Next Meeting on Monday August 19

July 2013
Vol. XVII I No. I
Presents the
Musette Gazette
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Next Meeting on Monday August 19th
Bring Your Accordion and Play
Pre meeting music will be performed by John Trippon.
John loves to play his button accordion with bass tuba reeds.
Enjoy his music and some fine dinner at the St Stephens Church Hall.
I invite all members to play for us too. Please call me to
sign up for a time to play. Jamming is welcome – Phil
Please contact Phil Fox (480-427-2394) for performance opportunities for pre-meeting or meeting schedules
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MENU for AUGUST 19, 2013 - Vegetable Lasagna with Garlic Bread
JULY 15th MEETING - SUMMERTIME OPEN PLAY AND JAM NIGHT by Raye Donatella
Pre-meeting music was performed by Elmer Faser. Elmer and his tuba player,
Duane Tendick, have been the weekend entertainers at Glendale’s Haus Murphy German restaurant for several years. Elmer played solo this evening - a very beautiful
and varied selection that included such tunes as “Small World,” “Wooden Heart,”
“Never On Sunday,” and many others. Just great, Elmer. Thank you.
Pete Donatella on accordion, with Jim Winning on
drums were joined by special guest Amy Sexton, our
granddaughter - (the last
time she sang for us, she
was about eight and a half
months pregnant.....this time
our beautiful five month old
great-granddaughter was at
the back of the hall sleeping
through all the music.) They began with Amy
singing “Blue Moon,” followed by “Papa, Won’t You Dance With Me,” “As Time Goes
By,” and “Seems Like Old Times,” then they were joined by Jay
Stevens to sing a duet with Amy of “Your Cheating
Heart.” Very enjoyable, all of you!
Rosemary Smith
was up next, with
Jim Winning on
drums with
her. They played
“Bouquet of Roses,” “Have I Told
You Lately That I
Love You,” a medley of polkas beginning with
“Julaida Polka,”
and including “Just
Because
Poka.” Thanks,
Rosemary. That was nice.
Now our past-president, Jack Dermody, paid us a visit, again
with backup from Jim Winning on drums. They began with
one of my favorite songs Jack plays, called “Sway.” Then he
played a polka he wrote called “Twelve Bass Polka,” then he
played and sang “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” joined by
the audience, then he played a new song he’d written for the
ukulele, but played on the accordion, titled “You Just Gotta
Love It.” Thanks, Jack. Good to see you again.
The Arizona Accordion Club
Table of Contents
Elmer and Duane
President Phil’s Message
Our Meeting !
Accordion Instructors,
Come Hear Us Play
Classifieds
Advertisements
Meeting location Map
Cover
Page 3
Pages 2 , 4
Page 5
Page 7
Page 6
Page 5,7
Back Cover
Membership Form
Back Cover
Meeting Place
St. Stephen’s Hall
8141 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-4563
Third Monday of the Month
Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting Ends at 9:00
Officers
President Phillip Fox
(480) 427 2394
Vice President Jerry Szymanski
( 480) 488-0949
Secretary Leigh Dechaine
(623) 582 3746
Treasurer Pete Donatella
(623) 877-1846
Board Of Directors
Jerry Szymanski
Paul Betken
Chuck Voinovich
Dionne Hauke
Ted Lee
Jay Stevens
( 480) 488-0949
(480) 755-3539
(480) 451-4416
(602) 266 9622
(623) 444-5106
(602 339 7874
Jack Dermody
(602) 237 5627
Music Director
Elmer Faser
Scholarship Chairman
Bulletin Staff
Dionne Hauke Editor
Raye Donatella Seasoned Pro Reporter
Frank Schweller Distribution
Zophie Rossner Still Photos
Jerry Szymanski Still Photos
Sal Genco Video Camera
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
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President’s Message
We gave a tribute to our 19 heroic firefighters who gave their lives
to the Arizona citizens, fighting the Yarnell blaze near Prescott Arizona. The 19 firefighters killed in Arizona were part of an elite crew
known as a Hotshot Team. They work on the front lines of our region's worst fires, including two this season that came before the team
descended on the erratic fire that claimed their lives. Our prayers go
out to the families of these brave men.
