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16-Jan-2015
The Big Squeeze 2015 Talent Showcases and Finals, Texas - USAby Harley Jones |
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 The Big Squeeze is run annually by Texas Folklife, statewide non-profit organization. They have selected Tomas Salas as the Big Squeeze contest coordinator.Showcase (audition) Dates: February 7: La Joya Independent School District February 28: Mecca In Houston March 7: Los Fresnos High School March 8: Mcdonald Public Library In Corpus Christi March 27: Conjunto Heritage Taller In San Antonio Nine finalists (three from each genre, polka, zydeco, and conjunto) will be chosen from the field of performers at the showcases or video submit. The nine finalists will be announced on April 3 and will perform at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on Saturday, April 25, at a free concert and playoff. One winner from each category (polka, zydeco, and conjunto) will be selected. All three winners will perform at Texas Folklife’s highly acclaimed annual Accordion Kings & Queens Festival at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2015, with Texas roots music accordion stars and legends. The three Big Squeeze 2015 Grand Prize Winners will receive a prize package valued at more than $4,000, including a cash prize, a brand new Hohner accordion, performance opportunities in Austin and Houston, publicity and other professional opportunities. |