New B-3 and 122 installed in one of the Finest Studios around

B-3 Ultimo and Leslie 122 installed in one of the Premier Studios in Europe

This is an amazing place and hope to bring you an in depth report soon. Cheers Malc


Full story coming in Jan 2011

See Us At The Kent International Keyboard Show

We are once again going to attend one of our favourite shows
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th Feb 2011

There will be a little more info about the format from Malc next moth (Jan 2011)

Hope to see you there ..


full details here:http://www.musicland.co.uk/musicfair/

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all ..

News and Articles coming up in Jan 2011

See Us At The Kent International Keyboard Show
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th Feb 2011
full details here:http://www.musicland.co.uk/musicfair/

B-3 Ultimo and Leslie 122 installed in one of the Premier Studios in Europe This is an amazing place and hope to bring you an in depth report soon. Cheers Malc Full story coming in Jan 2011

Paul Carrack uses the Hammond H44 Melodion and Hammond XK-3c .. full story coming soon


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Read the Christmas 2010 BLOG from Barrie Freeman
click here

Xmas BLOG 2010

It is always at this time of the year that I reminisce most about the joys of
winter nights out gigging.

I played for many years in a three/ four piece function band and coming up to Christmas was always our busiest time.
We played many corporate dinner dances at lavish London hotels and some very nice club venues. Nice gigs, well paid, always good food and a good bonus for going over time.

Altogether a great experience until, that is, the end of the night when, many times in minus temperatures, the Hammond (which was always heavier at the end of a gig) and Leslie had to be manhandled down flights of icy fire escapes, The Jerry Allen trolley finding four inches of snow totally non navigable and the CF van ( not a transit man) completely frozen up.

My thoughts are therefore with all of you braving these current torrid conditions in the name of music and entertainment hoping the enjoyment of the performance will far out way the behind the scenes, real work the paying customers never gets to see.

On the other hand I must admit to being more than somewhat jealous of today’s Hammond players having such incredible instruments like the Xk1 and Xk3 that make this part of their gigging life so much easier.

I would like to wish all of our friends and customers, gigging musicians or otherwise a very happy and safe Christmas and healthy and prosperous 2011.

Barrie

DUBLIN MUSIC SHOW OCT 2010 Report and Short Movie ..

There was such a 'vibe' about this show (-:
As we had never exhibited in Ireland before we just did not know what to expect ?

Great venue .. great people . and lots & lots of interest in the HAMMOND range.

For the first time ever I did NOT use a Leslie with the New B-3 !!
One of the new features of the B-3 mk2 is that it has a awesome Leslie simulator on board so I decided to use this show as an experiment to see how it would cope in a live situation.


The was result .... FANTASTIC ... No one could believe what they heard


A big thanks must go to John Hornby Skewes and HK AUDIO for supplying me with the incredible HK L.U.C.A.S MAX PA which I used for this show.

As some of you already will know I have used HK AUDIO PA and monitors on many shows around Europe over the past few years and in my opinion it ROCKS !! Check out the short movie below to hear the results and some information about their new ELEMENTS range.


I met all types of musicians at the show .. some pro players, lots of studio and production folk, and home players who were very excited to see the Hammond back in the spotlight.
One thing was common amongst all our visitors though .. and that was the shear amazement at how good the new generation Hammond Equipment is.


I really enjoyed this trip and had a great time .. not to mention one of our customers taking the New B-3 home with him straight from the show !!!

Thanks DUBLIN .. We'll Be Back ..,.
Cheers .. Malc

Barrie's BLOG Oct 2010 .... The Music Show DUBLIN

I decided to get involved with the Dublin Music show this year as we were getting an increasing amount of enquiries from Ireland and as Hammond had not had a presence in this country for such a long time I felt it was a good opportunity to introduce the ‘new generation’ instruments and to start building a new base in the region.

It is interesting that, this year, the major music shows in the UK have had a hard time.
With both ‘Music Live’ in Birmingham and the London Music Show being cancelled for one reason or another. These exhibitions are feeling the effect of both the soaring costs involved and the effect of internet trading on such promotions.
It was therefore even more pleasing to find not only a very vibrant event in Dublin but a show formula that seems to be very successful. I am sure this will be a regular event for us in the future. I would like to thank all that visited us at the show and congratulate the organisers for their extremely friendly and professional assistance.


Check out Malc's report and see a short movie about the show here

Barrie's BLOG Sept 2010

I have been severely berated lately for not updating my blog more often. So with the summer months nearly behind us and as attention moves back from holidays and sunny outdoor pursuits to more agreeable pastimes like Hammond performances, it is probably a fitting opportunity to start to put things right.

