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LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL

2008 First Annual Los Angeles Accordion Festival

About Me

For the last few years, we've hosted bands at various venues in the Los Angeles area. Some of our favorite bands feature accordion in their music. We thought the time was right to have one full weekend of accordion inspired music. Our appreciation and thanks to the bands who will help us discover why accordion music in the U.S. is experiencing renewed interest. With diverse styles such as Zydeco, Cajun, Tejano and alternative experimental, we look forward to promoting the rise of accordion music in the Los Angeles community.Special thanks to our sponsors for helping make this festival possible:Fraternity of Eagles Aerie 2188, 1596 W. Yosemite Drive (at Townsend), Eagle Rock, CA 90041, 323-257-8869Welcome Inn (Ray Patel), 1840 W. Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA 90041, 323-256-1673 ACCORDION WORKSHOP - SATURDAY, MAY 31 12:00 TO 2:00 PM On Saturday, May 31, an Accordion Workshop will be held for those interested in learning more about the accordion. Otono Lujan of Conjunto Los Pochos and accordion instructor at the Eagle Rock Music Studio will conduct the workshop demonstrating the Three Button Row Accordion that is used in traditional Cajun, Tex-Mex and Zydeco music. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by calling 323-246-8998 or by visiting www.myspace.com..losangelesaccordionfest.

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LA Times Article - American Accordioniss Assn Festival

Squeezboxes rule at the American Accordionists' Assn. festival in Arlington, Va., where the once-popular instrument is part of a revival. By Cynthia Dizikes, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer August 18,...
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:46:00 PST

June is International Accordion Awareness Month

http://calabash.typepad.com/world_music_advocate/2006/06/int ernational_a.html   International Accordion Awareness Month: Squeezebox! - Accordions Around the World Did you know June is Internat...
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Mon, 05 May 2008 09:43:00 PST

NPR link for broadcasts about Accordion

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5562861
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Mon, 05 May 2008 09:40:00 PST

Accordion 101 by Phil Parlapiano

Accordion 101BY PHIL PARLAPIANOWhile meeting with my accountant recently, I inquired as to the best way to invest extra cash (in the event that I ever had any)? He said "diversify." And to you, fellow...
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Sun, 04 May 2008 01:40:00 PST

Article 3 - Paste Magazine Accordion Redux

Squeezebox Redux .. --> article subtitle --> The world's dorkiest instrument earns hipster cred.. --> writer informatoin, ... -->Writer: Katy Henriksen, illustration by Josh CochranFeatures, Issue 42,...
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Sun, 04 May 2008 01:48:00 PST

LA Times Accordion and Classical Music

CLASSICAL MUSIC The accordion holds a lofty place A key player in orchestras outside the U.S., the instrument's profile is tended to by Nick Ariondo, Samuel Zyman and others. By Constance Meyer, Sp...
Posted by LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL on Sun, 04 May 2008 01:44:00 PST