I knew it wouldn't be long for EGO time to appear Ahhhh whats the use. Gotta run to my second gig of the day BYE! BTW I'm buying another Accordion tomorrow, just for nostalgia sakes, I sold my original TITANO 30 years ago & always missed it. It's a sentimental thing just to have around the house whenever the need arises. Its the way I started my musical career. You never lose the knack to play it.

Donny... you are going to get me to pull my accordion out of storage yet ...
Actually, a friend gave me an idea ... although I don't play NH, he suggested that I hone my accordion playing and I could actually 'stroll' the NH playing for those who might not be able to make it to an 'entertainment' room ...
t.

Tony my good friend Gary Murway.....strolls the rooms, besides regular shows.. with his battery powered rig all the time giving him an edge over the ordinary performer....
http://garymurway.homestead.com/Our_Service.html

Get that Accordion out now!!!!

Tony plese keep that accordion in storage. I don't need more competition at NHs in this small state we live in

Can't argue with that . Actually, accordions rank very high on my list of favorite instruments; right behind bagpipes.



chas

PS: Donny, do not respond. I repeat, DO NOT RESPOND .

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Chas you have alot to learn, the Accordion and keyboard are the ONLY true SOLO instruments.....think about it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=792LJQKZ6PU&feature=related
http://tinyurl.com/3ytxksv

NUFF SAID!!

Yeah, what was I thinking. That first video really sold me. I just kept watching it over and over and overrrrzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.



chas

Chas I'm glad you got inspired by
Ludovic Beier's playing it's really amazing.......!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJmOUBlgjqA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aELx76u9dVw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AHa-3PXsZo&feature=related



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Ludovic is a monster...

Currently I'm trying to find a Roland FR-1 V-Accordion to try out. Fits my budget, and weighs little (I don't mind a heavy arranger because it's not strapped to my chest! ). I've blown out a couple of nice 120 bass accordions trying to keep up with live band volumes... time to get one that can be amplified without feedback...!

I find accordion is one of the best instruments to sit in with a band. It's rare that it steps on anyone else's toes unless they have a harmonica player - and they step on EVERYONE'S toes!

Anyone got one of these (Roland FR-1) in the Florida Panhandle?

I think they've been officially banned.......by public demand . I'd rather hear a Mediastation playing 'Lady of Spain' with an un-tweaked converted Yamaha style while midi'ed to an original SC-55 Sound Canvass outputted to an inexpensive but loud, boombox. Actually, I think Fran has that exact rig for one of his Shore gigs .

chas


chas