OrganFax News

New Christmas CD

Thursday 5th December

Scottish Organist Aaron Hawthorne has released a super new CD of Christmas Favourites.

Recorded on the fabulous Wurlitzer at Howden-le-Wear, the CD has lots of festive solos from Aaron, plus special guests including a choir and also the voice of The Organist Entertains, Nigel Ogden.  

To see more about the CD and to order your copy, visit Aaron's Website (link opens in new tab)

Video of Len Rawle MBE Tribute Afternoon

Thursday 5th December

A couple of weeks ago there was a very special afternoon in celebration and memory of the life of master musician Len Rawle, who passed away a year ago. 

Len had a huge impact on the organ world internationally, being largely responsible for the design of Yamaha Electones for many years, including the popular D85 and the FX/FS/FE range, and also saved over 40 theatre pipe organs. 

The 2 hour long event was put together by Len's long term fan and friend, organist Michael Wooldridge, with guest appearances from fellow organists Byron Jones and Andy Quin, oration from Richard Moore and Richard Cole, and photo and video memories shared by the Woking Wurlitzer Team.

If you would like to enjoy this informative and musical celebration of Len's life, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2V9LgBKrqM (link opens in new tab)

For more information about future events at Woking visit www.wokingwurlitzer.co.uk (link opens in new tab)

Gary Head Joins OrganFax

Thursday 5th December

We are delighted to welcome Gary Head to the ranks of players with Advanced Pages here on OrganFax.

Gary was in the trade many years ago but then moved away from playing shows whilst his family were growing up.  He is now back playing concerts of popular music on his Yamaha Genos2. 

For more information and booking details visit his OrganFax page.  (link opens in new window)

Congratulations to Rod Pooley and The Drawtones

Saturday 26th October

After a sell out performance at the world-famous Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club on Friday 18th October, The Drawtones are now about to record a new single of the George Harrison hit “My Sweet Lord” with the fabulous London Community Gospel Choir.

The recording takes place at Brookdale House Studios London on Friday 8th November, with the new single to be released as a download soon.

Organ and Keyboard Spectacular starring Rod Pooley

Sunday 20th October

In 2025 Rod is performing on a brand new set up, the Bohm Sempra SE30 Organ and Korg Pa5X Keyboard.

To celebrate this, Rod is putting on a very special concert on Friday 21st February 2025 at the stunning Belton Woods Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Gonerby Grange Lane, Belton, Grantham. NG32 2LN.

Tickets are £12 each, Doors 7pm and Concert begins at 7.30pm.

There will be a licensed bar throughout the evening. 

Book your tickets online here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/grantham/belton-woods-hotel/organ-and-keyboard-spectacular-starring-rod-pooley/e-eyzkrr

Rod Pooley returns from Germany with some exciting news!

Monday 7th October

You will have enjoyed hearing Rod playing shows on the Korg Pa5X and other Korg products over the past year, and this will continue with Rod featuring Korg products in his set up. 

This past week Rod appeared at Das Tastenfestival, a major keyboard and organ music holiday in Germany, at which Rod went down a storm with the enthusiastic crowd.

Whilst he was there, Rod has struck a deal with the head of Bohm Organs in Germany, so the exciting news is that in 4 weeks time Rod will receive his Bohm Sempra SE30 Pro Lib 3.0 Organ.

From January 2025 Rod’s concert set up will be a Bohm Sempra and Korg Pa5X.

Rod and Rhohima now live in Grantham so getting to any part of the UK is now much easier.  For concert bookings please contact Rod via email at rodpooley@me.com

For upcoming concert dates, visit Rod's_OrganFax_Page (link opens in new window)