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Accordion Art Festival - June 9th
May, 28, 2007
 Accordion Art Festival, Mosciano – Italy ‘Accordion Art Festival’ is the title of a concert taking place on June 9th, 9.45pm, at the Theater Acquaviva, Mosciano. This event celebrates free reed instruments such as the accordion, bandoneon, diatonic accordion and harmonica. Claudio Azzaro, Federico Orlando, Mario D'Amario and Renzo Ruggieri will all be performing.
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Tom Russia with Love !
May, 28, 2007
 UKAO catches up with 17 year old UK accordionist Thom Hardaker from North Yorkshire who has been invited to study the accordion at the St Petersburg Conservatory in Russia by the well respected Russian virtuoso accordionist Professor Oleg Sharov… Thom started off by learning playing the keyboard with a local music teacher called Harry Hinchcliffe who teaches keyboard, piano, guitar and accordion. Thom soon found his interests were with the piano accordion and started playing accordion at the age of 7. At the age of 11 by which time Thom had reached grade 5 Harry recommended that he change from a piano to a button accordion. Starting afresh and after 4 years of hard work and much practice Thom achieved grade 8 in his practical exam and grade 6 in theory and now regularly plays in local concerts and fundraising events both solo and with the Craven Accordion Orchestra and the Rob Thorn Band .
In mid-november 2006 whilst playing with the Craven Accordion Orchestra in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire Thom met Professor Oleg Sharov – the main star of the event and prolific Russian virtuoso accordionist well known all around the world. Harry Hinchcliffe had organised with Professor Sharov beforehand for Thom to attend a Master Class with Professor Sharov to have a fresh set of eyes on his repertoire and for Professor Sharov’s valuable and well respected input. Thom had a challenging one hour which he enjoyed immensely having had an insight as to what study was like at the highest level and found he had gained a great deal from the master class, with Professor Sharov being extremely friendly and helpful. Following a brief discussion about Thom’s future career aspirations Professor Sharov suggested that he would like Thom to come study with him in St. Petersburg in the next year adding that he considered that Thom had the potential to become a professional performer. Thom passed his contact details to Professor Sharov and left it at that, six months later he received a phone call from Oleg asking "Is that Thom? - are you still interested in coming to study in Russia with me?" to which Thom without hesitation replied – “Yes please..” - an offer of a lifetime he couldn’t refuse!
Thom intends to go to St. Petersburg in September 2007 for one years study initially on the conservatory’s preparatory programme; he will then have the option after this time to stay for another year or possibly 4 years – the four year course teaching up to doctorate level giving a D.M.A. qualification (Doctor of Musical Arts). Thom was excited to learn that he will be staying in a special accommodation block built for the conservatory students.
Thom will be funding this study course by himself and is currently saving everything he can towards the costs of this exciting educational opportunity, if anybody would like to sponsor him (no matter how small the amount) they can contact Thom direct on Tel: 01535 - 632332 or write to him at:- Thom Hardaker - The Kings Arms, High Street, Sutton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, BD20 7LP Or email Thom on:- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it UKAO have set up an online donation fund for Thom called 'Tom Russia with Love Fund' where anyone can donate no matter how small an amount via Paypal and a safe secure connection.
Richard Smith (UKAO) and Thom at Scarborough 07.
