Telephone Number : 01634 862757 or 07966 577151
Website : www.davidharrild.com
Address : 71 Kingston Crescent, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8YW
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 will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
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January 20th |
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April 23rd |
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May 13th |
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July 13th |
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September 14th |
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| Concerts in 2012 | |
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| January 4th | Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club |
| January 9th | Whittington Organ Group |
| January 11th | Clacton & District Organ Society |
| January 28th | Herne Bay Organ and Keyboard Club (more details) Party Night |
| February 2nd | North Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club |
| February 11th | Kent International Piano & Keyboard Fair |
| February 12th | Kent International Piano & Keyboard Fair |
| February 13th | Dumfries Organ Club |
| February 15th | Fife Electronic Organ Society |
| February 16th | Stirling Keyboard & Organ Club |
| February 24th | Sheppey Organ Club |
| March 3rd | Basildon Keyboard Club |
| March 7th | Watford Organ & Keyboard Club |
| March 21st | North East Derbyshire Organ Society |
| March 27th | Barnstaple Keyboard & Light Music Club |
| March 28th | Regis Organ and Keyboard Club |
| April 4th | Ashford (Kent) Keyboard and Organ Club |
| April 23rd | Brentwood Organ and Keyboard Club |
| May 30th | Verwood Organ Society |
| June 21st | Warsop & District Organ Society |
| August 3rd | Trowbridge Electronic Organ Club |
| August 16th | Weyhill Electronic Organ Society |
| October 9th | Cardiff Organ & Keyboard Society |
| October 23rd | Thanet Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club |
| November 13th | Lowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club |
| November 16th | Briston Organ Shows |
| November 22nd | Taunton and Wellington Keyboard Club |
| December 12th | Hailsham Organ Club |
| December 19th | Broadway Organ Society |