An oberek is a lively Polish dance, kind of like a fast waltz, like this… Here’s a beauty: …and here’s one played by more concertina players than ought to be allowed to be in one room together at any one time…
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The Bluegrass Boys
Every now and then I need a little shot of bluegrass music. Here’s Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass, and the Bluegrass Boys.
About the Chemnitzer Concertina
I love the sound of the chemnitzer concertina. One day when I have some extra scratch (think small lotto win), I’d like to find me one of these babies and learn it. I think that since I have some experience on the triple row accordion,… Read More
Dibrovchanka
The Gut Bucket Bass (and variations)
Building your gut bucket bass… Learn to build your own. Or this way…
Algoma Central 69
Have you ever been on the ACR? East Texas Red and I rode it a few years back with a couple packs and a canoe for a trip down the Sand River. This song is by Stompin Tom Conners. Here are the lyrics: She’s on… Read More
Blast from the past department…
It’s folk music time again. I’ve been thinking about Ian Dury and the Blockheads. I was pretty much a teen-age blues freak (OK I allowed Weird Bob, some folky dolky performers, and a few others into my little pantheon of good music) when along came… Read More
Underneath the Weather
Yesterday evening and much of today, I’ve been under the weather. This morning I felt sick to my stomach and decided to hibernate at home all day. I slept on the couch on and off all day. I must have logged six or seven hours… Read More
Stunning…
Take a walk on over to The Presurfer. He’ll send you to a Bayan accordion factory in Russia. Just in case you weren’t sure what to get old Mister Anchovy for Christmas later this year, I thought I’d help you out a bit.
Libertango
This performance has it all…accordion, ukelele and bagpipe….it’s it is splendid.
27th Street 