Leo

March 6, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEaQq3HlAT8&feature=endscreen&NR=1

Tiago Neto & Paulo Fragoso - Musica Popular Portuguesa, Concertinas, desgarradas

CUTE!

Hi Jody

It looks like a Castignari Mignon. LIke this one

Thanks

Leo :unsure:

March 2, 2012

Gorgeous portrait. All color coordinated.

Beautiful!!!!

However,I should like to know if Jeff normally plays his duet while sitting up a tree? Is this an obligatory form of practice?

I think he's trying to branch out!

Sometimes, we all have a desire to be leafed alone.

I've just twigged, you're all barking.

The root of the issue is that I need to get trunk more often.

You poor sap.

This thread is starting to lumber along nicely. I might be going out on a limb here, but, tree bien; unbeleafable.

March 2, 2012

Japan

with concertina/original song/紅花酔心

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuZFzsZuw80&fmt=18

words...like a song...恋の音...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLeQQa8102c&fmt=18

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Bolivia

Festival del Acordeon y la Concertina 2012

PRIMER AMOR (Concertina Boliviana . cueca)

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New Guinea

Geliya Debese - Utshonyani (1965)

Majozi - Ngimbonile Ubaba

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxHgpA8wtmw&fmt=18

Mbongeni Ngema - Bhulukwe Lokuswenka

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US

Eddie Cantor - Palesteena 1920 - Vintage 1920's Egyptian Photos

Amazing Grace

Farewell to Ireland

The Dockyard Gate

Constant Billy (the correct one)

Name unknown 3

Name unknown 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0rzqV2gLWQ&fmt=18

CMG Concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKL8SZjU5Rw&fmt=18

Trip the Light by Arlow Xan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtO8fNF6yhc#t=05m20s

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New Zealand

Concertina Report end-Feb 2012 - Cooley's Reel.mp4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZfAPX-pfC0&fmt=18

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UK

Simple Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPPGtarfYQY&fmt=18

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Germany

Runrig Allstars - Book of Golden Stories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTr7phjzh0&fmt=18

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Ireland

Noel Hill, Tony MacMahon - The Concertina, Come West Along the Road, The New Mown Meadow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5hlyYC6A9U&fmt=18

__________

Thanks

Leo

February 29, 2012

.....

Thanks Boney, didn't realize you could link the sketch.

Hi Daniel

If you click on the picture itself, it displays only the picture. It can be linked and inserted as an image only. It's not copied, it still on the original site. Some sites allow it and some don't, but it's worth a try. Nice artwork

I don't have any pictures of myself, but thanks to LDT, my avatar would be close.

Thanks

Leo

February 24, 2012

???

Faoi Lán Cheoil - 09 - An Seó - Student & Teacher Reunion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu3N3FLDW-k

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Ireland

Chris Droney performs with members of the Kilfenora Céile Band.mpg

Chris Droney with Kate Purcell - Peaceful Corcomroe with new lyrics.mpg

Ballyvaughan recognises Chris & Margaret Droney.mpg

The Lass of Glenshee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_jtjTRnUOg*fmt=18

Jack Talty, Ger Hoyne , Quinten Cooper , Eoin O Neill & Friends ... Brogans bar Ennis Feb 2012

ComhaltasLive #369-8: Three Scoil Éigse Tutors

http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_369_8_three_scoil_eigse_tutors/

ComhaltasLive #371-3: Mairéad Corridan

http://comhaltas.ie/music/detail/comhaltaslive_371_3_mairead_corridan/

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US

No Monkeys!

The Sheep Under the Snow

Constant Billy

Baptismal or Christening Waltz

When I Grow Too Old To Dream

Edelweiss on Bowed Psaltery by Kathy Kennebrook

Sloop John B with Guest Player Tull Glazener

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnS8KPPBrXM&fmt=18

Rocky Top by Kathy Kennebrook and the D Strings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb04xQSByVU&fmt=18

Moon River with Kathy Kennebrook and the D Strings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMSdKBT35qQ&fmt=18

The Streets of Loredo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui-S7YwRqNY&fmt=18

Rosin the Beau

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTb12VWDyeM&fmt=18

When It's Lamp Lighting Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86LLAWWTzT4&fmt=18

Southwind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9kFYCPNQA&fmt=18

Global Bean Mega-Session #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2HnJXtUMyQ&fmt=18

