Musette Gazette - Arizona Accordion Club

March 2010
Vol. XIV No. X
Presents the
Musette Gazette
www.azaccordionclub.com
MARIO PEDONE
Featured Guest Artist April 19 MEETING – ITALIAN NIGHT!
Hands down, our most requested return guest is club favorite Mario Pedone of
Houston, Texas. He not only draws some of our largest crowds, but also attracts a
sizeable contingent of the Sons of Italy.
He will be back with a full evening of mesmerizing entertainment.
Do not miss this performance. Read more, page 10
EXCLUSIVE MASTER WORKSHOP by Maestro Mario Pedone on Monday, April 19th 2010
For Serious Intermediate to advanced Accordion players – LIMITED seats AVAILABLE
Intermediate and advanced accordion players are cordially invited to participate in a four-hour Master Workshop
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Find out the location when you enroll.
Walk away from the workshop with proven techniques to raise your proficiency much faster than you would have
on your own. Learn how Mario constructs a new song from the melody and chords to variations and fillers, and
how he writes out and prints his music. Find out how he prepares to create his wonderful recordings.
This Master Workshop will be presented live, with plenty of big-screen visuals, and a 60+ page handout that will
keep you learning and practicing for years to come. Participants will have first crack at Mario’s learning CDs and
workbooks, as well as commercial CDs before he offers them at the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The fee for the workshop is a donation for the learning experience of a life time.
Enroll by emailing Jack Dermody at [email protected]. Or call the Prez at 602-237-5627.
JOANNE DRUM
To Play PRE-MEETING MUSIC ON APRIL 19, 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Joanne Drum began studying the accordion at age 7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Her professional career has encompassed an
extensive amount of traveling all over the U.S. and tours to the Arctic, Puerto Rico, and the Nevada Circuit.
She has done solo work and also been a member of the following groups: The Coquettes, the Dusty Brown Trio, the Johnny
Angel Show, Wild Deuces, It’s the Berrys, and the Abbie Neal Show playing a three-month engagement at the Showboat
Hotel in Las Vegas.
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MENU FOR APRIL 19, 2010 MEETING: Spaghetti
MARCH 15TH, 2010 MEETING by Raye Donatella
Happy St. Patrick's day! To start off the meeting, several members of the
Arizona Accordion Club Ensemble, Jack Dermody, Toni Dimond, Pete Donatella, Jerry Szymanski and Jay Stevens, played the pre-meeting music.
Their selections included “Irish Washer Woman,” “Sweet Rosie OʼGrady,”
“McNamaraʼs Band,” “Too-rah, Loo-rah, Loo-Ral” also sung by Jay Stevens,
“Calcutta,” “Yellow Bird” with Toni Dimond on tambourine, “My Wild Irish
Rose,” “Just Because Polka” also sung by Jay Stevens, “Twilight Time,”
“Garry Owen,” “Shanty in Old Shanty Town,”
and, of ourse, the ubiquitous “Danny Boy.” A
good start for our March meeting.
Sam Pecorilla and Bob Doszak, accompanied by Jim Winning on drums, took the stage now and played “Scott
Joplin Polka” and three other songs, but I didn't catch the
names of them. Bob Doszak did the singing. Nicely done,
guys. Leigh Dechaine played and sang “I Love You,
Arizona,” written by Rex Allen, Jr. It is usually considered Arizona's State song. Thanks, Leigh. Toni
Dimond added some diversity to the evening by playing “Laraʼs Theme” on the piano. Toni, you play the
piano beautifully.
Now it was time for the Collins boys to
play. Liam, the youngest, played first, a
pretty tune called “Spring.” Then Quinn
played a Chinese song that he didn't know
the
English name of, but which was quite nice. Back to Liam for “Moon Blossom,” then again to Quinn who played quite an intricate song titled “Wind
of Napolis.” Great job,boys! Everyone loves to hear you play! We're so glad
youʼre part of our club.Bob Torkelson entertained us with “Moonglow” followed by “Tea For Two.” Very pretty.
Let me say again here that the reason I like to list all the
songs our members play is so that
people can see the wonderful variety of songs our club presents - we
are not just a polka club, or an Italian or French or whatever club, but a club that embraces all music!
Now for one of the most amazing women in our club! Alice Rohwena,
92 years young, accompanied by her son, Neil, played “Red Wing”
and “La Golondrina.” She plays a full sized accordion, and does a masterful job of doing it!
