Diana Culbertson (Dunloy Accordion Band)

<p>Diana Culbertson is a member of Dunloy Accordian Band, a singer, a piano player, a music teacher, and another fine example of the skilled musicians that make up the Northern Ireland band scene.</p><p>Diana joined Dunloy as a result of studying marching bands for her PhD, wanting to focus on bands in her local area and specifically around the idea of contentious parades. The band has now become an integral part of her life and has brought her many opportunities to perform in some of the most prestigious venues in Northern Ireland and the rest ion the UK.</p><p>Diana shares with passion about her involvement with bands and the positive role they play in her life and I know you will be able to connect with her story.</p><p>We also have another "Shelf Life" segment with John Gamble were we look at books that might be of interest to the band scene and this sections focus is on the formation of the B Specials.</p><p>Next week is our full last episode of the season with John Brown from Greengairs Thistle and we will have a few bonus episodes to go as well before we take a break.</p><p>Make sure you follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you can get podcasts.</p><p>If you want to take part in season 4 then please get in touch with us via our email address: madetoparadebook@gmail.com</p><p> </p>