Keepin' it Reel: KODA, or the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra as it was originally known, was formed in 1987 to provide an opportunity for young accordionists to meet regularly and play music together. The band can boast of such luminaries as accordionist and singer Emily Smith (Scots Trad music Awards "Scots Singer of the Year" ) as a former member. Expanded to include bagpipes, fiddle, and vocals the band, now on their 4th CD with 'Keepin' it Reel', we are sure you will agree that Koda are absolutely terrific!
Koda are:
Accordions: David Kennedy, Adele Queen, Andrew Gibb, Calum Muir, Claire Noble, Erin McGinley, Jamie Young, Megan Bell ,
Bagpipes: Alexander Scougall
Bass/Keyboards: Jim Gold
Drums, Percussion: Kelvin Riley, Lee Mannion
Vocals: Shelley Clark
Piano: Steven Todd
Fiddle: Tom Gold