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Owen Murray - Wigmore Hall Chamber Music
May, 28, 2007
 Owen Murray, professor of classical accordion at the Royal Academy of Music, London will be playing in a chamber music concert at the Wigmore Hall on Friday 8th June 2007 at 7.30pm. Pieces in the concert to include W.A. Mozart Adagio and Rondo K617, Arnold Schoenberg Second String Quartet, and the London premiere of Poul Ruders On the Shores of the Cosmic Ocean (dedicated to Owen Murray). Ailish Tynan soprano Owen Murray accordion Alexandra Wood violin Vanessa McNaught violin Hayley Wolfe viola Oliver Coates cello
Including W.A. Mozart Adagio and Rondo K617 Arnold Schoenberg Second String Quartet Poul Ruders On the Shores of the Cosmic Ocean (London premiere) dedicated to Owen Murray 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP Tickets £18, £16, £12, £10 Box office telephone: +44 (0) 20 7935 2141 Online booking: Wigmore Hall
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16TH ANNUAL NARCISO MARTINEZ CONJUNTO FESTIVAL
May, 25, 2007
 NMCAC ANNOUNCES THE 16TH ANNUAL NARCISO MARTINEZ CONJUNTO FESTIVAL
WHO: The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center WHAT: 16th Annual Narciso Martinez Conjunto Festival WHEN: Friday September 14, 2007 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday September 15, 2005 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm Sunday September 16, 2005 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm WHERE: 225 E. Stenger Street, San Benito, Texas The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, with the help of Miller Lite, the San Benito Chamber of Commerce, Su Clinica Familiar, and the City of San Benito is proud to announce the 16th Annual Conjunto Festival. This three-day event has become a staple event for the community, attracting over 5,000 people for a celebration of live Texas-Mexico Conjunto music. The Conjunto Festival is NMCAC’s largest project of the year and emphasizes preserving a deep south Texas cultural treasure – conjunto music. Narciso Martinez, a native of San Benito, Texas, is credited as being “the father of Texas Mexican conjunto.” “This festival is the only show of its kind, closely related to what Don Narciso originated in the 1930’s,” says Rogelio Nuñez, co-founder and board member of NMCAC. “All these musical groups are loyal to the conjunto tradition. We invite everyone to come learn about this tradition and celebrate with us in an event that connects you to the past.”
Friday September 14, 2007
Eddie “Lalo” Torres Bernardo y Sus Compadres Retoño
Saturday September 15, 2007
Conjunto Heritage Taller Conjunto de Robert Casillas y Ramon Sanchez Los 2 Gilbertos Amadeo Flores Conjunto Aztlan Oscar Hernandez and TUFF Band
Sunday September 16, 2007
Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Student Recital Juan Lugo y Su Conjunto Los Hermanos Ayala Los Angeles del Sur Los Fantasmas Los Layton
Schedule subject to change:
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Memorial Day Concert
May, 25, 2007
I would like to invite everyone to the Azteca Fairgrounds Sunday May 27, 2007 for a free outdoor concert. Hope you can make it.
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Harry Hussey & Cafe Noir Jazz Group - 28th May
May, 23, 2007
 Harry Hussey & Cafe Noir on 28th May Harry Hussey joins the excellent Brighton based jazz group "Cafe Noir" on bank holiday monday 28th May 2007 ( 4-7pm) for an afternoon of music at the beautiful "Real Ale" pub - The Jolly Tanners, Handcross Road , Staplefield, West Sussex - RH17 6EFTel: 01444 - 400 335Driving directions to The Joly Tanners - Please Click Here! Sigrun and Chris welcome you to the "Tanners" Free House, a popular independently run pub in the small village of Staplefield, West Sussex. AlesA constantly changing choice of cask ales is available from a wide selection of independent brewers.Having been featured in every edition of the Good Beer Guide for the last ten years, we were also listed in CAMRA's 2005 Good Cider Guide.We are also very proud to be chosen as CAMRA North Sussex pub of the year for 2006, a title previously held by us in 2002.For the last four years, we have held a beer festival over the May bank holiday. Photographs and beer lists are available on our beer festival site. Delicious FoodAlongside the real ales, we aim to keep you well fed with our wide range of home cooked food. In addition to our standard menu we also have daily specials.Tables are available in the dining room, both bars and in our colourful pub garden. Within watchful distance of the garden is a grassy play area for the children.
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2nd May - Pearl Fawcett-Adriano @ Fairkytes A/C
May, 23, 2007
 Pearl Fawcett - Adriano The talented UK accordionist is the very special guest artist at:- The Fairkytes Accordion Club
Wednesday 2nd May 2007 Doors Open at 7.15pm for 8pm Admission is £3.00 and includes a light buffet Billet Lane Hornchurch - Essex RM11 1AX Car Parking - Entrance is in Billet Lane - Sainsbury's-Public Car Park Information please call Val on:- 01708 - 225313 The Fairkytes Accordion Club meets on the first wednesday of each month. All are welcome! Listen to Pearl Fawcett - Adriano online - Click Here!Pearl Fawcett - Adriano is indeed thequintessential accordionist performer of her generation and appears to have it all, she is a pleasant articulate attractive lady who makes each and every member of her audience feel special with her confident playing and winning smile. She has bellow control and bass fingering to die for, her right hand touch and articulation are of the first order, her choice of musical programme content is always fresh interesting and varied, before performing each piece of music she explains in detail interesting facts about its history and that of the composer often with comments about the style of music or dance. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano is, in my opinion, the best accordionist performer that we have right now in the UK and accordion students should make every effort to attend one of her superb performances. - Ron Bennett
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Emily Smith - News - Gigs & Video !
