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The President’s MessageHi Folks,

Kristofer NelsonPresident - Accordion Club of the Redwoods

Vol. 137 September 2007The Accordion Club of the Redwoods, Inc., NewsletterReedWOODER

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ACR September MeetingMonday, September 17th, 2007

Founded, 1997

ACR President, Kristofer Nelson

ACR ReedWooder - September 2007

Mystery PhotoCan you identify this Accordionist? She is a well known ACR member!

Do we have a mystery photo of you? Please contact Sheri Mignano.

One Armed AccordionistMember, Tom Murphy, tore a muscle in his right arm last month and is currently NOT playing with the ACR fun band. However, with his new shoulder straps, he is looking well and hopefully recovering quickly. We expect he will be spending more time practicing his bass note playing.

Visiting the ACR from Pittsburg is Lou and Jane Di Maggio pictured here enjoying intermission during the August program. Lou is an accomplished accordionist who studied under Angelo Cagnazzo and succeeded Dick Contino on the Horace Heidt Show. Lou and Jane are members of the San Francisco Accordion Club.

Dick Contino AppearingDick Contino will appear in a free concert on Saturday, September 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at John Muir Amphitheater in Waterfront Park in Martinez. Please join the MTZ Refinery Complex Alumni, Shell and Shell Chemical in welcoming Dick Contino to Martinez by attending this free concert. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. All profits will be donated to the Contra Costa County Hospital Volunteers for their projects at the hospital.

East Bound to Salt Lake CityUnable to get his Concerto Accordion repaired locally, Joe Chiesa and wife Donna decided to make a trip on the first of August to Paul Pasquali’s showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with all the accessories needed for the operation of the accordion, hoping it would help locate the trouble.

“We were dressed and on the road at 5:00am driving straight throught to Elko, Nevada. There, we had a wonderful visit with Joe’s Daughter.” says Donna. “The next day we drove into Salt Lake City. You best have a working G.P.S. unit, which helped us find Accordions International,” she added.

“Paul was very gracious with his hospitality. He took us to lunch and, best of all, promptly set up shop to make the adjustments and repairs to the Concerto.” they claimed. “He was very supportive, and we were able to leave a few days earlier than expected, which gave us more time to visit with Joe’s daughter on the way home.”

They also raved that, “His place of business is a must-see; wall-to-wall accordions, including his new model, the 250 Concerto.”

They concluded, “We got to experience Hot August Nights in Reno and saw many wonderful old classic cars. The next day we headed home and were grateful for the safe and event-filled trip.”

Diamond AnniversaryCongratulations to two ACR members, Joseph and Doris Belluzzo, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary held at their son’s beautiful home in the Fountain Grove area.

Joe Chiesa played accordion, providing the music for the occasion. During the party, the Belluzo’s received a phone call from family and friends who were, at that moment, co-celebrating the occasion in Italy.

In Honored MemoryMember, Jim Martini died at home in Santa Rosa, Sunday, August 19 at the age of 63.He was president of Martini and Prati Winery, inherited a love of cooking for family and friends and was known as an accomplished accordion player. He also loved fishing, flying, and going on cruises and especially loved Hawaii.

Jim Martini played in the group ‘Vintage Squeeze’ with Marie Meredith. He was active in the ACR in the early days and was a very talented player and a friend to us all. His cheerful manner will be missed.

His wife, Jeani, is asking if anyone has a video from one of the past picnics or dances of Jim Martini playing with ‘Vintage Squeeze.’ It would mean the world to her as she has no recorded clip of Jim playing.

Scholarship Fund is RisingThe ACR Scholarship fund has increased to over $574 due to final picnic raffle income and some generous donations from our members and friends. Thank you to everyone who contributed over the past month.

Mystery Guest—Ann AlbertoniFrom Playing Notes to Taking Notes

by Sheri Mignano

Whether playing notes on her Grande Vox accordion as a young lady or taking efficient notes for the Accordion Club of the Redwoods, Ann Albertoni has been a

great supporter, loyal member, and officer who has served ACR for many years!

