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Premio "Paolo Soprani" Award to Raymond Bodell, CIA President - Italy
Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys @ 'Le Grand Soufflet Festival’, Rennes - France
New World Music Categories Success, Castelfidardo - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Yuri Medianik featured, Moscow - Russia
Video 'Let Her Run' by Bellowhead - UK
Video: Bertolli Rustico Bakes TV Commercial - USA
‘14 Years Ago’: Rebekah Grieg – Accordionist and Dress Designer
Future events |
Gennaro Ruffalo Concert, Castelfidardo – Italy
CNIMA J. Mornet Courses, Auvergne – France
Larry McEvoy Dancing Gigs, Lisdoonvarna – Irish Republic
Frank Petrilli and Eddie Monteiro Concert, Virginia – USA
Jean Dauvin & Steve Roxton Concert, Stockport – UK
Marco Lo Russo @ Leo Brouwer Festival, Havana - Cuba
2nd Krakow Accordion Festival, Krakow – Poland
Gala Accordion Dance, Bourgneuf – France
6th Festival de Accordeao, Cartaxo – Portugal
Ken and Mary’s Oktoberfest Shows, El Salvador - Central America
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Franco Cambareri Releases New Music - Australia
Gary Dahl Releases New Arrangements - USA
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PIF 2014 39th International Citta di Castelfidardo Daily Reports and Video - Italyby Harley Jones |
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| The Daily Reports start Thursday 18th September to Sunday 21st September. See the photos and information of well known accordion identities, videos of performers and contestants, results at: 2014Concorso |
Premio "Paolo Soprani" Award to Raymond Bodell, CIA President - Italyby Harley Jones |
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| Premio "Paolo Soprani" Award, now in its 5th edition was presented by Mirco Soprani, the Mayor of Castelfidardo, Vincenzo Canali, President of the International Accordion Museum Castelfidardo and Mirco Patarini, President of Scandalli Accordions s.r.l. at a ceremony in Castelfidardo on the 17th September. The 2014 "Paolo Soprani" Award recipient is President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Raymond Bodell in recognition of the work of the CIA and President Raymond Bodell in promoting the accordion and internationally bringing accordionists together. The award sponsor is Scandalli Accordions s.r.l. and the Premio "Paolo Soprani" award statue is the design creation of famous Italian sculptor Franco Campanari. The statue is a real work of art in bronze, coming complete in a specially designed box with a published book about the art of Franco Campanari. Previous recipients are: 2010 Gian Mario Spacca, President of Marche Region 2011 Vincenzo Canali, International Accordion Museum Castelfidardo 2012 Harley Jones of Accordions Worldwide, 2013 Viatcheslav Semionov, Composer, Performer, Teacher 2014 Raymond Bodell, President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Further pictures at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2014/before.htm |
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Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys @ 'Le Grand Soufflet Festival’, Rennes - Franceby Rob Howard |
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 The 19th ‘Le Grand Soufflet Festival’ Cajun and Zydeco festival takes place at Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, from October 2nd to 11th. Featured are Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys, from Louisiana, USA, who will perform on Friday October 10th, 9pm, at the Parc du Thabor in Rennes.Rosie Ledet, a one-row diatonic accordionist and singer, and her band have to date recorded 9 albums. Her band members include Andre Nizzari (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Chuck Bush (bass, vocals), Lukey Ledet (drums) and Malcolm Walker (scrubboard, vocals). Other guests appearing at the Parc du Thabor include Lindigo & Fixi on Sunday October 5th, 4.30pm, and accordionist Mériadec Gouriou on October 10th, 9pm, sharing the bill with Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys. The guitar/harmonica duo Mathis Haug & Jean-Jacques Milteau perform on Tuesday October 7th, 8.30pm, at the Centre Culturel Juliette Drouet. For further information email: info@legrandsoufflet.fr |
New World Music Categories Success, Castelfidardo - Italyby Harley Jones |
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Video 2: Marco Pomanti
Video 3: 1st place Category O, Orquesta Primavera (Russia)
| The PIF 2014 39th International Citta di Castelfidardo had two new competition categories which were run on the 18th September. Category N, solo, over 18 years, playing own choice program, maximum 20 min. Full rules at: Concorso2014 (page 9 of rules). Category O, ensemble music, no limits of age, own choice program, maximum 20 mins, with accordion having a main role in the ensemble. The contestants I heard were of a high standard and I felt these two new categories were a success. Video of the Prizegiving. Video 1: 1st place Category N, Marco Pomanti (Italy). Video 2: Marco Pomanti Video 3: 1st place Category O, Orquesta Primavera (Russia) Full results for the World Music Categories online at: 2014Concorso |
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Bobby Crowe (1933-2014), Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