The Arizona Accordion club awarded a $250 scholarship to Samantha Harvey who lives in the Los Angeles area. Samantha is a young
California accordionist who will compete at the All-Ireland Fleadh
Cheoil. The Fleadh Cheoil (Irish pronunciation: [fla-chol], meaning
"Festival of music") is an Irish music competition run by Comhaltas
Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ). There are various stages to the competition.
In Ireland there are county and provincial competitions leading to the
All-Ireland Fleadh. In Britain there are regional then national stages
of qualification for the All-Ireland. North America has two regional
qualifying Fleadh Cheoil. The Mid Atlantic Fleadh covers the US
eastern seaboard, eastern Canada and the Maritimes. The Midwest
Fleadh covers the rest of North America from Cleveland, Chicago, St.
Louis, Atlanta and Detroit to San Francisco. Samantha placed first in
the Mid Atlantic Fleadh this year and will compete in Ireland during
August. Samantha will play for us at our January 2014 club meeting.
She takes a very unique approach to the accordion, and we support
her efforts. Good luck at the festival, Samantha.
September is the beginning of the Oktoberfest season. Practice your
polkas and German beer hall songs. I expect our September meeting
to be very festive in the style of the Munich tradition. Get out your
lederhosen and hunters’ hats and wear them at our club meeting.
Join us on August 19th, bring your accordion, or
other instruments, and play for us.
Enjoy the Arizona summer, stay cool and keep
on squeezin’
Honorary Members
Pete Donatella * Ted Lee * Dr. John Van Such * John Cesinger *Joe Kino *Al Monti * Helen
Criscio * Flaco Jimenez * Tony Lovello * Frank Marocco * Anthony Galla-Rini * Myron
Floren * Art Van Damme * Dick Contino *Art Metzler * Lenny Simmons * Frank Yankovic
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One of our club’s true success stories was up next - Josip
Baginac - who has been a member for ten years or more,
taking accordion lessons all those years, and has won lots
of national awards, and is now getting ready to leave for
college at University of Arizona in Tucson on a scholarship! Josip played several Croatian songs in honor of
some guests in the audience from Croatia. (Josip’s dad,
and long time club member, Miro, is from Croatia.) That
was wonderful, Josip - we sure loved having you and
your Dad visit us again. Have fun at college!!
Next, several people came up to jam - Jay Stevens,
Jack Dermody, and Josip Baginac on accordions, with
Jim Winning on drums, beginning with “Oh, How We
Danced,” then a rousing beer drinking song Jack
sang to the tune of “Doe, a Deer.” Leigh Dechaine
joined the group as they played “Lichensteiner Polka,”
with Leigh and Jack singing the lyrics in German. Frank Schweller joined the guys next as
they played “Chicken Dance,” followed by “Waltz Across Texas,” with Leigh Dechaine and
Jay Stevens singing the lyrics. “Lady of Spain” was next, then “Wooden Heart” and “Let’s
Have a Party,” “Tick Tock Polka” and “Blue Skirt Waltz” sung by Jay Stevens, Leigh
Dechaine, and Jack Dermody. The group played several more songs, ending with “Beer
Barrel Polka.” Jay Stevens sang “Good Night, Irene” to end the evening. That was fun,
guys. A nice end for the night’s entertainment
Our president, Phil Fox, was to
play three French songs “La Vie
en Rose,” “Under Paris Skies,”
and finished with “Mademoiselle
de Pais.” Very good,
Phil. You’re becoming quite the
entertainer!
Now for a quick “as my
Dad always said”
“These days, about half the
stuff I put in my shopping
cart says “For Fast Relief.”
