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The Sultans of Squeeze
Jan., 27, 2011
 JOHN KIRKPATRICK & CHRIS PARKINSON The Sultans of Squeeze is a new duo that first appeared in 2004 as the brainchild of Warrington Folk Club organiser Geoff Bibby, who put them on at his club in January. The Sultans have since appeared at Sidmouth and Whitby festivals, and at The Electric Theatre, Guildford. . They present a huge variety of music, performed on every possible combination of their various squeeze-boxes - John on one-row and two-row melodeons, three-row button accordion, and treble and bass anglo concertinas, and Chris on various two-row melodeons, piano accordion, and bass piano accordion. As well as the traditional folk songs and tunes that you might expect to hear from these two, they also tackle military marches, French waltzes, nostalgic popular classics and signature tunes, blues, zydeco, jazz, rock & roll, and some pieces of their own making as well. With a combined experience of squeezing just about every kind of music, both within the folk scene and quite outside it, John and Chris fearlessly hurl themselves into whatever genre takes their fancy, knowing that if one of them falls flat on their face, the other one will be able to keep a holding pattern going till a full recovery is possible! It's a rare treat to see two such accomplished old hands enjoy and explore the endless possibilities that their instruments offer, displaying a relaxed confidence and a complete trust in each other's skill and ability.
Fri 22 Oct 2010The Watermark, Erne Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0SZ BRASS MONKEYSat 23 Oct 2010The Plough Arts Centre, Fore Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HQ BRASS MONKEYSat 30 Oct 2010Unison Club, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, LN1 1EZ. Wed 3 Nov 2010Colston Hall 2, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR. Thu 4 Nov 2010Cuffern Manor, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6HB Starts 7.30 p.m.Sun 7 Nov 2010The Town Hall, Dursley, Gloucestershire Workshop sessions morning and afternoon, for any instrument, on tunes from the 16th, 17th, & 18th Centuries. Please note times are running later than usual - start 11.00 a.m. and finish 5.00 p.m.Mon 8 Nov 2010Warwick Folk Club, Warwick Arms Hotel, High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AT. Thu 11 Nov 2010Myers Studio Theatre, Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL. THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG.Fri 12 Nov 2010The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, off North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LH. Mon 15 Nov 2010Tonbridge Folk Club, The Rose & Crown, 125 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1DD. THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG.Tue 16 Nov 2010Amberley Folk Club, The Black Horse Inn, High Street, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9NL Fri 19 Nov 2010Methodist Church, Sidmouth, Devon. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show. This evening is a fund raising event - profits go to Folk South West.Sat 20 Nov 2010
to Sun 21 Nov 2010Folk South West's West Country Carols Weekend, Sidmouth, Devon. Fri 26 Nov 2010The Milkmaid Music Club, The Constitutional Club, 12 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1PR This is a solo gig - NOT a two-hander with Roy Bailey as has been advertised.Sat 27 Nov 2010Gala Theatre, Millenium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA Thu 2 Dec 2010Whitstable Folk Club, Whitstable Labour Club, 12 Belmont Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1QP. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas ShowFri 3 Dec 2010Chaffcombe Village Hall, Chaffcombe, Nr Chard, Somerset, TA20 4BJ. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.01460 61996 Sat 4 Dec 2010Myers Studio Theatre, Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas ShowMon 6 Dec 2010Colchester Folk Club, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas ShowFri 10 Dec 2010The Burton Institute, West Bank, Winster, Derbyshire, DE4 2DQ. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.Sat 11 Dec 2010Haydon Bridge Community Centre, Haydon Bridge, Nr Hexham, Northumberland. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.Sun 12 Dec 2010Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.Mon 13 Dec 2010Not the White Horse Folk Club, The Foresters Arms, Beckside, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0PR CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas ShowThu 16 Dec 2010Threlkeld Public Rooms, Threkeld, Nr Keswick, Cumbria. