Jim Besser Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Reading the thread about the new Wakker concertina, it struck me that we're seeing an amazing resurgence in the concertina world. Since I've been on C.net we've seen the development of the Herrington, Morse, Edgley, Tedrow, Kensington, etc., and now the Wakker. Obviously, a LOT more good concetinas are being bought and played; there are more workshops and classes, you see more concertinas at festivals. And I would suggest C.net is a big part of that. By bringing players from around the world together, by providing resources for both newcomers and old players, and by facilitating a cross pollination of musical ideas, it seems to me C.net is playing an unusually important role for a Web site. I know my playing has changed in many ways because of this site. Paul and Ken are obviously doing something right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk van Aalten Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Paul and Ken are obviously doing something right! You may say so Jim What struck me the last few months is the increasing amount of newbies. I have the impression that it's much more than it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I've noticed that the rate of increase in the number of hits on the Concertina FAQ is growing too. I would agree that there is a renaissance in progress, and the resurgence in makers is particularly gratifying. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 On a more local scale, I would agree, based on increasing attendance at workshops in this area over the last couple of years. Daniel I've noticed that the rate of increase in the number of hits on the Concertina FAQ is growing too. I would agree that there is a renaissance in progress, and the resurgence in makers is particularly gratifying. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_mchale Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I would definitely agree that C.net is a big factor in the concertina revival. At the very least, it is most probably the reason I am playing a concertina today and why it is has gradually eclipsed the Button Accordion as my main instrument. A little over three years ago I started playing B/C accordion as a way to play Irish Music. I would browse the internet regarding Irish music and one day hit upon this site. I read about the concertina, listened to a few concertina tracks and was enchanted. When I saw the price of entry (for a really decent playable instrument) though I blanched and decided that it was not to be... but a seed was planted. About a 6 months later a Tedrow Turbo Stagi came up for sale on C.net and I decided to take a risk on it and try it out to see if I might actually enjoy playing the concertina. When it arrived I managed to work out a few tunes and decided I enjoyed the instrument. The Tedrow was still very limiting however and so I only played it occasionaly. I had been toying with ordering an Edgley when I found out about Kennsington Concertinas. Since Dana is local to me, I decided to order from him... which I did in August 2004. A couple of months later I broke down and decided to order the Edgley as well. Then not long after that a Marcus came up for sale at a good price and I jumped on it (after all I had noted that used mid level concertinas held their value fairly well and I could sell it again..) and from then on I was addicted. Within a month I was bringing the concertina to sessions; I only had a small repitoire but I played the tunes I knew when they came up. I still have a small repitoire but it is expanding by a couple of tunes a month. So in any case, Frank and Dana, you both have C.net to thank for at least one sale. And C.net.. I want to thank/curse you for the new advocation/addiction . -- Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Coles Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I would definitely agree that C.net is a big factor in the concertina revival. At the very least, it is most probably the reason I am playing a concertina today and why it is has gradually eclipsed the Button Accordion as my main instrument. So in any case, Frank and Dana, you both have C.net to thank for at least one sale. And C.net.. I want to thank/curse you for the new advocation/addiction . -- Bill I was already playing when I found C.net in late 1996 or early 1997, but I have C.net to thank/curse for drawing me into concertina web site administration! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Edgley Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I have often said that if it weren't for the internet and this site I most likely wouldn't be making concertinas today. Probably several of the newer makers would be in the same situation. It would be very difficult, no matter how good an instrument you could make, to become known quickly enough to make a go of it. I suspect that even Colin & Rosalie Dipper and Jurgen Suttner have seen their orders increase, in part, because of the internet and the discussions on this site. Kudos to you, Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I bought my first concertina (a second hand Stagi Anglo) through this site, and have learnt so much thanks to the patience and generosity of C.net members. I was also fortunate enough to meet some of these wonderful people face to face at the Arran Concertina Event last year, which was just the best fun! [No getting rid of me now! ] So please add my thanks to all the hard work that goes into maintaining this site - it is very much appreciated Meanwhile I've ordered my Anglo mini (estimated arriveal mid April) and still lust after an Ango in Bb/F.... Cheers Morgana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignick Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 The internet has long been the glue that holds the concertina diaspora together. Many of you guys know me from way back in rec.music-makers.squeezebox and other reedy mailing lists, perhaps even a Northeast Squeeze-in or two. Through one or two of these, I have