Musette Gazette - Arizona Accordion Club

March 2011
Vol. XV No. VIII
Presents the
Musette Gazette
www.azaccordionclub.com
MARIO PEDONE RETURNS MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011.
Mesmerizing music that portrays the wonderful human that Mario is.
He was born on October 5, 1951 in Valenzano, a small town near Bari in
southern Italy. His family emigrated to Valencia, Venezuela in 1959. His
brother, Ludovico, began studying the accordion while Mario watched and
listened and begged his father to let him also study this wonderful instrument.
After studying and practicing for hours and hours under his first teacher,
Franco Cupertino, he went on to study with Professor Miguel Casas Auge
from Spain. Later he studied with Professor Roberto Ruscitti for seven years.
He has performed in many countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, Sweden, Italy, Canada and all over the United States before settling in his present
home in Sugarland, Texas. He has honored us with his presence here at the
Arizona Accordion Club at least once a year for the past twelve or fourteen
years. He is currently President of the Houston Accordion Club.
And What About The MAY Meeting? MAY 16 IS JAM NIGHT!!
Bring Your Accordion and Join US For an Old Fashioned Round of our own personal favorite songs.
Rosie Ledet "The Zydeco Sweetheart"
Rosie Ledet has become the act to watch on the zydeco circuit.
Brimming with coy sensuality, Rosie's music is fresh and daring, while still retaining its links to its bayou Creole heritage.
Rosie has a rare combination of talent, not only in the zydeco
world, but in any musical genre. She can write top-notch award
winning songs. hand with the best of them on her instrument,
and can sing circles around her peers. Rosie is among the few
Zydeco artists who can still sing and write some of their own
material in Creole French.
Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys in Phoenix!
Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 PM at the
Rhythm Room1019 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014 U.S.A.
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The Arizona Accordion Club
MENU for April 18, 2011 - Spaghetti, Italian Sweet Sausage, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread
MARCH 21 MEETING - AN EVENING WITH THE KENNY BRANDT BAND Review by Raye Donatella
The entertainment began with John Trippon and his beautiful button box accordion. He played
“Clarinet Polka,” “Trumpet Echoes” and “Auf Der Autobahn.” Wow, what a neat way to begin a
night of great music! So nice to see and hear you
again, John.
Two students from the New World Educational
Center Charter School, Carlos Wulf and Charles
Shadden, played “Skating” - they were then
joined by Carlosʼ cousin, Aaron Dupuis, also a
student at the school, to play “Horse Sense” which they proceeded to
elaborate on by doing it as a ―round‖ with Jack
Dermody, their accordion teacher. Very nicely
done, boys. You too, Jack.
Now Domenic Feroce played “Westphalia
Waltz,” “Bionda Bella Bionda” and ended with “La Filandia.”
Thank you, Domenic - those were really pretty songs. We always enjoy you.
Pete Donatella introduced one of his young students, seven
year old Ian Rankin, who played a nice version of “Go
Away,” “Skating” and ended with “Horse Sense.” You're doing so good, Ian. You kids have no idea what a pleasure it is to
hear you young people play for us!
Pete stayed up front, along with Jerry
Szymanski, also on accordion, and Carl
Nyberg on banjo to play three polkas,
“Castle Rock,” “Let's Have a Party” and
finished up with “Ooh, La La.” If you want
to hear some great polkas, these are the
guys to play them for you! We call Jerry
―The Polka Guy!‖ Thanks, guys !
And so it was time for our evening headliners - Kenny Brandt on
saxophone, Tony Sabo on accordion and Lou Pavlik on drums. They
played a wonderful variety of music, including Cleveland style polkas, waltzes, big band sounds,
and lots of danceable, sing- a-long type songs. Oh,
and these guys also do vocals! And really great, too!
I'll try to list some of their selections - “Let Me Call
You Sweetheart,” “Arriva Derci Roma,” “Give Me
a Kiss,” “When I Saw You Standing There,”
“Unforgettable,” “In The Mood,” “String of
Pearls,” “Pennsylvania 5000,” “Chattanooga
Choo Choo,” “Crying Time,” “Under the Double
Eagle,” “Green Valley,” and “Memories of Vienna.” As you can imagine, a great many folks
danced the night away. The rest of us just enjoyed
the spectacular sounds coming from the sax with the
accordion and drums as emphasis. What a show!
Come back again, gentlemen!
The Arizona Accordion Club
Table of Contents
Our Guests Kenny Brandt, Tony Sabo Cover
President‘s Farewell Message
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Our Meeting !