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.Fri 17 Dec 2010Barningham Village Hall, Barningham, Nr Barnard Castle, Co Durham. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show.Sat 18 Dec 2010Byfield Village Hall, The Green, Byfield, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UT. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show. JK sharing the bill with The Lost Chord Singers.Sun 19 Dec 2010The Village Hall, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AU. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show. Starts 8.00 p.m.Mon 17 Jan 2011Nettlebed Folk Club, The Village Club, High Street, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire Tue 18 Jan 2011The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester, LE1 2DE. Fri 21 Jan 2011The Goose is Out, DHFC, Edgar Kail Way, Dog Kennel Hill, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8BD. Fri 28 Jan 2011Headon cum Upton Village Hall, Church Street, Headon, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RD THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. Starts 7.30 p.m.01777 248282 Sun 30 Jan 2011Hitchin Folk Club, The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Fri 11 Feb 2011The Mill, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE. Sat 12 Feb 2011Oxfolk Ceildh, Kennington Village Hall, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PG CEILIDH with MR GUBBINS' BICYCLE. JK calling, with a few dances from guest caller Steph Tait.Sat 19 Feb 2011The Village Hall, Church Road, Farringdon, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3EG. THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. Two shows! Matinee - 2.30 p.m. Evening - 7.30 p.m.Fri 25 Feb 2011Sherfield on Loddon, Hook, Hampshire. THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. Starts 7.30 p.m.Sat 26 Feb 2011Shipton Bellinger Village Centre, Bulford Road, Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, SP9 7TF THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. Starts 7.30 p.m.Sun 27 Feb 2011Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. Starts 7.30 p.m.Thu 3 Mar 2011The Black Swan Folk Club, The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR. Fri 4 Mar 2011Beehive Folk Club, The Beehive, 16 Union Street, Harthill, Nr Worksop, S26 7YH. Sat 5 Mar 2011The Red Lion, Chulmleigh, North Devon, EX18 7BS. Starts 7.30 p.m. An evening for The Chulmleigh Society.01769 581398 Sun 6 Mar 2011The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Near Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7JE. Wed 23 Mar 2011Faversham Folk Club, The Chimney Boy, Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PG Thu 14 Apr 2011English & Welsh Diaspora Conference, Department of English & Drama, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU. Concert as part of a four-day academic conference. This event may not be open to the public - details to be confirmed.Fri 13 May 2011Norwich Folk Club, Christchurch Centre, Magdelan Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4LA. THE SULTANS OF SQUEEZE - John Kirkpatrick & Chris ParkinsonSat 11 Jun 2011Lewes Saturday Folk Club, The Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 2DJ. All day workshop on the fab new JK Tunebook - suitable for any instrument. Evening folk club performance.Mon 27 Jun 2011Grand Union Folk Club, The Soar Bridge Inn, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8PN. Mon 11 Jul 2011Tudor Folk Club, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG. Mon 15 Aug 2011The Commandery Museum, Sidbury, Worcester THE VICTORIAN FARMER'S YEAR IN SONG. An early evening one-hour concert - 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.Fri 9 Sep 2011The Potteries Folk Club, Foxfield Railway, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG Tue 20 Sep 2011Great Knight Folk Club, Old Black Lion, Marefair, Northampton Wed 21 Sep 2011Llantrisant Folk Club, Windsor Hotel, Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9DQ. Fri 2 Dec 2011The Brewtown Folk Club, The Old Cottage Tavern, 36 Byrkley Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2EG CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas ShowFri 9 Dec 2011Brilley Village Hall, Brilley, Herefordshire CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show. Starts 7.30 p.m.Fri 16 Dec 2011The Grange Hall, Coventry Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1QA. CAROLLING & CRUMPETS - Solo Christmas Show
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Stockport A/C Newsletter May/June 2010
Dec., 4, 2010
