September 2008 - Arizona Accordion Club

September 2008
Vol. XLV No. III
Presents the
Musette Gazette
www.azaccordionclub.com
Workshop at 5:00 p.m. – DON’T MISS IT!!! Performance at 7:00 p.m.
PRIVATE LESSONS * with Sylvia Marie on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 & 22
“Coming Up for the October 20th Meeting”
ALL-GIRL OKTOBERFEST -- starring Sylvia Marie Barber.
Sylvia Marie Barber began playing as a young child and turned professional at age nine!
She was on several radio shows, then Horace Height, Lawrence Welch, Disneyland,
and many other TV and radio shows.
Sylvia can show off more styles than any accordionist you may have ever seen or
heard. She is fast-fingered, does wonderful fills, and is hilarious if called for. Ms. Barber
is totally entertaining.
As a teacher, as well as a performer, Sylvia can show you "tips and tricks" in half an
hour, skills that would take more than a year to learn on your own -- like techniques, styles, triple shake (fantastic), etc.
This is one performance you don't want to miss. AND, she will be here offering AAC members private lessons until Thursday, immediately following the October meeting. The lessons are incredible, and you WILL come away with a new surge of wanting to practice what you learned from her. Sign up for lessons as early as our September meeting.
Sylvia will hold a workshop before the meeting. Between the workshop, performance and lessons, you will be at a new level of playing....guaranteed!! Expect one of the best guests artists ever.....Sylvia is coming!
* (Contact Pete Donatella to schedule your lesson.)
Coming at the November 17th Meeting: Murl Sanders !
"This is music that will make you unwind and smile." ( Melinda Bargreen, The Seattle Times )
Murl Sanders, of Seattle, Washington, is an independent modern accordionist, pianist, composer,
teacher and recording artist who plays Pop, Rock, Zydeco, Country, Jazz, Blues and various ethnic
styles on accordion and piano. He has worked with such diverse national and international artists as:
Chuck Berry, Etta James, Theodore Bikel, Peter Duchin, Leslie Gore, and the Von Trapp Children. He leads his own band, does solo work, composes and arranges music, sings, plays piano,
harmonica, Hammond B-3 organ. keyboards and teaches privately.
His important accordion influences include Richard Galliano, Ken Olendorf, the Brazilian Sivuca,
Jazz greats Art Van Damme, Frank Marocco, Leon Sash and Tommy Gumina, the Argentine bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla. Zydeco / Cajun players Clifton Chenier, Geno Delafose, CJ Chenier
and Bruce Daigrepont. Tex-Max artists Los Lobos and Flaco Jimenez. Celtic and European players Maria Kaliniemi, Joe Derrane, Phil Cunningham and Ivo Papasov's band. Various Brazilian,
African and Klezmer players interest Murl as well.
Some of Murl's other musical influences are Keyboardists Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Billy Preston, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes and Jack McDuff.
Saxophonists John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Stan Getz. Guitarists B.B. King, Freddy King
and Eric Clapton .
All have played a role in expanding his accordion consciousness and style.
Murl considers his friend and colleague, FRANK MAROCCO, to be the best Jazz accordionist alive.
Frank Marocco has been a big influence on Murl in recent years.
Murl definitely has eclectic tastes in music and that curiosity has allowed him to play in many different situations.
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Next Meeting is October 20th, If you want to perform please Sign in at Front desk, with Cindy
The Menu for October is Beer brats with kraut and onions, chips, pickle and fruit
September 15th Meeting, Special guest Luis Fanucchi, Review By Raye Donatella ( pages 2 and 11 )
Our pre-meeting music was played by Frank Schweller and Dennis
Humlicek. They played a wonderful variety of songs, including
“Wooden Heart”, “Save the Last Dance For Me”, “Paper Roses”,
“Goodnight, Irene” and many more. These two have become my
favorite duo – they each play a couple of different types of accordion,
and the sounds they create are great! Thank you, gentlemen.
Then Dominic Feroce played a
trio of true Italian melodies: “Las
Sarella”, “Bionda Mia Bella
Bionda”, and “La Filanda”.
Beautiful songs beautifully played.
We always enjoy your playing, Dominic.
Elmer Faser, who plays Fridays and Saturdays at Haus Murphy’s in Glendale, began
with “Bergavada Buhden”, then played
“Just Because Polka” and the “Cuckoo
Waltz”. Your playing is so smooth, Elmer –
no wonder you’ve been at Haus Murphy’s so
long!
