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2019 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – Irlandby Christine Johnstone |
Die Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 ist die weltweit größte jährliche Feier für irische Musik, Sprache, Gesang und Tanz und findet vom 11. bis 19. August in Drogheda, Co. Louth, statt. Das Festival bietet die ganze Woche über Workshops für junge Musiker, Wettbewerbe, Konzerte, Gesang, Céilis und jede Menge Spaß. Zu den Wettbewerbskategorien gehören: Ceili Bands und andere Arten von Gruppen, Knopfakkordeon (verschiedene Altersgruppen), Melodeon, Klavierakkordeon (verschiedene Altersgruppen). In den letzten Jahren hat die Zahl der Besucher von Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann mit mehr als 400.000 im Jahr 2013 in Derry zugenommen. Für Details senden Sie bitte ein Email an: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
AAA Festival, 17-21 Juli 2019, Pennsylvania - USAby Linda Soley Reed, AAA Second Vice President |
Vorhang auf! Die Vorsellung – das AAA Festival geht bald los! So viele neue und wundervolle Überraschungen in diesem Jahr - großartige Konzerte, Wettbewerbe, Workshops und einige umwerfende Auftritte. Viele Überraschungsgäste - Sie werden sie alle treffen wollen! Der Auftakt ist am Mittwoch, dem 17. Juli, um 15:00 Uhr für 5 volle Akkordeon-Tage, einschließlich der Uraufführung des neuesten Auftragswerks von Joseph A. Natoli, "Child’s Play", einem Kammerwerk für 2 Akkordeons, Cello und Schlagzeug. Am Akkordeon ist unser Dr. Robert Young McMahan und natürlich der Komponist Joseph A. Natoli. Die Cellistin Cecylia Barczyk ist keine Unbekannte bei den AAA-Konzerten, ebenso wie der Percussionist Bill Trigg - eine Ehre, beide auftreten zu sehen. Auftaktveranstaltung ist der Meet and Greet-Empfang am Mittwoch, den 17. Juli, der allen angemeldeten Teilnehmern, gefolgt vom After Hours Club, offen steht. Zwei großartige Workshops am Nachmittag werden sicherlich das Interesse der Gäste wecken. Die Donnerstag, Luncheon Concert Künstler, Nathan Chapeton, Stan Colcicovsci und Phillys eigener, Joe Soprani sind bereit, zu unterhalten. Pasta Night - oh WOW - so viele Künstler wie Chris Brettschneider, Ray Oreggia, Cody McSherry, Mario Tacca und Mary Mancini und das Westmont Philharmonia Orchestra werden Sie begeistern! Am Freitag geht es in die Mall. Einige der Teilnehmer besuchen die King of Prussia Mall, die den Monat „Give the Gift of Music“ feiert. In verschiedenen Bereichen des Einkaufszentrums werden Künstler auftreten, die die Käufer am Freitag unterhalten. Dann zurück zum Radisson, um sich darauf vorzubereiten, geblendet zu werden! Das Kammerensemble eröffnet das Programm, gefolgt von Petar Maric und Michael Bridge! Dies ist Michaels erster Auftritt bei einem AAA-Festival und er wird das Publikum mit Sicherheit begeistern. Akkordeons? Hast du Akkordeons gesagt? JA und viele werden davon ausgestellt. Unterstützen Sie die Akkordeonhersteller und besuchen Sie die Exponate im Buchanan-Raum - Untergeschoss des Radisson Towers. Vielleicht möchten Sie etwas Neues ausprobieren? Auch alle Arten von Musik, Aufnahmen und Zubehör sind verfügbar. Wettbewerbe, Workshops, After Hours, Junior Orchester, Youth Jazz Ensemble, Festival Orchester - für jeden Akkordeonisten etwas. Und alles ist in Ihrer Festivalregistrierung enthalten, mit Ausnahme der Speisefunktionen und des Freitagabendkonzerts. Registrieren Sie sich und vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie immer Ihr Namensschild dabei haben. Besuchen Sie die Festivalseite der AAA-Website, um Flyer und Informationen zu allen Veranstaltungen anzuzeigen… online herunter: 2019AAAFlyers.pdf Man freut sich darauf, neue Freunde zu treffen – also zögern Sie nicht - Melden Sie sich noch heute online an! AAA Shopping Cart |