Hammond means many things to many people. This year, especially, it has been fascinating meeting and talking to varied generations of Hammond players.
Without doubt, one highlight has been being able to spend some time with rock icon Jon Lord.

As you can see from the site we have worked closely with Jon on a few projects and it has been brilliant to hear the stories of his association with Hammond. His personal and totally unsolicited endorsement of the new B3 is a testament to the authenticity of the current instruments and his video interview, now on the site and filmed around the time of his sixty-ninth birthday, shows the legendary performer still as passionate as ever about Hammond.

It has been just as rewarding, however, to work with some of the upcoming professional keyboard players who insist that to ‘get the gig’ they must have the real thing and in a multi keys set up that usually has meant the XK3c.
This incredible drawbar keyboard has been found on major tours,
local gigs, professional studios and home studios alike and without doubt has become the generic Hammond keyboard instrument, being hailed as the ‘best ever’.
We will be bringing some of these player profiles to the site so you can share their experiences.

Following on from the success of the Hammond Player DVD we have been asked to produce a second similar product. This year we have been busy filming product information videos which are now finished. The ‘Meet The’ B3, XK3c and Xk1 are available now online at www.hammondplayer.com and give an insight into how to get the very best out of these instruments. Attention can now be refocused on a new ‘Player’ video. hopefully for 2011.

For those interested in education, this is developing nicely, introducing a totally new generation to Hammond performance. At Keyboard-tech, (www.keyboard-tech.co.uk) the West London based Hammond tuition Lab opened earlier this year enrolment to the Hammond courses is increasing rapidly and also many budding Hammond players have attended Malc’s one to one sessions at the Sheffield Ham Lab.

I am very pleased to report that, unlike the experience of most trades, we have not been too affected by the depressed economic climate. Business has been a bit patchy since March, not helped by the World Cup attention and the warm days through May and June, but, our regional stockists have seen steady activity through this time and are now reporting a definite upturn in Hammond enquiries, looking forward to an even better winter period.
It is very important to note that only instruments purchased from our authorised UK stockists are fully guaranteed in the UK.

On the promotion front I am particularly pleased regarding our upcoming visit to the Music show in Dublin. Over the last few years we have been getting an increasing amount of enquiries from Ireland and this is our first attempt at bringing the ‘new generation’ Hammond instruments to the country. I hope Malc and I will be able to speak to many local Hammond enthusiasts on the stand.
Details are in the events section.

We hope to structure a few extra regional activities before the end of 2010 so keep an eye on the site or register for our newsletters to keep you up to date with events.

Catch up again soon.

Barrie Freeman
Managing Director
Hammond Organ UK

Malc Deakin Talks to Jon Lord

Rock Legend Jon Lord has been featured several times on our site over the past months.
Jon has his own New Generation B-3p portable and Leslie 3300.

In an interview shot at his studio this summer, Malc talks to Jon about his career, his music and his growing affection for his new B-3.

UK On Line Accessory Shop HAMMOND PLAYER

The Hammond Organ UK Accessory Shop is now back on line
follow the link at the top of the page.

A few weeks ago, Malc Deakin shot hours of video covering all aspects of the whole of the current Hammond Organ Range of Instruments

Visit Hammond Player http://www.hammondplayer.com and check it out.


More soon .........

SEE US IN DUBLIN SAT 2nd and SUN 3rd October 2010

Meet up with Barrie Freeman and Malc Deakin from Hammond Organ UK and try & learn all about the very latest range of Hammond Organs
We will be showing the Mighty new B-3 mk2 Hammond XK-3c Hammond XK-1 Hammond XM-2
+ the range of Hammond's Innovative H series Electro / Acoustic Melodions

for details of the venue and tickets click here
download the newsletter sheet click here

LIVE SESSIONS WITH MALC DEAKIN
FREE HAMMOND PLAYER CLINICS
HANDS ON SESSIONS

SEE AND TRY THE .......
NEW B-3mk2 - XK-3C - XK-1 - XM-2 MIDI MODULE
HAMMOND H SERIES ELECTRIC MELODIONS

THERE WILL BE LOTS HAPPENING ON THE STAND INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC AND PLAYER CLINICS
SEE US AT BOOTH NUMBER F2E

Hope you can make it .. Barrie & Malc

Thanks to all that attended the Leeds Show

Thank you to everyone that came to see us at the Leeds 'Hammond Sessions' Show.

We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting new friends and fellow Hammond Lovers.

Special thanks to Alison and Paul plus the rest of the Production Room team for organising this event and making it all run smoothly with excellent hospitality.