Now it was time for our headliner, Louis
Fanucchi. What a treat! He brought along
his friend and violinist, Rachel Lopez
Jimenez, whose playing added a wonderful
sound dimension to the accordion. They
played some selections from Astor Piazzolla’s Artentinian tango collection, including “Sens Unique”, “Musette a la
Mode”, and “Adios Nonino”. As Rachel stepped aside, Louis flowed easily into
“A Concert Suite For Accordion”, by Tchaikin, “Guaglione”, “La Campanella”, then switched to a Tex-Mex styling and played “Hey Baby, Que Paso”,
“My Camaro”, and “She Belongs to El Diablo”. From there to a wonderful
treatment of the Godfather, with “Brothers Mourn”, “Love Theme from Godfather II”, “Love Theme from Godfather I”, “Michael’s Theme”, and completed
the medley with the “Godfather Mazurka” and the “Tarantella”. Then Rachel
rejoined him for the “Godfather Waltz”. Louis and Rachel then did “Freilach
#1”, and ended his set with
“Libertango”. What a breathtaking performance, played to perfection to a very appreciative audience that gave him several standing ovations! Come back soon,
Louis! And thank you, Rachel – we truly enjoyed you.
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Table of Contents
Featured Guest
AA Club Festival
President’s Message
Our Meeting In Color !
Some Sponsors
AAC Ensemble News
Come Hear Us Play
Upcoming Events
Accordion Instructors
Classifieds
Meeting location Map
Membership Form
Cover
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Page 3
Pages 2 , 11
Pages 8, 9
Page 6
Page 7
Page 5
Page 7
Pages 10
Back Cover
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President’s Message
Back Cover
Meeting Place
St. Stephen’s Hall
Hello everybody, NASCAR Joe Geremia (Club photographer) writing in place of
Interim President Jack Dermody.
NASCAR. It’s not too early to mark your calendar to volunteer for our concession at
NASCAR – November 6-9. Call Cindy Geremia at 602-369-8121 or do the email
[email protected].
8141 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-4563
Third Monday of the Month
Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM
Most of you know the Arizona Accordion Club operated a food concession stand
last April at the PIR NASCAR races and earned just over $4,500.00 for the Club.
Officers
It’s noisy, physically demanding with long days and No pay. The up side is
Free parking, All you can eat, Excitement , hand shakes, pats on the back from
other appreciative volunteers and Club members. And most important the pride that
every time somebody looks you in the eye and says “Thank You!” , you know you
did a great service to many people in and outside the club.
Interim President Jack Dermody
(602) 237-5627
Vice President Elmer Faser
(623) 584-9801
Secretary Leigh Dechaine
(623) 582-3746
Treasurer Pete Donatella
(623) 877-1846
President Emeritus Al Monte
Board Of Directors
Jerry Szymanski
(480) 488-0949
Cindy Geremia
602) 369-8121
Chuck Voinovich
(480) 451-4416
Joe Geremia
602) 692-8121
Dionne Hauke
(602) 266 9622
Ted Lee
(623) 444-5106
Elmer Faser
Scholarship Chairman
Bulletin Staff
Dionne Hauke Editor (602) 266-9622
Jennifer Stocker Distribution
Jeff Carpenter Web Master
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
Sal Genco Video Camera
Joe Geremia Still Photos
The Club earned this money as a result of only 30 volunteers over a three-day
period ! Some of these people were not even members of our club. We averaged
$15,000.00 per day in sales. Pretty darned incredible!
In November, the NASCAR event is “four full days” versus three days last April. We
desperately appeal to each of you to set aside one day, even a partial day, if you
can, to help us serve concessions to the tens of thousands of fans that attend
these races.
On this four-day event, our earnings for the Club could total over $6,000.00. God
blessed us with this opportunity, and we have the option to do this every April and
November of every year, providing we do it properly. Please, help us take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a difference. If we can’t put together
enough volunteers to work this stand in November, this opportunity will be lost
forever.
Earnings from this are used for so many needs for the club. Our scholarship program, continued outstanding entertainment at the meetings, the continuation of
both our wonderful newsletter and website, not to mention the comfortable and
enjoyable church we hold our meetings at each month with the availability of food
and drinks as we desire and many other benefits.
Your help, your sacrifice and your hard work will mean so much to so very many
people who love the accordion and its music.
Please call Cindy Geremia, 602-369-8121. She will answer all your questions and
help you in any way she can. Please help in the things our Accordion Club stands
for and endeavors to accomplish.