The soft-spoken elegantly attired ACR Secretary, armed with certificates in cosmetology and possessing business acumen earned in various collegiate business courses, has faithfully fulfilled her obligations to the club. She provides accurate descriptions and logs as she records the Board of Directors’ meetings and the club meetings as related to our organization’s success.

Ann grew up on her parents’ Petaluma ranch where the long, arduous agricultural days absorbed her time before and after school. She performed all the chores and responsibilities associated with a family-operated, fully functioning ranch, and she learned to ride Western in order to be able to herd cattle. She rode her favorite horse “Babe” in many downtown Petaluma parades and rodeos.

In the early 1950s she attended St. Vincent’s Grammar School and High School. Her popularity and charming demeanor in high school awarded her the hotly contested title of “Homecoming Queen” at St. Vincent’s. While a student, she expressed an interest in learning the guitar; however,

the curriculum consisted mainly of piano recitals and choral music concerts. Sadly, neither the guitar nor the accordion was a choice as a musical instrument in the 1950s.

Some of her cousins had taken up the accordion so it only seemed natural to pursue it if the guitar was not available. As a result, she studied accordion privately at the Petaluma studios of the late Guido Boccaleoni (whose widow, Iris, is still a member of our club). She learned all

the well-known tunes such as Lady of Spain, O Detto O Sole & Neapolitan Nights. She was also inspired by listening to the songs played on Western radio stations and learned to play the popular standards such as Riders in the Sky and My Merry Oldsmobile.

Ann remained somewhat shy about playing her accordion in public so her

sister Virginia has kept the accordion that she played while growing up in Petaluma.

I hope you’ll stop by to say “Hi” to Ann and let her know how much you appreciate her reliable help both as an officer in the club and as a lady of grace who has played an integral part of the accordion club scene in Petaluma.



August Aires at ACR Photography by Beppi Narduzzi and Tom Shamp

KEITH CHURCH, one of our ACR scholarship recipients, began the program with his selections of Has Anybody Seen My Gal, The Supermarket and Lady of Spain on his Crucianelli Pan accordion.

TONY RAYMANN with his Parz chromatic accordion, and his charming smile gave us, Under the Double Eagle, a great French song and a medley of the Heidelberg University Drinking song and Libiamo.

SHERI MIGNIANO with her Petosa and RALPH MUSCATELL with his Strauser serenaded us with Tutti Mi Chiamano Bionda, Marcia Dei Bersaglieri and a medley of Neapolitan Nights and O’Marie.


August Aires at ACR Photography by Beppi Narduzzi and Tom Shamp

Entertaining us during intermission was our ‘Day of the Accordion’ favorite, TOM CORDONI.

The duo of GWYN AND JOHN LISTER, (Mother and son) followed with their renditions of What a Difference A Day Makes, Crazy and If I Were a Rich Man from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” John sang (and acted out) the last song.

BART BENINCO filled out the evening with a spectacular performance. His selections included Tango dello Rose, Nina Mazurka, A Media Luz Tango, Arriverderci Roma, Chitara Romana, Andalucia, Accordiana, Swinging Shepard Blues, Elephant Walk, Espana Cani, Non Ti scordar Di Me, Gay Rancero and ended with The Peanut Vendor.


... and the Cotati Accordion Festival

Steve Balich Polka Band

Sept. 12, 19, 26 Santa Rosa Senior Center, Bennett School 1-4pmSept. 15 Octoberfest, Marin Rod & Gun Club, San Rafael 11-5pmSept. 15 Jolly Dancers Dinner dance, Druids Hall, Santa Rosa 7-10pmSept. 22 Napa Elks Dinner Dance, Napa 8-11pmSept. 29 Marin Sonoma Italian Club Dinner Dance 8:30-11:30pm PetalumaSept. 30 Little Switzerland, El Verano 5-9pmAll times denote when music is played and is subject to change. Please call Steve Balich Sr. at 707 874-3494 for information about tickets, locations, and time of dinner being served.

