.
Our quest artiste was jazz musician Murray Hancox - keyboard, clavinova and vocals. Songs included "Unchain My Heart", "I'm Walking", "Save The Last Dance For Me", "Misty", "Harbour Lights" and included many requests "Eleaner Rigby", "Blue Moon", "Summertime", "Fly Me To The Moon". Much enjoyed by all Murray and we do look forward to your visits.
(The writer was unable to attend this month and no pics available)
Dec 16, 2015
Creative Keyboard Club December 2015 Meeting
MC for the occasion was Marlene Forrest and the Christmas arrival music was played on clavinova by Denise Gunson. The Farley's once again made a beautiful job of the cake.
Program ...
Mary Barrett was first up on her Korg keyboard with a short excerpt from the 'Warsaw Concerto', 'Body and Soul', 'This Masquerade' (a medley with a Christmas ending) and 'Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart'
The Creative Quartet of 3 keyboards and piano consisting of Marlene Forrest, Barbara Powell, Barbara McNab and Rob Powell, played 'C'est Magnifique', 'Chicago', It's Now or Never' and 'C'est Si Bon'. This was their debut performance
Denise Gunson on clavinova ended the first half with 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'La Vien Rose', 'Chen Son De More', 'Bye Bye Blackbird' (lounge style) and 'At Twilight Time'
After a sumptous afternoon tea the Hamper's were drawn and we settled back to enjoy the 'Jackson 5'.
Our guests: Chris Larking on clavinova, Ian Jackson on drums, Richard and Michael on Lead Guitars and Tony on Bass Guitar. Lots of Jazz, Rock 'n Roll and Country music, some with vocals and all with a good toe tapping beat ... there was dancing in the isles and singing to add to the party atmosphere. Tunes included 'Autumn Leaves', 'Moondance', 'Last Night', 'Livin' Doll', 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore', 'Ring of Fire', 'Move It', 'Bird Dog', 'I'm Going to Knock on Your Door', 'Just walk On By', 'Me and Bobby McGee'. They sure showed us their professionalism and everyone had a ball! Thank You All for a wonderful afternoon.
Program ...
Mary Barrett was first up on her Korg keyboard with a short excerpt from the 'Warsaw Concerto', 'Body and Soul', 'This Masquerade' (a medley with a Christmas ending) and 'Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart'
The Creative Quartet of 3 keyboards and piano consisting of Marlene Forrest, Barbara Powell, Barbara McNab and Rob Powell, played 'C'est Magnifique', 'Chicago', It's Now or Never' and 'C'est Si Bon'. This was their debut performance
Denise Gunson on clavinova ended the first half with 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'La Vien Rose', 'Chen Son De More', 'Bye Bye Blackbird' (lounge style) and 'At Twilight Time'
After a sumptous afternoon tea the Hamper's were drawn and we settled back to enjoy the 'Jackson 5'.
Our guests: Chris Larking on clavinova, Ian Jackson on drums, Richard and Michael on Lead Guitars and Tony on Bass Guitar. Lots of Jazz, Rock 'n Roll and Country music, some with vocals and all with a good toe tapping beat ... there was dancing in the isles and singing to add to the party atmosphere. Tunes included 'Autumn Leaves', 'Moondance', 'Last Night', 'Livin' Doll', 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore', 'Ring of Fire', 'Move It', 'Bird Dog', 'I'm Going to Knock on Your Door', 'Just walk On By', 'Me and Bobby McGee'. They sure showed us their professionalism and everyone had a ball! Thank You All for a wonderful afternoon.
More photo's in the Photo Gallery
Nov 9, 2015
Creative Keyboard Club November 2015 Meeting
Creative Keyboard Club November 2015 Meeting
Barbara McNab was the MC for the occasion and the arrival music was played on clavinova by Audrey Henden.Program ...
Laurie Condor on his Roland keyboard with 'Save The Last Dance For Me' and 'I Saw Her Standing There'
Sylvia Joseph on her keyboard with 'Whispering Hope' and 'Il Silenzio' (The Silence), very appropriate for this Remembrance Sunday
John Beale on his keyboard with 'This Can't Be Love' and 'Somebody Did Somebody Wrong Song'
Allan Powell on his keyboard with 'Beer Barrel Polka' and 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' (with vocals)
Peter Jackson on his keyboard with 'What I Did For Love' and 'Grown Up Christmas List' (both with vocals)
Sandi Crawford (debut) on her keyboard with 'Dark Haired Marie' and a toe tapping Irish Medley
David Winslade (debut) on his Tyros 4 with 'I Dreamed a Dream' and 'Pretty Woman' (with vocals)
A very talented bunch and with vocals to boot. Thank you all, it was a great start to the afternoon.
Our guest this week was piano accordionist Lionel Reekie. Lionel started with 'Under Paris Skies' and 'Ain't Misbehavin' (with vocals). We were treated to some history and explanation on the internal workings of the modern accordion. Lionel's tunes included 'Orange Blossoms', 'Quando, Quando, Quando', 'Hush-a-bye Now', 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and 'Buona Sera Signorina'. A good mixture with some wonderful vocals thrown in. Thank you Lionel, it's always a pleasure to hear you perform and we look forward to your return next year.
More photos of the occasion are in our Photo Gallery
Oct 25, 2015
Creative Keyboard Club October 2015 Meeting
Creative Keyboard Club October 2015 Meeting
Marlene Forrest was the MC for the occasion and Colin Crann played the arrival music.Program ...
Michael Bramley on keyboard with 'All I Ask Of You' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters'
George Markwick on keyboard with 'Heartaches By The Number' and 'Lonesome Tonight'
Marlene Forrest on clavinova with 'Feelings'
Sue Bain on clavinova with 'Tammy'
Barbara Powell on keyboard with 'You Are My World' and 'Colours of The Wind'
Colin Crann on keyboard with 'The lady Is A Tramp' and 'The Man I Love'
Denise Gunson on clavinova with 'Titanic' and 'Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps'
Thus ended the first half with even some dancing in the aisles!
Thanks everyone for an entertaining first half and remember if anyone wishes to play (even if you are a beginner and age is no object) just contact Marlene who will book you in.
Our guest artist was Rob Powell who plays keyboard and clavinova and who was joined by wife Barbara for some items. Songs included 'You Make Me Feel so Young', 'Stars Fell On Alabama', 'Magic Is The Moonlight' (duet), 'I Get Ideas' (duet), 'I Know Why and So Do You', 'Wonderful Copenhagen', 'A Little On The Lonely Side', 'You Are My Everything', and 'Hurrah for Hollywood'. Thank you Rob and Barbara once again.
Unfortunately no photos this time as the editor was away
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