May, 20, 2007
USA TOUR I’ll now be on tour for the remainder of May on a tour largely made up of Scottish folk clubs. Some of the best laughs I’ve had on tour have been playing in folk clubs and village halls so I’m really looking forward to this tour. Since many clubs struggle to host bigger band line ups both space wise and financially, Jamie and I will be doing this tour as a duo which is a relatively new venture for us but one we’ve been working on for a while alongside the band gigs. Our tour begins though with a concert in Sanquhar Town Hall, Dumfries & Galloway where we will play as a three piece with new addition to the band Ross Milligan. This will be Ross’s first performance with me in my home region. Upcoming Tour Dates: Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway Scotland 7.30pm, Tickets £7/6 Box office: 01659 67701 As part of D&G Arts Association’s Rural Touring Project
Monday 21st May GLENFARG FOLK CLUB ‘The Village’, Leith 8pm, Tickets £5 Box office: 0131 4787810 Or see: http://www.leithfolkclub.com Thursday 24th May CLYDESDALE FOLK CLUB Hamilton Arms Hotel Hamilton Street, Girvan 8.30pm, Tickets £6 Box office: 01465 714934 Or see: http://www.girvanfolkclub.co.uk
Sunday 27th THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
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Gary Blair in Constable Country - 2nd June
May, 20, 2007
 Gary Blair & Frazer Mclelland at Scarborough Saturday 2nd June 2007 An afternoon accordion masterclass from 1pm with accordionist virtuoso Gary Blair (Renfrew) at The Village Institute Hall, Higham Road, Stratford St Mary CO7 6JUFollowed in the evening with a Ceilidh and BBQ in The Marquee adjacent to the Institute Hall dancing to Gary Blair & The Haywainers between 7pm and 11pm All are welcome! Contact:- Chris Griffin Tel: 01206-337363
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Pearl Fawcett Adriano Guildford 20th April
May, 20, 2007
 Pearl Fawcett - Adriano is the very special guest artist at The Guildford Accordion Club Friday 20th April 2007 Doors Open at 7pm Ripley Village Hall - Ripley Near Guildford - Surrey M25-J10/A3 Contact: John Cumiskey |
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Update - Fisarmonica is First Again!
May, 20, 2007
Fisarmonica with Gary BlairFisarmonica - The UKAO owned greyhound has won her 12th race yesterday at The Oxford Stadium. Hot News - Hot News - Wednesday 14th March 2007Fisarmonica is running today at 16.28 hrs at The Oxford Stadium and has the number 1 red jacket (her preferred colour) - So lets wish her good luck again from all at UKAO!Monica (as she is affectionately known in the kennels) managed to squeeze past the other 5 greyhounds in presto time last night (3rd march) in a 6 bend 595metres race at the posh Oxford Greyhound Stadium ,she won impressively by over 3 lengths in a fast time of 38.00 seconds.Well done Fisarmonica!
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Harry Hussey @ Guildford A/C June 15th
May, 18, 2007
 Harry Hussey is the very special guest artist at:- on Friday 15th June 2007 For - "Albert's Surprise 90th Birthday Party Night"! Doors Open at 7pm at The Ripley Village Hall - Ripley Near Guildford - Surrey - GU23 6AJ Directions: M25-J10/A3
Guildford Accordion Club member Albert Welvaert will be celebrating his 90th Birthday - Harry Hussey will be the extra special guest accordionist entertainer and all are welcome to join him in celebrating Albert's 90th birthday & sharing with the free tea-coffee biscuits and a piece of cake for everyone. Albert used to fly DC3's during the Berlin Airlift and by coincidence Harry Hussey himself was also involved in the same event. Harry Hussey (UK accordionist extraordinaire with a repertoire in excess of 10,000 tunes will endeavour to play as many requests as possible at Albert's party)! Please bring along your accordions or any musical instrument to join in with Harry Hussey as he also will lead some musical play-along sessions. Guildford accordion club compere John Cumiskey says "If you don't have a musical instrument - a comb and paper will be just fine"! All are welcome to attend - a memorable fun night is guaranteed!
