Mark Davies

The English Country Music Weekend for 2003 was held at High Bradfield near Sheffield.One of the features of the weekend was a celebration of concertina music in many forms.A unique concert took place featuring Anahata(Anglo)Dave Ball(English)Iris Bishop(McCann Duet)Pam Bishop(McCann Duet)Roger Digby(Anglo)Will Duke(Anglo)Mike Hebbert(Jeffries Duet)Harry Lithreland(McCann Duet)Chantel Noppen(English)Graham Pratt(English)Harry Scurfield(Anglo) & Reuben Shaw(McCann Duet) Barry Callaghan of Garland Films has produced an 80 minute video of the concert.I have four copies of the vidoe left in VHS format and no more copies will be produced.The cost of the video including postage and packing within the United Kingdom is £14.I have been told that to play the video in the former colonies requires it to be converted to another format. Orders to me Mark Davies Email:edeophone@aol.com Home Tel:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067

I remember attending either the first or second Mrs Crotty Weekend where Harry Bradshaw gave a most interesting talk on the concertina in Irish traditional music.He played us the first known recording of a concertina player in Ireland who was a an English concertina player from Dublin.Harry was I believe the person who first released the complete recordings of William Mullaly on his Via Voice label so was in a position to to know the facts.I understand this is no longer available which is a pity as a lot of people would be interested in purchasing the recordings.Authentic Irish traditional music should therefore be played on the English concertina not the Anglo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try: Anthony Griffin Mountain Stage Glenbeigh Kerry Ireland Tel:00353669768163 He's made me two double concertina cases.They are very strong;I've been known to sit on them in a session and they are very reasonably priced.He will make them to your specifications.Anthony makes all sorts of cases and is often seen at fleadhs and festivals selling cases from the back of his car.Highly recommended.

With a bit of luck and a following wind Mike Hebbert(and many other fine concertina players) will be performing at the 2005 Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend.This will take place on the 13th,14th & 15th August 2005.Email me for details: edeophone@aol.com

I have some original Alf Edwards recordings made when I think he was playing with The Haymakers Country Dance Band in the 1950'2.They were made by the BBC so I presume they are recordings of actual broadcasts.These were left to me following the death my good friend Harry Hatton of Haydock,Lancashire the great concertina enthusiast.I would gladly make them available, subject to the consent of the copyright holder being obtained(I presume this would be the BBC.

Our usual monthly session will take place at The Royal Hotel,Dungworth near Sheffield tomorrow the 16th November at 8.00pm.The session for none ear players will take place on the 7th December at the same venue and at the same time.Everyone is very welcome. As an added bonus could I recommend that you eat at The Royal Hotel, who serve the the best pies in the United Kingdom and also very fine beer. For directions and further information contact:- Mark Davies Home:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

Referring to previous threads, here we have clear evidence that I do resemble a"constipated ferret"when playing the concertina.A friend of mine always says I look as if I am cheweing a wasp when I play!Many thanks Peter for highlighting these pictures.I will try to return the compliment!!! I would recommend a visit to the Mrs Crotty concertina weekend at least once in your life.It has become a "the"gathering place for concertina players,even those who do not necessarily play in the Irish style.The dates next year are the 18th to the 21st August(its a long weekend).

Could I suggest you also attend the Willie Clancy Summer School and the Mrs Crotty Weekend in 2005 to open your eyes even further.As I've often said"A good tune is a good tune wherever it comes from"

My wife says I have a face like a "constipated ferret"when I play the concertina.Having seen photographs of myself playing I agree with her!!

I now received another batch of CD's.The price ia as before and you are able to pay by Paypal using my email address:- edeophone@aol.com It is likely that this will be the last batch of videos so order without further delay. Mark Davies

The Concertina Connection re-furbished a 40 key Aeola Anglo for me some months ago which included new bellows and re-plating of the ends.The quality of the workmanship was superb and the new bellows are very well made and finished.I would not hesitate in recommending Wim Wakkers work.

The first batch of the Concertina Concert video has now sold out and I am taking orders for the next batch which will be limited to 20 copies.Payment can be made via Paypal using my email address:- edeophone@aol.com Mark Davies

Yes,lovely music.If you have not already done so,buy it!