Global Bean Mega-Session #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Rg_DDaahk#t=01m50s

Global Bean Mega-Session #3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYkB6N6wMbQ&fmt=18

Global Bean Mega-Session #4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no6AD_4kdQg&fmt=18

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Canada

Oyster River Hornpipe/The Lonesome Wedding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZgjHKIfDAw&fmt=18

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UK

Concertina - Not For Joe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmQzzwzHPg&fmt=18

Concertina - Tip Tap Polka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJniUBkOOqo&fmt=18

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Netherlands

Berends & De Jong - Mary Mack, Star of Munster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNtKQYbhN_I&fmt=18

Berends & De Jong - Itchy Fingers, The Congress, The Merry Blacksmith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfGSgPnsgLk&fmt=18

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Thanks

Leo

February 21, 2012

I've been known to come across some occasionally.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZimkdKcDuM/Tjsurj6vehI/AAAAAAAAAFE/p65uFHqUEDk/s1600/GorillaConcertina.jpg

Thanks

Leo :lol:

February 21, 2012

I came across this writeup with pictures and music in MP3 format from the disk.

http://tardymusic.com/2011/10/a-concert-in-a-turn-the-honris-narrated-by-peter-honri-1974/

And there is this also:

http://tardymusic.com/2012/01/an-interview-with-june-honri-about-working-the-halls/

Thanks

Leo

February 17, 2012

Hi Marcus

Something like these?

Few and far between, but why not?

Thanks

Leo

February 17, 2012

Japan

(Set dance) The Drunken Guager (Funny Tailor) - Concertina Solo.wmv

with concertina/yuya/in February

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4sonL1CHw&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wUl_8tnH8A&fmt=18

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???

Juliette Daum - Sonata típica de Mallorca

Faoi Lán Cheoil - 08 - Dearbla Lennon & The Concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55VGG7Gjcec&fmt=18

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UK

Earth - Seven Angels - Concertina version

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Hard Times of Old England - Cheltenham 11 2 11 2/

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Danny Deever - Cheltenham 11.2.11 3/

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Hounds of Love / Bonny Bunch of Roses - 11.2.11 5/

Off to California on an Anglo concertina

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Belgium

OU EST IL DONC - concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXxlhB6aOs&fmt=18

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France

CONCERTINA SOLO Irlande FDP50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSNEvQg42CI&fmt=18

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Germany

Clown Bubu Gonzales- Funny Cowact 'Zenzi's Muuuuhsic'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rpP_9GW-B8#t=02m25s

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US

I Saw Three Ships...Te Deum Laudamus

Return to Flannel

Ravlunda

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MdoZqEnXfI&fmt=18

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Ireland

The Good Ship Kangaroo English Concertina tutorial

Guidewires w/ Paddy Keenan, Kevin Burke & Alan Burke #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgJXrZJL2xw&fmt=18

Guidewires w/ Paddy Keenan, Kevin Burke & Alan Burke #2: 1 of 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta4VeMM8D14&fmt=18

Guidewires w/ Paddy Keenan, Kevin Burke & Alan Burke #2: 2 of 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMBRQBJSP50&fmt=18

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New Zealand

Concertina report mid-Mar 2012 - 'Itchy Fingers' with harmony and guitar backing.mp4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewrvlvhmYlc&fmt=18

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Thanks

Leo

February 13, 2012

Let me add MIDI files. There are thousands of them in various shades of complications. Here's one site separated by style.

http://www.notation.com/MIDI-Music-Style.php

If you'd prefer to read/learn the dots, playing a MIDI in a player like this will display the score on the screen.

http://www.notation.com/DownloadNotationPlayer.php

Thanks

Leo

February 13, 2012

Is the layout of the basses on a piano accordion any easier to learn than [insert favorite concertina system here]?

Yes, hugely. No comparison.

What Dirge said, yes. Here's a picture of the chord layout using one button for a chord.

http://www.jimlaabsmusic.com/images/uploads/accordions/excaliburBassButtonChart.jpg

If you were to use an English concertina, it would be needed to use three buttons and construct the chords like these two charts:

http://www.concertina.net/images/wm_english_chords_right.jpg

http://www.concertina.net/images/wm_english_chords_left.jpg

For Cajun, and Zydeco, these should work

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7323610@N04/with/419741381/

Don't know about Anglo or Duet though.

