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Winter 2014 Vol. 17 No.

“Advancing the Accordion in Michigan & Beyond.....”

Officers

President: Joe Recchia Vice President: Bob Berta Secretary: Val Hicks

Treasurer: Kathleen Furlong

Board Members Angela Masi Beaumont

Tony La Tona Lorraine Lozovoj Jerry May Tony Papa Jim Rand

Sam Randazzo TBD—openings

Address/Phone

Michigan Accordion Society 618 N. Dorchester Ave. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 248-652-9154

Web Page

Robert Stead, Web Master steadrw@gmail.com

Newsletter Committee Bob Berta & Joe Recchia

Photographers Tony La Tona Bob Berta

Music Editors

Bob Berta & Joe Recchia

Accordion Teachers

visit our website at www.michiganaccordion.org

Accordionists for hire please visit our website at www.michiganaccordion.org

Past Presidents

Steve Stolaruk: 1996-2005 Lana Gore: 2006

Ray Battani: 2007-2010 Stephen Kaye: 2011 Bob Berta 2012

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Feb 18th —

Featuring

Bayanist John

Orischak and open mike.

March 7th—

Special Aaron

Caruso and

friends concert

benefiting MAS

March 18th

Tentative Joe

Natoli

April 27th-

Peter Soave &

Special guests stay tuned more

info to follow!

May 20th—

Featuring Frank

Petrilli with oth-

er guest artists

June 17th—Annual Youth

Night

Each month ly meet ing is on the th ird Tuesday o f the

month at 7 :00 PM at the Forest re Banquet Center in

Rochester Hil ls at 1919 S tar Bat t Drive (West s ide o f

the Concorde Inn) Near M-59 and Crooks Rd exit !

FEBRUARY 18th MEETING…

The Michigan Accordion Society

is pleased to announce our Feb-

ruary MAS Music Event featuring

17 year old Accordion Bayanist

John Orischak from Dearborn

Michigan. Event Start’s at 7:00

PM at the Forestre Banquet Center.

He is pictured with his teacher and MAS business sup-

porter Mr. Pavel Vasliev proprietor of the

www.musicauthorityschool.com Dearborn, MI.

John has been playing the accordion for over eleven

years. In addition, he has played the clarinet for seven

years and the saxophone for four. He is also the senior

drum major for the Divine Child High School Marching

Band. John is looking forward to discovering new ways

to share his passion for the accordion and is excited to

become a member of the Michigan Accordion Society!

We will also have a “open mike” venue following John’s

performance, so please bring your accordion!

For up to date MAS info

please visit our Facebook

page at

www.facebook.com/

michiganaccordionsociety

Please consider Joining

Facebook it is 100% free

and always will be. We are

up to 292 “Likes” We set a

goal for 500 “Likes” by Dec

2014 Please help us to

achieve our goal!

HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR ACCORDION TODAY?

www.michiganaccordion.org

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MAS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

OUR 2014 NEW OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

A word from our President! I am extremely humbled and honored to announce that our new Officers & Board Members are in place which we announced at our January 2014 Music Event! With this great team we will continue to work to provide you with the best Accordion entertainment possible and continue to promote a healthy and positive Accordion Society for all of us to enjoy! At this time we have openings for more

Board Members, so if your interested in a great and ful-filling position with MAS, please let us know! In addition to our new Officers & Board, I am also proud to announce that we have been seeing a lot of great and positive things happening with our Society and the best news is that we are growing and are seeing people walk-ing into our Monthly Music Events and joining our Society. At least once or twice a week we are getting e-mails from new people asking about accordion repairs, teachers and asking for more information about our Society and want-ing to visit us! Also, very pleased to advise that we are seeing great ac-tivity on our Facebook page. We have had a huge in-

crease in Facebook traffic with well over 100 new “Likes” That is up nearly 100 percent since December of 2013. We set a goal to achieve 500 “L ikes” on our Facebook Page by the end of the year, so we need your help to please use Face book and send out invitations to your Fa-cebook friends that will appreciate great music and won-derful accordion information that we offer. We have added some great new links to our website as well so make sure you visit www.michignaccordion.org. I would like to thank our great webmaster Mr. Bob Stead that is always there to help make this a great Society with all his last minute updates on our Webpage!

