This Sunday afternoon I will be among the five or six people to greet those will come to an open house at the ASTA rail yard. The locomotive and railway cars will be there so people can come and see what ASTA has.
The url for ASTA is http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
I cringe when I see that the Christmas rides are already sold out. I have signed on as volunteer Papa Noel for the three Sundays and one Saturday in December. There will be two trains with some 600 people per train for each day.
I do not know if they are coming because they live outside of San Antoinio, but why don't you bring it along. Would you have room for the small fender P.A.?
Thanks, I hope everyone had a great time, I appreciate all the folks that came down from Killeen and the food they contributed. I had a great time even though I was caught up in the cooking chores and such. I do belive all the kids had a jumping good time. H
Hopefully we can do something like this again in the spring time.
Yes sir, I had a wonderful year for bbq'in, we qualified for the state championship and the national championship, but was unable to attend either one due to family emergencies. I do have a myspace page www.myspace.com/mi_ranchito_bbq
I now have sponsor for the upcoming year and have completed building my new bbq pit.
Hey Dan, I did receive the FR-1 DVD from the Marifest ... it came out very good. I watched it briefly, but later plan on incorporating some clips from there on my website. Good to hear about the students enjoying the FR-1 ... it's really a great accordion!
Thanks for your intrduction to the TAN!
I am German Czech so I enjoy the Polkas and Waltz's of my youth. I am married to a Hispanic (from Laredo). He is the reason I have this accordion and inspires me to continue my accordion lessons from Debra Peters. I need to add more of the Hispanic culture's music to my play list. Hispanics are as passionate about their music as we are to our Poikas. Other than that...I really like the 60's & 70's music.
See ya in Dallas"
Beverly
I prefer to read music. I can play by ear some also. I have been diligently taking lessons for 5 years now. My email is bgarcia@gvtc.com. PDF files are fine.
Thanks again for taking the time for me!
thanks Dr. Kott! I am planning to be at the SAA meeting! I got the music from newsletter. I wasn't aware of the Cojunto music info. My husband would be really impressed if I could play some conjunto style songs. Looking forward to it!
Beverly
Hi there! Thank you for the compliment! I look forward to receiving news again about your wonderful accordion activities. Great photos, etc. Regards to all my Texas Accordion Buddies!!!! Hope to see you again soon!
Rita Davidson, editor of www.accordionusa.com
I"m very happy to be a part of jt all! We have been very busy with the stodio attending walkins customers and provinding accordion lessons to those that are interested. Thank you for submiting a clip for all to see. me and the rabbit are thrilled with it!
Hi, Daniel,
Hope to see you at our Squeeze-Off in West on the 16th. I have been trying to get the word out so that we will have a good showing. Keep squeezin'!
Ray
Sorry to be so late on the reply. I have been distracted with getting the word out on the West event. I think I am going to like this Net a lot more than Facebook and some of the others. It's about the people I enjoy the most ... accordionists!
R
I am new to the accordian. I won a used 26/12 Honher in an auction. I live in Dallas and I am trying to find new straps for it. I also want to take lessons. Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you Daniel for the warm welcome. We do have a group that meets monthly in North Houston, but my schedule doesn't allow me to participate at this time. I don't get to Austin very much but I will keep your invitation in mind.
Thank you very much for your nice comment.It is my honour to be a member of this lovely group.I will try to be a very active member.As you may know,I am an accordion player,maker and collector from Tabriz/Iran.You can watch my interview on World Accordion Day at 5th hour after Afganistan.
Thanks for the invite but it's a little far to travel. I live in New Zealand. Thanks Daniel for the music site. it's so nice to find some different music. I currently have 12 students all with different tastes.The New Zealand accordion association will be having our national competitions next week. 2 &3 June.
Thanks David i appreciate the message..I took my 1st lesson today on a old 25 key-2button row kids accordion that i had forever.when i played the teacher accordion it just blew me away it sounded so good. Would like to buy a better one,but i am puzzled on which to get it in.Looking forward to learning from this you all.