  One of the great post war names of Scottish country dancing, Bobby Crowe, from Fife, began playing the piano accordion when aged 15, taking lessons from Doug Maxwell Senior. Within two years he was playing in the Olympians Scottish Dance Band, with whom he remained until joining the army for two years National Service, 1955-57.Once demobbed in 1957, Bobby formed his own five-piece band and embarked on a long and very successful career in gigs, broadcasting and recording. The Bobby Crowe SDB, which had its own style and sound, made its first radio broadcast from Dundee on December 6th 1961. Such was Bobby Crowe’s reputation for playing Scottish dance music with great lift and at a correct tempo, he was commissioned by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society to make some recordings. In all, 11 LPs were made for the RSCDS, plus 3 LPs for commercial release. Bobby also made many broadcasts with the Cameron Kerr SDB, in addition to his own work. In 1989, the Bobby Crowe SDB recorded an album titled ‘The Lasting Pride’, which many consider to be his finest album – selling in excess of 30,000 copies. The lineup at this time was Bobby Crowe – lead accordion; Edward Galley - second accordion, Ron Kerr – violin, Jimmy Lindsay – piano, Dave Barclay – bass, and Malcolm Ross - drums. Bobby Crowe suffered a stroke that ended his playing career, and was greatly missed from the broadcasting and Scottish dance scene. He turned his attention to woodworking, but retained his interest in Scottish music and also in jazz accordion, and was a friend and admirer of Frank Marocco and Jack Emblow. Bobby was famed for his dry wit, including such philosophical gems as: “What doesn’t get done today stands a very good chance of not getting done tomorrow either” and “I don’t accept reverse charge calls until after six o’clock”!! |
Video: Yuri Medianik featured, Moscow - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Video: "Odessa Port" M. Tabachnikov, Frenkel, Published on Sep 12, 2014. Performed at Crocus City Hall, Moscow. Culture TV channel. Art project "Tenors of the XXI century", artistic director Dmitry Sibirtsev, "Emotion - Orchestra" by Yuri Medianik. |
Video 'Let Her Run' by Bellowhead - UKby Harley Jones |
| Popular English contemporary folk band Bellowhead have released a video of the single 'Let Her Run' from their new album 'Revival'. Published on Sep 4, 2014 |
Video: Bertolli Rustico Bakes TV Commercial - USAby Harley Jones |
| The accordion was featured in the recent Bertolli Rustico Bakes TV Commercial, which was titled 'A Little More Italy'. |
‘14 Years Ago’: Rebekah Grieg – Accordionist and Dress Designerby Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending September 22nd 2000 included news of Rebekah Grieg, from New Zealand, dress designer whose summer collection had just been displayed. Also an accordionist, Rebekah Grieg won many competitions and competed in the Coupe Mondiale and today performs regularly as a professional musician in the Wellington area.Fashion - Accordion Style - New Zealand Rebekah Grieg Wellington accordionist Rebekah Grieg (who is also a dress designer) had her summer collection featured at the recent Hong Kong students Association Ball and Fashion Show. The designs were inspired by the accordion bellows and featured lots of accordion pleats!! |
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Nihad Hrustanbegovic Concert, Amsterdam – Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Nihad Hrustanbegovic performs ‘Chaconne’, by JS Bach in the Aula Theater Hall of the University of Amsterdam for an audience of 600 doctors on Friday September 19th, 3.35pm. |
Gennaro Ruffalo Concert, Castelfidardo – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Gennaro Ruffalo performs in concert on Friday September 19th, 3.10pm, at the Piazza della Repubblica and at 7pm in Club54 Portamarina Café, piazzale Don Minzoni, Castelfidardo, Italy. |
CNIMA J. Mornet Courses, Auvergne – Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
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| The next CNIMA J. Mornet accordion courses take place October and February. These courses are organised by Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix. Full board is possible. October 20th to 24th – this course focuses on ‘jazz accordion’ – jazz, blues, swing, improvisation - led by Amelie Castel. October 20th to 24th – this course is titled ‘harmony’, led by Pascal Meurge. Two courses, led by Alexandre Laborde - “Get the most out of your Roland V-Accordion, basic to expert”: February 16th to 18th – Roland FR-1X-3X February 18th to 20th – Roland FR-7X and FR-8X February 23rd to 27th – a course titled ‘rhythmic accordion’, and led by Yves Busaton. February 23rd to 28th - a course aimed at anyone who would like to learn and those who may have played a long time ago, led by the centre team. CNIMA J. Mornet is based at Les Ludines, 63950 Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne. For further information view the website at CNIMA J.Mornet or email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Larry McEvoy Dancing Gigs, Lisdoonvarna – Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist and vocalist Larry McEvoy plays for dancing each day from September 17th until 30th, 12noon until 2pm, at The Spa Wells, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare. |
Frank Petrilli and Eddie Monteiro Concert, Virginia – USAby Rob Howard |
  The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s ‘Fall Guest Artist Concert’ will feature jazz accordionists Frank Petrilli and Eddie Monteiro in concert on Sunday September 21st, 4 pm, at the Sleepy Hollow UMC in Falls Church, Virginia. |
Jean Dauvin & Steve Roxton Concert, Stockport – UKby Rob Howard |