Club members, friends, family or even acquaintances – CALL Now!
Thank you, Joe Geremia
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Symphony Gold Excelsior at Phoenix Symphony Hall
By Pete Donatella
th
It is September 13 and The Phoenix Symphony is about to perform Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra”
when to our surprise eight men and one woman walk on stage and perform gypsy music from Russia, Romania and beyond. This is the setting that Bartok drew his folk melodies from for his concerto. Two fiddles, a
guitar, a drum, a tuba, a clarinet, a trumpet, a singer, and my Symphony Gold. Yes, I let Patrick Farrell of
the famous Romashka performing troup use it so he wouldn’t have to ship his Guerrini from Brooklyn,
NY. I wound up with a very entertaining weekend of music,
stage side tickets to the Phoenix Symphony, a brand new
CD titled “Mnemosyne” by Ljove and the Kontraban on
which Patrick performs, and a lasting memory of a brief
friendship with a wonderfully talented accordionist. This CD
contains many original songs composed by the performers
and I especially like track 3, “Walking on Willoughby” by
Mr. Farrell. I had never heard my accordion played in this
gypsy style, and I am now a fan of Romashka.
If anyone wants more information you can reach me at
[email protected] or write or call me at the listings found
elsewhere in this newsletter.
OCTOBER 18 2008 ARIZONA ACCORDION FESTIVAL
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
Salvatore Genco (Italian) noon
Elmer Faser North Dakota
Dominic Feroce Naples, Italy
John Irwin
Arizona
1:00
1:15
1:30
1:45
Jan Munday
Jan Munday
Paul Betkin
Rolf Schuler
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45
Chuck Voinovich Cleveland, Ohio
Zlatan Mameda Serbia
Lester Rossner Warsaw, Poland
Howard Van Orden Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Chicago - Jazz
Bavaria
3:00 Ted Lee Arizona
3:15 Joan Monti Arizona
3:30 Allan Solheim Norway
3:45 Dennis Humlicek/Frank Schweller Nebraska
4:00 Hurricajuns Cajun
4:15 Hurricajuns
4:30 Az Accordion Club Ensemble Award Winning !
4:45 Arizona A.C.E. Modest 1st place Winners!
5:00 Hurricajuns
5:15 Hurricajuns
5:30 Arizona A.C.E.
5:45 Arizona A.C.E.
6:00 Latin Spirit
Tejano / Conjunto
So See Them all !
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The Arizona Accordion Club
Upcoming Events
September
27th Saturday. Town of Gilbert Oktoberfest. AAC Ensemble plays 5-6 pm and 8-9 pm. Jack Dermody 602-237-5627.
9/29-10/2. Mon-Thurs. The Las Vegas International Accordion Convention at the Gold Coast Hotel. www.accordioninfo.com/con or
1-800-472-1695 or [email protected] Registration includes 7 meals. Stars include Dick Contino, Art Van Damme, Peter Soave. Unforgettable entertainment, inspiring workshops, and special events.
September 29 and October 1st at The Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. Tucson, Arizona 85701 (520) 740-0126
Gogol Bordello (Punk) Combining elements of punk, gypsy music, and Brecht-ian cabaret, tells the story of New York's immigrant
Diaspora through debauchery, humor, and surreal costumes.
OCTOBER
2nd Thursday. 8 pm. Vagabond Opera. The Loft , 9500 Gilman Dr., San Diego, CA.
One of the greatest and funniest musical events you will ever see, fronted by an accordion!!
4-5 (whole weekend ) Tempe’s WAY OUT WEST OKTOBERFEST See the AAC Ensemble play on the early morning TV shows Oct 3
-4. Enjoy the Arizona Accordion Club at the Opening Ceremonies, 7pm, Friday, Oct 4!
11th Saturday 3-6 p.m., Margaret Hance Park, Phoenix, AZ .The 3rd Annual Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest featuring the Arizona
Accordion Club Ensemble. Sponsored by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, Inc. www.PhoenixOktoberfest.com.
13-19. Monday through Sunday. 33rd Castelfidardo International Accordion Festival. Info at www.accordions.com.
11-14 Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel, Oregon, Die Schlau Berg. "Keeping the Traditionalists on their Feet and the New Generation Interested." Alpine power to rock and roll. 503-845-9440 for tickets, Visit the website at www.dsb.com
11-18 Saturday to Saturday. Polka Cruise in Hawaii. Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones. Info [email protected].
