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Los Angeles Accordion Festival
Saturday, May 31, 2008
to Sunday, June 1, 2008
6:00PM to 11:00PM
FIRST ANNUAL
LOS ANGELES ACCORDION FESTIVAL
The First Annual Los Angeles Accordion Festival kicks off on Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. The event will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagle's Hall, Aerie 2188, 1596 Yosemite Drive in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Tickets are $10 at the door or you can purchase a three day pass for $25 at www.myspace.comlosangelesaccordionfestival or by calling 323-246-8998. BBQ dinners will be available for $8.75. There will be a no-host bar featuring cocktails, beer and wine. Street parking near Eagle Rock High School and Metro Bus Line 181 are conveniently located near the venue.
The three day festival will feature 15 accordion players and their bands showcasing accordion music with diverse styles such as Cajun, Irish, Rockabilly, Tex-Mex, Zydeco, Alternative and Experimental.
On Saturday, May 31, an Accordion Workshop will be held for those interested in learning more about the accordion. Otono Lujan of Conjunto Los Pochos and accordion instructor at the Eagle Rock Music Studio will conduct the workshop demonstrating the Three Button Row Accordion that is used in traditional Cajun, Tex-Mex and Zydeco music. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by calling 323-246-8998 or by visiting www.myspace.comlosangelesaccordionfestival.
Festival Schedule
Friday, May 30, 6:00 pm, Count Smokula, Vagabond Opera, Cinderella Motel, Hurricajuns and the Humble Hooligans
Saturday, May 31, 6:00 pm, Veronique Chevalier, Sam Mellon & the Skylarks, Jessica Fichot, Conjunto Los Pochos and Phil Parlapiano.
Sunday, June 1, 4:00 pm, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Brown's Lovely Daughter, La Santa Cecilia, Doug Legacy & the Zydeco Party Band and Ollin
For more information about this event, please call 323-246-8998 or www.myspace.com/losangelesaccordionfestival. You may also contact event organizers at losangelesaccordionfestival@yahoo.com.
Sponsored by: Fraternal Order of Eagles
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Category
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When
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
to Sunday, June 1, 2008
6:00PM to 11:00PM |
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Where
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Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2188
1596 Yosemite Drive @Townsend
Eagle Rock, CA 90041 |
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Admission
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Ages: All Ages
Price: $10 or $25 for three-day pass
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Contact
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323-246-8998
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