 Club Night Concert, May 19th Rosemary Wright Virtuoso accordionist On Wednesday May 19th, 8pm, we have Rosemary Wright making a welcome return as our guest. Rosemary, who last played for us in 2005, is one of Britain’s finest and most accomplished accordionists. She was Principal of the British College of Accordionists, Leader of the BCA Orchestra, an All Britain Junior Champion (the first competitor to win using a free bass accordion), composes and arranges music, and teaches the accordion and several other instruments. These days Rosemary performs using two instruments, a Hohner Gola and a Brandoni musette accordion, considerably broadening her repertoire and style. Her most recent CD, Accordion Safari, amply demonstrates the point: A Swingin’ Safari; Accordeon Samba; Accordion Theme; Dancing Fingers; Elizabethan Serenade; Preludio; Jacqueline Waltz; Bourrasque; Chanson D’Amour; Tarantella Napoletana; Marcha Espanola; Tango-Etude No. 3; Maigret; Comet Valse; Ritual Fire Dance; The 6.20 Two-Step; Au Sommet Du Cervin; Sequidilla; Take Five; March, Strathspey & Reel; The Flying Scotsman. Admission is £5, and we are at Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Street/A560 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1ND (J25/M60). The SAC Band will do a short supporting spot.. David Vernon, from Edinburgh, made his SAC debut last month, and what a night it was – music and laughter in equal measures, and a real tonic! David’s pieces were interspersed with funny quips and jokes, and humour was also cleverly interwoven into his music, resulting in a most entertaining evening. David’s varied programme included Romagna Bella, Scottish/Irish Jigs/Reels, Firefly Waltz, El Capitain, Roulette Wheel, The Godfather Selection, Terminal 3, Jacqueline Waltz, Cuckoo Waltz, Jewish Set, Excelsior, The Dark Island, Americana, The Flying Scotsman, and as an encore, The Mason’s Apron/Boys of Bluehill/Harvest Home. His encore set was especially remarkable for the way in which he frequently switched the melody from treble to bass sides, back and forth, and with bewildering speed. Also contributing to the concert were the Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs), Betty Molloy/Chris Green, John Higham, Ray Peacock, and Brennan Wilson. This year’s NAO UK Championships took place, April 23rd/25th, at The Metropole Hotel, Blackpool. Local entrants included the Tameside Junior Orchestra, now led by SAC members Rachel White & Sarah Hodge, who came 3rd in the Preparatory Orchestra section, and the Rainbow Northwest Group, who came 1st in the Preparatory Group section. Recent SAC recruit Tricia Marlborough entered the Elementary Solo, and though not placed, did very well considering it was her first attempt, and received encouraging remarks from the judges. The festival ‘Accordions International 2010’ (“A total indulgence in accordions” - Malcolm Gee) takes place at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, November 12th/15th. The guest artistes include Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Gianni Mirizzi (Italy), Gennaro Ruffolo (Italy), David Vernon & Dick Lee (Scotland), All Scotland Champion Wayne Robertson, Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), Harry Hussey, Peter Ayers, Bert Santilly, and the accordion quintet Norvic Concordia. There’s concerts, workshops, dancing, a trade show, and much else. The organiser is Heather Smith (tel: 01482 805 387); email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it To book, telephone 01780 782 093 (Sceptre Productions, office hours). There’s always quite a few of us from SAC there, so if you’ve never been to a festival, you’ll be among friends! An A to Z of the Accordion, Volume 4, presenting yet another galaxy of articles and biographies, was published one year ago, on May 6th, completing the series. Volume 4 costs £15 (UK, post free), from me at 42 Avondale Road, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 9NY. Special offer: the complete set, vols 1, 2, 3 & 4, for only £39. The 4 volumes have a combined total of 900+ articles/biographies and 700+ pictures – and that’s a lot of reading!!!! Toralf Tollefsen - A 78s Compilation is the title of two modestly priced new CDs of recordings made in the 1930s, 40s and 50s by the legendary Toralf Tollefsen. Tommy Scruton has digitally re-mastered some old 78s, restoring them to their original sound quality. Tollefsen (1914-94), born in Norway, was one of the most revered accordionists of his era, especially in Britain, where he lived for many years. He performed regularly in variety theatres and on BBC radio in the 