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On the Edge With Kimmo Pohjonen
May, 15, 2007
If you prefer accordion music that doesn’t play by the rules, check out Paul Sullivan’s excellent biography of Finnish avant-garde/experimental accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen. Playing a 5-row chromatic accordion, Pohjonen uses electronic effects like samples and loops, as well as heavy doses of improvisation, to push his instrument into uncharted territory. In addition to his solo work, he has collaborated with percussionist/sampler Samuli Kosminen, the Kronos Quartet, and former King Crimson members Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn.“Sometimes it can be a bit strange for people that an accordion player is doing the kind of stuff that I am doing. But I’m getting such good feedback… I hear comments like, ‘I have never liked accordion, and this is the first time that I’ve liked some accordion music.’ And that is the best comment that you can get.”According to his site, Pohjonen’s mission is “to expand the capabilities, sound, performance, scope and experience of the accordion in many different settings to levels never before seen or heard.” Judge for yourself — here’s a video clip of Pohjonen performing solo in 2002:Kimmo Pohjonen: Keko
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Emily Smith - News & Gigs !
May, 14, 2007
USA TOUR I’ll now be on tour for the remainder of May on a tour largely made up of Scottish folk clubs. Some of the best laughs I’ve had on tour have been playing in folk clubs and village halls so I’m really looking forward to this tour. Since many clubs struggle to host bigger band line ups both space wise and financially, Jamie and I will be doing this tour as a duo which is a relatively new venture for us but one we’ve been working on for a while alongside the band gigs. Our tour begins though with a concert in Sanquhar Town Hall, Dumfries & Galloway where we will play as a three piece with new addition to the band Ross Milligan. This will be Ross’s first performance with me in my home region. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it To find out more about macmillan cancer support see: http://www.macmillan.org.uk
So I will leave you for this month with the Scottish tour dates coming up. After all the rushing around I’ve been doing lately I’m going to get outside into the great outdoors this afternoon and take the afternoon off! Thanks for reading, Emily x
Friday 18th May SANQUHAR TOWN HALL Beeswing, Dumfries & Galloway 7.30pm, Tickets £6 Box office: 01387 730261 As part of D&G Arts Association’s Rural Touring Project
Tuesday 22nd May LEITH FOLK CLUB Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline 8.30pm Box office: 01383 729673
Friday 25th May GIRVAN FOLK CLUB Crail Town Hall, Crail, Fife 8pm, Tickets £7 Box office:01333 312485 or 01333 451126 Or see: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~bm8/CFC/index.htm
Please note – for the 18th May show I will be accompanied by Jamie McClennan on Fiddle & Guitar and Ross Milligan on Guitar & Banjo. For all other dates I will be accompanied by Jamie McClennan.
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Ramon Ayala, El Rey Del Acordeon
May, 12, 2007
Whether your Cinco de Mayo plans involve joining the crowds at a local festival or simply enjoying a Corona at home, you’ll need a suitable soundtrack. Might I suggest something from the catalog of norteo accordion legend, Ramn Ayala?Known as “El Rey del Acordeon”, Ayala is a superstar on both sides of the border and through his distinctive accordion playing and songwriting, has set the standard for norteo music. In his forty year career, he has led two of norteo’s most successful conjuntos: first, Los Relampagos Del Norte (”Lightning Bolts of the North”) with singer Cornelio Reyna, and his current group, Los Bravos del Norte.Here’s a classic track off his greatest hits collection, Antologia de un Rey:Ramon Ayala: Mi Piquito de Oro (MP3 download)
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Gary Blair returns to Constable Country
May, 12, 2007
 Saturday 2nd June 2007 An afternoon accordion masterclass from 1pm with accordionist virtuoso Gary Blair (Renfrew) at The Village Institute Hall, Higham Road, Stratford St Mary CO7 6JUFollowed in the evening with a Ceilidh and BBQ in The Marquee adjacent to the Institute Hall dancing to Gary Blair & The Haywainers between 7pm and 11pm All are welcome! Contact:- Chris Griffin Tel: 01206-337363
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