You two are great and a joy to hear.
The Arizona Accordion Club
Table of Contents
Featured Guest
President’s Message
Our Meeting !
Youth Program and Fund raising
Page 5
Upcoming Events
Come Hear Us Play
Accordion Instructors, Classifieds
Some Sponsors
More on Mario from cover
Meeting location Map
Cover
Page 3
Pages 2 , 10
Page 4
Membership Form
Back Cover
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 11
Back Cover
Meeting Place
St. Stephen‟s Hall
8141 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-4563
Third Monday of the Month
Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting Ends at 9:00
Officers
President Jack Dermody
(602) 237-5627
Vice President Jerry Szymanski
Secretary Leigh Dechaine
(623) 582-3746
Treasurer Pete Donatella
(623) 877-1846
Board Of Directors
Jerry Szymanski
( 480) 488-0949
Paul Betken
(480) 755-3539
Cindy Geremia
( 602) 692-8121
Chuck Voinovich
(480) 451-4416
Dionne Hauke
(602) 266 9622
Ted Lee
(623) 444-5106
Jay Stevens
(602) 819-5505
Elmer Faser
Scholarship Chairman
Bulletin Staff
Dionne Hauke Editor
Florella Genco Distribution
Zophie Still Photos
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
Sal Genco Video Camera
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President’s Message
COME TO THE CASINO WITH US! Hey, are you joining us for a trip to Apache Gold Casino? The trip
ends up completely free for you, and the club is
sent a check for $400. Now how bad is that!! Have
some fun. Help out the club. Details are page 4.
Sign up now. Deadline for sign-up is April 14. Just a
few seats are left, so invite some friends and do a good thing for
both yourselves and your favorite club, the Arizona Accordion Club!
EXCLUSIVE MASTER WORKSHOP. If you want to make the best very
small investment (in time and a small donation) ever in your life for
improving your knowledge and skills on the accordion, do not miss
Mario Pedone’s workshop on the day of the next meeting – April 19
– from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Yes, FOUR HOURS of tools and skills
from one of America’s greatest accordion teachers – Mario Pedone.
And it includes lunch. You get what others pay hundreds of dollars
in order to attend a workshop by Mr. Pedone in Las Vegas or Houston. Everyone remarks that Mario’s finger velocity is hard to believe
and he will show you how he developed such techniques. You often
wonder how professional musicians are so good at inserting wonderful fillers into empty bars – Mario will share his secrets. And how
in the world he is able to be so prolific writing out music for his students and fans? He will bring his laptop and wow you with the wonders of today’s technology for arranging and composing faster and
easier than you may have imagined.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOP. We specifically chose the hours
of 10-2 for this exclusive event to completely avoid the rush hours
and to still leave you plenty of time to relax before the regular
meeting begins. Seats are very limited,
so please call me at 602-237-5627 to reserve your spot.
Or email me at [email protected].
OUR YOUTH IN CONCERT. Those wonderful fourth graders we have
been teaching the accordion to will present a concert at 10:30 a.m.
on Friday, April 23. More info on the YOUTH PAGE. If you have the
time, come on down and support the program with your presence
and applause.
Our tribute last month to Lawrence Welk and Myron Floren brought
out some unique creativity in our musicians. We will work on producing more meetings with such themes. They make us all practice
more. See you at the April meeting. Jack
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Our Fund Raising Day at the Casino
Make your reservations A.S.A.P.
Cut off date is April 14,2010.
THE YOUTH CONER
Departure Schedule
This trip will take place on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
1st. Stop: La Famiglia Restaurant2055 N. Alma School Road
Chandler Az. Time 7a.m. Be there by 6:45a.m.
2nd. Stop: Wal-Mart Supercenter 4617 E. Bell Road Phoenix, Az
Time 8a.m. Be there by 7:45a.m.
Bus arriving at Apache Gold Casino at 10a.m.
Return Schedule
Bus will leave at 3p.m. Return times will be
Arriving at Wal-Mart Supercenter 5 to5:30 and
Arriving at La Famiglia Restaurant 6 to 6:30 p.m
Cost per person is $10.00 Each one of us will receive $10.00 in cash
when we arrive at the casino.
Accordion Club Youth Performance
In the event the AAC cancels the trip we all get our money back.
