Accordion “Cousins” Will Gather for Annual Visit of Friendship/Music-Making with Donna Maria Regis in Pre-SMASH Mini-Concert Honoring Tony Lovello

The New Hampshire Accordion Association [NHAA] is delighted to welcome the Massachusetts Accordion Association [MAAA] for a joint Oktoberfest celebration 12:30-4:00 PM Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Accordion Connection LLC in Gilmanton NH.

This enjoyable reunion of accordion “cousins” continues a warm annual tradition begun several years ago when the Massachusetts and New Hampshire associations decided to get together for a fun musical time.

Since the inaugural visit in Massachusetts, the host location has rotated between the two states. On this year’s agenda: an informal jam session, an extended open mike session, an Oktoberfest celebration in music with MAAA and NHAA playing together and for each other, plus social time and refreshments. All accordionists are welcome to attend/perform.

Special note: The extended open mike session at NHAA’s October 20 meeting will include a mini-concert by NHAA Music Director Donna Maria Regis, who will be featured on November 10 in Orlando at the Florida SMASH continuing the year-long celebration of Tony Lovello’s upcoming 80th birthday. Donna Maria will pay tribute to Tony by performing solos followed by conducting the SMASH orchestra in her transcriptions of Tony’s solo arrangements.

The schedule for October 20:
12:30 Jam Session/Warm-up
1:00 Very Brief Business Meeting
Welcome to our MAAA “cousins” and other guests, invitation to join NHAA
News of members’ upcoming activities and recent accomplishments
1:05 Open Mike
ALL accordionists are welcome to play – solo, duet, trio, etc.

Donna Maria Regis will conclude the open mike session with a mini-concert tribute to Tony Lovello in honor of his upcoming 80th birthday
2:15 Refreshments/Social Time – Snacks, beverages by NHAA, Accordion Connection
2:30 Oktoberfest Celebration in Music – MAAA & NHAA play together and for each other

The New Hampshire Accordion Association meets monthly, usually the third Saturday at Accordion Connection LLC, 136 Route 106, Gilmanton, NH

For further information:
Donna Maria Regis, Music Director 1-603-425-1825
regisdonna@yahoo.com

Suzanne Welch, Executive Secretary 1-800-328-5227
accman@accordionconnection.com