Mark Davies
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This instrument is now sold.
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I have probably got some recordings that he supplied to my good Harry Hatton of Haydock,who I played with for many years.I will have a look.They will of coarse be on cassette.
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Yes I can remember him attending meetings of the Yorkshire Concertina Club in Leeds in the mid 1970's.This was the original YCC which has no connection with the current organisation.From memory Donald was a very technically accomplished player on both the duet and English and played from music most of the time.He was an ICA member and no doubt competed in the annual ICA competitions.
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If anyone wants to come and try the instrument I live near Sheffield,South Yorkshire.Construction of the instrument was completed in May 1988.
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Apologies for the photographs being up side down!I do not know why this happened or how to correct it
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This instrument was presented to the Manley Morris Dancers by a member of the team and is inscribed to that effect on the right hand end.The instrument has never been played outsid the house where it was kept and is in pristine condition and comes with the usual Dipper case.The action and tone is first class and it has lovely fretted sides.I was one of the concertina players for Manley from the mid 1970's until they ceased to perform.I have asked by the surviving members of the team to sell the instrument to fund the written history and a film of the team.The price I have been asked to obtain is £7000 but I will consider offers.If you are interested send me a PM.I can provide additional photographs if required.
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That's why I posted the message!Lets say James Boorer plays a duet.Sincere apologies for giving incorrect information!!
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This years music weekend will feature the usual array of great concertina players of all systems. We will have talks on "The Leeds Band" from Martin Clarke, Traditional Mouth Organ playing in the British Isles from Steve Harrison & Annie Dearman, The Fowke Tradition(Canadian Song Collector) John Bowden & A Concertina Workshop on the use of bellows with Roger Digby. Geoff Crabb cannot attend this year so we are showing two films .One featuring "The Concertina Concert" held at the English Country Music Weekend held in Bradfield in 2003 and the other on the famous concertina makers H.Crabb & Sons made by Anglia Television for the "Bygones" series made in the early 1970's.It features Geoff and his late father and brother as well as Roger Digby. There are the usual sessions in local pubs and its hope that James Boorer (McCann Duet and piano)will again give us his "Great East End Knees Up" Tickets for the weekend are £20 per person to include the Saturday night dance and camping. Email me for a ticket application. Mark Davies: edeophone@aol.com
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Made for a family group of concertina players,who from memory were called Dunham.They were ICA members when I was a member in the early 1970's.Geoff Crabb will be able to provide additional information?
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If anyone has sent me an email about the above could they send it again as it appears to have disappeared from my computer
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Peter your message prompted me to spend a few hours this afternoon playing this concertina.Its a lovely instrument so I have decided to withdraw from sale and will give it an airing when I go over to Ireland on Sunday and I play it more regularly in the future.
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The no is 600041.Name plate shows old address at 2 Red House Yard,Thornham Magna,Suffolk
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Raised metal ends inset in ebony,metal buttons,seven fold bellows,straps with mother of pearl strap clips,modern pitch,standard Wheatstone 40 key fingering so you have push/pull C# on the rhs and pull C# lhs and all commonly used notes duplicated.In the original green plush lined case.This is a fine playing instrument and if anyone wanted to visit me to play the instrument you would be welcome.I will only sell within the UK
and Ireland.I can possibly deliver to Ireland as I am a regular visitor.If you would like to see some photographs send me your email address via a PM.I am selling this instrument as I have too many concertinas and it is not being played.Dickinson instruments come up for sale rarely and the standard of craftsmanship is first class. £5000 .No offers.
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Starts today with a mixed session at The Royal Hotel,Dungworth,Sheffield commencing at about 8pm.Lots of concertina players attending as well.Roger Digby and Liz Giddings will be teaching a few tunes and Geoff Crabb will be about all weekend to talk about concertinas and there manufacture.There is room for campavans,caravans and tents.Some of the best singers and musicians from throughout the United Kingdom will be attending and we have some superb and knowledgeable speakers.if you want to attend simply turn up and pay on arrival.Tickets costs £20.Under 30's can attend free.
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16th,17th,18th & 19th July 2015
Featuring some of the finest traditional singers and musicians from the United Kingdom and beyond,including many concertina players,makers and repairers.Set in a beautiful location in the Peak District National Park.Talks and workshops,sessions and a Saturday night dance.If you are not already on the mailing list and want further details and a ticket application email me at:-
edeophone@aol.com
Mark Davies
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Sorry Des I seem not to be able to send you a PM.£5000(stirling)each.
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If you are still looking send me a PM.I know someone who is selling two lovely concertinas in superb playing order.A 28 key metal ended bone buttoned Jeffries and a 30 key metal ended bone buttoned John Crabb.The prices are also reasonable.The "experts "on this site will probably disagree with me but John Crabb and his successors made some of the finest Anglos you are likely to come across.