Otherwise it it non-refundable
April 23. Our own young students from the
New World Educational Center IN CONCERT at
10:30 a.m. The performance is free. Come and
support our fourth graders. Enjoy the debut of
their latest song La Bamba. 1313 N. 2nd St.,
Phoenix. 2 blocks south of McDowell.
Make Checks payable to the : Arizona Accordion Club
Mail Checks to Pete Donatella 4416 N. 102 Drive Phoenix, Az 85037
Contests for Young People
Early indications show that this is going to be an enjoyable day for all
of us, so don't be left out.
Payment must be made with reservation. Cut off date is April 14,2010
Bring along friends and relatives to share this enjoyable event.
For Reservations Call:
John Protocollo 480 596-1258
Jay Stevens 623 465-9578
Barb Bednar 623 974-6144
May 13 and 20. COMPETE IN A TALENT SHOW
at the Sunnyslope Community Center. Free
entry. If you are between the ages of 5 and 19
and want to compete in a musical talent show,
come to an audition on Thursday, May 13, at
the Sunnyslope Community Center at 5
p.m., 802 E. Vogel in
Phoenix. Those accepted in the audition
will compete on Thursday, May 20 at 5:30
p.m. For information,
call Jasmine at 602-262
-6661.
August 12-14th THE 58TH ANNUAL
AFNA Accordion and Piano Competition and
Exhibition. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA.
Children and adults, as well as groups and
bands compete for trophies. This is the biggest
and the only competition of its nature in the
Western United States. Accordion teachers
please contact Jack Dermody at 602-237-5627
or email him at [email protected].
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How to Take Care of Your Accordion
Do not leave your accordion in heat or direct sunlight.
Also, don’t leave your accordion inside your car. This is
especially important in Arizona or anywhere with hot
weather. Likewise, don’t leave it in cold weather. Ideally,
your accordion should be in room temperature.
Do not leave your accordion in damp or humid places.
Don’t play your accordion in the rain or near the ocean,
or leave it near a water fountain or swimming pool.
Try to avoid dusty or smoky environments, as this can
clog up the reeds.
If you are coming inside from the cold, give your accordion some time to warm up to room temperature before
playing. Whenever you come in from extreme temperatures, let it stand for one hour or more as needed. A
trick to acclimate it to room temperature faster once
you’re inside is to hold the air button and pump it. This
moves air inside without playing the reeds.
Gently place your accordion in its case, keyboard first
and facing up, making sure it does not fall very far. Do
not grab by the keys or crush any of the bass buttons.
Keep your accordion upright at all times, except in rare
situations, on the four “feet” on the bottom.
Do not pick up the accordion by its straps. Always pick it
up by the body with both hands.
Do not wear any bulky jewelry such as chains, tie
clasps, brooches, etc. Keep a back pad on the accordion to protect it from belts, zippers, and buttons.
Keep your accordion in its case whenever it is not in
use. Keep the case closed around pets so they don’t
soil the inside.
When driving or riding in a car, keep your accordion on
a seat rather than putting in it the trunk or on the floor.
Remember not to leave it in your car, or else it will be
damaged by weather.
While playing, do not force the bellows too hard. It takes
a month or so for a new accordion to condition itself.
Continuously playing it forcefully and loudly will shorten
its lifespan.
Carry the case with the lid side next to you in case it
accidentally opens.
If you ever travel by airplane with an accordion, put adequate cushioning inside your case, as airplane packages get thrown around.
Newsletter Inputs ? Please send them care of Jack at [email protected]
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Up Coming Events
Jessica Fichot
Fri, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 PM at
El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. L.A. CA
Jessica’s music fuses styles taking the
listener from the French chanson
tradition into the lands of gypsy jazz
and Chinese and Latin American folk.
Gator By The Bay 2010
Solas Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Fri, May 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM to
Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale,
Spanish Park Landing at Harbor Island
N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
Since its birth in 1996, Solas has been proclaimed as the most popular, influential, and
exciting Celtic band from the United States.
