Band Biography
Lead and 2nd accordion is shared between Stewart and Elizabeth Gilchrist, husband and wife, who have over 50 years playing experience between them as well as several United Kingdom Accordion Championship titles.
Stewart has been playing for over 30 years starting at the ripe old age of 5 and has been performing on stage since 7 years old having been taught by Brian & Graham Laurie, the well known paisley based accordion maestros. During his years within the accordion orchestras he has played at a wide variety of functions and recorded several albums with them the last of which 'Going Transatlanic' also featured several sets arranged and named by Stewart entitled 'Reel Fun' and 'More Reel Fun' from which the name of the band is derived.
Elizabeth has been playing for over 20 years starting at the age of 9. She too has been taught by both Brian & Graham throughout the years also playing within the accordion orchestras.
Their musical careers have taken them abroad on several occasions.