Lionel Reekie from Auckland, New Zealand will be a featured guest artist during the “70th Anniversary Celebration” of the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International in Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area) California July 21-25. 2010.

Auckland entertainer Lionel Reekie, who has performed extensively in many of New Zealand’s top venues, is a member of the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand and has appeared on stage as a soloist in many countries including USA, Europe, China, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.

In 2009, he entertained at the Coupe Mondiale in NZ with great success. In 2007 he was a guest vocalist for the Auckland Symphony Orchestra at their “Last Night of the Proms Concerts”, performing songs from modern musical shows. As well as being a versatile singer and musician, Lionel is also an accomplished conductor.

At the 2009 Coupe Mondiale he conducted the New Zealand North Shore Accordion Orchestra and their dynamic performance earned them a standing ovation from the audience. In August 2007 Lionel conducted the New Zealand North Shore Accordion Orchestra in Washington DC and New York, including a concert on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC.

In September 2002 Lionel conducted the North Shore Musicale Accordion Orchestra during their concert tour of China. One of these concerts was televised by a Chinese television network.

Lionel (AIRMT) is also Manager of the Music Education Centres (Henderson and North Shore). He holds a New Zealand Accordion Association Teacher’s Certificate.

Lionel’s professional expertise has been honored with many awards and nominations and Lionel has performed at many venues in New Zealand and overseas, in many countries including the USA.

For further information: l_reekie@xtra.co.nz