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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=27-Feb-2015&lang=de&s=10030
27-Feb-2015
by Rob Howard
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 Texas Folklife’s 9th annual Big Squeeze accordion contest for up-and-coming Texas musicians, takes place on Saturday February 24th at MECA, Houston, Texas. The contest, for those aged 21 years of age or younger, involves players in all genres of the Lone Star State’s accordion-based music, including German, Czech, Polish polka, Creole, Cajun, and zydeco; and conjunto, norteño, and Tejano.The Big Squeeze contest – a talent showcase - will be held at Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA), Houston, from 3pm until 5pm. It is free and open to the public. Interested players are encouraged to reserve a showcase slot by contacting Texas Folklife, and should arrive by 2pm. Those who cannot attend the showcase may also mail or email their entries to arrive at Texas Folklife no later than March 30th. Immediately following the talent showcase, the local ‘Band of Brothers’, Los Hermanos Cortez will perform. In existence for 40 years, the current band members are third generation brothers, and include: Monico Cortez Sr - lead vocalist, Monico Cortez Jr – vocals, Ray Cortez – drums, Freddy Cadriel – accordion, Alex Elias – bass, and Lawrence Torres - bajo sexto. There will be nine finalists (three from each genre: conjunto, zydeco, and polka) for Big Squeeze 2015, chosen from the field of performers at the showcases - and those who send in their performances to Texas Folklife - by a panel of esteemed music professionals. The finalists will be announced on April 3rd. The finalists will perform at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on Saturday, April 25th, at a free concert and playoff. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected. There will be one winner for each accordion category - polka, zydeco, and conjunto. All three winners will perform at Texas Folklife’s highly acclaimed annual Accordion Kings & Queens Festival at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday June 6th, with Texas roots music accordion stars and legends. The three Big Squeeze Grand Prize Winners will receive a prize package valued at more than $4,000, including a cash prize, a new Hohner accordion, performance opportunities in Austin and Houston, publicity, professional development, and other professional opportunities. For further information email: sheree.scarborough@gmail.com |