Featured Musician – Jim McLaren

By Gordon Cameron 15 Oct, 2021 1 Comment

Accordion and piano player Jim tells us about Power Music and MusicOne

Jim has been a long time user of Power Music. He runs a large farm in Fife and has a fascinating blog about farming http://cultsfarm.co.uk/

We asked Jim to tell us about how he uses Power Music and MusicOne digital music stands – so grab your self a cup or glass of something and have a read of what Jim told us…

Firstly, as a musician I play the accordion and the piano. The accordion is mostly Scottish Traditional Music and second accordion to accompany others – I play occasionally in a dance band. I also play the accordion at my local church, either helping out the organist, or occasionally doing all the music myself if he is not available.
Piano playing is mostly classical piano, and as I am working towards my Grade 8 exam I have lessons every week. I also do a bit of vamping for a small accordion workshop group that I play for.

Interview with Jim Diack – Worship leader

By Gordon Cameron 25 Oct, 2017 Leave a comment

For the last 6 years, East Mains Baptist Church in East Kilbride has been using Power Music with their worship band at every service.

We asked the worship leader at East Mains – Jim Diack – for an interview about his experiences with using Power Music over the years.

We hope you find a “real world” user’s comments helpful.

Here’s the interview…

Featured Musician

David Baroni

By Brenda Cameron 30 Jul, 2016 Leave a comment

Songwriter, musician, artist, producer, worship leader, author and speaker.

David Baroni is a songwriter, musician, artist, producer, worship leader, author and speaker. He has been involved in Christian worship music for 34 years.
As a songwriter for Word Music, Integrity Music and his own ministry, Kingdomsongs Inc., David’s songs have been recorded and performed by Michael W. Smith, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Debby Boone, Alvin Slaughter, Selah, Natalie Grant, Morris Chapman, Sheila Walsh, Paul Wilbur, The Imperials, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and many others. His songs have also been featured in several hymnals.

Featured Musician

Tim Dyke-Smith

By Brenda Cameron 20 Jun, 2016 Leave a comment

The professional’s choice

Tim Dyke-Smith is an international, experienced pianist, keyboard player and vocalist entertainer.
He derives his over 25 years musical career from performing on cruises, corporate events, weddings, heritage hotels and long term residencies in the UK and abroad.

Featured Musician

Laurent Calomne

By Gordon Cameron 13 May, 2016 Leave a comment

This month we are delighted to feature Laurent Calomne from Sombreffe, Belgium. A classically trained musician who now plays percussion and clarinet in a variety of bands. Laurent bought a MusicOne CV from our reseller SightRead and it has revolutionised how he displays his music when performing.

Laurent uses the 24 inch touchscreen MusicOne system running Power Music Professional when performing.

He is in a number of bands playing rock, blues, reggae and disco. He also teaches music theory, drums, percussion, clarinet, saxophone and CAM (Computer Aided Music).

His band websites: Just Swing and Zapmusic

Featured Musician

Original Kösslbachtaler

By Gordon Cameron 21 Apr, 2016 Leave a comment

It is with great pleasure we introduce to you Hannes Stadler and his Austrian band Original Kösslbachtaler. We just love Austria so we are delighted to feature Johannes Stadler (or to give him his stage name “Hannes”) as our “Musician of the Month”.

The Original Kösslbachtaler is an Austrian band who perform at wedding receptions and tent festivals. Visit their website here Original Kösslbachtaler.

Kösslbachtaler first started using Power Music way back in 2013. Lois (AKA Alois Stadler), bought Power Music and started setting up a multi-screen band setup, first with three screens then eventually using six screens.

Featured Musician

Mike Baldwin

By Gordon Cameron 18 Mar, 2016 Leave a comment

This month we return to the UK and feature Mike Baldwin from Milton Keynes. Mike is a Gospel songwriter and performer. He has just released his first album “Go and Tell” on Amazon.

Mike also plays bass in a rock covers pub band called Murphy’s Law – not to be confused with the American hardcore punk band from New York!

You can get the chord sheets for Mike’s songs in Power Music format (free) from our store https://powermusicbox.com/Music-Store/Free-Songbooks

Featured Musician

Scott Schreiber – Still Rocking!

By Gordon Cameron 19 Feb, 2016 Leave a comment

This month we are crossing the Atlantic to meet Scott Schreiber from Gilbert, Arizona. Scott’s story is inspiring and shows the power of music – how grabbing your instrument and getting out there and gigging keeps the fun in your life!

Scott plays with The Triplicity Band www.thetriplicityband.com. Formed in 2015, The Triplicity Band has already become a recognized name in the East Valley 55+ communities.

Featured Musician

Philip Scriven, Concert Organist

By Gordon Cameron 28 Jan, 2016 Leave a comment

Philip Scriven is a renowned organist, described as “A superb organist with formidable technique!”. Visit his website philipscriven.com

We first met Philip at Spring Harvest in Minehead a few years ago when he visited the Cambron stand. Some time later, his interest in Power Music was re-awakened when he read an article about another famous organist, Kevin Bowyer, who uses Power Music at Glasgow University Chapel and for recitals around the world.

Philip now uses two Power Music systems – a 27 inch touchscreen system in the chapel of Cranleigh School and a 24 inch touchscreen system for performing “on the road”.

Featured Musician

Early Adopter Alun – Talented Guitarist and Singer!

By Gordon Cameron 6 Nov, 2015 Leave a comment

Alun McCarthy, one of the first Power Music users, is a talented worship leader, guitarist and singer.

Alun is one of the most enthusiastic and encouraging Power Music users we have. We meet up with him every year at the Mission Worship Conference in Eastbourne in November. He will be inteviewed at the seminar “Going Digital” (presented by our own Gordon Cameron) at this year’s Mission Worship.