29. jährliches Cotati Festival - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Das 29. jährliche Cotati Festival findet am 17. und 18. August im kalifornischen La Plaza Park in Cotati statt. Verpassen Sie nicht die diesjährige Akkordeon-Extravaganza mit über 40 internationalen und nationalen Acts auf 7 Bühnen. Kommen Sie und hören Sie die exzellente Musik von Cory Pesaturo, Ginny Mac, Pietro Adragna und vielen anderen! In diesem Jahr gibt es von Mittag bis Abend Zydeco-Musik zum Tanzen. Verkäufer werden! Frühzeitige Anwendung sorgt für beste Auswahl. Es ist noch nicht zu spät, online oder im Programm zu werben! Vergessen Sie nicht, Ihre Tickets zu kaufen !! Darsteller sind: Akkordeon Apokalypse Bühne, Anaïs Bessières, Andre Thierry, Amber Lee Baker, Art Peterson & Laurie Miller, Die Balgshakes, Big Lou's Tanzparty, Big Lou die Akkordeon Prinzessin, Corky Bennett, Cory Pesaturo, Crème Brülée, Creosote, Dona Francisca, Duckmandu , En Canto, zukünftige Akkordeonstars, Gary Blair, Geoff Berner, Ginny Mac, Golden State Akkordeon Club, großes Finale, The Great Morgani, Intuitiver Kompass, Jim Gilman, Junk Salon, La Agency, die Mad Maggies, Mark St. Mary, Fräulein Moonshine, MotorDude Zydeco, Nathan Rivera, Jessie Anders, Penny Opry, Pietro Adragna, Rene Sevieri, Skyler Fell, Sauerteig Slim, Steve Balich, Die wilden Catahoulas, ZLA VILA Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: info@cotatifest. |
Neues Buch “Accordion Revolution: A People’s History of the Accordion in North America” – Kanadaby Rob Howard |
Ein neues Buch von Akkordeon Noir Radiomoderator Bruce Triggs mit dem Titel "Akkordeon Revolution: Eine Volksgeschichte des Akkordeons in Nordamerika" wurde am 28. Juni auf einer Launchparty in der Heimatbasis von Akkordeon Noir, CFRO Co-Op Radio in Vancouver, veröffentlicht. Zu Beginn signierte Bruce Bücher mit seinem brennenden Akkordeonstempel. Es gab Preise, Multimedia-Lesungen, Live-Musik und Akkordeon-Eistorte! Die zweite Stunde des Starts wurde ausgestrahlt und von CoopRadio.org gestreamt Taschenbuch, 6 x 9 Zoll, 440 Seiten. 58 historische Abbildungen Englisch Listenpreis: $ 20 US, $ 25 CAN ISBN-Druck: 978-1-9990677-0-0 E-Book (in Kürze): 978-1-9990677-1-7 Für Buchinformationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: accordion.noir@gmail.com |
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July 4th Celebrations with Daddy Squeeze - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Dan Newton and the Daddy Squeeze Band celebrated July 4th at The Como Pavilion in St Paul, Minnesota with a performance entitled "Hankerin' for Fats". The popular band played songs by Hank Williams (picture left) and Fats Domino (picture right). On July 6th the band will entertain a similar program at Crooners in Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota. This performance will include Dan singing his favorite Hank Williams and Fats Domino tunes in a special happy hour in the Dunsmore Room at the Crooners Lounge. For further details phone: 763-760-0062 |
Stockport Accordion Club President & Vice President’s Evening - UKby Rob Howard |
The Stockport Accordion Club held a successful President & Vice President’s Evening on June 26th in Stockport. The enjoyable event included a well supported concert with the SAC Band (conducted by John Trigg, Adrienne Sharpe and Marj Howard) opening the proceedings with popular polkas and marches among others. This was followed by entertainment such as well-known Irish songs, lively country dance tunes, Edith Piaf and Abba medleys, a medley of music from 'Allo 'Allo finishing with an Italian medley. |
Sutherland Music Club Showcases Accordion – Sydney, Australiaby Harley Jones |
The Australian Accordion Teacher’s Association (AATA) was pleased to share and showcase the accordion for the Sutherland Music Club’s July meeting on Tuesday 2nd July. The audience at the historical Sutherland Memorial Arts Theatre, Sydney, were entertained by the tremendous versatility of the accordion, with solo and duet performances. The concert started with AATA president, Tania Marx (accordion) and Larysa Kovalchuk (bandura) performing traditional Ukrainian melodies. Both performers had recently featured at the World Music Festival in Innsbruck, Austria, and the Australian audience were obviously fascinated with this combination of instruments – rarely seen together in concert. Two young players – both prizewinners from the recent Australian International Accordion Championships and festival then followed, Andrew Zhao (12 years) and Alvin Xiao (6 years) were real crowd pleasers, and received enthusiastic applause before featured soloist, Lionel Reekie from New Zealand took the stage. Lionel’s program ranged from traditional melodies to popular jazz standards to entertain the audience. and their reaction showed why he is always in demand as an entertainer. Lionel also included a number of vocal renditions of stage/screen songs from his popular CD album, “From Russia with Love” after which Lionel returned to the accordion explaining its history and also how it works. |