17-19, Friday to Sunday 3-Day Polka Extravaganza at the Pulaski Club, 4331 E McDowell, Phoenix.
Info: David Bronczkiewica (602) 741-8214 [email protected]
18th Saturday. AAC Fall Accordion Festival at St. Luke’s Church. Call Leigh Dechaine 623-582-3746 [email protected]
18-19 Donna Clay and Polka Power California – Slovene Hall. See www.polkabob.com for details.
24. Friday. 6-8 pm. AAC Ensemble plays at Sun City Singles Club. Call 623-972-1637 for tickets.
October 26, 2008 from 3-7 PM. The Fontana Sons of Italy Octoberfest on Sunday,
Music by the Fontana Button Accordion Club and of course great foods and drinks.
Only $8 at The Sons of Italy, 9420 Sierra Ave in Fontana.Come on out for a great time.
NOVEMBER
6-9. Thursday to Sunday. NASCAR Fundraiser for the Arizona Accordion Club. Volunteer to work in our concession. Support your
club by joining members and their friends and families in four days of the hardest work you’ll ever enjoy!
Call Joe or Cindy Geremia at 602-369-8121. or [email protected].
JANUARY 2009
21-25. Wednesday to Sunday. Frank Marocco Accordion Event at the Dobson Ranch Inn in Mesa, AZ. Free concert open to public
on Saturday night. Player slots are all filled up, but inquire about non-player events at [email protected] .
FEBRUARY 2009
8th Sunday. AAC President Jack Dermody and the AAC Ensemble performing at Accordion Lovers Society International in San
Diego, as part of monthly meeting 1-4 p.m. Check out San Diego website at http://www.accordion-club-sandiego.org/
APRIL 2009
5-11. Sunday to Sunday. Pedone-Ballarini Accordion Clinic Cruise. Seven-day Caribbean Cruise.
Stops include Jamaica, Cayman, and Isle Cozumel, Mexico. Group and individual lessons, workshops, jam sessions, and performances. Rates are $998 to $1298 per person. Contact [email protected].
12-24. Sunday to Friday (two weeks). Polka to Hawaii. Little Bohemian Band Polka Cruise. Info at [email protected].
Newsletter Inputs ? Please send them care of Jack at [email protected] , Or Dionne at [email protected]
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Arizona Accordion Club Ensemble News
Event Coordinator and Ensemble Booking Agent is Jay Stevens 602-819-5505 E-mail: [email protected]
By Raye Donatella
On Friday, September 12th the Arizona Accordion Club Ensemble was invited to play for the Awards Ceremony for
the Hassayampa Elementary School. The Kindergarten through Fifth grades were celebrating Italy as part of their
"Festival Friday". The ceremony and performance were at the beautiful Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
in Wickenburg, Arizona.
Our group consisted of Jack Dermody, Laura Varken (a friend of Jack's daughter from ASU and a beautiful singer),
Lester Rossner, Jay Stevens, Josip Baginac, Ted Lee, Chuck Voinovich, and Pete Donatella. They put on an
Italian presentation which included the "Tarantella", beautifully played by the whole group, with Josip playing on the
Tamboritza, a mandolin style instrument of Croatia, "Che Fieroro Custume" (sung by Laura Varken in ITALIAN!), the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles song (for those of us who are beyond the years of the ninja turtles, they are Donatello,
Rafael, Leonardo, and Michaelangelo) sung by our own mutant ninja turtle, Pete Donatella, "Forget Domani", only
the words were "Everybody Loves Spaghetti" sung by Pete and all 500 students, a rousing rendition of "That's
Amore" sung by Laura Varken and our own Jay Stevens, a heart lifting version of "On Top Of Spaghetti", again
sung by Jay Stevens (who knew Jay had such a great Italian voice??), and closed with Jack Dermody playing a 12
bass accordion and singing "It's a Small World After All" in French, Spanish, Italian and Hawaiian – (which is, of
course, English). Not only did our audience enjoy it, our players had a blast!!
Our thanks go to Mr. A, Mike Anderson, Principal of Hassayampa Elementary School, Mrs. D, Denise Douthat, the
Music teacher, and all the people who set up the sound system and choreographed the whole thing. And, as a reward
for doing a good job, Mr. A presented everyone of our group with a Hassayampa School T-shirt!
Oh, and in the course of the conversation with the technical person who set up our group, he casually mentioned that
the Mayor of Wickenburg plays the accordion quite well ! We need a Wickenburg representation in our club!