1930s, and as a pioneer of the free bass accordion later also performed as a classical soloist. His arrangements were regarded as the benchmark of progress for a generation of aspiring accordionists. In 1986 Tollefsen returned to England as chief guest artiste at the first Caister Accordion Festival, organised by Malcolm Gee. His final UK appearance was in 1988, in Huddersfield, and many of us from Stockport AC went to that memorable concert. The CD tracks are: Volume One: Concert Waltz, Dizzy Accordion, Elvira, The Moose March, Hot Fingers, Playful Polka, Cuckoo Waltz, Black Mask Waltz, El Relicario, Invitation to the Waltz, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2; Volume Two: Jealousy, Accordion Impromptu, Fiddle Faddle, Shooting Star, Dance of the Comedians, Dance of the Hours, Hejra Kati, Promenade Rhythm, Carnival of Venice, Poet & Peasant Overture, Pizzicato Waltz, Tommerhugger Dance. A third Tollefsen 78s CD is in preparation. These CDs are available for a modest £8 + £1p/p each; from 21 Leamington Rd, Winton, Eccles, Manchester M30 8NE; tel (0161) 789 3799; email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For sale: Galanti Super Dominator, musette tuned, cassotto, 15 treble, 6 bass couplers, good condition, £1395, tel John Curvis (0161) 442 6754, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For sale: Allodi piano accordion - 72 bass, 5 treble couplers and 2 bass couplers (Rob: “I can email you a picture of this fine looking instrument”: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ); in excellent condition, completely overhauled 3 years ago; comes with a hard case plus a gig bag. Sell for £1,200 (negotiable). Tel Eva Kahan (0161) 720 6425; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For sale: 2 accordions. 96 bass Baile Cavalier, colour - black, 7 treble, 2 bass couplers, with hard case; Gallotta, Ideal, colour – red, 72 bass, 5 treble, 3 bass couplers, with hard case; £250 for each; contact Kevin Munster (0161) 789 6152; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Looking for a first class professional photographer? I can recommend ‘Pixies in the Cellar’; tel Peter on (O161) 338 8150; website: www.pixiesinthecellar.co.uk Accordion teachers: Tony Marchell (also guitar) - tel 0161 434 1933; Tommy Scruton - tel 0161 789 3799; Craig Bradley – 5-row button, piano accordion or piano, tel 0161 972 0248. For all piano or button accordion/melodeon/concertina repairs (acoustic or electronic), restorations, tunings, MIDI conversions, etc, contact (Allostock, near Knutsford, Cheshire-based) Roy Whiteley on 01565 723 080; website: www.accordionmagic.com I am playing the accordion for another version of Allo Allo, this time at the Hyde Festival Theatre, Corporation Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1AB, May 13th/14th/15th, 7.30pm. If you want tickets, let me know ASAP. Future 2010 SAC Club Night concerts for your calendars/diaries include The Kyiv Duo (July 14th), Jovan Rjnak (September 8th), and Deirdre Adamson (October 6th). Okay, that’s about it for the moment. Have a good time till next time… Rob Howard (0161) 480 8858; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Morley Accordion Club - News
Dec., 4, 2010
This is just to let you know that the meeting scheduled for today (Friday 3rd) has been cancelled - but we expect to see you all at our lunchtime concert on Tuesday 14th!
All the best
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Cambridge Accordion Club looking for NEW members!
Dec., 4, 2010
We would like to increase the number of Accordion enthusiasts at our monthly meetings.
All age groups and standards of players are welcome to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
For further information please check our website:
or contact Christine on:-
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 01223 - 881084
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Report: Accordions International UK 2010
Dec., 4, 2010
 . ‘Accordions International 2010’, held at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, November 12th/15th, was a great success, from start to finish. The organiser was Heather Smith.
There were superb concert performances from guest artists Pearl Fawcett-Adriano (picture above), Gennaro Ruffolo (Italy), David Vernon & Dick Lee (Scotland), Gianni Mirizzi (Italy), Rosemary Wright, Wayne Robertson, Simone Mannarino (Italy), Bert Santilly, and accordion quintet Norvic Concordia. The amazing Harry Hussey, as usual, was on hand to play informally during the day and evening, including meal times. Wayne Robertson played for Scottish dancing.