We need your help to please renew your memberships that have expired on December 31st 2013. The member-ship funding is very important for us as these funds are used to help support our Monthly Events and allows us to help offset large expenses for hosting our events and brin-ing in out of state performers as well as to help promote the accordion in our community. Please visit us and see all the great things that are happening with our World Class Society! Musically Yours,

Joe Recchia MAS President

TBD’s

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JANUARY 2014 MUSIC EVENT, OPEN MIKE NIGHT

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DECEMBER 2013 MUSIC EVENT HONORED

EDDIE ADAMIC

MAS honored member Eddie Adamic with a HONORARY MEMBER EMERITUS award at the Dec. 2013 monthly event. Eddie was also recognized in 2013 as an American Polka Hall of Fame in-ductee. Eddie is also a member and past chairman of the Slovene Button Box club which is asso-ciated with MAS.

www.sloveneamericanclub.com

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NOVEMEBER 2013 MUSIC EVENT FEATURED

STAS VENGLEVSKI AND MISHA LITWIN

Stas Venglevski and Misha Litwin played for a large enthusiastic audience at our November, 2013 month-ly music event. Stas plays “Bayan” (Russian style button accordion) and Misha plays a “Dorma” which is a Russian style mandolin. We have heard Stas in solo concerts a few times and the duet twice. We were very impressed with both their outstanding talent and stage presence. Besides writing outstanding arrangements of var-ious selections, Stas is also a first rate composer. Their performance was brought to a high level by their banter back and forth with each other, and with the audience. This was a terrific concert…..the music was wonderful and the audience recognized it with loud applause and many standing ovations. We hope to have them back again in the future!

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OCTOBER 2013 MUSIC EVENT FEATURED

EDDIE MONTIERO & MICHELE RAMO ORCHESTRA

MAS welcomed the great Eddy Montiero as our featured artist. He was joined by the Michele Ramo Orchestra in an amazing evening that won’t soon be forgotten. Thank you Michele for the Wonderful Concert!

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OCTOBER 2013 PETER SOAVE FEATURED

WITH DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND MORE

MAS Member — Peter Soave, was featured in a special concert with members of the Detroit Symphony Or-chestra recently. Many members attended the event and were delighted to hear the DSO recognizing the fine musicianship of Peter and the gorgeous music he and the orchestra performed. The concert was nearly sold out with nearly 300 people in attendance. The Michigan Accordion Society would like to thank the Detroit Symphony's and WDET 101.9 FM Radio Administration and Management team for bringing Maestro Peter Soave here all the way from France to open up the DSO’s 2014 Mix and the Max Season. Peter was exceptional with his selection of pieces and the DSO musicians did a wonderful job in presenting Peter's portfolio of arrangements that were done tastefully and with amazing grace and class! Peter did an amazing job entertaining the audience between musical pieces that really engaged the audience very well. There were several professional Tango dancers that also helped entertain the audience stage right dance floor as well. It was a wonderful and intimate setting that earned Mr. Soave many stand-ing ovations and many of our members were very proud to be witness to this exquisite concert. The great news is that we now have many new Accordion fans in Michigan which will be very nice not only for the Instrument but for the Michigan Accordion Society as well

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TEACHING A BASIC ACCORDION GROUP CLASS? We have heard that some members may be interested in an occasional group accordion class to refresh their skills. If you have an interest in teaching this class please send a message through Joe Recchia’s new website at http://www.joerecchia.com/contact

Upcoming National Accordion Convention March 6-8 2014 in Dallas Officials announced the annual convention scheduled for March 6-8, 2014, located in the Dallas, TX area. Included in this con-vention are the traditional concerts, workshops, open mikes, jam sessions, vendor presentations, banquet and many social events. For a complete summary of the activities visit our friends at http://www.NationalAccordion.org