This is San Diego’s Zydeco, Blues and
Crawfish Festival. With Cajun and Zydeco and blues bands on three stages,
with huge wooden dance floors and
comfortable festival seating. There will
also be accordion workshops, Cajun and
Creole food, cooking demonstrations,
dance lessons, heritage presentations, a
kids activity center, costumed New Orleans style daily parades as well as strolling entertainers.
http://www.gatorbythebay.com/
The Solas sound today is anchored by founders
Seamus Egan, who plays flute, tenor banjo,
mandolin, whistle, guitar and bodhran, and
fiddler Winifred Horan. They are two of the
most respected and imitated musicians anywhere in acoustic music. Mick McAuley from
Kilkenny plays accordion and concertina; Eamon McElholm from Tyrone plays guitar and
keyboards. Deirdre Scanlan is the band's latest vocal discovery, gorgeously filling the role
carved out by founding vocalist Karan Casey.
http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/
Honorary Members
Art Van Damme * Dick Contino *Dr. John Van Such * Art Metzler * Lenny Simmons
Frank Yankovic * John Cesinger *Joe Kino * Helen Criscio * Flaco Jimenez
Tony Lovello * Frank Marocco * Anthony Galla-Rini * Myron Floren * Al Monti
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Come Hear Us Play
The Hurricajuns :
Bill Regina :
Music from New Orleans to refried beans,
6/03/2010 7:00 PM at Glendale’s
Brown Library Auditorium
Brown and 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Bookings info is at
www.myspace.com/hurricajuns
The Black Forest Mill Restaurant
4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ
602 840-4000
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 9:00
Paddy’s Peg Leg
5739 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale Arizona 85301
623 939-2480
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00
http://www.myspace.com/paddyspegleg
Every Saturday 12:30 t0 3:30 at
Lis Doon Varna Pub
16100 North Arrowhead
Fountain Center Dr
Peoria, AZ 85382
623.979.0730
http://lisdoonvarnapub.com
Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick :
Haus Murphy’s
John Smoltz :
480-575-0534 480-575-6996
http://www.johnsmoltz.com/index.html
Augie Figurelli:
(www.augieperforms.com)
Vincitorio's Restaurant (480.820.2786)
1835 E. Elliot Road, C-109 - Tempe, AZ
Call for dates and times
(www.vincitoriosrestaurant.com
Piano Accordion Instructors:
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Dr. Van Orden 623 203 7909
Jack Dermody 602 237 5627
Earl Robinson 602-524-7338
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698
Tony Putrino 480 483-3943
Bonnie Bingener and Piano 602-279-0378
Joan Monti
602-923-3856
Button Accordion Instructor
Tony Longoria 602 718-4058
Accordion Repairs
Phoenix
Ziggie‟s Music 602 266 9622
3309 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2301
www.ziggiesmusic.com
Coolidge
Timothy Gomez 1 520 510 9317
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Musical Items For Sale:
Petosa AM 1100 MIDI. $8,000
American Mussette tuning. Very little
use. Accordion is like new. ( Bad back
caused me go reedless.) This is a steal !
As a new Non-MIDI AM1100 is over
$15,000 ! John K 608-258-3641 or 608
837-7587 or 608-692-9596.
[email protected]
Wanted :Looking for a Petosa. An S-2000
model P-800 which had 4/4 sets of reeds or a
model AM1100 an S-2000 Midi.
Have one for sale? Contact Norbert Ludewig.
908-889-8476, 973-792-4661. 2 Ridge Way,
Fanwood, NJ 07023
SEM CIAO Reedless accordion, 14 lbs,
400 digital sounds, Less than 1 year old.
Excellent condition. $2,950.00.
John Fischer 520-423-2009
PEAVEY PV-4C
professional power amp.500 watts.
Fan cooled. Enable/defeat switch. Mode
switch, and input gain.4 inputs, 4 speaker
outputs. Use with a mixer. Like new condition Used very little. $225.00 firm. 2 PEAVEY 12" speakers. Excellent condition.
Used very little. $100.00 each, Firm. 602
Looking for Chromatic accordion, C-system,
17lbs or less. Want it for strolling.
Too many Accordions to list ! Piano and Call Steve Weninger at 651-702-0719.
Button styles for sale. 623 780-3622
[email protected]
Amplified Petosa 120 bass chamber
tone accordion, with Mussette, 11 / 7
switches. Serial # 57133 $2750.00, +
shipping. 623-566-1555.
923 3856 [email protected]
Excelsior Digisyzer Accordion - $2900
Guerrini Polka Box - Rhinestones - $2100
Korg rotating sound machine - $250
Crate Amp - 15" speaker - $300
Selmer Model 80 Tenor Sax - $2900
Noblette Clarinet - $350
Mikes, Stands, Fronts, etc.
