Concertina Ballads

The date of this recording was 2014 - not 2004 as written in the post performance video text. Sorry! Dick

Thank you everyone for your kind words. The rolling motion and the movement of the instrument (in answer to Jack's question) is just my natural response to the music. Dick

http://youtu.be/8-wrH_iJWvo corrected link!

http://youtu.be/8-wrH_ijWvo (Error! -See below)

Re: Tango Caliente As both a concertina player and a tango dancer - I loved it! Concertinaballads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0JL9ySYcuU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzvHh0CjBng

Dear Blue Eyed Sailor and Bruce McCaskey, Thank you so much for your comments. I work hard at the instrument and the message I want to convey and truly appreciate the feedback. Concertinaballads (Dick)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ESMaACu7fY

Thanks for the complimentary comments. They are well appreciated. I also very much liked hearing that you enjoyed your own musical efforts. Often not easy --- so Bravo! I would love to hear your "Beyond the Reef."

Sorry everyone, I didn't realize I had posted this previously.

Great moves and mood shifts there. Couldnt make out what box it is (I would have been distracted by a souwester and umbrella just as much as your tan tenue!) Thank you for your kind words! It's a Wheatstone English. I am puzzled by your last comment. What is tan tenue?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C47zTfVY_MQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou4BDiFeS_Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0JL9ySYcuU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou4BDiFeS_Y

Yes, please do tell us about this arrangement. I was inspired to download a score for "As time goes by"( a simple piano version) but it does not appear to be as good as your setting Dick. best regards, Geoff. That arrangement and others were given to me as a personal gift by my long-time music coach and dear friend before his passing. Dick

Thank you so much for your lovely response. Dick

Thank you for your praise. I take it to heart. Dick

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.

Dear Geoff, Thank you so much for your words of praise and encouragement. They mean a lot to me. Dick

Dear Chris, Thank you (and all) for the good words. I'm playing a Wheatstone model 2E treble range English Concertina, 48 keys from G below middle C to C, 6-fold bellows. I believe its construction was in the mid 1920's. Again, much thanks to all for taking the time to watch, listen and comment. Dick

Thank you everyone for your kind and generous comments. They are truly appreciated! Dick (concertina ballads)