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MAS MEMBERS IN ACTION

MAS Helps Capuchin Soup Kitchen Raise Money

MAS Members Aaron Caruso and Joe Recchia stop for a photograph while performing to help raise money at the “Bocce with the Brothers” Soup Kitchen Fundraiser event on January 24th 2014 at Penna’s Banquet Center. One of the innovated ways in helping to raise money... George Penna donated a 10 person 8 course dinner and wines at the winning bids home was auctioned off at the event which also included a personal waiter who happens to be the Sterling Heights Police Chief Michael Reese and along with entertainment which is donated by Noelle, Aaron & Joe. The winning bid came in at whopping $11,000! Total amount raised at this event for the Capuchin Brothers was over $30,000.00.

This is a great and very positive PR for our Michigan Accordion Society!

MAS Member Michele Ramo wins the 2013 Detroit Music Award for Best

Outstanding World Artist/Group

From Left to right—Detroit Music Awards President Howard Hertz, MAS President Joe Recchia and award Recipient the Maestro Michele Ramo with his award! Congratulations to our MAS Member Michele Ramo!

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MAS MEMBERS IN ACTION

Michigan accordion society members Michele Ramo 8 string guitarist & Danny Patrona Accordion, Ralphe Arm-strong on bass and Miguel Gutiérrez on Drums were on Detroit Fox 2 news on Feb 2, 2014 promoting their new jazz CD release. "A Scotch and a Cigar" recorded live at Jenuwines. This is a great CD full of wonderful jazz tunes featuring the best Detroit jazz artists. The CD has been receiving great reviews. If you are interested in getting a copy to help support our MAS members please vis it Michele’s web s ite at http:/www.ramomusic.com/music/ Also Heidi Hepler Ramo, Michele Ramo and Danny Patrona are always featured at Jenuwine Cigar Lounge in Ster-ling Heights, with some of the best musicians and entertainers from the Metro Detroit area. We would like to congratulate Michele & Heidi who just celebrated his 2 year anniversary performing at Jenuwine’s! For Michele’s and Heidi’s events listing please visit their website at http:/www.ramomusic.com/events/

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A FEW MAS MEMBERS WITH CELEBRITIES (New and Old Photos)

If you have a photo with a celebrity, please let us know we would love to publish your photo in our newsletter!

MAS President Joe Recchia With Detroit Lions and

Super Bowl Champ Lomas Brown

Cory Pesaturo performing with Actor & Singer

Dominic Chianese from the Soprano’s

MAS Member and Singer Cristina Carollo with Italian

Singing Superstar Arianna. Arianna is the featured

singer in all the Chrysler F iat Commercials and has

worked with Charlie Sheen and Rapper Pit Bull in this

great music Video with over 15 million hits a t

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9PfN2Hphw

MAS Member Joe Cerrito playing accordion in the

back ground on the movie set “True Lies” MAS Member Dino Valle with Tenor Great Luciano

Pavarotti along with Frank Stella at Roma’s Café

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FUTURE EVENTS

MAS members Aaron Caruso would like to help the Michigan Accordion Society to raise funds and is sponsoring a concert to help benefit MAS! This is a great opportunity to support the club by attending and bringing your friends to a fantastic event with many local surprise guest & entertain-ers! Please spread the word and come out to enjoy this great event! Tickets available only at the door! For more info on our talented member Aaron Caruso please visit www.aaroncaruso.com

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FUTURE EVENTS CONTINUED

FRANK PETRILLI PEFORMS FOR MAS ON MAY 20th

Frank Petrilli was born and still lives in Los Angeles, California. He started playing the accordion at age 7 and by age 16 was playing professionally. As the popularity of the accordion declined in the US, Frank switched to playing Ham-

mond B# Organ and the saxophone for about 15 years. In 2006, he returned to the accordion and started playing with the César Mateus Latin Jazz Band at many jazz venues throughout the Los Angeles area.