That was a fun gig.
Event Coordinator and Ensemble Booking Agent is Jay Stevens 602-819-5505 E-mail: [email protected]
Get YOUR NAME in the 2009 Membership Directory!!!
Please give us complete information. Submit this form with your 2009 dues of $25.00.
MAIL them to Arizona Accordion Club, 4416 North 102nd Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037.
Full Name (as you want it in the directory) ____________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________
City______________________________ State ________ Zip ____________
Phone Numbers
Home: ___________________________
Work: ____________________
Cell: _____________________________
Fax: ___________________
E-mail: ___________________________
Website: ____________________
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
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
Bill Regina :
The Black Forest Mill Restaurant
4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Every Saturday August to December, 6:00 to 9:00
Augie Figurelli :
Vincitorio's Restaurant (480.820.2786)
1835 E. Elliot Road, C-109 - Tempe, AZ
SE Corner of Elliot and McClintock
Augie is again teaming up with
Mario Vincitorio and Ginger Anderson
Thursdays (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Sundays (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
( www.vincitoriosrestaurant.com )
( www.augieperforms.com )
Phone 480.732.0989 Fax 480.732.9207
[email protected]
John Smoltz :
The Black Forest Mill Restaurant
4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Every Friday May to December, 6:00 to 9:00
And See More John Smoltz at
White Eagle Deli & Restaurant,
16846 W Bell Road, Suite 109
( Bell Road and Rt. 303)
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 583-8632
www.whiteeagledeli.com
Saturdays in August 23, 30,
Saturday on Sept. 6,
Sunday on Oct. 12
5:00 to 9:00.
Tony Putrino :
480 483-3943
Marriott Resort just north of Desert Ridge Mall
(44th St and the 101 loop ), Phoenix
18th Thurs, 6 - 10 PM with Chris
25th Thurs, 6 - 10 PM with Chris
Ft McDowell located 1 mile north of Shea Blvd on the
Beeline Hwy, Fountain Hills
11th Thurs, 7 - 11 PM with The Chris Putrino Band
20th Sat, 9 PM - 1 AM with The Chris Putrino Band
"I Believe In Christmas"! CD coming soon !
The Hurricajuns :
Shot of Java,
7003 N. 58th Ave. Glendale (623) 847-2423.
2nd Saturday of every month
All these events and more at
Arizona Accordion Club’s My Space Page :
http://www.myspace.com/azaccordionclub
Accordion Instructors:
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698l
Tony Putrino 480 483-3943
Dr. Van Orden 623 203 7909
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Jack Dermody 602-237-5627
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Very HOT Performers
Coming in 2008 to
The Arizona Accordion Club
October ALL-GIRL OKTOBERFEST GALA
November MURL SANDERS
December JOE KENO
COMING IN
2009
January VLADIMIR MOLLOV
February LINDA HOCHEVAR
March MARIO PEDONE
April MEMBERS NIGHT
DVD’s of Club Meetings are available.
Ask any Board member (board members are listed on page 3. )
“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”
Want to be listed? Contact Dionne c/o Ziggie’s 3309 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Or e-mail Dionne at [email protected].
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313 N.E. 45th St.
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Seattle, WA 98105 (206)-632-2700
Visit Our Web Site www.petosa.com
“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten”
Catch us on the World Wide Web http://www.azaccordionclub.com or My Space at http://www.azaccordionclub.com
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 Jeff Carpenter at
[email protected] Check the slide show for photos from recent Arizona Accordion Club meetings.
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Classified ads for Musical Instruments are free of charge to Arizona Accordion Club Members.
Phone numbers and email address for contact are suggested.
Musical Items For Sale:
Monarch Reedless Midi Accordion (like new), 41 keys, 120 bass, including Orla XM 600 Orchestra Module+cases.
$3000.00 Paul Breitkopf: [email protected]
New ORLAVOX MIDI 14 pound Reedless accordion. Hundreds of sounds. Shoulder straps, Case and FULL 100% parts and labor
WARRANTY for One Year. $3650.00. Email [email protected] John Gaunt ( see below for more contact info)
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, a steal at only $5300.00. Includes shoulder straps, carry case, Midi Wires, Audio stereo wire and Full 100% parts and labor Warranty for 6 Months.
