Post by petee on Jun 22, 2009 11:33:53 GMT -6
Yep, and I make few apologies about it as well even though in some circles it's not a *real* instrument.
I've been playing since I was 7, and currently play with two music groups locally. The one I have played with the longest is led by a great vocalist named Florence Shustack. (www.florencesinger.com)
We are usually known as "Take the OY Train". (I think I just heard little Emily audibly wince many, many miles away... hehehe) There are 2 hats for this group really though, the main one being traditional klezmer style music, the other being lighter jazz, pop tunes, depending on the function we are playing for and what we have been requested to do, etc.
The other group I play with is called Libertango, which as you may guess has the tango as the main focus in our repertoire. At the onset of the groups formation I was playing mainly the accordion for the group. However, over the last couple years I have been struggling to adapt to yet another instrument, the bandoneon, which is one of the leading musical voices in the tango.
Leo Sato is one of the leading teachers of proper Argentine style tango dancing here, and he has hosted an annual Tango Gala at which the Libertango group are a regular, and now essential part of. We generally get to play the live tangos / milongas / tango waltzes for the guests to dance to. Lots of fun! This year's Tango Gala event was held at the end of March, and was sold out yet again. (www.dancecalgary.com)
I have had other musical experiences in my past as well, but this pretty much sums up where I'm at right now.
Thanks to those who persisted in reading through my flag waving here.
- accskaguy -
Hi accskaguy,
I see that you have many experiences with music and performances. You have to be very good in playing the accordion. A pity I didn't find any video from your performances. Is there any on youtube or somewhere else?
Petee