In late 2006, Frank began intensive study with the great jazz accordionist Frank Morocco which quickly evolved into a very close friendship. By virtue of their close relationship and mutual love of jazz, Frank Petrilli became Frank Moroc -co’s protégé and Frank Morocco often commented that Frank Petrilli was like the son he never had. Unfortunately, this relationship ended far too soon with Frank Morocco’s untimely passing on March 3, 2012. Later that year at the end of

summer, Frank performed at the “festival internazionale fisarmonica castelfidardo” which is one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe.

As Frank Petrilli’s reputation grew as an excellent player in the jazz community, he began performing frequently in the Los Angeles area with renowned artists such as guitarist John Chiodini. With these artists, Frank has been regularly featured at top venues such as “Herb Albert’s” club called Vibrato Jazz and Grill. Frank also performed at many of the major accordion festivals and clubs in the US including the 2011 AAA Festival in Charleston, SC, the San Francisco Ac-

cordion Club (several times), and the Cotati Accordion festival in the summer of 2013.

In October of 2011, Frank appeared on the TV series Mad Men. In May of 2012 (photo above), he was invited to play in the spot that Frank Marocco had been scheduled for as a featured performer at the Accordion competition in Kiev, “Accofestival 2012.” Frank was also one of the judges for the jazz portion of the competition. Immediately following the competition in Kiev, he performed at the Frank Marocco Memorial Concert in Castelfidardo, Italy with many other stars of the accordion world. Frank’s debut CD, “Totally Frank,” produced by Elke Ahrenholz of “Artist Signed Rec-ords”, was recorded in Italy during this trip. Accompanying Frank on this CD were three celebrated Italian musicians, Felice Del Gaudio, Mas Ferri and Fabio Zeppetella. In this CD you will definitely hear the influences of Frank Marocco, however Frank Petrilli plays his own style which includes more focus on Latin grooves.

2014 will be a busy one for Frank as he will be performing in April, via the invitation of Joe Petosa, at the Northwes t Accordion Society in Seattle. In May, he will be playing for the Michigan Accordion Society, and in July Frank will be one of the headliners of the ATG Festival in San Francisco. In September, Frank will perform for the Washington Met-ropolitan Accordion Society. Of course, Frank will continue to play locally in Los Angeles as the “Frank Petrilli quartet at numerous jazz venues.

As the booking agent and artistic director of the Vibrato Jazz Club, Pat Senator wrote, “Like his mentor, Petrilli gives new life to the accordion with impeccable phrasing and a smooth, fluid style. You will enjoy the music styling's of Frank’s accordion, both in concert and on his CD, and can expect some very good music coming from him in the fu-ture. For more information visit Frank’s website at www.frankpetrilli.com

Frank Petrilli performing on an “Mad Men” Frank Petrilli performing with his Quartet

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ACCORDION RESURGENCE “SO HOT NOW”

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fetes Krist Novoselic later this year, it'll be well-timed recog-nition. Not for his band—Nirvana certainly doesn't need the publici-ty—but for his instrument. He may be the first accordionist ever in-ducted, an honor that comes at a time when the accordion is experi-encing a striking resurgence in popularity. Proudly accordion-centric acts like Mumford & Sons, Arcade Fire, and The Lumineers win Grammies and top chart spots. Older ones, like Flogging Molly, They Might Be Gi-ants, and Neutral Milk Hotel, now enjoy cherished-cult-icon status. In 2009, Carnegie Hall hosted its first solo accordion performance in 30 years. Accordion diehards and retailers say it really does feel like a come-back for the instrument, whose previous heyday ended in the ‘60s. What’s surprising isn’t so much that the accordion’s hip now; it’s how culturally dominant it used to be. European immigrants introduced the instrument to the US in the 1800s, but it really started to take off shortly before World War I. “It was considered very cool,” said Joan Grauman, a board member and histori-an for the American Accordionists ’ Association. “Beautiful actresses were portrayed in cigarette ads holding a gorgeous accordion and a cigarette.” In 1922, Italian immigrant Carlo Petosa founded the Petosa Accordion Company in the basement of his home. It joined the scores of s imilar stores and schools popping up all over the country. “Some towns had as many as four accordion schools in a couple of blocks,” said Grauman, who also added that by the 1950s the accordion was likely one of the most studied instruments in the country. By 1938, the AAA was founded in New York, and its first president, Pietro Deiro, became fondly known as the “daddy of the accordion.” The group’s initial goal was to show the public that the instrument was as serious as any other. A year later, it succeeded by helping to facilitate the first-ever accordion performance at Carnegie Hall.