Pages 2 , 11
Meeting Photos
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Meeting Photos
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Accordion Instructors, repairs
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Upcoming Events
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Come Hear Us Play
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Classifieds
Page 8
Some Sponsors
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Accordion Idol
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Meeting location Map
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 Jack Dermody
(602) 237-5627
Vice President Jerry Szymanski
( 480) 488-0949
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
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
Raye Donatella Seasoned Pro Reporter
Florella Genco Distribution
Zophie Still Photos
Jerry Szymanski Still Photos
Sal Genco Video Camera
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
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President’s Message
I‘m going on sabbatical. Rose and I expect to travel a lot this summer. On top of that, my business, a
teambuilding seminar company, is growing again quickly, so I must tend to it. Someone else will
lead the Arizona Accordion Club beginning in June of this year.
And that‘s a good
thing. I‘ve been the leader for four years. You hear about ―term limits‖ being a good thing and, I
agree, term limits are a very good thing. You get rusty. You run out of fresh ideas. You put an organization at risk for getting into a rut.Any of our board members would make a great leader, as
would quite a few members.
I am so grateful to so many of you. The man Pete Donatella, club treasurer from day one
about 14 years ago delivers dependability and support and kindness like no other.
Vice-President Jerry Szymanski is the quiet one – but what a stalwart, likable, and perfect team player. Whether he plays in the ensemble, plays out at our gigs, or takes photos
at the meetings.
Secretary Leigh Dechaine – another old-timer on the board – keeps the conversations
lively, the ideas flowing, and the decisions well-planned and careful in their implementation, and let‘s not forget the Accordion Festival he puts together each fall at St. Luke‘s
Church.
Elmer Faser, now head of the Scholarship Committee, truly cares about accordion
students , keeps the scholarship administration fair and generous, and has been a best
emcee at our meetings.
Ted Lee is the hardest-working member of the club: whether he works on a fundraiser,
helps the kids at the NWEC school, sets up the sound system, plays out to make money
for the club, or needs to be a cheerleader – Ted is the very best and a great friend to anyone who is lucky enough to have him for a friend.
Chuck Voinovich rarely misses a regular meeting, brings his family, and has spot-on
ideas for good meetings. Paul Betken brings careful thought, excellent research, and balance to our decision-making – his legal background helps the club‘s leaders make sound
decisions and to trust its higher angels.
Jay Stevens – Mr. Can-Do – runs rings around the rest of us in organizing gigs, setting
up equipment, delivering an amazing yearly picnic, sitting in our bands and ensembles to
make us sound high-energy with his bass, guitar, and accordion – and he always makes
us ―cut to the chase‖ in making smart decisions for the present and future of the club.
Dionne Hauke is the club‘s mom and the club‘s muse – offering her business premises
for all kinds of events that include board meetings, lessons, one-on-one therapy, free
repairs for student accordions, super discounts on musical stuff, the headquarters for our
newsletter and website – this list is ENDLESS.
Cindy and Joe Geremia have gifted this club hundreds of hours of logistics and photography services for many, many years. All with generosity and pure selflessness. In recent
years, our “den mother” and key inspiration has been none other than Raye Donatella
whose spirit and high energy have made the entrance gate at our meetings a first-class
welcome stand.
Sal and Florella Genco are so gentle, and very, very friendly. Those two provide important services month after month: Sal who creates the very large collection of videos from
our meetings, and Florella with the very tedious task of mailing
out our newsletters. And sharing duties at our meetings include
Rose Dermody, Connie Stevens, Joanne Robinson, Earl Robinson, Barbara Bednar, Gunn Magnusen, and a few others.
If I have not mentioned your name, please consider forgiving me.
The core workers of our club are more than a handful, you can
see, and the club is as good as it is because of the dedication of
these people.
~ Jack
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The Arizona Accordion Club
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The Arizona Accordion Club
Silent Reeds
GENE FIORAMONTI
His body has been donated to science
and there will be a memorial service for
family only. If you wish to send condolences to either Karen or Marietta, please
find their addresses below. I‘m sure they
both appreciate your keeping them and
their family in your thoughts and
prayers.
Karen Fioramonti
9327 West Garnette Drive
Sun City, AZ 85373
Marietta Raymond
20401 North 6th Drive, Unit 4
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Newsletter Inputs ? Please send them care of Jack at [email protected]
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Lessons and Repairs
Piano Accordion Instructors:
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Anthony Rolando 216-470-8463
And Piano,/Organ
Dr. Van Orden
623 203 7909 and Chromatic B System
Jack Dermody 602 237 5627
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698
Tony Putrino 480 483-3943
Bonnie Bingener
602-279-0378 and Piano
Joan Monti 602-923-3856
Estimates always free
Ziggie’s Music
602 266 9622
3309 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2301
www.ziggiesmusic.com
Mondays - Saturdays 10-6
Button Accordion Instructor
Tony Longoria ( Él habla español )
602 718 4058 Acordeon Also Bajo Sexto
y Bajo Quinto y Bass Guitar.
