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Karen Street and Karen Tweed’s ‘Time to Sing’ Event, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
On Sunday May 13th, 11am to 5pm, a one-day accordion event called ‘Time to Sing’ takes place at the Marthall Village Hall, Sandlebridge Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7SB, led by the inspirational and highly accomplished accordionists Karen Street and Karen Tweed. This special one-day accordion event, organised by the North Staffs Accordion Club, is open to all interested accordionists and also those who enjoy singing. Proceeds from the day will go to the Alzheimer’s Society. In the morning, 11am until 1pm, there is a workshop/rehearsal, and after lunch a concert involving locals and others singing to accordion accompaniment. The afternoon, 2pm until 5pm, also includes some special accordion solo performances from Karen Street, Karen Tweed, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Julie Best, Barry Graham, Helen Rich, Mike Richards & Paul Hobbs. Karen Street was twice an All-Britain Virtuoso Champion, and is now a respected jazz accordionist. Karen Tweed was an All-Ireland Accordion Champion, and is a renowned player and teacher of several international folk music styles. Music for the workshop is available in advance by email. Tickets cost £12 for players, £3 for audience/chorus; for further information/music/tickets contact Steve Hughes. Download brochure and full information: 2018Time.pdf |