Musette Gazette - Arizona Accordion Club

JUNE / JULY 2013
Vol. XVII
Presents the
Musette Gazette
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Next Meeting on Monday July 15th
Bring Your Accordion and Play Pre meeting music will be performed by Elmer
Faser. Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick perform at Haus Murphy's in Glendale AZ
every Friday and Saturday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
I invite all members to play for us too.
Please call me to sign up for a time to play. Jamming is welcome – Phil
Please contact Phil Fox (480-427-2394) for performance opportunities for swing era pre-meeting or meeting schedules
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The Arizona Accordion Club
MENU for JULY 15, 2013 - All American Chili with Biscuits
JUNE 17, 2013 MEETING - “Another Summertime Open Play and Jam Night” Raye Donatella
Pre-meeting music was played by Ted Lee on his beautiful red Roland accordion.
Ted did a wonderful job of playing some really pretty music - he even sang several songs, too.
What a nice beginning to the evening, Ted.
Pete Donatella played now on his vintage Bell accordion,
accompanied by Jim Winning on drums. They began their
set with an old standard “Mack the Knife”, “I Left My
Heart In San Francisco,”,“ Mame,”,“Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White", "Summer Samba,” the theme from the
play “Pippen,", "What a Wonderful World,” then “Once In A
While,” and “On The Street Where You Live.” Jerry Szymanski came up and joined them for a few tunes, beginning
with “It’s the Talk of the Town,” “Avalon,”
“Sweet Sue, Just You,” and ending their set with
“Cave Creek Polka.” As Jerry left the stage, Jay Stevens came up to join Pete and Jim with
his new love, his Roland accordion with all the extras. Pete and Jim played “Meditation”
while Jay lined up his toys to sing “Julaida Polka,” then they played “Tick Tock Polka,”
“Lichensteiner Polka,” “Und du, O Edelweiss” waltz, then “Cuckoo Waltz,” a really old tune
that I used to play on the piano when I was taking lessons in 1948!! Does that tell you how old
this song is?? (or I am??) Then Jay sang “Put Another Log On the Fire,” then they played a
request for “Lady Of Spain,” finishing up with Jay singing “Waltz Across Texas.”
All you gentlemen did a wonderful job! Thank you.
Paul Betken was up next - he began with “The Nearness of You,” another
pretty song I don’t know, then “Tea For Two,” then another nameless one,
“Some Day,” then he was joined by Pete Donatella to play “Bye, Bye, Blackbird,” “Girl From Ipanema,” “I'm In the Mood For Love,” “On the Sunny
Side of the Street,” and ending with “Five Foot Two.” That was fun, guys.
(Paul, you have to start giving me a list of your songs.)
Our club president, Phil Fox, played “Once Upon a Time,” “A Very Good
Year” and “My Way.” A great job, Phil, - you’re really getting used to this
playing for a crowd thing!
Jay Stevens played and sang “Tennessee Waltz” to end the
night - that was another great musical evening - fun music, fun
friends, good food.
Now for a quick “as my Dad always said”
“I’m all in favor of the 18-year-old vote.
There’ll never be another time in life when they know all the answers.”
The Arizona Accordion Club
Table of Contents
Ladies Night
President Phil’s Message
Our Meeting !
Accordion Instructors,
Come Hear Us Play
Classifieds
Advertisements
Meeting location Map
Cover
Page 3
Pages 2 , 4
Page 5
Page 7
Page 6
Page 5,7
Back Cover
Membership Form
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 Phillip Fox
(480) 427 2394
Vice President Jerry Szymanski
( 480) 488-0949
Secretary Leigh Dechaine
(623) 582 3746
Treasurer Pete Donatella
(623) 877-1846
Board Of Directors
Jerry Szymanski
Paul Betken
Chuck Voinovich
Dionne Hauke
Ted Lee
Jay Stevens
( 480) 488-0949
(480) 755-3539
(480) 451-4416
(602) 266 9622
(623) 444-5106
(602 339 7874
Jack Dermody
(602) 237 5627
Music Director
Elmer Faser
Scholarship Chairman
Bulletin Staff
Dionne Hauke Editor
Raye Donatella Seasoned Pro Reporter
Frank Schweller Distribution
Zophie Rossner Still Photos
Jerry Szymanski Still Photos
Sal Genco Video Camera
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
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President’s Message
Our last meeting was so much fun. Many of our members treated us to
some wonderful music. It is a good example of how our summer meetings
should be. I encourage all of you to join us with your instruments and play
solos or join in the jamming sessions that are so enjoyable. Again, this is a
good opportunity for you to bring your instrument and show off your talent
in a more intimate, low pressure setting. All performances are welcome.
Please share your music with us this summer.
On a serious note, I am very sad to bring you the news that Charlotte
Fischer, wife of long time member John Fischer passed away today.
I extend our regrets and prayers to John and to his and Charlotte’s family.
Our June meeting was our 17th birthday. We played and sang Happy Birthday to the Arizona Accordion Club and will have our birthday cake in the
late fall after our winter members arrive so that all can enjoy our club’s longevity.