Donations
Coolidge
Timothy Gomez
1 520 510 9317
Helping to build a better club
The Arizona Accordion Club isn‘t just a
organization. It is a group full of people who
make it special.
MARIO PEDONE BIO
His first teacher was Franco Cupertino, Mario devoted at least 4 to 5 hours per day Practicing the accordion. After few years Professor Miguel Casas
Auge from Spain and Founder of the Valencia Accordion Club and also conductor of the Valencia Symphony Orquesta assumed Mario's accordion education. he was fallowed by Professor Roberto Ruscitti, a renowed classical accordionist who took care of his education for the next 7 years.
On march 24 - 1972, Mario graduated as a Concertista from the School Academia de Acordeon Smith, directed by Roberto Ruscitti. In March 1974 he
earned a Cum Laude diploma in accordion from the same school. On April 30 - 1976 he graduated with a degree of Professor of Accordion.
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.
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. 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 professionalyy 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
produce 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, one of Mario‘s composition 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 the Great musician JOE VENTO. At the moment Mario holds the Position of
President of Houston Accordion Club.
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
The Arizona Accordion Club
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Come Hear Us Play
Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick :
Haus Murphy’s
5739 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale Arizona 85301
623 939-2480
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00
Bob Doszak
Music for all Occasions
*** Single **Duo ** Trio***
Bookings, Info 480-982-0252
[email protected]
Augie Figurelli:
WILL BE at Vincitorio's 02/05/2011, at 6:00pm,
Will NOT be at Vincitorio's on 02/06/2011.
(www.augieperforms.com)
Check for performance schedule and exceptions.
Vincitorio's Restaurant (480.820.2786)
Tony Putrino
Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sundays 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bill Regina :
1835 E. Elliot Road, C-109 - Tempe, AZ
(www.vincitoriosrestaurant.com )
Black Forest Haus
4900 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 602-938-3679
Every Friday and Saturday
6:00 to 9:00
John Smoltz :
480-575-0534 480-575-6996
http://www.johnsmoltz.com/index.html
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‖
Paddy’s Peg Leg
http://www.myspace.com/paddyspegleg
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Musical Items For Sale:
Paid $3500.00 for this "Like new" CastigAccordions For Sale
Too Many to list, Key and Button Styles. lione 120 bass accordion, black, with 9
Gabacho Bob 623 780 3622
treble and 3 bass switches and a 19" keyboard asking 2500.00 OBO call
Samson Wireless system. Amplify your 480-629-8648 Jean Moore in Gilbert, AZ
accordion without having to deal with a
cable to trip over. This is what I used on Plectrum Banjo, included Stand, Case, Extra
my accordion. It works great. Cost for a String Set. $500.00. John 602-539-3475.
new unit is about $260. Selling this one
for $130. Todd Hagen 623-582-5852
Wanted :Looking for a Petosa. An S-2000
Custom Model Polytone "Polka King"
Musette accordion 41 / 120
4/5 sets of Handmade reeds
Black with Rhinestones
Excellent Condition
Best offer over $2,000.00
Contact "DOC" 602-633-1558
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
Cordovox, recently tuned.
GC 2 row Accordion $250.00.
Ed Mikulich 623 362 1525
Crucianelli "Panitalia" Black accordion
41 treble / 120 bass 10 / 7 switches
Mint Condition Best offer over $1750.00 Guerrini Polka Box - Rhinestones - $2100
Korg rotating sound machine - $250
Contact "DOC" 602-633-1518
Crate Amp - 15" speaker - $300
Selmer Model 80 Tenor Sax - $2900
Imperial Musette Accordion, like new
Noblette
Clarinet - $350
with pickup. Only $350.00 !
Mikes,
Stands,
Fronts, etc.
Jerry 480 278 9633
Ellie Aldrin - 602-996-8197
Excelsior Midi with Xetron X4 module.
Petosa Accordion/Organ Series II
Chamber 3/4 Handmade reeds. Black
with engraving, complete with tone gen- Excelsior 19 1/4‖ Keyboard,120 bass
10/6 switches, slide mute, tone chamber,
erator, has MIDI capacity. 1500.00
deluxe straps, heavy duty case, 27 lbs.
J. Drum 480 994 4698
$1,700.00. Harry 602 568 3931.
