The Connecticut Accordion Association and the American Accordionists’ Association present Whiteboard’s Brethren Hoard on Saturday, September 14, 2019 fro 1:30 to 2:15 PM at the Cheshire Fall Festival Main Stage, Bartlem Recreational Area, 520 South Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410
What happens when an accordionist, “Squeezin’ Sally” (aka: CAA President Marilyn O’Neil) goes a sailin’ with a group of kind hearted pirates? Come see how an accordion blends with violin, guitar, tin whistle, mandolin, bass, keyboard and percussion under the leadership of trusty Captain Whitebeard, along with the Bretheren Hoard!! Island Pop at its best!
The Cheshire Fall Festival features food, music, fireworks, crafters and artisans. The entire event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free Admission.
The Connecticut Acccordion Association began in 2004, the brainchild of Marilyn O’Neil and her accordion teacher, Mary Tokarski. The CAA is dedicated to the promotion of the accordion through all music genres and all variations of accordion instruments! We welcome musicians who play all types of accordions….piano accordion, diatonic, chromatic button and more. CAA invites accordionists at all levels, and people who may not play the accordion, but love to listen.
CAA Membership is open to all accordionists and accordion enthusiasts. A yearly membership fee of $30.00 will provide you with information about all planned CAA events. CAA members have access to most CAA events at a discounted rate. Membership will also provide you with an opportunity to play with the CAA orchestra. Accordion professionals for hire can post their availability on the website. CAA membership will provide you with access to information about accordion manufacturer and/or repair resources.
CAA President Marilyn O’Neill said, “The band has a pirate theme and our Captain, Leo Lavallee is an accomplished, multi-talented musician, recording artist and composer. Come join us at the fall festival and support the accordion, remembering the times when accordions were part of EVERY live band. Let’s bring it back where it belongs! This event will take the place of our regularly scheduled September Gathering.”
For further information: Marilyn@CTAccordion.com
