Telephone Number : 07966 577151 or 020 8698 7300
Email address : davidharrild@hotmail.com
Website : www.davidharrild.com
Address : 62 Ganges Road, Shotley Gate, 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
Concerts in 2022 | |
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January 11th | New Forest Organ Society |
February 18th | Topnote Festival Eastbourne |
February 19th | Topnote Festival Eastbourne |
February 20th | Topnote Festival Eastbourne |
March 21st | Seacroft Festival Norfolk |
March 22nd | Seacroft Festival Norfolk |
March 23rd | Seacroft Festival Norfolk |
March 24th | Seacroft Festival Norfolk |
March 29th | Hastings & Bexhill Organ & Keyboard Society |
April 28th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society |
May 15th | Blackpool Festival |
May 16th | Blackpool Festival |
May 17th | Blackpool Festival |
May 18th | Blackpool Festival |
June 8th | Horsham MelodyTimes Concerts |
June 12th | Colchester Keyboard Concerts (more details) 2.30 pm start |
July 6th | Grimsby Keyboard & Electronic Organ Club |
August 11th | Sleaford Organ Club |
August 26th | St Edmundsbury In Tune (more details) Horringer Community Centre, IP29 5RU Contact Mike Roberts - 01359 250704 |
September 1st | North Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club |
September 26th | Pakefield Festival Norfolk |
September 27th | Pakefield Festival Norfolk |
September 28th | Pakefield Festival Norfolk |
September 29th | Pakefield Festival Norfolk |
September 30th | Pakefield Festival Norfolk |
October 5th | North Herts Organ Society |
October 14th | Topnote Festival Fareham |
October 15th | Topnote Festival Fareham |
October 16th | Topnote Festival Fareham |
October 25th | Norwich Keyboard and Electronic Organ Club |
October 28th | Yamaha Club |
October 29th | Yamaha Club |
October 30th | Yamaha Club |
December 9th | Crawley Keyboard Club |
Concerts in 2023 | |
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November 14th | Lowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club |