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All posts tagged “accordion”
Fernest and the Thunders
Way back in the 80s, there were a few Zydeco bands coming up to Toronto. Queen Ida played up here a couple times at the Bamboo and maybe at the Horseshoe and once I saw Terence Simien and his group down at Harbourfront. The best… Read More
Just one more…. #squeezebox
http://youtu.be/QBqVPYyOjHs Here’s a simple little tune I like to play. I’ve known this one for some time but I don’t know what it’s called. If anyone has a good name for it, I’ll adopt it.
The Little Bird
Here’s my take on a Portuguese folk tune called O Passarinho – The Little Bird.
Baccalieu Rovers
I like the way these boys play.
Portuguese Folk Music #corridinho
I enjoy listening to Portuguese folk music. Maybe it’s because I lived in a mostly Portugese area of Toronto for quite a while and have a fondness for Portugese culture. Here’s a player named Raul Godinho who really knows his way around the chromatic button… Read More
It’s been quiet around this blog….
I’ll take that to be a silent request for me to post more accordion music. Here’s a lovely little Mazurka I found over on YouTube, called Perles de Brume.
Music and Kids #accordion
I had the great pleasure of performing for two groups of kids at an early learning centre this morning. The kids, kindergarten age and younger, love the music and have a chance to play along. I bring a variety of percussion instruments along, from my… Read More
Soldier’s Joy
Soldier’s Joy is an old tune that has been performed in every way imaginable and recorded countless times. It’s one I enjoy playing on my triple row button accordion. Here’s some interesting versions I found on YouTube. This version makes me want to have a… Read More
Bagpipe Blues #HaileISela
I came across this great piece on YouTube, uploaded by HaileISela and featuring bagpipe, accordion and bass. Very nice work!
27th Street 