The workshops included ‘Beginners’ – Jean Hanger, ‘Elementary Orchestra’ – Rosemary Wright, ‘Intermediate Orchestra’ – Brian Jenkins, ‘Scottish Orchestra’ – Wayne Robertson, ‘Jazz Group’ – Bert Santilly, ‘Vintage Orchestra’ – Jean Hanger, ‘Buskers Band’ – Bert Santilly.
All the workshops were well subscribed, and excellent performances were given by each in the final concert.
The last night began with ‘Songs of Praise’, then a concert featuring many of the guest artists, followed by a ceilidh led by Wayne Robertson, that went on into the wee small hours.
For further information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Irish Open Accordion Festival 2011 - 16th and 17th April 2011
Dec., 4, 2010
Irish Open Accordion Festival 2011 (Incorporating the 40th All Ireland Accordion Festival)
Dear Accordion Friends, The above festival will be held on the 16th and 17th April 2011
The link below includes:- A List of Test Pieces, Entry Fees and Set of Rules, for the forthcoming festival.
Please notify me as soon as possible if you intend to enter. Once we have this information, a closing date will be forwarded to you.
If you are travelling from abroad, please ignore the entry fees as these apply to Residents of Ireland. A much reduced rate will apply for International entries. If you have any queries, or wish to register an interest, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Yours Sincerely, Yvonne Chilton - Secretary
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Worthing Music & Arts Festival - New Accordion Classes!
Dec., 4, 2010
Worthing Music & Arts Festival‘NEW’ for our 2010 FestivalAccordion Classesfor all Ages & Grades, Solo, Duo and Groupsincluding Entertainment sectionAdjudicator: Romano Viazzani
Sunday 7th November 2010 atAssembly Hall, (Town Hall)Stoke Abbott Road Worthing West Sussex
Full details – Syllabus, Entry Forms available onwww.worthingmusicfestival.org.uk or fromThe Festival Office Town Hall Chapel Road Worthing BN11 1HA
Brand NEW introduction
Accordion classes for all ages, grades & groups!
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Kyiv Duo - UK Tour
Oct., 24, 2010
 Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoiets, known as The Kyiv Duo
The Kyiv Duo Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoiets, known as The Kyiv Duo, graduated in 2006 from the National Music Academy, Kiev, in the Ukraine. They they have performed professionally since 2002: Oleksiy plays in the Orchestra of the National Radio of Ukraine, and Igor works in the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. As The Kyiv Duo they perform transcriptions of JS Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Strauss, Piazzolla, and other composers as well as traditional Ukrainian and Russian music. They are a world class duo, not to be missed!
The Kyiv Duo Gig Guide:Sunday July 4th, 4pm - Holy Trinity Church, FarehamMonday July 5th, 7pm - St Bartholomew’s Church, Herne BayWednesday July 7th, 8pm - Fairkytes Accordion Club Thursday July 8th, 7.30pm - Lancaster Priory ChurchFriday July 9th, 7.30pm - Christ Church, New Mill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Saturday July 10th, 8pm - Soar Valley Accordion Club Monday July 12th, 7pm - Church of St Michael and All Angels, Inverness, ScotlandTuesday July 13th, 7pm - St Mary's Episcopal Church, Main St, Aberfoyle, Scotland Wednesday July 14th, 8pm - Stockport Accordion Club Friday July 16th, 8pm - St Mark’s Church, Church Lane, Colney Heath, St Albans AL4 0NH Sunday July 18th, 7.30pm - Felsted, EssexWednesday July 21st, 7.30pm - Lindum Accordion Club Friday July 23rd, 7pm - Thurso, Scotland Saturday July 24th, 7.30pm - St Finbarr’s Church, DornochSunday July 25th, 7.30pm - St Augustine’s Church, DumbartonMonday July 26th, 8pm - Black Country Accordion and Music Club For further information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Dear accordionists,
Accordionist.Net online store announces new relieses of well-known scores by Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel. Please visit our website and order sheet music with the “50+” discount.
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Dear accordionist! New sheet music and scores for accordion added featuring F. Marocco, A. Piazzolla and Yann Tiersen. Sheet music is available to order via e-mail.
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