See you on August 19th.
The Arizona Accordion Club
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Lessons and Repairs
Piano Accordion Instructors:
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Dr. Van Orden 623 480 334 1049 and
Chromatic B System accordion
Jack Dermody 602 237 5627
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698
Tony Putrino Tony Putrino Accordion & Piano
Lessons available in person & via Skype
480-483-3943 www.tonyputrino.com
Bonnie Bingener 602-279-0378 and Piano
Joan Monti 602-923-3856
Button Accordion Instructor
Tony Longoria ( Él habla español ) 602 488 4254
Acordeon Also Bajo Sexto y Bajo Quinto y Bass Guitar.
Happy Anniversary
Arizona Accordion Club !
Founded July 27, 1996
and still going strong!
313 N.E. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98105
(206)-632-2700
Visit Our Web Site www.petosa.com
“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten”
Accordion Repairs
Estimates always free
Ziggie’s Music
602 266 9622
3309 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2301
Monday-Saturday 10-6
www.ziggiesmusic.com
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Musical Items For Sale:
Custom Built Imperial Chicago Accordion
2/4 reeds; 8 switches - R.H.; 4 switches - L.
H. This accordion is like new! Price reduced
to $300.00. Tony 480 483 3943
tony@tonyputrino.com
Soprani 12/6, 120 bass Black, Make Offer
Merano 120 bass, white 4/1 $200
Pollina 120 bass ,Black 4/1 $250
Iorio Cadido 140, Antique 120 bass $150
Wurlitzer 48 bass reeds need work
Hohner 2 row reeds need work
Hundreds of pieces of Music from 1905 to
1955 And More Fran Judd, 928-634-7963
Hohner Ventura IV Musette (LMMM)
41/120 4/5 13/7 23 lbs. wet-tuned, looks
new, $2200.
Galanti Super Dominator (LMMH)
41/120 4/5 11/5 22 lbs., for parts or not
working (two sticky treble keys,
otherwise very good condition), single tone
chamber, $1200. 480 830 8766 Glenn
Wanted: a Petosa. A S-2000 Model P-800
with 4/4 sets of reeds or a model AM1100
and S-2000 MIDI. Norbert Ludewig. 908889-8476, 973-792-4661. 2 Ridge Way,
Fanwood, NJ 07023
120 bass Excelsior A.C. Great Musset
$1850 OBO Bob Dura 602-841-0487
Excelsior 19 1/4" keyboard, 120 bass 10/6
switches, slide mute, tone chamber, deluxe
straps, heavy duty case, 27 lbs. $1700.
Harry 602-568-3931
Victoria Super 1960's black, white pearl
keys. 18 3/4" keyboard, 21 lbs. 5 oz.
41/120. 7/3 switches. 3 reed LMH dry
tuned. Straps and case. $450 OBO Jean T.
570 972-6434
Pastore Italian ladies accordion. 8/2 switches. Perfect, $300. Felice at 602-279-0638
Proteus/1 XR Module, model 9011, $75.
Carl Nyberg 480-982-1479
Petosa Accordion/Organ Series II Chamber
3/4 handmade reeds. Black antico engraving, complete with tone generator, has MIDI
capability. $1500. J. Drum 480-994-4698
Zupan 4 Row CGFBb V.G. condition,
case $1000. 520-903-6378 Tuscon, AZ
Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion.
V.G. condition $350. 480-895-8161
George Olierer 4 Row Button Accordion
Keyed German / Czech G C F Bb with
Midi and amp $3200 Mint
Melodjia 3 Row Button Accordion Slovenian Tuned C F Bb $1800 Mint
Foot pedal for Solton midi module or keyboard. Has a start, stop, fill in 1, 2, & 3.
$50.00. 602-923-3856.