Just to remind you that the usual monthly session for concertina's of all systems and for players of all abilities takes place at The Royal Hotel,Dungworth,Sheffield starting at 8.00pm.For furthre details contact: Mark Davies Home:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

Despite the appalling wet weather in the UK the Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend promises to be the best gathering of traditional musicians and singers of the year.The weather forecast for the weekend is good.The weekend will feature the following well known musicians: Alan Day-Anglo Dave Prebble-Anglo Harry Litherland-Mc Duet Duet Jason Rice-Accordion Mark Bazeley-Melodeon,Anglo Concertina Rob Murch-Banjo Dan Quinn-Melodeon Steve Harrison-Melodeon Vic Gammon-Mc Cann Duet Pete Coe-Melodeon,Banjo Dave Hunt-Melodeon Everyone is welcome to attend the sessions in the three village pubs and when they close Edgemount Farm barn where there will be a real ale bar. For further details contact :- Mark Davies Home:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

Yes myself and four others are attending including Neil Wayne of Free Reed fame.I also know that Jason Rice,Mark Bazeley and Rob Murch from Dartmoor are attending after appearing at the Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend.They went last year and very much enjoyed themselves.

Format is VHS.Total cost to include post and packing outside the UK is £15.Within the UK £13.The email address for payments to be made via Paypal is:- edeophone@aol.com

For those wishing to purchase a copy of the video it can be posted worldwide and I will accept payment via Paypal.Profits will go to the International Concertina Association and a donation will be made to Concertina.net for the use of the site. Mark Davies

The superb playing of Will Duke is featured on "The Concertina Concert"video.See the post on this subject.

Barry Callaghan's video of the concert will be available for sale at the Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend (13th,14 & 15th August)at the price of £10.It features some of the best concertina players in England playing in various styles on various systemsand includes: Will Duke Anglo Roger Digby Anglo Harry Scurfield Anglo Iris Bishop Mc Cann Duet Pam Bishop Mc Cann Duet Mike Hebbert Jeffries Duet Anahata-Anglo Chantal Noppen English Dave Ball & Graham Pratt English Harry Litherland Mc Cann Duet Reuben Shaw Mc Cann Duet The video lasts for 80 minutes and will be of interest to all concertina players and lovers of traditional music. All enquiries regarding the video and the Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend to Mark Davies Edgemount Farm Lumb Lane High Bradfield Sheffield S6 6LJ Tel:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend Harry Litherland, a fine McCann Duet player from Aspull near Wigan will be attending the weekend along with many other concertina players.For further details of the weekend I can be contacted on- Home:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

The weekend will feature a superb selection of traditional musicians and singers from every region of England including many well known concertina players.Sessions will take place at the main venue and local pubs(including the world famous "carolling"pub The Royal Hotel,Dungworth).The main venue Edgemount Farm is beautifully situated in the South Pennine hills, west of Sheffield.Plenty of room for caravans/campavans and camping.There will be a real ale bar and on site catering.Weekend tickets to include camping cost £10 per person.For further details contact:- Mark Davies Tel:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com

All concertina players are welcome for our music session at The Royal Hotel,Dungworth near Sheffield starting at 8.00pm.Mark Davies & Dave Prebble will give a short talk on their concertina playing experiences whilst attending the recent Willie Clancy Summer School in Milltown Malbay,County Clare.Contact Mark Davies on Te:0114 28514798 Mobile:07850475067 Email:edeophone@aol.com for further details and directions

Myself and fellow anglo concertina player Dave Prebble will be attending the Willie Clancy Summer School in Miltown Malbay,County Clare.We will be catching the ferry from Holyhead to Dunleary on Monday 5th July and returning by the same route on Monday 12th July.I have some space in my motor vehicle if anybody would like a lift from Northern England.The only cost involved would be the additional passenger fare on the ferry, which is about £24.Contact me: Email:edeophone@aol.com Home:0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067

Having bought three top quality Anglo's from Vic I can confirm what has been said and that what Vic sells is what he describes.I would recommend him to anyone who wished to purchase a good playable concertina.I have been playing for thirty years and have played concertinas by all the leading makers,excluding accordion reeded models.