Ellie Aldrin - 602-996-8197
Cordovox, recently tuned.
GC 2 row Accordion $250.00.
Ed Mikulich 623 362 1525
reeds, 8/5 switches. Good Condition. Elmer
Faser 623-584-9801 $600.00
Petosa 800 Midi, $2700
480 836 1604 or mobile 480 250 1399.
Gale Evans [email protected]
120 bass Excelsior A.C. Great Musette
$3,000.00 Bob Dura 602-841-0487
Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion.
V.G. condition$350.00. 480 895-8161
Excelsior 19 1/4” Keyboard,120 bass
10/6 switches, slide mute, tone chamber, deluxe straps, heavy duty case, 27 lbs.
$1,700.00.
Harry 602 568 3931.
Next 2 Items are from John Gaunt‟s
Accordions and Keyboards 1248 S. Highland
Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 443-4113
Email [email protected]
New ORLAVOX MIDI 14 pound Reedless
accordion. 100’s of sounds. Shoulder straps,
Case. 1 year warranty parts/labor. $3650.00.
PETOSA 4/5 Reeds with MIDI. Accordion
has 45 keys, not 41. Keyboard range is from F
to C#. 14 Treble registers plus Side Master
and 9 Bass Registers. Excellent condition.
Model AM 1300 EM Symphony. Over
$13,000.00 new, only $5300.00. With shoulder straps, carry case, Midi Wires, Audio stereo wire. 6 months warranty labor/parts .
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Excelsior Midi with Xetron X4 module.
Eduardo. 480 661-7750.
[email protected]
Castiglione accordion 41 key, 120 bass, 4/5
New, custom made PIGINI AlpinKing
41/120, 440Hz tuned Top Pigini Hand Made
Reeds Treble reeds 4 sets - LMMM ( 440Cassotto / 438/ 440 - Cassotto / 443) very
powerful. Double Tone Chamber (Cassotto) Bassoon (L) and Clarinet (M) 4 sets of Bass
Helikon reeds. 41 keys, 19.25 keyboard Perl
keys, soft as possible (springs), depth as small
as possible,15 registers 120 Helikon bass. 20
lb
Sasha Luminsky (416) 722-3002
www.luminsky.com
Gentleman seeks Circassian lady for
companionship. A talent for the arts
and music preferred. Very interested in
an accordionist. Priority given to response that includes pictures. Please
send photo of accordion.
DVD‟s of Club Meetings are available.
“All Arizona Accordion Club Meetings and sponsored
events are copyrighted by the Board of the Arizona Accordion Club and are for the private use of our audience. Any
other use of these programs or of any pictures, descriptions
or accounts of the Arizona Accordion Club meetings,
events and it’s performers, without a written approval of
consent by the Arizona Accordion Club Board, is Prohibited”
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE?
Arizona Accordion Club is in need of 12bass accordions, music, and music stands for
beginners. Tax deductible receipt.
Respond post
#3309
care of the editor of
this publication.
Regards
Vivian Powers Esq.
RICHILIEU - Mint Rubell 4 String Plectrum Banjo, included Stand, Case, Extra
String Set. $500.00. John 602-539-3475.
Ad Policy For Display ads, Arizona Accordion club members pay the lower price:
Business card Size $5.00 or $8.00 Quarter page $10.00 or $16.00 Half page $20.00 or $32.00 Full page 40.00 or $64.00
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Find Updates and features on upcoming meetings and highlights of our great guest performers. The Club Performers link offers Photos and
bios of some of our regular players. Arizona Accordion Club members are encouraged to send their info to [email protected]
Check the slide show for photos from recent Arizona Accordion Club meetings.
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Continued from front Cover
Born in Italy, Mario’s family moved to Valencia, Venezuela when he was only eight years old. He was training by some of
the country’s greatest teachers and graduated cum laude from the Academia de Acordeon Smith as Professor of Accordion
in 1974. Mario was a member of the Valencia Accordion Club and Co-founder of the Orquesta Latina Together with famous
Spanish singer Esteban Abarca. The orquesta Latina Performed all over Venezuela. After graduation he founded his own
accordion school, Academia Latina de Acordeon were he had over 125 students. Most of his former students are now playing professionally.
