A pleasant surprise in today's post. Always nice to get a thank you letter.
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New tune composed
onI wrote a tune for Albert Thomson of Inverurie for his retirement. 'Albert Thomson, Armiger, Knight and Samurai' I'm hoping folk will pick it up and slip it in at a few ceilidhs. So one day I can retire as well π https://charlieabel.scot/piece/141/
29th July 2016 Charity Ceilidh
onIron Broo will be playing at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom for a great Charity Fundraiser ceilidh in aid of CLAN and Parkinson's UK. This promises to be a great evening of ceilidh and we know from past experience the Stovies in the Beach Ballroom are fantastic! The Ballroom is a fantastic venue for a ceilidh....
How to do a Grand March..
onHere is my attempt at an explanation of how to do the 'Grand March'. A very popular choice for a first dance at a Scottish wedding. Particularly popular in the Northeast of Scotland and the Northern Isles.Β Most Aberdonians, Orcadians and Shetlanders will start the wedding ceilidh with this one.Β It's great as it's very...
Ceilidh for Kenya – 9th March 2016 – Aberdeen
onA great chance for a great evening of ceilidh in Aberdeen on Wednesday the 9th of March at Aberdeen University.Β Raising money for a Kenyan Primary School. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1710627222515236/ Global Minorities Alliance Society is happy to announce our fundraising event, 'Ceilidh for Kenya'. We are extremely excited to support and contribute to the building of...
A new member joins us on Banjo for Burns night.
onIt was a pleasure to meet Alex Salmond again, he's a singer too.Β It's good job he didn't play the fiddle or the press would be all over it! He's pretty busy with other things at the moment so I'm not sure he'll have time to join us every gig. So please don't be disappointed...
Iron Broo on Sky News
onWe are on Sky news today.
Original tune for Ronnie Watt’s 9th Dan
onΒ I wrote and recorded this tune for Ronnie Watt to mark his 9th Dan Karate belt. Ronnie is an inspiration to many people. His karate teaching has had a very positive impact on many peoples lives. You can download the sheet music for free here... https://charlieabel.scot/piece/ronnie-watts-9th-dan-accordion-sheet-music-scottish/
A night of Christmas cheers and unstoppable smiles.
onIt really was a brilliant night.Β The 2015 Iron Broo Christmas charirty ceilidh went with a swing at St. Margaret of Scotlandβs Church hall at the Gallowgate, Aberdeen on Saturday the 19th of December. Keen ceilidh goers traded their winter blues for their dancing shoes in preparation for the Christmas holidays.Β As promised it was...
