Report by: Brian Waters

Perfomer: Martin Atterbury
Instrument: Roland AT70S

On Thursday evening the 8th April the club hosted a concert given by Martin Atterbury playing Roland AT70 Electronic Organ.This was Martin's first visit to Peterborough and he seemed confident and friendly. He started off his concert with 'Old Comrades' and this was followed with a melody of songs from around the Continent, featuring some nice sounds from the organ.

A nice version of 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from the Lion King and then a melody from' Around the World' and the Steel Drums were particularly nice.

A Rousing Big Band Number 'Opus One' was followed by three popular favourites 'Prisoner of Love ',' Feelings' and ' When Joanna Loved Me.' which was pleasant listening.

Martin was quite chatty and has a pleasant personality and he told us of his association with top organist Howard Beaumont in Scarborough and mentioned that Howard plays regularly at the 'Spa Promenade' during the Summer Months and that Howard has asked him to stand in for or him to play on some occasions there.

A selection of music followed with the popular West End Show 'Les. Miserables' and then up to the interval with some Sing a Long George Formby Favourites, and of course the Banjo was evident.

Some CDs and Tapes were on sale during the interval, and of course we held the usual raffle.

Some 'Irvine Berlin' music started the second half with favourites:' Cheek to Cheek' 'Face the Music and Dance' and the Seasonal ' Easter Bonnet' from Easter Parade.

Another thing Martin mentioned was that he was actually in a hotel with his family in Scarborough in June, 1993 when part of it succumbed to the elements of the sea and plunged into it, which must have been a very frightening experience for all.

Others songs in the second half included a nice version of Patsy Clines 'Crazy' which featured Piano and Saxophone and Trombone and this was followed with selection of Samba's- and then a selection of music from the 'Merry Widow'.

Some of the audience, which was slightly down on previous months called for more at the end and Martin then gave us a selection of songs from ' Good Old England' including Always be an England, White Cliffs of Dover and Land of Hope and Glory.

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April 2004 Concert Report
Report by: Andrew Hearne

On Thursday April 8 - International Organist and Top Entertainer - Martin Atterbury visited our Club to give what turned out to be another great concert

Martin was performing on the Roland AT 70S organ aand the sounds were incredible

A mixture of of Marches to start followed by an Intercontentinal Medley and Elton John's The Lion King - Can You Feel The Love Tonight finished with a selection from Les Miserables.

During the course of the first half Martin was entertaining the audience and talking more about himself and explaining some of the features on the organ.

During interval the raffle was on as normal and I was on hand if anyone wanted to see the website demo a couple of people were interested so let's hope it gets some more hits.

During the second half, a mixture of ballads followed by Once Apon A Time In The West, On The Water Deck and Crazy.

The last set of suites followed with an English Medley - Land of Hope and Glory was the last piece with the majestic Pipe Organ sound which blew people away I think.

Overall a great concert, and I'm sure he'll be welcomed back for another one

Our next concert is on 13th May with Joanne Naulis performing on the Hammond B400. We look forward to that and to seeing you all there.

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