ABOUT THE GORDANAIRS
Brothers, Gordon and Danny
Groening, have been playing music together for over 30 years. They started
playing as a duo, Gordy on the accordion at the age of 15 and Danny on the drums
at the age of 8. Their parents encouraged them to pursue their musical
endeavours and played a huge role in finding places for the two boys to play
their music. This little duo had to have a name so Mom and Dad came up with the
Gordanairs which combined the boys two first names together (Gor – Dan).
Practicing nightly throughout the week and playing out on weekend was pretty
much normal for these two young musicians. Playing at cabarets and restaurants
on a regular basis led them to getting more well know throughout the surrounding
areas. The Vancouver Alpen Club, Austria Vancouver Club and the Mission Alpen
Club are just a few of the places the two have played over the years.
With their popularity growing and the venues and engagements getting larger,
Gordy and Danny decided it was a great opportunity to add members to the band.
Today, the band consists of Rob Goddard on trumpet, who has been with them for
over 15 years and Kenny Ogilvie on bass, who has played in the band almost 10
years. With the band having a more versatile sound, the Gordanairs have been
regular performers at various Oktoberfests and Wine Festivals throughout the
Pacific Northwest. The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest and St. Joseph’s Winery both in
Oregon state, as well as the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington are but to
name a few.
The Gordanairs have become very well received not only for their European
Musical style but also for their entertaining performances. Accompanied by their
wives and families, they are able to entertain audiences with German traditions
such as German Folk Dancing (Schuhplattling), songs played on the cowbells,
alphorn performances and their always popular and unforgettable audience
participation that has become a crowd favourite. All the entertainers wear
German Authentic costumes and provide a delightful program that has been very
well received by both young and old at all of their engagements.
The Gordanairs’ European Musical style and performances express their desire for
keeping the German traditions alive. The band has just released their 6th
recording titled European Style, and will continue to entertain and make music
for all to enjoy. We’re sure that you will agree that their music and
entertaining style display the love they have for European music and the
timeless traditions that make up the music they play. Visit their
website at:
www.prodigyrecords.net/gordanairs.htm