Lionel Reekie

Lionel Reekie
Lionel Reekie is an Auckland entertainer, who has performed extensively in many of New Zealand's top venues, Lionel 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 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. 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 Musicale Accordion Orchestra during their concert tour of China. One of these concerts was televised by a Chinese television network.

Ideal for: corporate function, private party, wedding and setting themes for Italian, French, German, Latin American or European themed events. Also useful when there is no power at event

Other Performances as Guest Artist include:
2005, 2006, 2007 Gold Coast – appearances at Southport RSL, Sharks Club, Albert Waterways
Annually since 1992 South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival (New Zealand)
1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2008 Australian Accordion Teachers Association International Championships
1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 Accordion Teachers Guild International and American Accordionists’ Assn (USA)
1994 Cotati Accordion Festival (USA)
1993 Frankfurt Musik Messe (Germany)

Musical Background
1985-1997, Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra member and was lead vocalist on the 1992 and 1996 tours through Europe, as well as the 1994 tour of USA/Canada. The orchestra's 1994 CD "On Tour" featured much of the programme from these three tours.
Lionel was a featured soloist at the American Accordionists’ Association festivals in Houston, Texas (1995), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1996) & Washington DC (1997). At these festivals, Lionel gave several concerts, and held workshops on MIDI with accordion.

Recordings:
No stranger to radio and television, Lionel has had performances and interviews broadcast throughout the world. In 1987 Lionel recorded an album, " Lionel Reekie Sings", under the ODE record label and in December 1996 he released a CD entitled “Starlight” using MIDI accordion with vocals. Lionel has also featured on many other recordings.

Continental Themed music:

ITALIAN
Come Back to Sorrento
Quando Quando
Santa Lucia
Tarrantella
Its Amore
La Spagnola
Volare
Bueno Sera
Arrivederci Roma
Bel Viso
Finiculi Finicula
O Sole Mio

FRENCH
Under Paris Skies
Reign de Musette
Domino
Chanson D’Amour
La Vie en Rose
C’est Si Bon
Autumn Leaves
Eifel Tour
I Love Paris
Can can
Je ne regrette rien
La Ballade de Pauvre Jean

GERMAN – OKTOBERFEST
Muss I denn
Hofbrauhaus
Beer Barrel Polka
Happy Wanderer
Lilli Marlene
Little Brown Jug Polka
Du du Herszt mein lieber
Tavern in the Town
Pennsylvania Polka
Ein Prosit

STANDARDS/EASY LISTENING
Girl From Ipanema
Sway
Spanish Eyes
Save the last dance for me
Its now or never
I Cant Help Falling in love with you
Unchained melody
If
Everything I do (I Do it for you)
Crying
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Spanish Eyes

DANCE/ROCK AND ROLL
Love is in the air
Rave On
Promised Land
Reet Petite
Rock Around the Clock
Tequila
Lambada
La Bamba
Lets Twist Again
Rockin’ Robin

It was absolutely fabulous thank you, Lionel just arrived and started playing and it gave the evening focus and created a great athmosphere.
Regards, Gitti Harre Dec 2011

Hi, just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with Lionel's performance last night at our party. It really was great and it set the mood perfectly..
Thanks so much.
Louise Morrison June 2011

To Pete
Thanks for suggesting Lionel and assisting with the booking

To Lionel
Thank you so much, we've had calls and emails to say how much people enjoyed your performance - even if they were not the ones dancing.
My parents were delighted and we're so pleased to hear you again!
For myself ..... Couldn't be happier!
Best Regards
Ingrid Blyth

Hi Kellie,
Thanks for the follow up.
The entertainment you provided was great.
We will definitely be using your services again.
Kind regards,
James Walsh
Marketing/ Promotions
Celsius (German themed event)