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David Harrild

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David Harrild

Telephone Number :  01634 862757   or   07966 577151

Website :  www.davidharrild.com

Address :  71 Kingston Crescent,  Walderslade,  Chatham,  Kent,  ME5 8YW 

About David

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.

30 years of experience

With over 30 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's Photo Gallery

David and the MusicLand display at Carillon Festivals David Harrild & The Tyros TRX Organ System   David & John Oram Jazz Duo

David's Concert Diary

David's Festival appearances

David will also be featured at the following festivals this year.

2012

January 20th

   Bournemouth - With Brett Wales & Chris Powell

April 23rd

   Pakefield Spring Spectacular

May 13th

   Blackpool Extravaganza

July 13th

   TopNote - Hayling Island

September 14th

   Eastbourne Organ / Keyboard Festival

Concerts in 2012
January 4thSussex Keyboard and Organ Club
January 9thWhittington Organ Group
January 11thClacton & District Organ Society
January 28thHerne Bay Organ and Keyboard Club (more details)

Party Night

February 2ndNorth Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club
February 11thKent International Piano & Keyboard Fair
February 12thKent International Piano & Keyboard Fair
February 13thDumfries Organ Club
February 15thFife Electronic Organ Society
February 16thStirling Keyboard & Organ Club
February 24thSheppey Organ Club
March 3rdBasildon Keyboard Club
March 7thWatford Organ & Keyboard Club
March 21stNorth East Derbyshire Organ Society
March 27thBarnstaple Keyboard & Light Music Club
March 28thRegis Organ and Keyboard Club
April 4thAshford (Kent) Keyboard and Organ Club
April 23rdBrentwood Organ and Keyboard Club
May 30thVerwood Organ Society
June 21stWarsop & District Organ Society
August 3rdTrowbridge Electronic Organ Club
August 16thWeyhill Electronic Organ Society
October 9thCardiff Organ & Keyboard Society
October 23rdThanet Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club
November 13thLowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club
November 16thBriston Organ Shows
November 22ndTaunton and Wellington Keyboard Club
December 12thHailsham Organ Club
December 19thBroadway Organ Society