tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post1123623724412634986..comments2024-03-13T09:21:04.273-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: It's Time For More AccordionsAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-26348059269950691692013-09-20T16:25:23.604-07:002013-09-20T16:25:23.604-07:00Pk: They are pretty heavy.
Is it past or present? ...Pk: They are pretty heavy.<br />Is it past or present? I'll run it past him.<br /><br />RG: It is pretty awesome, and so is she.<br /><br />Lee: The accordion makes a lot of things better!Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-81416311545667878272013-09-20T15:52:14.744-07:002013-09-20T15:52:14.744-07:00I grew up in a time when the accordion was somewha...I grew up in a time when the accordion was somewhat revered so I can appreciate it. I even enjoy ranchera music or whatever Mexican music uses a lot of accordion. Tango is one of the best styles when accordion is included. <br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-88144321546976103012013-09-20T15:34:46.155-07:002013-09-20T15:34:46.155-07:00The accordion is a very impressive instrument, tha...The accordion is a very impressive instrument, that is so cool that your daughter can play it. The fact that she has the confidence and ability to play onstage like that - it's just awesome!Remembering Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760441035721518260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-73362036121739753612013-09-20T15:07:57.324-07:002013-09-20T15:07:57.324-07:00Wow! That is definitely unique. They always look s...Wow! That is definitely unique. They always look so heavy to me. But very cool! I'm sure it takes a lot of skill to play.<br />BTW you asked if your son would like my book--answer is I'm not sure. It's told in first person female, but it's not a sappy romance. My hubby enjoyed it. :) PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-2317986758159282292013-09-20T13:45:10.045-07:002013-09-20T13:45:10.045-07:00Cathrina: And so does mine. heh
Thanks!Cathrina: And so does mine. heh<br />Thanks!Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-72211047999281162542013-09-20T13:19:52.743-07:002013-09-20T13:19:52.743-07:00My sister-in-law plays the accordion and anyone wh...My sister-in-law plays the accordion and anyone who can play that instrument I think is phenomenal!! Good Luck to your daughter.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-78456892713230762642013-09-20T12:27:09.483-07:002013-09-20T12:27:09.483-07:00Jean: Well, she takes private lessons. The music p...Jean: Well, she takes private lessons. The music program at her school is fairly weak, but, then, it's that way in most elementary schools.<br /><br />Probably no chance on the family band.<br /><br />Anne: Well, that's assuming that Lucas is still alive at that point. <br /><br />M.J.: It is pretty awesome. And it's always important to have fun with a musical instrument. Otherwise, what's the point?<br /><br />Alex: Well, he's kind of niche market, and he didn't make his career on the accordion. We just have to work on bringing it back into style over the next decade.<br /><br />JKIR,F!: Yeah, it's not a common instrument anymore.<br /><br />Tina: There are some cool players out in this part of the country.<br /><br />Rusty: Last year was better, but I love the idea of the accordion festival.<br /><br />Briane: I will see if I can get her to agree to a recording. She can be stubborn about that things like that.<br /><br />And, as an aside, thanks :)<br /><br />Charlie: I think they're pretty cool. And I do think they're challenging. I mean, pat your head and rub your tummy, right?<br /><br />D.G.: Ooh... that sounds interesting! I'm gonna have to look that up.<br /><br />TAS: Even when she thinks she doesn't (like when it's time to practice).Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-63022791833542845012013-09-20T09:35:07.801-07:002013-09-20T09:35:07.801-07:00There's a lot of accordion lore in my family. ...There's a lot of accordion lore in my family. Glad to see your daughter has found an instrument she enjoys!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-1389235659659019032013-09-20T09:25:41.350-07:002013-09-20T09:25:41.350-07:00A cousin of mine played the accordion and was very...A cousin of mine played the accordion and was very good at it. Hubs likes listening to a co-op radio show in our area called: <br />'Accordion Noir'. It's not jazzy, but sounds like old style French music at times. <br /><br />Bravo for your daughter! D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-1973826088662521882013-09-20T09:21:29.447-07:002013-09-20T09:21:29.447-07:00Accordians are so cool... they also seem very chal...Accordians are so cool... they also seem very challenging to play! I applaud your daughter.Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-15927383769841430262013-09-20T05:37:15.115-07:002013-09-20T05:37:15.115-07:00This post was so great! How awesome for your daug...This post was so great! How awesome for your daughter to get to play there.<br /><br />I love the accordion. I love almost all instruments but especially the underappreciated ones. I wish I could've gone to this festival.<br /><br />If you can, you should put up a video of your daughter playing something. I'd like to hear it.<br /><br />And, as an aside, vis a vis your writing skills? I liked that you chose to use the relationship -- daughter-to-aunt -- that matched the story. Too few people pay attention to details like that, but it's obvious once you read it how that works better than "sister-in-law."Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-87377141119215853392013-09-20T05:15:29.289-07:002013-09-20T05:15:29.289-07:00Way to go for the little one! That's awesome. ...Way to go for the little one! That's awesome. I tend to never want to go to festivals like the one you did, but every time I do I have a great time. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-20376281574099706922013-09-20T05:13:43.847-07:002013-09-20T05:13:43.847-07:00That's so cool that she's chosen an origin...That's so cool that she's chosen an original instrument. My Dad's best friend in Sweden played the accordion, and would treat us to private recitals. He recorded some CD's too of traditional Swedish folk music. Good stuff!<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-18082006900281277632013-09-20T03:56:17.862-07:002013-09-20T03:56:17.862-07:00WOW, I don't know any child who plays the acco...WOW, I don't know any child who plays the accordion. That is so awesome. Good for her for breaking out of the mold!!Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-66459711941553891412013-09-20T03:49:58.229-07:002013-09-20T03:49:58.229-07:00Playing in front of a crowd when you're young ...Playing in front of a crowd when you're young is scary. Trust me! You should be proud of your daughter.<br />Hey, Weird Al proved you can play accordion and still rock.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-56180557080370848932013-09-20T01:57:11.041-07:002013-09-20T01:57:11.041-07:00I love that your daughter plays the accordion. Tha...I love that your daughter plays the accordion. That's awesome.<br /><br />My godson just started to learn the trombone, and he's having a blast.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-9399900317735499412013-09-20T01:14:36.936-07:002013-09-20T01:14:36.936-07:00Your daughter is so very cute! It does take a lot ...Your daughter is so very cute! It does take a lot to learn an instrument like that as it requires a multitude of skills all at once. <br /><br />You've a right to be proud of her and one day she may be following in her Aunt's footsteps and playing at an event for Lucas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-46536631209967660892013-09-19T23:58:19.785-07:002013-09-19T23:58:19.785-07:00Aw! This is really cute. :) Nice to see music aliv...Aw! This is really cute. :) Nice to see music alive and well. I keep hearing about music programs being cut and it sucks--we need creative mediums, especially in childhood.<br /><br />Any chance for a family duet/band?N/Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03820833129046528089noreply@blogger.com