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Howard (Schmenge) Chapman Gigs, Calgary – Canadaby Rob Howard |
Canadian accordionist Howard (Schmenge) Chapman performs this month, as follows: Friday May 13th, 6pm to 9pm – Austrian-Canadian Club, 3112 - 11st NE Calgary Friday May 20th, 6pm to 9pm – Austrian-Canadian Club, 3112 - 11st NE Calgary Saturday May 28th, 6pn to 10pm - Lorenzo’s, Enderby BC Howard (Schmenge) Chapman, from Calgary Alberta, has played the accordion since 1960, and in 1968 began teaching accordion and guitar. Howard was classically trained and attended the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto from 1974 to 1976 where he received Grade 10 on accordion. Since then Howard (Schmenge) Chapman has performed professionally in and around the Calgary area in a variety of venues and music festivals, and served as the Musical Director for the Kelly Jay Benefit and the Amos Garrett Benefit both held in Calgary. Howard did the background music on accordion, playing 2 French pieces, in the TV movie ‘Heart Full of Rain’, which was filmed in the Calgary area. Howard also has been in the TV series ‘Hell On Wheels’ Season One playing a 19th Century accordion as well as Season Three playing guitar, and in the movie the ‘Klondike’ where he played a 19th Century accordion in a 10 piece band. For further information email: howardchapman954@gmail.com |