Thanks

Leo

February 13, 2012

Martyn was kind enough to put all them in a playlist that should automatically play them in order. Somewhere back in the olden days, there is a separate post on Concertina.net with all them in one spot, but I can't find it.

Here's another way to hold it. It's an older video, but it has some closeups.

And no, I don't think there's one dogmatic "correct position". Chances are whatever is suggested, is a good place to start and will change as needed. I tried in the beginning to use the finger plate on the bottom as suggested, and found I couldn't reach all the buttons comfortably. Now I don't worry about it and use my little finger to help position the instrument better to reach buttons. I also find it difficult to place one side or another on either knee while standing.

Whatever works. Try it, modify it, but think of it only as "one way", but not the only way.

Thanks

Leo

February 10, 2012

France

Farewell to Erin - Stage d'été de musique irlandaise - Tradschool

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UK

Steve Turner - By the Dry Cardrona

Steve Turner - Jordan

Steve Turner - Lass of the Moorland Hill

Steve Turner - Peace Descends

Steve Turner - The Crows They Crow

Kay and Kuulen singing

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US

Polonäs från Sexdrega

Liza Jane concertina.wmv

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Germany

Dulcimore - The leaving of Liverpool

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Ireland

Irish Music Band, The Auld Triangle play The n17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFU9hvYpOww&fmt=18

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Japan

Frank McCullum's-Kitty's Wedding-Steam Boat/A Drop of Good Beer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKalPP7N77I&fmt=18

Uncle's Jig-Oyster Girl -Up the Sides and Down the Middle /A Drop of Good Beer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbOW4qPY1lQ&fmt=18

The Snake-Enrico/ A Drop of Good Beer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki50b9V_xLU&fmt=18

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Malaysia

Cronin hornpipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVLCvmn40TM&fmt=18

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Netherlands

Herman Coenen in Luthers kerkje van Heusden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUSBfr04R5k&fmt=18

__________

Thanks

Leo

February 5, 2012

I came across an site offering to sell computer CD of O'Neil's, Allan's and Carolan tunes . $46. Is it genuine and is it legal. Looks good if it's all on MIDI too.

Hi Michael

It's legitimate and legal in the US. On the front page of "The Old Music Project" Vince mentions they are mostly his own transcriptions and where he got them from. For some reason I want to think he's a member here but with failing memory, I don't want to commit definitely. All the books are online here too:

http://www.oldmusicproject.com/

Thanks

Leo

February 3, 2012

Japan

(Set dance) Madam Bonaparte - Concertina and Flute Duet.wmv

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New Zealand

Concertina report end-Jan 2012 - Ashokan Farewell - Oom-pah accompaniment.mp4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-LYlr7VlR0&fmt=18

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Ireland

Tunes in Kitchen Co Kerry.MOD

Cathy Jordan - Clip 2: The Road I Go: Traditional Irish Music from LiveTrad.com

Cathy Jordan - Clip 6: The Pride of Petravore: Traditional Irish Music from LiveTrad.com

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UK

HORSLIPS: HAPPY TO MEET, SORRY TO PART - The 2012 Reissued CD Is Revealed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT2D83bAklo&fmt=18

Ioscaid - Timmy Clifford's

Ioscaid - The Millar of Drohan

Concertina Hymn - Will Your Anchor Hold

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Dancing in the Factory - Cheltenham 11.2.11 1/

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France

Pigeon on the Gate, Cregg's Pipes - Musique Irlandaise - Tradschool

Kittie's Gone A Milkin' - Musique Irlandaise - Tradschool

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US

Return to Flannel Two

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goieRf2HPVc&fmt=18

St. Mary's Polka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl1ztLsvIq8&fmt=18

FBMMrecruit.mov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A419RkAmHbI&fmt=18

West of Galway ~ "Belfast Mill" (aka "Aragon Mill") ~ 2012 Caloosahatchee Celtic Fesitval

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4NVPARb14U&fmt=18

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Thailand

Boeremusiek - Johan se wals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z32JRWpz8X0&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Neef Frans se polka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmOamQfMKXA&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Piet se polka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs1J5JN_KRY&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Rondtrap seties

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdhmsyTMUJ0&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Rooitjalie seties

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oihSRBFt6rM&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Vinkieseties

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSzGsQYaHwM&fmt=18

Boeremusiek - Wals vir Essie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acFH8iAarMY&fmt=18

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Netherlands

The Sporting Paddy, Pigeon on the Gate, Wind that Shakes the Barley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyNbmpNxXis&fmt=18

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???

