Telephone Number : 07966 577 151 or 0208 698 7300
Email address : davidharrild@hotmail.com
Website : www.davidharrild.com
Address : 62 Ganges Road, Shotley Gate, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1RJ
Born in South East London, For the first 8 years, David slowly developed a passion for music with every open opportunity having a go on the school piano.
First lessons
At the age of 9, his parents bought him his first organ which was a Bontempi from Woolworth’s, unfortunately his persistent practising on the Bontempi stretched his parents tolerance until they could stand on more, so he was given the option of attending lessons and a new organ.
Throw Away The Books
After 1 year’s tuition, he decided that he would throw away the teaching books and play by ear. At least that way, he could progress to more exciting material other than “Merrily We Roll Along”.
Through the years
Through the years David was inspired by his idol, Harry Stoneham, this encouraged him to form his Trio that consisted of Drums, Tenor Sax and Organ. The Trio become familiar faces with local Working Men's Clubs, Bowls Clubs and then on to Masonic Ladies Festivals, Social Evenings and Dinner Dances.
Ability to play by ear
Many of you who have heard David in concert will know that he never carries music with him. David’s concerts are performed by his ability to play by ear. This ability enables him to choose his material, listen to it once or twice and then play it. David is now known around the country for performing at Music Festivals, Dinner Dance, Masonic Functions, Organ and Keyboard Clubs.
Albums
Over the years, David has produced three albums, Memory, Always On My Mind and his latest CD On The Road.
40 years of experience
With over 40 years of experience in the music business, David has the pleasure of being manager of Musicland (UK) Ltd in Bromley Kent.
www.musicland.co.uk
TRX Organ Systems
David now travels the country with the very latest in technology from Yamaha and TRX organ systems for which David is the UK Product Specialist.
www.tyrosorgan.com
David will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
2023 |
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February 17th |
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September 18th |
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November 24th |
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2024 |
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March 18th |
Concerts in 2023 | |
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January 10th | New Forest Organ Society |
February 8th | East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club |
February 13th | Medway Music Club |
February 28th | Rother Keyboard Club |
March 7th | Bexley Music Club |
May 10th | Clacton Keyboard Music Club (Formerly Clacton & District Organ Society) |
June 4th | Stilton In Tune - Keyboard Showtime |
August 18th | Burgess Hill Keyboard Club |
August 22nd | South Yorkshire Keyboard and Organ Club |
September 13th | Herne Bay Keyboard Music Club (more details) every one welcome |
October 5th | Weston Organ and Keyboard Club |
October 26th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society |
November 19th | Cambridge Keyboard Concerts |
November 20th | Nene Valley Organ Club - Northampton |
November 30th | Gainsborough Keyboard Showtime |
December 12th | Lowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club |
Concerts in 2024 | |
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January 31st | Rother Keyboard Club |
February 7th | Norwich Keyboard Lounge (more details) first concert at our new permanent venue, Hellesdon Community Centre, Norwich NR6 5QB |
July 26th | Crawley Keyboard Club |
October 25th | St Edmundsbury In Tune (Bury St Edmunds) |