Co-sponsors New Hampshire Accordion Association and Accordion Connection LLC are pleased to present: ACCORDIONS NOW! 2010 Event to held Friday-Saturday, August 6 – 7 at the Highlander Inn & Conference Center, Highlander Way, Manchester, New Hampshire.
The festival fun starts Friday evening with Open Mike Night in the Inn’s Veranda Room. Play, listen, or just mingle with accordion-loving friends old and new while enjoying a meal or beverage. Concerts, workshops, jam sessions, vendor displays, demonstrations, door prizes, and more will fill the Conference Center with musical activity from morning till night on Saturday. Accordion entertainment at the luncheon, cocktail reception, and gala dinner will add further zest to the weekend’s festivities.
The ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival Orchestra conducted by Donna Maria Regis is a popular highlight of Saturday afternoon’s concerts. Call for details on how to participate in the orchestra. 1-800-328-5227
Accordion fans everywhere are invited to visit beautiful New Hampshire and discover why the motto of ACCORDIONS NOW! is “LOTS OF ACCORDIONS, LOTS OF MUSIC, LOTS OF FUN!!”
The third annual accordion music festival offers a superb lineup including the Gala Concert stars “Living Legend” Tony Lovello, jazz artist and Roland V-Accordion specialist Don McMahon, and international multi-champion Cory Pesaturo.
Daytime performers include Roger Allen, Lynda Fish, Nils Lundin, Mario Pedone, Donna Maria Regis, Mary Tokarski, Jerry Tramontozzi, the New Hampshire Accordion Association Small Ensemble, the ever-popular ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival Orchestra, plus perhaps a surprise or two. The music of Aldo DeRossi will be featured, including a world premiere.
Workshop presenters are Sam Falcetti, Don McMahon, Mary Tokarski, and Arthur Welch who will offer these topics among others:
•“How to Memorize a Song in 5 Minutes”
•“Building Effective Bass Lines and Other Essential Elements of Improvisation”
•“How to Play the Accordion: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask”
•“What to Look For in a New or Used Accordion”
Additional attractions include open mikes, jam sessions, door prizes and vendor displays. Don McMahon, whose appearance at ACCORDIONS NOW! is sponsored by Roland Corporation, will demonstrate their latest V-instruments.
A festive luncheon, cocktail reception [cash bar] with music by ALAMBIC, and a gala dinner buffet will foster social interaction among accordion friends old and new.
In addition, the performing artists will be available for CD signing and/or photo. For attendees who don’t want to miss a beat, The Highlander Inn offers comfortable lodging at a great group rate – only $99 per ROOM [1-4 persons], including a Continental Breakfast Buffet. To reserve, call TOLL-FREE 1-800-548-9248 and mention “accordion festival.”
And for those flying in, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport [MHT] is right next door with complimentary 24/7 shuttle service provided by The Highlander.
For more information about the ACCORDIONS NOW! 2010 or the New Hampshire Accordion Association: regisdonna@yahoo.com or 1-800-328-5227