John Gaunt's ACCORDIONS and KEYBOARDS 1248 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 443-4113
Email Accordeon@aol,com
ZUPAN - 3 Row Jubilium Diatonic Accordion. Tuned BEA, Brand new from the factory in Menges, Slovenia $4,500.00
MELODIJA - 3 Row Diatonic Accordion. Tuned GCF Excellent Condition $1,200.00
RICHILIEU - Rubell 4 String Plectrum Banjo, Mint Condition with Stand, Case and Extra String Set. $500.00
Call John, 480-722-7762.
Peavey Pro Twin Speakers 115TLS, 16” Bass, 4” Mids, 4” X 2” Highs 2 1/4” jacks, As New $325 for the pair.
Furman A/C line Regulator, Conditioner / Surge protector. Rack mount Excellent $260.00
Castiglione Full sized Pro 4/5 MIDI Accordion . Heavily jeweled, 11 treble, 1 master , 5 bass, switches.
Great tone well balanced, at 27 lbs. Only $3,000
Monarch Reed less New ! Great Sounds, easy system. New Soft case. Best and Easiest Reed less to Play !
Mike Aman Played this last year at the AZ Accordion Club. A steal at $4,400.00
Contact Gale Evans 480 836 1604, 480 250 1399 ( cell ) or [email protected]
Harmony German Accordion, 2 reed treble Musette, 34 Treble 48 bass ( 4 lines of 12 , counter to minor row ).
14 lbs. Plays nice, old but has some years left $125.00.Frank at 602 944 6560
Cordovox, recently tuned $350.00 and a GC Accordion $250.00. Ed Mikulich 623 362 1525
Vintage Petosa; like new, special designs, $5,500.00. John Bunganich 1-(760) 782-9059
Petosa AM1100 Midi Accordion, Musette Tuned, 4-5 reeds, played very little, $10,000.00.
Bad back forced me to go Reedless.Call John Kremansky 608-837-7587
email : [email protected] Note: Petosa is no longer producing Midi Accordions
Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion. Very good condition. Frank Cic 480 895-8161
Digital Concerto 2 accordion, MIDI controller, Full size black with pearl keyboard. Like new.
Hand made reeds. Four treble (MMM and L) and five bass reed sets. Also equipped with microphone pickups.
Will consider offers over $4200.00. Gordon Kohl 1 619 427-3444
Orla C465 Keyboard, 60 Rhythms with 2 variations, 32 drum instruments, melody/chord sequencer, MIDI in/out/thru,
Plus many other features. Like New $900.00. Elmer 623 584-9801
Castiglione accordion 41 key, 120 bass. 4/5 reeds, 8/5 switches. $900.00 Good Condition. Elmer Faser 623 584-9801
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
Accordion Repairs in Coolidge Arizona. Rebuilds and tunings. Timothy Gomez 1 520 510 9317.
Arizona Accordion Club Seeking…
Speaker-Monitor for our members and guest artists.
If you have one to sell or donate please contact Pete Donatella at (623) 877-1846. Or e-mail [email protected] Thanks !
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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After the break, Joan Monti, accompanied by
Jay Stevens on bass, Jim Winning on drums
and vocals, and Carl Nyberg on guitar did
“Ain’t She Sweet”, “Sioux City Sue”, and
“More Beer” complete with audience participation. That was a fun set, and all of us loved it.
Again, sincere thanks to Carl, Jim and Jay – I
know all the players appreciate you guys, and
the listeners do, too.
Polka time now, and Jerry Syzmanski, with sidekicks Lester Rossner and
Pete Donatella, got our feet tapping to “Lake Erie Polka”, “Sheboygan
Polka”, and “You’ll be Sorry”. Jerry, you’re the guy they write polkas for!
Our esteemed leader, Jack Dermody, who had borrowed Pete’s 5 year old
great-grandson’s 12 bass to play at the gig in Wickenburg, became totally infatuated with it and wrote an original polka titled “12 Base Polka”, which he
played with lots of vim and vigor! Great, Jack! And the lyrics were really
clever!
John Smoltz, who plays at two different restaurants, the Black Forest
Mill on East Indian School, and the White Eagle Deli in Surprise, got
up to close out the evening. He played “Too Fat Polka”, “Apples,
Peaches and Pumpkin Pie”, “Just Because”, “Bye, Bye, Baby” and
“Smoray”. At this point he was joined by Pete Donatella and Elmer
Faser to back our own Caruso, Jay Stevens, singing “That’s Amore”.
I’m telling you, Jay – you’re one of the club’s hidden treasures! John
went on to play the “Musette Polka”, thus ending our evening of superb entertainment.
See you in October.
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