Mike Franch
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How does one know it was made in 1946?
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Midlands Concertina Group (Report And Videos)
Mike Franch replied to Mikefule's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Lovely! It looks like so much fun. -
I liked it. Is that you floating down from the sky?
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Very lovely. But I thought of it as the other way around: concertina + bagpipe!
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New, Lower Priced Mid-Range Anglo From Concetina Connection?
Mike Franch replied to Don Taylor's topic in General Concertina Discussion
A consistent theme in this forum (and borne out by my own experience) is that you are wise to buy the best instrument you can afford, even if just starting out. Maybe, especially if just starting out. I think you made a wise move, one that will save you money and speed your development on the concertina. -
Do I remember correctly, Jody, that it was so cold at one Botanical Garden gig that your concertina and Michael Gorin's fiddle stopped working?
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Discovered these delightful Russian animations featuring a concertina-playing crocodile. There are a series of them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUBNtYixTSs&feature=youtu.be. Edited to change "alligator" to "crocodile" (although I think it might use both).
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Social Media Circles?
Mike Franch replied to the closet concertinist's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Regarding the Tradewinds Ted post above, I agree on the importance of what we might call the pan-concertina approach of this site. I play EC, but I find myself reading about anglos and duets with interest, if not always comprehension. Someone in a recent discussion said that they're different instruments that just happen to look quite similar; there's truth to that, but they're pretty much the same inside the box, and an issue for one is often an issue for all. Dammit, it's all so interesting! -
Social Media Circles?
Mike Franch replied to the closet concertinist's topic in General Concertina Discussion
What are these things called "smart phones"? I see them mentioned in discussions quite often. -
Must have been a pretty pricey concertina to take down into a mine! Pretty pricey for a collier to buy, I'd imagine.
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Concertina Supply For Ireland's New Wave Of Players
Mike Franch replied to ceemonster's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I loved them all, especially the 9th photo. Irish music is for everyone, and being Irish is an expanding concept. -
Beginner Question : Vintage Or Cheap Hybrid ?
Mike Franch replied to Terence's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Note that in getting advice from Jody Kruskal, you're getting advice from a world-class Anglo concertina player, and one of the most respected voices on this forum. However, as he (along with everyone else) states, it's a personal thing, so it's up to you. Whatever you get, it will be a great adventure. Enjoy it for what it is, and if you soon "outgrow" it--congratulations! Mike (not an Anglo player) -
Valves How Many To Buy
Mike Franch replied to Mike Franch's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
Thank you, Dave. It's never been set on its end. Maybe "curling" is not the right word, but certainly not lying properly flat over the opening. -
Valves How Many To Buy
Mike Franch replied to Mike Franch's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
Thanks to both Wolf and Dave. I've got some obvious curling and resulting malfunction on a few notes. The rest seem fine, which is why I'm focusing on just a few. Mike -
I need to replace a few valves in my EC--two or three probably. Should I buy just what I need now, or should I buy a complete set and set some aside? If the later, what's the best way to store them? Thanks for your advice. Hope it's not too contradictory! Mike