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22-Aug-2014
‘14 Years Ago’: Las Vegas Accordion Convention of August 2000 praisedby Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending August 25th 2000 included a report of that year’s Las Vegas Accordion Convention, which was hailed a great success. The 2000 event starred Art Van Damme, Julien Labro, and Peter Soave, and was anchored by Gina & Romany Rye. This festival continues to the present time, and has just been held, starring Dick Contino, Joey Miskulin, Alicia Baker, Michael Bridge, Bruce Gassman, and many more. Peter Soave and Gina Brannelli, both starring at the 2000 event, were similarly involved again this year. Long may this glittering showcase for the accordion continue to attract and amaze its audiences. Las Vegas International Accordion Convention a Huge Success – USA Contributed by Paul Pasquali The Las Vegas International Accordion Convention was an "overwhelming success" according to both Art Van Damme and Peter Soave. Attendees gave the event an "outstanding" rating and are looking forward to next year's event, which is already in the planning stages. This year’s festival featured guest accordionist Art Van Damme who received the Honorary Conductors Award. Art also gave a master class to over 200 people and provided a rare performance which included bass and drums and drew a standing ovation from everyone in attendance. Peter Soave and Julien Labro received a standing ovation for their performance. Peter played both the bayan and the bandoneon and also presented informative workshops and a master class. Gina & Romany Rye (England) who were the Master of Ceremonies, gave workshops and offered a well-attended master class with some fun and laughs included. They also provided entertainment at the Sunday evening social and Gina took the microphone around the entire room to introduce everyone. Other performers included the Aman Family, Herbie, Gina Brannelli, Tony Lovello, Jane Christison, Steve Albini, Steve Balich, Gordon Kohl, Marian Kelly, Murl Allan Sanders and song writer Max Carl. |