Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club in the swing with special guests

Ian Simpson, compere, opened proceedings at Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club's February musical evening in the Legion Club by welcoming a good crowd of members and friends.

Guest artistes were the Martainn Skene Trio. Accompanying Martainn were Colin Garvin on piano and Neil MacGregor on drums. Martainn is from Spean Bridge and many of his tunes had a Lochaber connection. His pipe marches, Gaelic waltzes and Highland schottische were played in true highland style on his Ranco accordion.

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A variety of local players entertained throughout the evening getting together in duos, trios and bands. On accordions were Tom Cruickshank, Graham Wood, Monica MacLean, Susie Simpson, Nicola Morrison and Cammie MacLean. Gillian Stevenson played fiddle and Maggie Jamieson and Martin MacLean drums. Susie and Christine Matheson accompanied on piano.

A great evening of traditional music was enjoyed by all.

The next musical evening is on Wednesday, March 6 with Leonard Brown and Malcolm Ross.

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