Also has won numerous championships with both Accordion and Organ. In 1981 in search for better future,
Mario moved to Sugar Land, Texas USA with His wife
Marbella and children. He has performed professionally
in many countries including Colombia, Venezuela, Sweden, Italy, and Canada. Mario has his own recording
studio in Sugar Land, TX were he has arranged and recorded hundreds of tunes including many of his own
compositions. His musical range includes, but is not
limited to, Classical, Latin, European, American Standards. He also produces CDs, background music for
other musicians and singers. In 2002 and 2003 Mario
was invited to perform in the famous Accordion Festival celebrated in Ransäter, Sweden having a big success
and one of Mario’s composition’s, Bergen’s polka, is
well known in the Scandinavian Countries. Others performances include: San Antonio Accordion Club in
Texas, special performance sponsor by Jack Stankus in
Austin, TX, National Accordion Convention in Dallas, TX,
Arizona Accordion Club, Accordion Smash in Orlando,
FL, Oklahoma Accordion Club, TV Channel 22 in Houston, TX, Las Vegas Accordion Convention, Salt Lake Accordion Club in Utah, Accordion by the Sea Festival in
Victoria, BC Canada, Performance in Montreal Canada, Accordion Club in Natick Massachusetts , Viking Hull in Massachusetts, Accordion Connection in Concorde, NH, Ageless Dreamer in Dover, NH, Accordion Festival in Kimberley BC Canada,
Calgary AB Canada and performance with the Houston Symphony.
On December 14, 2003 Mario founded the Fort Bend County Accordion Club, in December 2004 the Club sponsored the
first great accordion concert in Sugar Land, TX featuring: Frank Marocco, Anatoly Yegorov, Mario Pedone and Singer Liberty
Palileo. On February 2007 the Houston, Fort Bend and Bay Area Accordion Clubs sponsored an Accordion Concert Tribute
to accordionist Joe Vento. At the moment Mario holds the position of President of Houston Accordion Club.
Get “Hot Original Polkas” Now !
Available as a CD or instant download.
For a CD in an attractive jewel case buy one at our club meetings,
or phone Smoltz Distributing at 480-575-0534.
Can‟t wait ? Then do an immediately download at Digstation!
Listen to free „Hot Original Polkas‟ samples at
http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspxalbumid=ALB000035076.
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Our lead-in for the headliner of the evening were Jack Dermody and Dr. Howard Van Orden. They presented two of
Lawrence Welkʼs Theme songs, “Champagne Time” and
“Bubbles In the Wine.”
What a nice way to present our special guest, Tim Padilla.
Tim Padilla, or Little Timmy as he is known in some circles,
started off with a Lawrence Welk polka, then moved on to
“Dizzy Fingers,” then “Gypsy Rendezvous,” and from his
younger years “Magnolia Waltz” and “Chatterbox,” which he played at various degrees of speed, and went on to play a clever rendition of “Dueling Banjos,” during
which he played both parts - first with his bass side, then the keyboard side of his accordion! Really neat! The “William Tell Overture” was next, followed by “All Of Me,”
which he also sang, even including a chorus sung as “Satchmo.” The next was pretty
darn neat, an original song called “Little Timmy's Boogie” during which he actually laid
down on his back on the stage with his accordion still on while he was playing and
got back up on his feet! Us older folks who have a difficult time getting up off of a
chair were really impressed with that!! “Flight of the Bumblebee” was next, and then he played “Dipsy Doodle,” which he
claims as the most difficult tune he has ever played, because it was also the first tune he ever played. A beautiful job of
“Amazing Grace” was next, finishing up with “Beer Barrel Polka” and “Under the Double Eagle.” Great job, Tim.
That was a real treat. Branson is lucky to have you.
Dr. Howard Van Orden
came up to play a Lawrence Welk medley, then
did “And There I'll Be” and
finished up with “The Lost
Chord.”
He was accompanied by Tom Lynch on drums. Very pretty.
Paul Betken played “Feels So Good” and “There'll Never Be Another You,” both beautifully
done. Thanks, Paul.
“Paddyʼs Peg Leg Band” finished up the show with Chris Floyd on guitar, Bill Roussell on accordion, Larry Earlywine on fiddle, and Jim Bidle on the bodhran.
They played a variety of Irish music for a nice ending to our St. Patrick's Day show. I won't
even attempt to name the songs they played, but they were Irish! Thanks, gentlemen!
Time for my
monthly
“as my Dad always said” gem “The mightiest
oak in the forest
is just a little nut
that held its
ground!”
See you on April
19th.
4416 North 102nd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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