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July Accordion Masterclass in Osimo - Italyby Harley Jones |
An accordion Masterclass and evening concerts will be held in Osimo, Ancona, from July 9th to 13th under the artistic direction of Dario Flammini and Mirco Patarini. The Masterclass will include instructors Friedrich Lips (Russia), Mirco Patarini (Italy), Dario Flammini (Italy), Vojin Vasovic (Serbia), Germano Scurti (Italy). Concerts will be given by Duo Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) and Simone Zanchini (July 9th), Jef De Haes, Andrea di Giacomo (July 10th), Bandoneon, Fernando Gabriele Mangifesta, Walter di Girolamo (July 11th) and Fuccelli Fisarmony (July 12th). For full information, registration details and prices download: 2019OsimoMasterclass.pdf |
Auckland Accordion Symphonietta Concert - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
The Auckland Accordion Symphonietta will perform a concert entitled “No Words” at the Rose Centre in Belmont, Auckland on July 7th at 6 pm. The Auckland Accordion Symphonietta is conducted by well known vocalist and accordionist Lionel Reekie. Their program will include some fun pieces such as “Two plus One” (Gary Daverne) , and “Trololo Song” as well as works by Rossini, Strauss, Rubinstein and Leroy Anderson. For further concert details email: heathermasefield@yahoo.com |
“Rebel Lovers” Concert in San Francisco - USAby Christine Johnstone |
“Rebel Lovers” (who are based in Hamburg, Germany) will entertain mid-show at the popular Burlesque Show Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California on July 8th. The duo, which includes Renee de la Prade on accordion and Ingo Braeuning on drums, play a high-energy blend of rock, blues, soul, New Orleans and Cajun music, with a mighty sound, despite the compact band size. Renee’s unique accordion style has been influenced a lot by her love of power chords and her passionate commitment to old grooves; especially, classic American grooves from the 40’s-70’s. For concert details email: squeezeboxgoddess@gmail.com |
2019 Annual Ripley Event – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The 2019 annual Ripley Event will be held on July 20th on the village green in Ripley Village, Surrey (about 45 mins from Central London) starting at 1.30pm. This event is a free family day out supporting local and national charities. Performers include the Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra (pictured) and the The Panama Cafe Orchestra. Other events include a Rock Choir and dancing display, stalls, vintage cars and a Dog Show, ongoing ring entertainment, children’s entertainer, bouncy castles and pony rides. For further information email: ripleyevent@gmail.com |
Cambridge Folk Festival – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The Cambridge Folk Festival will be held from August 1st to 4th in Cherry Hinton Hall Park, Cambridge, England. The festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand people (many of whom return year after year) and is renowned for its unique atmosphere and its eclectic mix of music. Accordion entertainment will be provided by a number of groups including “Fisherman’s Friends” (picture below), “Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening” (which includes accordionist Amy Thatcher), Scottish three-piece band “Talisk” (accordionist Mohsen Amini), Yorkshire's comedy band “The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican”, “Holy Moly & The Crackers” (Rosie Bristow on accordion), Will Pound (harmonica) and Eddy Jay (accordion), “Bedlam” dance band (Will Hampson on melodeon), and 6 piece Ceilidh band from Cambridgeshire “Frog on a Bike” (Tom on melodeon and concertina). For further festival information email: hello@cambridgelive.org.uk |