Summertime is a rough time for accordions. Heat and accordions don’t mix
well because the reed block contains beeswax to hold in the reeds. Keep
playing in your Air Conditioned homes or venues. Accordion repair is not
rocket science, some people are nervous about opening up their “box.”
With the right tool set we can each make repairs to our accordions ourselves. There are many accordion repair websites for you to surf through
that have suggestions, instructions and would like to sell you self help books
and tool kits. They work well. If you are among the faint at heart players
who are afraid to open your instrument, please feel comfortable that we
have Ziggies’ in Phoenix. Ziggies’ is located in central Phoenix and is a full
service accordion repair shop.
Summer also brings Accordion Festivals around the country. For example,
the AAA Festival is in New York City this month. Cotati, San Antonio,
Las Vegas all will have Festivals for your enjoyment. It’s a nice mini vacation for you and your family.
Join us on July 15th, bring your accordion, or other
instruments, and play for us.
Enjoy the Arizona summer, stay cool and keep on
squeezin’
Honorary Members
Pete Donatella * Ted Lee * Dr. John Van Such * John Cesinger *Joe Kino *Al Monti * Helen
Criscio * Flaco Jimenez * Tony Lovello * Frank Marocco * Anthony Galla-Rini * Myron
Floren * Art Van Damme * Dick Contino *Art Metzler * Lenny Simmons * Frank Yankovic
Starting in January 2013 the Musette Gazette News letter will be on line and emailed . If you need to receive
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news to you.
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The Arizona Accordion Club
Stationed on a remote Pacific island, a Marine writes to his wife that he needs something to
while away the hours so he won’t be preoccupied with all the beautiful native women. His
wife sends him her grandfather’s 12-base accordion and suggests he learn to play. A year
later he comes home and says, “Baby, I’m so love-starved! Let’s go to bed right now!”
“Sure,” she says. “But first, play me something on the accordion!”
The Arizona Accordion Club
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Lessons and Repairs
Piano Accordion Instructors:
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Dr. Van Orden 623 480 334 1049 and
Chromatic B System accordion
Jack Dermody 602 237 5627
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698
Tony Putrino Tony Putrino Accordion & Piano
Lessons available in person & via Skype
480-483-3943 www.tonyputrino.com
Bonnie Bingener 602-279-0378 and Piano
Joan Monti 602-923-3856
Button Accordion Instructor
Tony Longoria ( Él habla español ) 602 488 4254
Acordeon Also Bajo
Sexto y Bajo Quinto
y Bass Guitar.
I am very sad to bring you the news that Charlotte Fischer
passed away today. She had pancreatic cancer, a very deadly
and fast growing cancer. Charlotte chose cremation. There
will be a small viewing for family and friends on Monday July
1st. Respectfully, John Fischer
Accordion Repairs
Estimates always free
Ziggie’s Music
602 266 9622
3309 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2301
Monday-Saturday 10-6
www.ziggiesmusic.com
313 N.E. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98105
(206)-632-2700
Visit Our Web Site www.petosa.com
“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten”
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The Arizona Accordion Club
Musical Items For Sale:
Custom Built Imperial Chicago Accordion
2/4 reeds; 8 switches - R.H.; 4 switches - L.
H. This accordion is like new! Price reduced
to $300.00. Tony 480 483 3943
[email protected]
Soprani 12/6, 120 bass Black, Make Offer
Merano 120 bass, white 4/1 $200
Pollina 120 bass ,Black 4/1 $250
Iorio Cadido 140, Antique 120 bass $150
Wurlitzer 48 bass reeds need work
Hohner 2 row reeds need work
Hundreds of pieces of Music from 1905 to
1955 And More Fran Judd, 928-634-7963
Hohner Ventura IV Musette (LMMM)
41/120 4/5 13/7 23 lbs. wet-tuned, looks
new, $2200.
Galanti Super Dominator (LMMH)
41/120 4/5 11/5 22 lbs., for parts or not
working (two sticky treble keys,
otherwise very good condition), single tone
chamber, $1200. 480 830 8766 Glenn
Wanted: a Petosa. A S-2000 Model P-800
with 4/4 sets of reeds or a model AM1100
and S-2000 MIDI. Norbert Ludewig. 908889-8476, 973-792-4661. 2 Ridge Way,
Fanwood, NJ 07023
120 bass Excelsior A.C. Great Musset
$1850 OBO Bob Dura 602-841-0487
Excelsior 19 1/4" keyboard, 120 bass 10/6
switches, slide mute, tone chamber, deluxe
straps, heavy duty case, 27 lbs. $1700.
Harry 602-568-3931
Victoria Super 1960's black, white pearl
keys. 18 3/4" keyboard, 21 lbs. 5 oz.
41/120. 7/3 switches. 3 reed LMH dry
tuned. Straps and case. $450 OBO Jean T.
570 972-6434
Pastore Italian ladies accordion. 8/2 switches. Perfect, $300. Felice at 602-279-0638
Proteus/1 XR Module, model 9011, $75.
