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Musical family strikes the right notes
A trio of talented piano playing sisters from Westlea collected a shelf full
of silver trophies at this year’s Swindon Music Festival, with nine year old
Marion taking the top piano prize in the junior category. Grease Tribute Night - Friday 19th September, 7.30pm
Danny and Sandy hit Swindon in an electrifying tribute
She has made remark- show packed with all those unforgettable songs from the
able progress since start- movies including ‘Summer Nights.’ ‘You’re the one that
ing piano lessons two and I want’, and ‘Grease is the word’.
a half years ago with Link Enjoy a 3 course dinner and re-live the fantastic sounds
of the movie, followed by a disco till late. £23 per person
advertiser Joy Walker and
plans to audition for the Rat Pack Tribute Band - Friday 26th September, 7.30pm
Royal College of Music Classic songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
next year. with a delicious 3 course dinner and late night dancing with the Top Hat Disco.
If successful, she would £30 per person
join the college junior
department, travelling to
London each Saturday for
intensive training.
Marion, above, has
grown up in a piano play-
ing household and took an
interest from an early age
in the music played by her
sisters, Marjay, 14, and J, Joy with Marion, J and Marjay, • Fine dining in
aged 12. same mistake twice. She is playing casually elegant
Joy Walker, who has taught all grade 7 and 8 pieces already.” surroundings
three girls since they began playing, Joy used to be a concert pianist • Fantastic for any occasion
puts Marion’s rapid progress down before she moved to Britain from Ko-
to her exceptional attitude. “If I say rea and knows the demands upon • Chef’s a la carte menu will provide
she needs two hours’ practice, she young players. “Marion wants to be a dinner to remember
does it without complaining. She has an international concert pianist and • Open Monday - Saturday evenings
a very good ear; she picks things up with encouragement and guidance, and Sunday lunch
very quickly and doesn’t make the • See our web site for sample menus
very quickly and doesn’t make the I think she will be.”

Guitar virtuoso teaches and tours Take That Tribute
Talented local musician Kit Hawes is touring arts centre across the UK Friday 22nd August 2008
for the fi rst time this summer, but returning to West Swindon to continue
with his other passion for teaching. See and hear all the greatest hits of the most
Kit teaches all mu- He said that it can successful boy band ever. Fake That simulate
sical styles at every be easier to write sad the original 5 piece line up of Gary, Mark,
level. He says that after songs but he tries to Howard, Jason and yes even Robbie Williams!
learning a few chords, steer away from too This is one show not to be missed!
most people can start much depressing ma- Dance the night away to Fake That followed by Skywalkers disco
learning songs in a terial. “Sometimes you £35.00 per person to include a set 4 course dinner (Not suitable for children)
matter of weeks. “I hear a singer in a pub
really enjoy teaching and think ‘I don’t really
and passing on my skills. I keep the care about your life’. I
lessons fun because people learn want people to feel positive.”
more when they are enjoying it.” The twenty-one year old virtuoso
In preparation for the tour, Kit has set his sights on being one of
recorded a CD of ten songs; all the top guitarists in the world and
his own compositions. The album is prepared to do the leg work to
is equally split between vocal and achieve his goal.
instrumental tracks which Kit hopes To book lessons call 875184.
people will fi nd uplifting. www.kithawes.co.uk

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