Video above: Michael Bridge performs Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion with Maestro Glenn Klassen and the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra. Concert in November 2015, video published February 2016.

Accordionist Michael Bridge will perform with the Spokane Accordion Ensemble with Bev Fess as conductor on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 2:30 PM. The concert takes place at Confederation Park 55+Centre, 2212 13th Street N.W,Calgary.

The Spokane Accordion Ensemble was founded in 1950. From their FB page: “The Spokane Accordion Ensemble is a unique blend of players of all ages with a common love of music and the accordion. It is a close-knit group that really enjoys just being together – rehearsals are serious but fun, too.

The Ensemble had its beginning as a group of accordion teachers and their advanced students. It is a dedicated group – several travel up to two to three hours each way to attend weekly rehearsals.

The Ensemble enjoys entertaining for a wide variety of audiences, from small groups to national conventions, such as the National Studebaker convention, the Leavenworth Accordion Festival, The Kimberley B.C. Accordion Festival, First Night Spokane, a number of retirement centers, Oktoberfests, luncheons, and several performances at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. Their repertoire ranges from Bach to old standards, Broadway melodies, Movie themes, and yes – a couple of polkas!”

Tickets at the door are $25. Student price is $15.