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An Ode to the Squeezebox

Submitted by Kait Klammer, Jul 14, 2007 16:11

One of the best overall musicians I know began his musical career with an accordian. Even though he can play just about any instrument you set before him these days...or will at least give it a try. He still enjoys pulling out his "squeeze box" and at 60 years old still makes beautiful music with it! Music and the enjoyment of the same is not, and will never, be confined to a particular instrument, or one style of vocal interpretation. It is timeless and capable of adapting to each and new generation. The accordian has proven a worthy instrument for many cultures over endless generations and I believe will be alive and bringing pleasure to civilization well into the future.

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One of the best overall musicians I know began his musical career with an accordian. Even though he can play...

Kait Klammer 

Jul 14, 2007 16:11

I can't say for sure, but in the Louisiana Bayous, "Evangeline" is cult folklore heroin, of which a wonderful and... [MORE]

Rich Pizzo 

Jul 14, 2007 11:35

I had the good fortune to grow up in New Orleans where many bands from Cajun country would travel to... [MORE]

John Nielsen 

Jul 9, 2007 08:29

Thanks John, Would you please explain / define "Evangeline accordian" rich [MORE]

Rich Pizzo 

Jul 10, 2007 13:33

The Accordion is Back in America, and that is a good thing. With all thanks to American Cajun and Zydeco... [MORE]

Rich Pizzo 

Jul 6, 2007 13:47

Well Rich (above comment), Not being a polka fan-boy I will say that polka can rock. And rock music can... [MORE]

Bruce Triggs 

Jul 7, 2007 15:51

Sorry, I actually like polka. Going to Many Weddings as a kid, polkas were the most fun.. And as a... [MORE]

Rich Pizzo 

Jul 9, 2007 12:34

That was a fun piece. Thanks for taking the time to write about the accordion. [MORE]

tom torriglia 

Jul 6, 2007 10:42

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