Benefit Concert for Student Accordionists - USAby Christine Johnstone |
The 6th annual Benefit Concert for Student Accordionists will be held at the Redwood Café in downtown Cotati, California on August 16th in conjunction with the Cotati Festival. The concert will include an impressive line-up of popular western US accordionists including Paul Betken, Reno Di Bono, Lou Jacklich and Colette Ogata, Frank Lima (AKA the Great Morgani), and Sheri Mignano Crawford of Due Zhigi Baci (Two Gypsy Kisses with Michael Van Why (tenor). Entry is by $5.00 donation per person. |
Francesco Palazzo Masterclass – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Francesco Palazzo (accordion Professor at the Conservatorio di Musica "Niccolò Piccinni" di Bari) will hold a masterclass from August 29th to September 1st at "Le stanze della Musica" in Borgomale, Cuneo, Italy. Topics covered will include the posture of the accordionist, postural problems and their remedies, basic yoga elements, techniques of concentration and relaxation, memory techniques and interpretation of the accordion repertoire. Palazzo 3 CDs online: Francesco Palazzo For further information email: info@lestanzedellamusica.com |
Upcoming Accordion Repair Course - UKby Rob Howard |
Bookings are now open for a 2 day Accordion Repair Course run by PLG Marketing in Teddington on October 10th and 11th, 2019. The course is an ideal opportunity to learn more about your accordion and how it all works. In addition you are free to bring along an instrument needing some attention for assessment and possibly fixing it depending on what the problem is. The course is for 10-12 persons and includes some practical work. The tutor is Paul Flannery who is a piano tuner who became involved with melodeon and then accordion tuning and repairs some years ago now. Over the two days, sessions will cover the working parts of the accordion and how the treble and bass switches work and common problems. Also reed block configurations, voices, how to undertake minor repairs, including valve replacement, sticky keys and switches, changing bellows gasket and general fault finding. Some practical work will be possible and materials are provided. Questions can be fielded throughout the course. There will also be an optional dinner on the Thursday evening at a local Italian restaurant who allow us to play accordions after dinner (Instruments can be supplied). Numbers are limited so if interested it’s advisable to book a place as soon as possible. For details email: plg@plgmarketing.com |
"Jingle all the Way" Concert - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Kevin Friedrich will hold an afternoon of music concert entitled "Jingle all the Way" at the Dargaville Museum Lighthouse Function Centre on December 8th. The Dargaville Museum hosts the Accordion Gems by Kevin Friedrich...A Master Collection of Accordions through Time... which is an anchor display in the newly established music room. In conjunction with this display, Kevin holds an annual fundraising concert at the museum each March and these concerts are always a sell out. This is the first year Kevin has organised a Christmas concert which will give more people the opportunity to see the versatility of the accordion. |
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New Works by Franco Cambareri - Australiaby Harley Jones |
Franco Cambareri has release three new compositions. Sample pages online. Music in pdf format that is emailed to the you. cfranco244 Bolero Carnival Sample page online. cfranco245 Farfallina Sample page online. cfranco246 Granma's March Sample page online. |
Updated Site: Friedrich Lips 3 CD and 6 CD Specials Pages Updated - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Friedrich Lips page updates: - Catalog: CD3Packs for any 3 CD specials price; - Catalog: CD6Packs for any 6 CD specials price; have been updated to include the latest Friedrich Lips CD, catalog CD029 Quodlibet. With 30 CDs now published by Friedrich Lips Productions, this allows a huge choice of different music. |
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