Squeezers - A New Project

[Randy Stein]

Jim Besser and I have organized what we hope will be a new musical venture... Squeezers.

The group is made up of me on English, Jim and Craig Packard on Anglo, and Gus Voorhees on Melodion.As Jim describes it:

 

Featuring traditional tunes from different cultures, jazz and pop standards, tangos, English music hall and Yiddish songs with squeeebox accompaniment and more, we celebrate the incredible versatility of bellows-driven free-reed instruments.

 

Our first gig is on June 2nd at the Washington DC Folk Society Music Festival in Glen Echo Park, MD. http://fsgw.org/myorgnet/public.php?NoTitle=1&Org=fsgw&ProgramID=10

 

Visit our FB Page https://www.facebook.com/DCsqueezers

 

Oh and by the way...Ein Lanu Z'man is performing the same day at the festival also.

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Edited April 15, 2013 by Randy Stein

[Jim Besser]

IT's really fun playing with Randy - he hasn't done trad music, I've never done jazz and pop. Suspect it's an educational process for both of us.

 

BTW, Randy is an amazing player. I've heard a lot of good English concertinists, and nobody has anything on him.

 

If you're in the Washington area on June 2, stop by the festival; two days of great music, and a few concertinas here and there.

[shelly0312]

I'm glad to hear Randy has recovered enough from his surgery for a new adventure; especially enough to consider starting another group. It would be worth my while just to plan a trip to hear you guys! Congradulations to the Squeezers!. Shelly

[Randy Stein]

Jim has lived a very sheltered existence. Actually all the players, especially Mr. Besser, are a tribute to their music and the instrument. I think Jim and I both are surprised how well everything, so far, is melding together. Such different styles and instruments but we are finding ways to make it all come together.

 

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[Dirge]

Jim has lived a very sheltered existence. Actually all the players, especially Mr. Besser, are a tribute to their music and the instrument. I think Jim and I both are surprised how well everything, so far, is melding together. Such different styles and instruments but we are finding ways to make it all come together.

 

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I hope you'll consider posting a sample for those of us that have no chance of ever getting to see you live to hear, Randy?

[Jim Besser]

I hope you'll consider posting a sample for those of us that have no chance of ever getting to see you live to hear, Randy?

 

 

Sure, we'll post when the recordings are a little cleaner!

[Geoff Wooff]

This sounds like a fun project! Good luck .