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I received a number of emails this weekend from accordion fans in the Pacific Northwest, pointing me towards this Seattle Post-Intelligencer front-page story on local squeezebox makers Petosa Accordions. Read more…
For more than a century, corridos have been a staple of popular Mexican music. With a waltz-like rhythm and lyrics focused on legends, romances, heroes, and villains of the rural frontier, corridos are a traditional storytelling genre. Read more…
Tired of Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys? How about some accordion-inspired theatre instead? Playwright Jonathan Wallace’s latest work, Pawnshop Accordions, will run from August 9th through 16th as part of the annual New York International Fringe Festival. Read more…
I try to avoid watching reality TV because it usually just makes me angry. For example, take this clip from the latest episode of America’s Got Talent in which Branson accordionists Dan and Kim Christian get the boot simply because they play the accordion. Read more…
The annual Ottawa International Jazz Festival just wrapped up and one of the biggest hits was French accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano. Read more…
I remember reading that Jimmy Stewart got his start by playing accordion, but I had never him play until I found this clip from the 1957 Western, Night Passage. Read more…
I thought MTV gave up on music years ago, opting instead to corner the market on inane reality shows for 16 year olds. Despite their best efforts, however, some music manages to occasionally escape onto their airwaves. Read more…
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Chanson Piano Accordion 48 Bass - Model EAN322 "New Look" Chanson 48 Bass Piano Accordions for Sale (Including Gig Bag) from The Accordion Shop. Make: Chanson EAN322Price: Ј295Bass Size: 48Voices: 2Details: Ideal starter accordion avaiable in black, white red and purple. Read more…
Dear UKAO: I am announcing my newly-launched website: www.oliveblossoms.com The objective of this site is to communicate directly with those of you who may be interested in my CD, as well as a few arrangements that I have worked on and am now offering for sale. Read more…
Pearl - Fawcett Adriano Click here to view the Viva Frosini CD and listen to some sound bites. Read more…
David LukinsAccordion Club NightUxbridge Accordion ClubAnglers RetreatCricketfield RoadWest DraytonMiddlesexUB7 7HGClick above postcode for driving directions!.David & Angie Lukins01895-235601. Read more…
‘More Bits and Pieces’ Tom Alexander MBE ‘More Bits and Pieces’ is a sequel to Tom Alexander’s last CD ‘Bit and Pieces’, and is another modestly priced great collection of musical all sorts from this talented accordionist. Read more…
Sadly Myron Floren died on July 23, 2005, following the last of several brave bouts with cancer. Read more…
‘Accordions International 2008’ The long established accordion festival held at Haven Holiday Park, Caister, Norfolk, moves 3 miles down to road to Seacroft Holiday Village, November 14th to 17th 2008. Read more…
Richard GallianoRichard Galliano Tangaria Quartet-Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House EnsembleSun 25 May - 8.00pm - The Bath Pavilion Price: Ј14 adv. Ј16 on the door or admission with Weekend Pass A, concessions available | Book now! Read more…
Dartmoor Folk Festival31st Dartmoor Folk FestivalSOUTH ZEAL, OKEHAMPTON, DEVONAugust 8th, 9th and 10th 2008http://www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk/Folk assured a great time at Dartmoor Festival! Read more…
Dr Busker We are pleased to announce thatThe Incredible Dr Buskerwill be appearing at the Uxbridge Accordion Club for a very special fun filled club night on:- Monday 12th May 2008 The venue is the Anglers Retreat (Rear Function Room) Cricketfield Road - Swan Road - West Drayton - Middx -... Read more…
A new book, dedicated to the accordion and accordionists, has been published in the UK. Written by accordionist Rob Howard ‘An A to Z of the Accordion, Volume 3’ turns this popular series into a trilogy. Read more…
The brainchild of two-time Oscar-winner Gustavo Santaolalla (Best Score for Brokeback Mountain and Babel), Bajofondo (formerly Bajofondo Tango Club) fuses machine-generated beats with the traditional sounds of tango born of the Ro de la Plata — the river separating Argentina and Uruguay. Read more…
When Debbie Budd’s father turned 80 years old, she didn’t bake him an ordinary cake. No sir, she made this delicious masterpiece — a chocolate accordion cake complete with white chocolate buttons and chocolate icing bellows. Read more…
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