Walter Newstead

Walter Newstead (1912-2006)

North Norfolk

Melodeon, biographical article at Mustrad - https://www.mustrad.org.uk/articles/newstead.htm

Recorded by Chris Holderness in 2004

The Old Out and Homer - MTCD204 - 57 tracks, 60 minutes - Four of the best melodeon players of their generation from North Norfolk: George Craske; Herbert Mallett; Walter Newstead; and Percy Brown. Featuring hornpipes (of course) plus breakdowns, stepping jigs, tunes for the Long Dance, marches and lots of music-hall song tunes. Walter Newstead 27 tracks.

CD and notes available as a digital download from Mustrad

To English Traditional Players