Georgia-alabama Players

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Hey all,

Nice site. I am looking for an piano accordian player around Columbus, Georgia area-region. I thought maybe the concertina crowd might be friendly with the Piano accordian crowd Of course, a concertina would be great too! I am interested in forming a duet or trio with an eclectic range-BG (lots of fiddle tunes), Blues, Oldtime, Celtic, British Isles, Swing/Boogie and yes I would love to learn some Cajun. If you think you might know someone interested-I would really appreciate your mentioning my post.

 

I play mandolin and sing. Female players/singers most welcome.

 

[Bob Tedrow]

We have a few regular sessions here in Birmingham, Alabama. There is an active celticophile crowd in the Huntsville area as well.

 

My door is always open to loafers and the concertina cognoscenti.

 

Bob Tedrow

Homewood Music

[rabennett]

There is an active celticophile crowd in the Huntsville area as well.

 

Bob Tedrow

Homewood Music

Here in Northern Alabama, Good Fortune Ceilidh Band is doing two regular sessions per month, Bob.

 

The first Tuesday of every month, at the Corner Pub in Huntsville, AL.

 

The third Friday of every month at the Westside Cafe in Decatur, AL.

 

The music is Traditional Irish and Scottish, with a smattering of Welsh, Breton and Gallitian. I don't believe we've ever had a piano accordian player sit in.

 

We also get together every Thursday, at Grace Methodist Church in North West Huntsville, for some informal tunes.

 

All are welcome at any of these sessions.

 

Best regards,

Dick

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Nice, I have to see how far Decatur is from Columbus. I did read and hear about a group of players in Atlanta. I am curious though about these Celtic sessions. I sat through many in Ireland before I ever picked up mandolin. I suppose I was ignorant of any rules. I would be interested in hearing from the Celtic session players and if you would tell me more about them-the role of mando and concertina as regard to melody and rhythm work. I was curious too if people could recommend a concertina that would work for say Blues, Celtic and some grooved up BG fidde tunes. Do you really have to have one for each key? Sorry if I sound totally ignorant I am thinking the Cajun squeeze boxes.

 

I think it might be that the accordian will be my second instrument, because I can't find anyone to do the things with it that I want to hear. Plus I think its a great rhythm instrument. Any suggestions? Education?