Rare Old Mountain Dew -- Mediocre English Concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl1jTdydys8&fmt=18

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Thanks

Leo

January 31, 2012

Hi VJJB

Here are two sites for you to use until you get things sorted out. There is plenty of information available. What type of music would you like to play?

http://petertrimming.webs.com/teachyourselfanglo.htm

http://www.concertinaman.com/concertina-tutorial/

Thanks

Leo

January 27, 2012

Netherlands

Concertina & Harmonica Slow Air

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0iZesUyFZU&fmt=18

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UK

Anglo Concertina: Lithuanian Dance Tune & Szla Dreweczca (Polish Dance Tune)

Anglo Concertina: Harry Gidley's Waltz, Kettleburgh Waltz & Harry Cox's Schottische

"Imitations on the Concertina " Played by Dutch Daly G & T C 1902 GC 9138

Johnny Mickey's and Padraig O'Keeffe's - Slide's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L4BpSIx1ls&fmt=18

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Ireland

Providence @ Cruises Pub, Ennis, County Clare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU3RLJuILT0&fmt=18

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Germany

Melodie Gavotte

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Australia

Black Chook Chutney Play 4 Irish Polkas at the Hills Folk Club

Black Chook Chutney play 2 Tangos at the Hills Folk Club

__________

Thanks

Leo

January 25, 2012

There seems to be several examples of the JACKIE available on the Internet, not so much the JACK. The one I can find is not very good, and a slow tune to boot.

Can folks point me to JACK samples? I'd like to hear the differenc between the standard and the baritone.

Tnx!

Hi Eric

There are two in this thread:

http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7283

There aren't many out there.

Thanks

Leo

January 25, 2012

I play with an Albion, and don't find it limiting in it's range. I don't remember ever playing melodies outside it's range. When I bought it, the Geordie wasn't available though. If I had a choice now, I don't know which I'd select. At one time, I had a passing thought to replace the air button with one more note, but it was only a passing thought, nothing more.

Thanks

Leo

P.S. I didn't realize you lived in the Burg. If you ever get to Monaca, there's a nice coffee shop, and you can play with mine.

January 20, 2012

US

"Frog Hammer" at Glen Echo, MD Contradance 2011-01-15 / CALLER: Donna Hunt

Center Contra NYC Carl Levine & Squeezology Jan 13, 2012

Kids' Concertina in a Yurt.mp4

Der kashtnboym (The Chestnut Tree): Cabaret Warsaw (Mappamundi)

Mappamundi performs "Vaser," parody to the tune of Jerzy Petersburski's "Wanda"

Si Bheag Si Mhor ~Violin and Concertina

Keep It Up-Kilty

Keep It Up-Jack

Aran Boat Song - Calum's Road.mp4

Itinerant bards at Occupy Tulsa - Dec. 17, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ECRFEXqdA&fmt=18

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AU

The Cow is in the Window

Johnson & Friends - The Fancy Dress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYwEM7PRVdE&fmt=18

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GB

(Mirror imaged video!!) Submitted recording the lobster - Sample lesson up to Part3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afVh5o53rdk&fmt=18

Simon Thoumire & Ian Carr - Mason's Apron (Reels)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytvMVM67ep8&fmt=18

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JP

(Reels) Anything for John-Joe, The Ships are Sailing - Concertina Solo.wmv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8InesSdf34&fmt=18

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PG

Mfiliseni Magubane - Unomangqenoe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIoO2f_WulE&fmt=18

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UK

Sir Sidney Smith's March

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBk3RBuRVeA&fmt=18

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BO

YA SE FUE MI GOLONDRIA (CONCERTINA BOLIVIANA - Cueca)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US8jjs2oa84&fmt=18

PRIMER AMOR (concertina Boliviana - CUECA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNSgYqEnBZ8&fmt=18

PRIMER AMOR (Concertina Boliviana . cueca)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSEVKQk1Ru0&fmt=18

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EI

2 Waltz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cds_cfp-2k&fmt=18

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NZ

Concertina report mid-Jan 2012 Loony Lullaby.mp4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XllTPYuXt08&fmt=18

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???