Edelweiss Dance Band Sept. 13 FNB Bank, with Fred Pfeffer Band, DavisSept. 22 St. Charles Church Oktoberfest, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore 5-9pmSept. 23 Greek Orthodox Cathedral 77th German Fest, 400 Lincoln Ave., Oakland 4-8pmSept. 28 Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest, Tiburon, Main St. 6-9pmSept. 29 St. Peter’s Church Oktoberfest, 172 Breed Ave., San Leandro 4:30-8:30pm

For information call Tony Raymann at 707 422-4392

Karl Lebherz BandFor Info: call Karl Lebherz at 707 644-4577www.karllebherzband.com

Meetings and PlaydatesACR ReedWooder - September 2007

ACR General Meeting - 7:30pm 3rd Monday of the month Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western, Petaluma Info: Kris Nelson 707 795-4860ACR Board Meeting - 7:30pm 1st Monday of the month Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western, PetalumaNo. California Accordion Society. - 7:00pm 1st Wednesday of the month Lutheran Church Hall, 6365 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA, Info: 916 791-3041

Humboldt Accordion Club - 7:00pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Info: Judy 707 442-6546 [email protected] Good Time Accordion Club - 7:00pm General meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month Info: 209 545-3603Silicon Valley Accordion Society - 2:00pm 1st Sunday of the month Info: 408 270-5003

Golden State Accordion Club - 7:00pm Sacramento 4th Wednesday of the month Info: 916 966-5917 Golden State Accordion Club - 7:00pm Vacaville 2nd Tuesday of the month Info: 707 864-2359San Francisco Accordion Club - 2:00pm 3rd Sunday of the month Info: 510 531-4836

Zighi BaciSept. 22 COPIA, 500 First St., Napa Noon to 3pmSept. 30 Festa Italia, Santa Rosa Veterans Hall 3:30-5:30pm For information call Sheri Mignano at 707-321-4610

Reedwooder Editor/Publisher:Sheri Mignano, Copy Editor Tom Shamp, Production Editor

Send newsletter submissions or advertisements to:ACR News or ACR Ads, 60 Regents Circle, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

or e-mail newsletter submissions to: [email protected] [email protected]

All information for the newsletter must be received no later than the first Monday of each month. It is the ACR’s intent to publish all newsletter submissions in accordance with Article V.3 of the Bylaws. Text may be edited or deleted depending on available space.Member Advertising Rates Per Issue:Small Ad. $5.00 – Business Card $10.00 – 1/4 Page $20.00 – 1/2 Page $30.00Non-Member Rates: Double the above rates.

ACR OfficersPresident: Kristofer Nelson 707 795-4860 email: [email protected] President: Tony Mustaro 707 538-4090Treasurer: John Pordon 707 935-7334Secretary: Ann Albertoni 707 763-4213

Board MembersSteve Balich 707 874-3494Elmo Fama 707 545-0565Janice Terribilini 707 588-9026Ivano & Diana Santi 415 479-9185

CommitteesScholarship Committee: Xavier de la Prade 415 662-2105 Joe Chiesa 707 539-1407Musical Program Director: Diana Santi 415 479-9185

ACR Annual Membership Fee:Member & Spouse $30.00 Individual Member $20.00Make check payable to: ACR and send to: John Pordon, 349 Francisco Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476

ACR Treasurer’s Monthly ReportJuly 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007

Beginning Bank Balance $15,501.47Income 309.16Expenses 540.68Ending Bank Balance $15,269.95

ACR Scholarship FundJuly 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007

Previous Balance $171.92Donations – Thank You! 81.00Picnic Raffle 321.20Ending Balance $574.12

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