actually managed to get together with another Jeffries Duet player and squeeze off a few! Who knows, even Joel Cowan may sign on one day. Oh, what was the question? Has C.net contributed to an ongoing revival resurgance? Sure, why not? Maybe one of these new MIDI 'tinas will get the instrument on MTV (actually being played). Hi everyone! Nick Robertshaw (I have some links to fix on my website. I was sorry to learn that someone had not been able to reach me last year with a Jeffries Duet question in Maryland. Like THAT will ever happen again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Reading the thread about the new Wakker concertina, it struck me that we're seeing an amazing resurgence in the concertina world. Since I've been on C.net we've seen the development of the Herrington, Morse, Edgley, Tedrow, Kensington, etc., and now the Wakker. And don't forget the Carroll and Suttner too - both with concertina reeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 "Who knows, even Joel Cowan may sign on one day." Brilliant ! : ) Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretchen Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 this site was invaluable to me when i first started searching around on the net for info on concertinas "just to know" of course, i didn't think i could spend the money or time that a concertina would require. anyway, thanks to this site i found out quite a lot and even bought my first concertina through a cnet member! i've recommended this site to others that i've met at sessions who are interested in maybe getting a concertina someday. thanks so much everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_mchale Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 this site was invaluable to me when i first started searching around on the net for info on concertinas "just to know" of course, i didn't think i could spend the money or time that a concertina would require. anyway, thanks to this site i found out quite a lot and even bought my first concertina through a cnet member! i've recommended this site to others that i've met at sessions who are interested in maybe getting a concertina someday. thanks so much everyone! I am not sure I would say the sight was invaluable.. I would say it is more like a temptress trying to seduce me and lead me to my inevitable destruction . If it hadn't been for this site I would have happily continued playing the button accordion and playing in sessions in Baltimore. I mean really it makes so much sense for me to stick with accordion. How many people have the opportunity to have someone like Billy McComiskey teaching them? But no, this site kept drawing me back, and kept me thinking about Anglo Concertinas. Again and again it gnawed at my soul.. each time weakening my resistence. It provided the conduit for the Stagi that was my first hit.. and then the Marcus that finally pulled me hopelessly into the black darkness of concertinadom. It let me know about Frank Edgley from whom I received my first new concertina... I keep promising that I will practice the accordion more... that I will not let my hard earned skills on it erode.. but that little squeeze box sitting on the table next to my couch keeps calling me... and I keep reaching for it. Oh I am lost.. I am ruined. -- Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3838 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 > But no, this site kept drawing me back, and kept me thinking about Anglo Concertinas. >Again and again it gnawed at my soul.. each time weakening my resistence. I was much stronger. I quit thinking of concertinas for good 5 years, blissful years of regular accordion studies, classical music, all keys available and bla bla bla. I successfully sold my first 20 button Lachenal (and even made some $20 profit on it) and promiced to myself that I don't like concertina "honk". 5 years... I'm back, I have my 20 button Lachenal, I successfully chromatized it and I think my compass is turning me towards Edgley. Help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) ... Help me. Приезжайте на сжимовку Аррановскую и я Вам помогу на родном языке! (Come to the Arran Squeeze and I'll help you in your native language! ) Samantha Edited February 10, 2006 by Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think this site is just wonderful. I came upon it a year or so ago, having bought a dead cheap concertina, as I searched the internet for information about this rather obscure instrument. Without this site I would still be stuck plodding along the rows, unaware of the much better instruments available from people such as Marcus, Norman and Edgley. As it is, I am now stuck plodding across the rows, dreaming of the day when I'll own an instrument from Marcus, Norman or Edgley. Ah well .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 this site was invaluable ...thanks to this site i found out quite a lot and even bought my first concertina through a cnet member!I am not sure I would say the sight was invaluable.. I would say it is more like a temptress trying to seduce me and lead me to my inevitable destruction . I was much stronger. I quit thinking of concertinas for good 5 years, ... 5 years... I'm back, ... Help me. In these days where "the net" has become synonymous with "the web", many of us have been trapped by "Concertina.web" It's little 6- or 8-leggedsided hosts must inject some subtle poison, for we sit here grinning, enjoying our destruction, and adding our own voices to the siren call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 In these days where "the net" has become synonymous with "the web", many of us have been trapped by "Concertina.web" It's little 6- or 8-leggedsided hosts must inject some subtle poison, for we sit here grinning, enjoying our destruction, and adding our own voices to the siren call. Ah Jim, but surely like me, you can give up anytime? Ok, I admit it - in my case all hope is lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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