"The Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band" at Glen Echo, MD Contradance 2012-01-13 / CALLER: Greg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5a8IcbaGA&fmt=18

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Thanks

Leo

January 13, 2012

.........

By the way, there are two other videos. I'm in a hurry now, but I'll try to dig out the links and post them later if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

P.S. No, I wasn't one of the bidders. Would have been, though, if I'd had cash enough to compete.

Wheatstone English Concertina 1913 Octo Amboyna 64 keys Video 02

Wheatstone English Concertina 1913 Octo Amboyna 64 keys - Video Versão 3

Thanks

Leo :ph34r:

January 13, 2012

DE

Hello! Ma baby - Maccann Duet Concertina

The Charleston - Maccann Duet Concertina

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CA

Lourie Waltz (Loerie Wals)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32BqTyYjLc&fmt=18

Anglo Concertina And Octave Mandolin

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AU

CLOUDSTREET 3

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US

How to apply bellows papers

Foggy Bottom Morris Men - Wheaton Library - 1.7.12

Foggy Bottom Morris Men - Downtown Silver Spring - 1.7.12

Arlington Northwest Morris - Downtown Silver Spring - 1.7.12

Paris Nights - Three Times Through

Concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBMl8xfUqI&fmt=18

William Mhlawuli - Intseli Zotywala (Xhosa Concertina) (Ba-Ba 335)

William Mhlawuli - Endlini (Xhosa Concertina) (Ba-Ba 335)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXYACSSclFg&fmt=18

The Marabi Jivers - Marabi In The Sky (Concertina & Violin Jive) (Dice 641)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZTES8RjnV0&fmt=18

Sunrise Concertina Shenandoah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkvLWGz_9sE&fmt=18

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UK

The Hazel & The Claymore!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4RZNCYom_I&fmt=18

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BE

Il court, il court le furet - concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isEg_jXHPo0&fmt=18

Accords Concertina Chords

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4Alh885wo&fmt=18

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FR

Connor.mov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pU0jH6OR6c&fmt=18

Irish Session.mov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBlcEN45OA0&fmt=18

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Ie

Fleadh Programme: All Ireland Fleadh 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYtmCELqCPs&fmt=18

Rick Epping playing a Waltz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ZCaRSEZ2g&fmt=18

Jack Talty from www.tunesinthechurch.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjf4IWS68wk&fmt=18

The Rambling Rogues, (reels) Larrys Favourite, The Moving cloud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6oqLfWym4&fmt=18

Dog Howling Along With The Concertina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLAyoquexY4&fmt=18

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GB

Serenade from Fair Maid of Perth - John Horsey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi6XZI6GU4Y&fmt=18

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NL

Irish Song & Jigs: Cold Blow and the Rainy Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgvfbpP10PM&fmt=18

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PT

Wheatstone English Concertina 1913 Octo Amboyna 64 keys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyNxgXdapI4&fmt=18

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JP

ゆや/この雪は.../yuya/yuki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyRKdLwSfJs&fmt=18

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???

Tahnya「クラシック feat.岡崎恵美」3/10.'11.12.21.藤沢SoundMarket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc1kOqq4W7I&fmt=18

Tahnya「ものがたり feat.岡崎恵美」9/10.'11.12.21.藤沢SoundMarket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxA7Brq0hhA&fmt=18

__________

Thanks

Leo

January 11, 2012

Hi AndrewFH

There aren't many repairers in the US.

There's the Button Box in Mass., you know about. There is Bob Tedrow in Ala.

http://hmi.homewood.net/

And there is Greg Jowaisas in Kentucky. A frequent member here, but no website.

Washington State has the Concertina Connection.

http://www.concertinaconnection.com/contact.htm

All are good people to deal with, and helpful to talk to.

If you're of a do it yourself kind of guy, this article might point you to the problem. The problem you mention sounds familiar,and not too difficult to cure.

http://www.concertina.net/gs_stagirepair.html

There is a must have book that is well respected and worth the purchase price. It's available from Button Box and Bob Tedrow.

http://www.concertina.net/repair.html

UPS and FedEx sounds cheaper to me, with at least $.50 a mile to drive + tolls, uphill both ways.

Thanks

Leo