 French musette accordionist Jean Dauvin and British accordion/vocals entertainer Steve Roxton are the guests at Stockport Accordion Club on Wednesday September 24th, 8pm. Their previous visit a couple of years ago was a magnificent performance that sent everybody home in a happy mood, and we are looking forward to more of their fabulous entertainment. The Stockport Accordion Orchestra (Brian Jenkins) and Band (MD Adrienne Sharpe) will begin the first and second halves of the concert respectively. Admission is £5, and there is an 8pm start. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1NF. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Marco Lo Russo @ Leo Brouwer Festival, Havana - Cubaby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist and composer Marco Lo Russo returns to Cuba, September 24th to October 8th, to represent Italy and perform at the 6th Leo Brouwer Festival of Chamber Music.Leo Brouwer is one of the greatest guitar players and composers of contemporary classics, admired throughout the world and especially in Cuba, where he has a number of official posts, including the direction of the music faculty at the Institute of Cinema. His festival is a prestigious cultural event involving artists from all over the world, and this year’s guest artists include Marco Lo Russo, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, Jordi Savall and Yo-Yo Ma. The festival runs from September 26th to October 12th, involving over 300 musicians and artists from 12 countries, with more than forty world premieres of music. Before leaving for Cuba, next weekend from Friday 19th to Sunday September 21st, Marco Lo Russo will be in Castelfidardo, as a jury member for the competition at the 39th edition of the International Accordion Festival. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
2nd Krakow Accordion Festival, Krakow – Polandby Rob Howard |
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| The 2nd Krakow Accordion Festival takes place from September 25th to 29th. The event presents different musical styles, including tango nuevo, folk, world music, jazz, and classical. Kraków and Nowy Sacz host performers including the Polish-Slovak Duo Accosphere (Grzegorz Palus and Alena Budzinakova), Mysterious Duo (Pawel Janas and Maciej Frackiewicz), as well as songs for voice and accordion presented by the Duet Dialogi from Ukraine, and the ensemble Quasi Una Fantasia. The festival includes a competition. The jury members are Iwona Siwek-Front, Bozena Bob-Dyga, Marta Zurek, Adam Kaluski, Peter Sawinski, and Marek Luzar. Events take place in the following venues: Alchemia, Malopolska Garden of Arts, Regional Museum in Nowy Sacz, Wladyslaw Zelenski Music Secondary School, and the Wrzos Cinema and Theatre. The finale concert features The Kuraybers (an ensemble founded at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo by students from various countries, including the Polish accordionist Grzegorz Miszczyszyn), and the Bester Quartet, representing Kraków. The audience will also hear world premieres of chamber pieces for accordion, composed especially for the festival by students and graduates of the Academy of Music in Kraków. |
Gala Accordion Dance, Bourgneuf – Franceby Rob Howard |
 On October 4th and 5th a two days Gala Dance event involving several musette accordionists playing for dancing take place at the Salle Polyvalente, Bourgneuf (73), France.At 7pm on Saturday October 4th Jean Robert Chappelet, Nathalie Bernat, Andre Michollet perform, followed at 9pm by Jo & Yoann (Evi-Danse), and Virginie & Cyril Danrey. On Sunday October 5th, at 12.30pm Stephanie Rodriguez, Elodie Genoud, and Jean-Francois Blanc perform, followed at 2.30pm by Pascal Haas, and Virginie & Cyril Danrey. |
6th Festival de Accordeao, Cartaxo – Portugalby Rob Howard |
 The 6th Festival de Accordeao takes place at the Pavilhao Municipal de Exposicoes, Cartaxo, Portugal on Saturday October 4th, 9pm. This event features many local and nationally known accordionists. |
Ken and Mary’s Oktoberfest Shows, El Salvador - Central Americaby Rob Howard |
 Ken and Mary’s ‘Turbo Accordions Express’ travel to El Salvador, Central America, toperform Pilsener Bier Oktoberfest shows October 22nd to 27th, organised by the Miller brewing Co. The shows are twice daily, at 3pm and 8pm. Ken has over 40 years of music experience, playing the diatonic button accordion and also the tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, and mandola. He was even bestowed the title “Baron of the Banjo” by Frankie Yankovic. Ken had his own rag/jazz band for many years, playing in and around Ohio as well as performing in the German Pavillon at Disney’s Epcot Center and at the Altstadt Fest in Goslar/Harz, Germany. Mary’s music career has spanned over 30 years, playing both the organ and the piano accordion. She has performed at numerous festivals, banquets, and for parties. For further information email: kenandmarymusik@yahoo.com |
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Mingyuan Ruan releases CD and DVD with eTracksby Mingyuan Ruan |
 Mingyuan Ruan has released this CD and DVD with album in eTracks (MP3) format download.'64th Coupe Mondiale (CIA) International Accordion Competition 'first prize' CD and DVD', catalog: ruan01 with sound samples. Music performed by Mingyuan Ruan. |
Franco Cambareri Releases New Music - Australiaby Franco Cambareri |
 Franco Cambareri releasing new music title for purchase on-line.'The Gondolier', catalog: cfranco190 Sample for these music are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl Releases New Arrangements - USAby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music title for purchase on-line.'Charade', catalog: DH0248 'Misty', catalog: DH0249 Sample for these music are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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