Actress Christina Hendricks who plays Joan in “Mad Men” is no

new comer to the accordion she has been playing for a few years in LA and loves the instrument!

Actress Mary Steen-burgen is another Accordion Player, Here husband Ted Danza purchased this Accordion for her nearly 1 year ago on Valentines day. She has ben playing it

ever since !

Even Snowmen Play the Accordion!

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ACCORDION RESURGENCE CONTINUED

The Petosa Accordion Company survives till today, as the only US-owned-and-operated accordion manufacturer around. Many of its rivals started to die out as rock and roll came to prominence in the ‘60s. Acts like The Beatles popularized the guitar-drums-vocals setup that remained the pop-culture standard for decades to come, though ironically, according to Grauman, both Elvis and John Lennon played the accordion before beginning the guitar. Davis believes the rise in popularity of the accordion has a lot to do with today’s anything-goes music industry, en-abled by the Internet and the waning of major labels ’ influence. Petosa’s clientele has transitioned over the decades from early-century players who were trained in classical accor-dion from a young age, to lone solo accordionists pursuing it as a hobby, to, now, players affiliated with musical groups. Nirvana’s Novoselic just stopped in the store a few months ago. Owner Joseph M. Petosa said the age of customers has also changed, with 60 percent now under the age of 30, whereas 10 years ago it was only 10 per-cent. And over the last three years, “we’re almost selling more accordions then we’re making,” Petosa said. The company has responded to demand by introducing a second, cheaper line of instruments. Shenandoah Davis is one of the recent musicians to join the accordion world. The 28-year-old grew up playing classical piano and studied opera performance in college. She discovered the accordion s ix years ago, and after only a few days playing it, was swept up into a country-rock band called Jack Wilson and the Wife Stealers. Davis believes the rise in popularity of the accordion has a lot to do with today’s anything-goes music industry, en-abled by the Internet. “I think in general people have felt a little bit braver about what kind of music they’re creat-ing,” she said, “and more interested in stepping outside of the realm of what pop or rock music is supposed to sound like.” There’s also the fact that the instrument is in line with the so-called “retromania” of the new millennium. While the accordion is, as Petrosa says, “one of the only instruments that’s basically found in every style of music throughout the world,” it’s largely associated with European and American folk music. Which, of course, is cool again, as seen in the popularity of acts like Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men. Jamie Maschler, who has worked for the Petosa Accordion Company for a little over two years, knows the versatili-ty of the accordion better then most. She has played the instrument s ince she was four, when a door-to-door salesman brought a kid-s ize accordion to her Colorado Springs home. She spent years perfecting and competing with pieces by such challenging classical composers as Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, but has since discovered her love of the collaborative, rock and pop musical scene. Now, in addition to her work at Petosa, she focuses her time not on classical music, but on performing with a number of alternative bands. Talents like her seem to be increasingly valuable. Gabe Hall-Rodrigues of the band Jared & The Mill says that while busking at the music festival at South by Southwest this past year, a number of agents approached him about their needing an accordionist for studio work or to play with a band. “It shows that stuff is going on,” he said. “And if anything, there’s not enough young accordionists to meet the demand of some of these things.” From the Atlantic -Hallie Golden Jan. 9, 2014

Upcoming National Accordion Convention March 6-8 2014 in Dallas Officials announced the annual convention scheduled for March 6-8, 2014, located in the Dallas area. Included in this conven-

tion are the traditional concerts, workshops, open mikes, jam sessions, vendor presentations, banquet and many social events. For a complete summary of the activ ities visit our friends at www.NationalAccordion.org

