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2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival Features World Accordion Day Performances - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
The 2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival will take place in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada on May 5th and 6th, 2023, directed by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster. The event will begin with an opening concert featuring three accordionists and other musicians in many different groupings including a 5-piece tango band, a jazz quartet, classical and klezmer duets, and more. The following day (May 6th) will be dedicated to World Accordion Day (WAD) with a full schedule of events including a masterclass led by Jelena Milojevic, open mic performances by accordionists of all levels, a klezmer workshop, and Accordion 101 for complete beginners. On both days “Tempo Trend” (an accordion specialty shop based in Victoria, BC) will be featured, who will have accordion sales and repairs, sheet music, accordion accessories, and more. Squeezebox Night wraps up the Fest with lively popular music during dinner and drinks. A full band will be joined by accordionists for the evening. |