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I can remember you Tim from the days of the original Yorkshire Concertina Club that met in Leeds.You may recollect we organised a Concertina Convention in Pontefract in 1976 where Harry,Neville & Geoff Crabb attended.I am in regular contact with Geoff and see him at least once a year.He regularly posts on this site.
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Will the Wally Carroll be for sale in 2 months?
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The dates for 2015 will be 16th,17th,18th & 19th July.Guest speaker already confirmed is Geoff Crabb.
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Slight change to the programme,if you have received one.The Friday lunchtime session will be at The Royal Hotel,Dungworth commencing at 12.00pm.Again everyone welcome.No charge.
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Tickets still available.Just turn up and pay me on arrival.£25 per person for the weekend.Lots of concertina players and concertina related speakers.Opening session Thursday night 8 00pm The Royal Hotel,Dungworth,Sheffield.Everyone welcome.
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My email is working Alan.Hope you can make it next year.I will see you this coming weekend at the ECMW.
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As usual lots of concertina interest.Details below.
THE ELEVENTHBRADFIELD TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKENDThursday 17TH,Friday 18TH, Saturday 19TH & Sunday 20TH July 2014Edgemount FarmHigh BradfieldSheffield S6 6LJLocated in the Pennine Hills in the Peak District National Park,this unique gathering features some of the best traditional singers and musiciansThose who have been invited include:-Singers:John Greaves (North Yorkshire) Roger Hinchliffe,Gordon Hoyland, David Helliwell (All South Yorkshire) Members Of The Pennine Concert Party (Traditional Singers from the Holmfirth area)Finbarr Wall,Tom McCarthy,Chris "Yorkie" Bartram, Jan Kerr & Ellie Logan (Cumberland) Jane Livingstone,William Noble & John Cocking,Bob Auty(West Yorkshire)Paul,Liz & Gavin Davenport,Graham Walsh,Annie Taylor,John Haig,Pat Tuby & Brian Kidd(North Yorkshire),John Bentham,Tracy Boyle(Scotland) Kevin Powers(Lancashire),John & James Walshe(County Clare)John & Mandy Waltham,Gavin & Julie Atkin,Kathy Hobkirk(Scotland)Irene Shettle,John Bowden(the "real one"not our good friend Jon Boden)& Vic Shepherd,Derek Schofield,Geoff Wesley,Dave McCracken,Sue CubbinSingers/Musicians:Roger Digby & Liz Giddings,Dave Prebble,Taz Tarry,Annie Dearman & Steve Harrison,Alan Day & Mike Ainscough, Ken Woolfenden,Harry Scurfield,Martin Clarke(Ex Leeds Band),Mike Hebbert,Geoff Hardman & Kieron Lynch,Roy Clinging,Geoff Wright & The Bracken Rigg Band,Paul,Liz &Gavin Davenport,Gerry Oakes,Heather Hazell, Chas Marshall, Mike Acott,Vic Ellis(One Man Band)Sandy Shallis,Neill Brookes & Tony Weatherill,Jimmy Little & Rob Say(Northumberland)John Murphy (Uilleann Pipes, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals)Fiona McConnell (Flute, Vocals)Liam Murphy (Uilleann Pipes, Cittern, Whistle)Kevin Webster (Button Accordion)Chris Boland (Guitar) ,Frank Lee & Corrie Lee-Schrijver,Flos Headford,John & Katie Howson,Matt & Dan Quinn,Martin Ellison,Liam Robinson,Simon Ritchie,Baz Parkes,Dave Hunt,Dan Quinn,Zak Van De Zyer,Martin Ellison,Liam Robinson,Pippa Sandford,Vic & Tina Smith,Danny Gallagher,Geoff LakemanGuest SpeakersVic & Tina Smith-"Gordon Hall"Sue Cubbin "Vaughan Williams in Essex"Zak Van De Zyer "Boermusik"Geoff CrabbWith: Sessions In Local PubsReal Ale BarWeekend Tickets £20(under 30's as at 1.1.2012 can apply for free tickets) £25 after 1.6.2012to include Camping & Saturday Night DanceContact: Mark Davies 0114 2851479 Mobile:07850475067Email:edeophone@aol.com
The Fourteenth Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend
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Thursday 27th July to Sunday 30th July 2017
Featuring some of the best singers and musicians from the United Kingdom & Ireland.Lots of concertina interest-including talks by Geoff Crabb and Roger Digby's "Concertina Hour".Sessions in local pubs and village halls.There is no charge if you want to attend the weekend,we will pass a bucket around to collect donations to cover the costs.Camping and parking for caravans and campavans is also free.The event takes place in a spectacular location in the Pennine hills to the west of Sheffield,South Yorkshire.If you want a copy of the programme email me on:-
edeophone@aol.com
Mark Davies