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MAS MEMBER NEWS

TOM IZZO, Michigan State coach is a Honorary MAS member

While all of our members are special...we recently gained a new member that is pretty famous in another role. If you are a col-lege sports fan or a Michigan State student or alumni you are familiar with the Spartan coach, Tom Izzo. His team recently won the Rose bowl beating that “other” California team. His players support the instrument by singing along with him! You can see in interviews Mr. Izzo playing his accordion to inspire

his team. Vis it our link for more details http://www.michiganaccordion.org/inthenews.html

Well the great news is that he is now an member of the Michigan Accordion Society! The You tube link below will show him leading his players in a Christmas tune with the Accordion…..enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aTShAfI7xc&feature=player_embedded

We are very pleased to welcome our 23 newest Michigan Accordion Society Members

Tom Izzo, Connie Meconi, Larry & Mary Hines, Kathleen Furlong, Danny Patrona, Antoine Ziegler, Steve Lange, Stas Venglevski, Mischa Litvin, Russ Miller, Eddie Monteiro, Harold Alter, Nick Ballarini, Velia Hicks Andri Monastryskyi, Albert & Teresa DeLuca, Margeret Ferguson, Dave Passalaque, Luigi & Olga Giglio & Yvonne Wisnoski

The Michigan Accordion Society is excited to be affiliated with several groups in a joint effort to pro-mote music and art in the Detroit area.

The Detroit area has a long history with the creative arts and has fostered world-class artists. Below are links to the organiza-tions that we currently work with and support. We encourage you to visit these sites and see what is happening in our com-munity. Bellini Opera Foundation, Starkweather Arts Center, Slovene American Club, Shelby Music Society & Capuchin Soup Kitchen

For more information on the partnership please visit our New MAS Link at http://www.michiganaccordion.org/partners.html

MAS Featured on CBS News 950 AM Radio

November 25, 2013 - Marie Osborne of WWJ Radio Detroit con-tacted the Michigan Accordion Society regarding a story about MAS and the accordion. Marie attended our November (2013) Mu-sic Event and interviewed several of our members. And put to-gether a wonderful three part story that aired throughout the af-ternoon. We are very pleased to be a part of the resurgence of the accordion here in Michigan!

For more info and for the actual radio interview audio file please See our New MAS “In The News” Link at……..

htttp://www.michiganaccordion.org/inthenews.html

MAS Member Pat O’Rourke with CBS Reporter

Marie Osbourne

Tom Izzo on Channel.7 news with his Accordion

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Accordion News

REMEMBERING ACCORDION LEGEND CARL FORTINA May 2, 1929—Jan. 30, 2014 You may not know him, but you certainly have heard his mu-sic, he is the world most recorded Accordionist!!!!! Carl Fortina sadly passed away recently in California. He did more for the accordion in films and TV than anyone else not only because he worked more films and TV than anyone else, but because he developed a reference book for the film TV composers-arrangers- orchestrators for that very purpose. This caused more work to happen for himself and others af-ter him. Because of Carl Fortina we heard more accordion work in films and TV and it was he that we heard make those sounds of Accordion…and...Bass Accordion…until he decided to be-come a musician contractor for Paramount Studios...but he still did some performing when needed. One of his first hires was Frank Marocco. Carl was on the soundtracks for ‘How the West was Won’. Godfather’, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s ’, ‘Love Me Tender’, Star Trek’, ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and another 600 or more films plus Countless TV shows and ads and recordings. To many people the accordion is a silent hidden instrument. Thanks to Carl and Frank Marocco and others who have followed their path, the accordion is now heard in film and TV work. We have Carl Fortina to thank as the trailblazer in this effort. Thank you for all the wonderful Music…..Rest in peace Carl! So perhaps the next time you hear the Godfather Waltz, think of Carl Fortina……………The man who made it a mem-orable piece for accordion players all over. Thank you for all the beautiful music Mr. Fortina! Rest in Peace!