Cheers ... Barrie and Malc

Leeds Show and Jon Lord

LEEDS SHOW
Just a quick reminder that you can see us + Malc and the trio in Leeds Thursday 27/05/10
Click here for details
Jon Lord
We have just returned back from visiting Jon Lord at his studio.
What a very nice chap he is not to mention a Hammond Playing Legend.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Hammond Organ UK site for 'video podcast' featuring Jon and the New B-3p and 3300 Leslie
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Kind regards
Hammond Organ UK

Hammond Rock Legend Jon Lord

As you may have read on previous postings, Jon Lord used the New B-3 on a gig during his Russian Tour last year.


He was suitably impressed and now Jon has had his own New B-3p and 3300 Leslie for a couple of months now

Tomorrow we are going to visit him at his home studio to find out how he is getting along with his new Hammond, what he is up to at the moment & future plans and interview him for a Hammond UK PodCast

More soon

Cheers
Malc

Hammond Sessions Show Leeds this Thurs 27th May 10

Dont forget to see us in Leeds this Thursday 27th May 2010

click here for full details

This event will be hosted by:
Production Room Ltd
85 Roseville Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 5DT

Set 1 will start at 14:30 This session will be a general workshop / clinic plus product knowledge

Set 2 will start at 19:30 featuring 'LIVE MUSIC and GROOVES
For some of this session Malc will be joined by Chris Durling (drums) and Cecil Zinyuku (bass and guitar)

Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman at the KEYBOARDTECH 'HAMMOND LAB'

After months of preparation, the infamous Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman hosted an informative, fun and lively Q&A event at Tech Music Schools (TMS) last Wednesday 28th April. The evening went down a storm as the room packed full of students, fans and even a few TMS tutors, listened intently to the stories of the Deep Purple and Yes years

Read the full story here

http://www.keyboard-tech.co.uk/NewsLordWakemanMasterclass1.html



Pictured left to right ...
Jon Lord - Barrie Freeman - Rick Wakeman
in the KEYBOARDTECH Hammond Lab.

Hammond Player Sessions in Leeds Thursday 27th May 2010

This event will be hosted by:
Production Room Ltd
85 Roseville Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 5DT


Barrie Freeman and Malc Deakin from Hammond are going to be there for a
Hammond Sessions Workshop and Demo Day on Thursday May 27th 2010

Your chance to see - hear - try and learn all about the full range of Hammond Organs and Leslie Speakers including the awesome B-3 mk2

There will be two separate sessions.

Set 1 will start at 14:30

This session will be a general workshop / clinic plus product knowledge featuring all the current Hammond and Leslie Speaker Range including the new B-3 mk2

There will be a section on using Hammond Organs as part of a MIDI rig in the studio and on stage. The XK-3c / Pro XK system makes a very useable controller keyboard.

There will plenty of time for Q&A as well as hands on stuff.

Set 2 will start at 19:30

featuring 'LIVE MUSIC and GROOVES"


This session will focus on "MEET THE B" taking you through the incredible tactility offered by this and other Hammond instruments and how they fit in to all genres of music in studio, live performance and home players.


There will be a short Q&A session and sections on the XK-3c and Pro XK system.


For some of this session Malc will be joined by Chris Durling (drums) and Cecil Zinyuku (bass and guitar) to add that 'Live Hammond Groove" to the event.

All are welcome at both sets but be sure to
call Production Room on
0113 2467985 to book your place
but hurry as this event will soon fill up.

New Hammond Dealer in Leeds

We are very happy to welcome PRODUCTION ROOM in Leeds
to our family of UK Hammond Stockists.
http://www.production-room.com/

This is a fabulous store which focuses on Pro Musicians and their needs.
Pictured above Alison and Paul (Directors) with Barrie Freeman Hammond Organ UK taking delivery of their first stock

Barrie Freeman and Malc Deakin from Hammond are going to be there for a
Hammond Sessions Workshop and Demo Day on Thursday May 27th 2010

There will be two separate sessions.

Set 1 will start at 14:30

This session will be a general workshop / clinic plus product knowledge featuring all the current Hammond and Leslie Speaker Range including the new B-3 mk2

There will plenty of time for Q&A as well as hands on stuff.


Set 2 will start at 19:30

This session will focus on "MEET THE B" taking you you through the incredible tactility offered by this and other Hammond instruments and how they fit in to all genres of music in studio, live performance and home players.

There will be a short Q&A session and sections on the XK-3c and Pro XK system.

For some of this session Malc will be joined by Chris Durling (drums) and Cecil Zinyuku (bass and guitar) to add that 'Live Hammond Groove" to the event.

All are welcome at both sets but be sure to
call Production Room on 0113 2467985 to book your place
but hurry as this event will soon fill up.