Ciao reedless accordion by Sem 120 bass
41 key midi accordion 14 1/2 lbs. 400 preset sounds for treble, bass, and chords, like
accordion, piano, brass, orchestral, vibes,
mandolins, guitar, big band, strings, organ,
du voice, upright and electric bass s, bagpipes, harmonica and more. Made in Italy.
Bellow expression, case, back pad. Excellent condition. $2500.00
Joan 602-923-3856.
Kay Mandolin $125 EX Shape
John 602 539 3475
Italian Stradavox child's 42 key with bass
switch for more keys. Red, excellent condition. . $450. 602 943 3289.
Lo Ducca, Black, Gold trim, 120 bass, Full
Size, 9/4 Switches. Hard Case and New
Straps. Excellent Condition$1500, or make
offer. Near Paradise Mall. 602-992-0253
Pro Barb Lane is retired and selling her
midi Karpek Polka Queen Accordion.
bkrainz@msn.com
Petosa AM1100,S-2000 Midi System ,gig
bag Amazing $5995.00 James P. O’Brian
520 818 1225 Tucson AZ
jobrien@email.arizona.edu
Excelsior MIDI with Xetron X4 module.
480-661-7750. edwardoperez@cox.net
"Like new" Black Castiglione 19" key /
120 bass accordion, 9 treble / 3 bass
switches $2500 or OBO. 480-629-8648
Jean Moore in Gilbert, AZ
Cordovox, recently tuned.
GC 2 row accordion $250. Ed M.
623-362-1525
Guerrini Polka Box - Rhinestones $2100Korg rotating sound machine $250Crate Amp - 15" speaker $300Selmer Model 80 Tenor Sax - $2900
Noblette Clarinet - $350Mics, Stands,
Fronts, etc. Ellie Aldrin - 602-996-8197
Woman's size, Forinte--beautiful quality
and sound. Double-chamber.
$2499.480.322.7353.
Accordions, key and button for sale. Too
many to list, Gabacho Bob 623-780-3622
ACCORDIONS & KEYBOARDS
Clearwater, FL Accordeon@aol.com
727 443 4113. Cell 727 417 6099
www.accordionsandkeyboards.net
Free Shipping on these accordions
Excelsior Symphony Made In New York.
MIDI is installed. 4/6 sets of handmade
reeds. Sano Amplification. Excellent Condition. $3200.00
Iorio "K" Series Reedless ( 15 lbs. )
accordion with Music Tech Midi
Controller plus built-in sounds.
Like New Condition. $2650.00
Ad Policy For Display ads, Arizona Accordion club members pay the lower price per issue:
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Come Hear Us Play
"Wanted- light-weight piano accordion19 1/4” keyboard, 41 treble
keys and 120 bass, 2 or 3 treble reeds and one base reed.
No electronics, and 16-17 lbs. max. Bob 520-568-0047
Wanted Chromatic C system accordion.
17 lbs. max. Steve 651-702-0791 msweninger@comcast.net
Bill Regina
Music for all occasions
For rates and open dates
call 602-938-3679
Augie Figurelli
(www.augieperforms.com)
Bob Doszak
Music for all occasions. Single, Duo, Trio.
Bookings, Info: 480-982-0252.
bobd1108@aol.com
Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick:
Tony Putrino
Mon's, Wed's & Sat's - Phoenician Resort
Fri, July 19th - Tempe Marketplace
Fri, July 26th - Desert Ridge Marketplace
Sun, July 28th - Desert Belle @ Saguaro Lake
Details at www.tonyputrino.com
Josip Baginac
Every Saturday
Bavarian Point Restaurant from 5-8 pm.
4815 E. Main Street Suite #2
(between Greenfield Rd) Mesa, Arizona.
(480.830.0999) bavarianpoint.net
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Haus Murphy's
5739 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00
Paul Kay
The Lynks Café every Saturday 4:00 to 8:00 .
Call for days and times.
Paul can be reached at 602-549-0497
4416 North 102nd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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