MAS Member Joe Cario (right) with Long Time Friend Carl

Fortina

WHERE CAN YOU GO TO HEAR ACCORDIONS?

Are you playing accordion around town? If so you may want to let others in the club know where...that is one of the FREE benefits of being a paid member of MAS. If you want to be listed here give Bob Berta a call at 586-992-0498. (members only!!)

OPEN MIKE CLUBS

Many of our members enjoy attending not only MAS but OPEN MIKE clubs in the area. There are two outstanding Open Mike clubs that are particularly popular with our members locally. An OPEN MIKE club has attendees sign up to play 2-3 tunes when they arrive. On any given night you will hear just about every possible type of instrument, different types of music such as folk, country, jazz, classical, and some light pop music. The performers skill level ranges from the low end to a few professionals but everyone supports all the players whatever their ability and it is common for attendees to get together for future duets, com-bos, etc. Membership ages ranges from young to “well seasoned” and are family friendly events. THE SHELBY MUSIC SOCIETY Meets the second Saturday of each month from 7:00-10:00pm at the Shelby Senior Center Auditorium on Van Dyke near 23 Mile Rd. in the rear of the city library. Admission is by donation. Attendees often bring deserts to share at the break.

THE STARK WEATHER ARTS CENTER IN ROMEO meets at 219 N. Main St. on the fourth Friday of each month from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Admission is $4 for non-members and $3 for members. For more info see our partnership link http://www.michiganaccordion.org/partners.html

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MAS MUSIC PAGE FEATURING GREAT ACCODION MUSIC!

This months music selection is a novelty piece by Mozart. To play you place it on a table between two people. The per-son on one side plays from the top as they see it...and the person on the other side plays it from the top as they see it...makes a duet! These type of novelties were quite popular in those days. If you don’t have a buddy to play with handy...try recording one part and than playing along for the second part while listening to the recording played back.

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Music Authority offers MAS members: Buy four lessons & get two free!

Address: 24736 W. Warren St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Phone: (313) 551-5420 Website: www.musicauthorityschool.com Attention: Pavel

MAS Business & Classified Section MAS Members Please Support the Business that support MAS!

EDP Studios offers MAS Members: 20% off all in stock items, including Lessons, Instruments and Professional Recordings!

Address: 30640 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI 48092 Phone: 586 751-8616 Website: www.edbstudios.com Attention: Eric or Donna

Gus Zoppi Music Center offers MAS Members: 20% off all in stock items, including Lessons & Instruments!

Address: 38944 Dequindre Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Phone: (586) 978-1816 Website: www.guszoppimusic.com Attention: Vicky or Tom

Accordion International offer MAS members: 20% discount on Accordion Straps and cases and special Member pricing on t he lineup of Roland V Accordions

Address: 1760 Sout h 450 West Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Phone: (800) 935-0013 Website: www.accordionfactory.com

Attention: Paul Pasquali

ConCorde Inn offers MAS members: 20% discount on Rooms at both locations

www.concordeinn.com

1919 Star Batt Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, Phone: 248-299-1210 44315 Gratiot, Clinton Township, MI 49036 Phone: 586-493-7300

JR PRODUCTS LLC is offering A new Portable Charger and Power Adaptor now available for your Ro land FR7/FR7x V Accordion which is specifica lly engineered and designed for your BP 24-45 Ba ttery pack. Stop carrying a round your bulky Roland Foot Pedal

unit and upgrade with these great very small and portable devices. MAS Members rece ive a 25% discount.

Please visit our new website at www.joerecchia.com

Avoid high legal costs with Legal Shield Very Affordable Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Service. MAS Members will rece ive personal

1 on 1 program introduction.