Hohner Ventura IV Musette
120 bass Excelsior A.C. Great Musette
41/120 4/5 13/7 24 lbs $4000
$3,000 OBO Bob Dura 602-841-0487
Hohner Atlantic IV Deluxe
41/120 4/5 11+PM/3 22 lbs $750
Petosa 800 Midi, $2700
480 830 8766 Glenn Tompkins
480 836 1604 or mobile 480 250 1399.
Gale Evans [email protected]
Yorkville Mixer Amp - 50 watts. Two
lines in with separate jacks for microphone, Cd/line, FX-send, FX-RTN, and Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion.
earphone. Ten inch speaker with small
V.G. condition$350.00. 480 895-8161
horn. Priced new at $400.00 - will sell
for $175.00. Excellent condition, great
Victoria Super 1960's Black, white pearl
sound, and portable to carry. Contact
keys. 18 3/4" Keyboard 21 lbs. 5 oz,.
Elmer Faser at 623-584-9801
41 /120. 7/3 switches.3 reed L-M-H
Dry tuned. Straps and case. $450 OBO
Excelsior Midi with Xetron X4 module. Jean T 570 972-6434
Eduardo. 480 661-7750.
[email protected]
RICHILIEU - Mint Rubell 4 String
Proteus/1 XR Module, model 9011, $75
Carl Nyberg 480 982-1479
ACCORDIONS & KEYBOARDS
[email protected]
Phone 727 443 4113. Cell 727 417 6099
www.accordionsandkeyboards.net
Excelsior Symphony Made In New
York. MIDI is installed. 4/6 sets of handmade reeds. Sano Amplification. Excellent Condition. $3200.00 Free Shipping.
and
Iorio "K" Series ReedLess ( 15 lbs. )
accordion with Music Tech Midi
Controller plus built-in sounds.
Like New Condition. $2650.00
Free Shipping
I‘m looking for a copy of „Brazilian
Samba”. If you can accommodate me, I
shall be in your debt forevermore.
Joanne Drum 480 994 4698
Looking for Chromatic accordion,
C-system, 17lbs or less. Steve W at
651-702 [email protected]
SHURE Prologue mic in box. $35.00
Fake book 900 + songs, $40.00
Fake book 300+ songs, $30.00
Music for Accordion, violin, piano $3 ea
Country Greatest Hits 93 songs $10.00
Book one for trumpet/Cornet $2.00
Book one for clarinet.$2.00
30 movie videos, Record albums $1-$3.00.
602-923-3856 Will entertain best offers
Wanted
Dealers to handle my accordion Faux Fur
bass strap covers. Unbelievably comfortable
beautiful Faux Mink or Chinchilla
Jimmy Jenson, 630 Elk Brophy Road, NW.
Alexandria, MN 56308. 320 762 2411
[email protected]
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE?
Arizona Accordion Club is in need of accordions, music, and music stands for beginners. Tax deductible receipt.
Ad Policy For Display ads, Arizona Accordion club members pay the lower price:
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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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Pete's outing as the first
Accordion Idol contestant
The attendees cast votes on a
rating of 1-5 in 3 categories:
Musicianship, Entertainment,
Presentation.
Pete delivered a splendid
performance - gently but
quickly casting a spell over
his audience with melodies
familiar to everyone in the
audience. Few people may
also know that Pete is quite
the comedian - informing,
teasing, and connecting personally to many folks in the
audience.
For dates and times Check this flyer out ——>
Remaining PLAYERS:
Anthony Rolando,
Bob Doszak,
Todd Hagen,
Josip Baginac.
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Dr. Howard Van Orden with
his Roland accordion followed
next, accompanied by his vocalist, Darcy Welch. They played
and vocalized to “Moonlight
Serenade,” “Iʼm Confessing,”
“Iʼm In the Mood For Love,” “I
Donʼt Know Why,” “Cuddle Up
a Little Closer,” a polka “In
Heaven There Is No Beer,”
“The Sweet Nearness of You,”
“Blue Skirt Waltz,” Just Because,” ―When the Saints Go
Marching In‖ and lots more.
That was really good, Howard
and Darcy. Thank you both
Now our old friend, Todd Hagen came up and finished up the nightʼs festivities with
his special brand of talent and humor. He began by playing and singing “Somewhere
Over the Rainbow,” “Ghost Riders In the Sky,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “At Last,”
“Hoop De Doo” polka, and ending with my favorite song that he does “The Auctioneer.” I love the way he does that!! Todd, you're the consummate entertainer! Come
back again soon—we miss you!
Well, that was a really great evening of entertainment.
I'll put in a ‗as my Dad always said‘ ―The wages of sin are unreported.‖
That seems especially appropriate given that it's tax time!
( I say ―Quit Before Pay Day.‖ The Editor)
See you on April 18th
4416 North 102nd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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