Carl Nyberg 480-982-1479
Petosa Accordion/Organ Series II Chamber
3/4 handmade reeds. Black antico engraving, complete with tone generator, has MIDI
capability. $1500. J. Drum 480-994-4698
Zupan 4 Row CGFBb V.G. condition,
case $1000. 520-903-6378 Tuscon, AZ
Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion.
V.G. condition $350. 480-895-8161
George Olierer 4 Row Button Accordion
Keyed German / Czech G C F Bb with
Midi and amp $3200 Mint
Melodjia 3 Row Button Accordion Slovenian Tuned C F Bb $1800 Mint
Kay Mandolin $125 EX Shape
John 602 539 3475
Italian Stradavox child's 42 key with bass
switch for more keys. Red, excellent condition. . $450. 602 943 3289.
Pro Barb Lane is retired and selling her
midi Karpek Polka Queen Accordion.
[email protected]
Excelsior MIDI with Xetron X4 module.
480-661-7750. [email protected]
"Like new" Black Castiglione 19" key /
120 bass accordion, 9 treble / 3 bass
switches $2500 or OBO. 480-629-8648
Jean Moore in Gilbert, AZ
Cordovox, recently tuned.
GC 2 row accordion $250. Ed M.
623-362-1525
Guerrini Polka Box - Rhinestones $2100Korg rotating sound machine $250Crate Amp - 15" speaker $300Selmer Model 80 Tenor Sax - $2900
Noblette Clarinet - $350Mics, Stands,
Fronts, etc. Ellie Aldrin - 602-996-8197
Woman's size, Forinte--beautiful quality
and sound. Double-chamber.
$2499.480.322.7353.
Accordions, key and button for sale. Too
many to list, Gabacho Bob 623-780-3622
110 Platinum Pops Book $15
Charles Magnante's Accordion Method
Book 1 $8.00
The Golden Age Of The Accordion
Great book of the history of the accordion,
many great artists, bios and pictures. Autographs of he 3 authors. Ron Flynn, Edwin
Davidson, Eddie Chavez. Excellent condition. $30.00, OBO
73 Super Blockbusters 70’s music $15.00
NEW Gospel accordion music book with a
cd of background music.20 songs. $18.00.
Foot pedal for Solton midi module or keyboard. Has a start, stop, fill in 1, 2, 3. Paid
$100.00. Asking
Ciao Reed less by Sem 120 bass 41 key
midi accordion. 400 preset sounds for treble, bass, and chords, like accordion, piano,
brass, orchestral, vibes, mandolins, guitar,
big band, strings, organ, du voice, upright
and electric bass s, bagpipes, harmonica
and more. Made in Italy. 14 1/2 lbs Bellow
expression, case, back pad. Excellent condition. $2700.00.Joan 602-923-3856.
[email protected]
Lo Ducca, Black, Gold trim, 120 bass, Full
Size, 9/4 Switches. Hard Case and New
Straps. Excellent Condition$1500, or make
offer. Near Paradise Mall. 602-992-0253
Petosa AM1100,S-2000 Midi System ,gig
bag Amazing $5995.00 James P. O’Brian
520 818 1225 Tucson AZ
[email protected]
ACCORDIONS & KEYBOARDS
Clearwater, FL [email protected]
727 443 4113. Cell 727 417 6099
www.accordionsandkeyboards.net
Free Shipping on these accordions
Excelsior Symphony Made In New York.
MIDI is installed. 4/6 sets of handmade
reeds. Sano Amplification. Excellent Condition. $3200.00
Iorio "K" Series Reedless ( 15 lbs. )
accordion with Music Tech Midi
Controller plus built-in sounds.
Like New Condition. $2650.00
Ad Policy For Display ads, Arizona Accordion club members pay the lower price per issue:
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Come Hear Us Play
"Wanted- light-weight piano accordion19 1/4” keyboard, 41 treble
keys and 120 bass, 2 or 3 treble reeds and one base reed.
No electronics, and 16-17 lbs. max. Bob 520-568-0047
Wanted Chromatic C system accordion.
17 lbs. max. Steve 651-702-0791 [email protected]
Bill Regina
Music for all occasions
For rates and open dates
call 602-938-3679
Augie Figurelli
(www.augieperforms.com)
Bob Doszak
Music for all occasions. Single, Duo, Trio.
Bookings, Info: 480-982-0252.
[email protected]
Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick:
Tony Putrino
Mon's, Wed's & Sat's - Phoenician Resort
Fri, July 19th - Tempe Marketplace
Fri, July 26th - Desert Ridge Marketplace
Sun, July 28th - Desert Belle @ Saguaro Lake
Details at www.tonyputrino.com
Josip Baginac
Every Saturday
Bavarian Point Restaurant from 5-8 pm.
4815 E. Main Street Suite #2
(between Greenfield Rd) Mesa, Arizona.
(480.830.0999) bavarianpoint.net
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
Haus Murphy's
5739 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00
Paul Kay
The Lynks Café every Saturday 4:00 to 8:00 .
Call for days and times.
Paul can be reached at 602-549-0497
4416 North 102nd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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