Please contact our MAS member Jeanette Fulton at 248-229-4880 or for more info please visit her

personal website at

www.jeanettef ulton.legalshieldassociate.com

MAS Members receive A wonderful 30 Plus % off on a brand new

Borsini Accordion!

www.borsiniaccordions.it

ACCORDIONS FOR SALE

Please visit our MAS web page as we have a lot of great accordions and other items for

sale! Our link is www.michiganaccordion.org/classified_ads

Our Classified listing is one of your Membership Perks! For advertising or to participate in the MAS discount program, please contact one of our Officers or Board Members

Please contact Mr. Jeffrey Iacono, President of Borsini Accordion of America

1814 Tanger Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714)-269-8648 Jeffrey@borsiniaccordion.it

MAS Members receive one free Dance Lesson with any Dance Package Purchase

www.argentinetangodetroit.com

7758 Auburn Road Utica, MI 48317 586-254-0560 ask for Lori

lori@argentinetangodetro it.com

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Michigan Accordion Society Application Form

I express my talents as:

Accordion Fan / Supporter Student (must be under 18 yrs of age)

Play For My Own Enjoyment Performer Teacher

We would be delighted if you would join the Michigan Accordion Society!

Please fill out the form below and mail back with your enclosed check at:

“Michigan Accordion Society, 618 N. Dorchester Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067”

Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

“Referred by”

Signature: _______________________________Date: _______

Dues are to be made payable

to the “Michigan Accordion

Society” with application for

membership. Single Mem-

bership dues are $30.00/year

or $15.00/year for students.

Family Plan (Includes all

person living in your house-

hold) just $20.00 extra with

Single Membersh ip Pu r-

chase.

2014 CY Sliding scale for

new Single Members/Family

plans are:

Jan—Feb = $30.00/$50.00

March—April = $25.00/$42.00

May—June = $20.00/$33.00

July—August = $15.00/$25.00

Sept—Oct = $10.00/$17.00

*Nov—Dec = $30.00/$50.00

(*paid through 2015 CY)

Join MAS and Enjoy these 2014 Membership Benefits! visit us at www.michigana ccordion. org o r our

Your $30.00 Individual MAS Membership or $50.00 Family MAS Membership entitles you to:

• Receive our brand new official Membership card and use it to save money at local area business

(please refer to our website for the latest list of our MAS business supporters and discount listing)

• Be added on our Website Performers Directory and Teachers Directory

• Promotion of your CD's, events & performances

• Periodic Updates & Newsletters

• Free Classified Advertising in our Newsletter and Website

• Membership meeting entrance discounts

• Receive a copy of our MAS members list and begin to access a great network of Musicians

• Membership Incentive, a little effort and you can get your membership for free (see below incentives)

• Invitation to work shops and special appearance as they become available

• Help support the Accordion

• Receive up to date e-mail notifications on important Accordion events and announcements.

FREE CURRENT C/Y COMPLIMENTARY MAS MEMBERSHIP!

In order to qualify, all of the following must apply:

• Solo Music performance during one of our Membership Meetings

• Placed on our playing roster by the Clubs Music Editors

• To qualify, you must not have been a past MAS member.

Membership Incentive Prog rams: $5.00 Finders Fee Details:

• You must be a current and paid in full MAS

member

• The new member you refer must have never-

been a MAS member

• The new member must also be paid in full

• Your name must be placed on our MAS Applica-

tion form where it says “Referred By”

page!

Membership Form Revision Jan 2014

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MAS “Last Note” News

ATTENTION MAS MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RENEWED THEIR 2014 MEMBERSHIP

MAS MEMBERS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE YOUR MAS ME-MEBRSHIP HAS EXPIRED ON DEC. 31ST 2013. PLEASE DON’T DELAY AND MAIL YOUR PAYMENT OUT TODAY! - Your dues help to fund our operations and bring in top entertainers. Also, we need your help to search for more members, so please do your part and help support the Michigan Accordion Society by attracting more members to join our club, with out members we are nothing! Lastly, if you wish to provide a future article or photo, contact Bob Berta or Joe Recchia. We always need items for our news-letter! Also, if you run across an interesting article let us know too!

See you on Tuesday February 20th!

Michigan Accordion Society 618 N. Dorchester Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48067

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