My name is Jeannie Adkins and I became a member today. The reason is that I have a Hohner MPER AL II M Accordion, that I have researched for days and cannot fine any history or value on this accordion. I have spoken to collectors, distributors and it has led me to Texas Accordion Net. The accordion was label just as I indicated. MPER AL II M. It seems that the i's were left off (not taken off) the spelling for Imperial. I have photos that show the details very well. It is in excellent condition and it has its own case. I have found the Imperial III M and it is identical to the Hohner MPER AL II M. I think that it may have been especially made for someone as one of a kind, because it is so differently label from any of the Hohner accordions. It dates back to early 1930's or late 1920's. I have included some photos for your review and I have others but I cannot get them to upload properly. Please, I would very much appreciate any assistance and or information that you can share with me.Hohner%20Accordion%20Photo%205.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%204.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%203.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%202.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%201.docx
Thank you Daniel for your comment. I am new to playing an accordion and while browsing I came across your very interesting site.
I'm living in Ireland (Co. Clare) where accordion playing is quite popular, however, mostly if not all are of the diatonic type, whereas, my interest is in the piano accordion and Jimmy Shand being my favourite style.
My accordion is an old but in mint condition Cintioli 120 Bass which was especially made for the Italian Olympics of 1960. I had planned to sell it on eBay and buy a smaller accordion but as Christmas in approaching I am going to hang on to it and save the pennies until later.
Hi Daniel kott,
Im coming to visit my relatives in Dallas in early November
Im trying to organize some face to face lessons.
I couldn't buy a new hohner here in Sydney Australia the hohner rep only imports harmonicas.
No one plays or teaches button here.
There are piano accordion player's and teachers and alot of the old Italian community that migrated here play.
I have been learning tejano or tex mex from dvds like flaco Jimenez homespun dvd.
I would love to have some lessons via skype
Thanks for letting me join your site.
Daniel
Hi Mr Kott
I will only be in Dallas for a few days. I hoped to have a lesson and make a connection for possible skype lessons.
I can't read music but can play 5 or 6 tejano traditional songs I can play nearly all major scales on the gcf diatonic, and some with added third and added sixth.
I wish my muscle memory was better but alas I am 41 yrs old .
I have however played guitar for 25yrs.
I have absolutely fallen in love with the accordion I am obsessed with it. Thanks for your reply.
Daniel
Thanks! I generally can't make weekend events because of work. However, I generally take a vacation day for the Squeeze-Off we are holding this weekend, Sat the 21st. We really would like some folks on the Net to come by. There are usually players from Dallas area, Houston area and several from Central Tx ... however, Austin accordionists never seem to want to come north on I-35. That said, there will be food, jams, accordions for sale and a Roland rep there with some of the newest reedless offerings ... AND, it's all free!!! Try make it or tell some of your friends about it.
Daniel Kott
Sep 3, 2009
Tom Visentin
Sep 3, 2009
Kay Hickman
Sep 18, 2009
Chuck Hamsa
Sep 19, 2009
Chuck Hamsa
Sep 20, 2009
Chuck Hamsa
The url for ASTA is http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
I cringe when I see that the Christmas rides are already sold out. I have signed on as volunteer Papa Noel for the three Sundays and one Saturday in December. There will be two trains with some 600 people per train for each day.
Sep 20, 2009
Louie Pierre (Pete) Nalda
Sep 20, 2009
Joe Klaus
Danka
Oct 1, 2009
Daniel Strickland
Daniel
Oct 3, 2009
Joe Klaus
Oct 14, 2009
Joe Klaus
Hopefully we can do something like this again in the spring time.
Oct 19, 2009
Joe Klaus
It will be a lot of fun.
Nov 20, 2009
Jaime J. Salinas
I now have sponsor for the upcoming year and have completed building my new bbq pit.
Dec 4, 2009
Chris Rybak
Dec 9, 2009
Beverly Garcia
I am German Czech so I enjoy the Polkas and Waltz's of my youth. I am married to a Hispanic (from Laredo). He is the reason I have this accordion and inspires me to continue my accordion lessons from Debra Peters. I need to add more of the Hispanic culture's music to my play list. Hispanics are as passionate about their music as we are to our Poikas. Other than that...I really like the 60's & 70's music.
See ya in Dallas"
Beverly
Feb 24, 2010
Beverly Garcia
Thanks again for taking the time for me!
Feb 24, 2010
Lourdes Martinez
Mar 5, 2010
Beverly Garcia
Beverly
May 18, 2010
Rita Davidson
Rita Davidson, editor of www.accordionusa.com
Aug 1, 2010
Joe Borrego
Aug 6, 2010
Kay Hickman
Aug 8, 2010
Ray de Milliano
Hope to see you at our Squeeze-Off in West on the 16th. I have been trying to get the word out so that we will have a good showing. Keep squeezin'!
Ray
Sep 30, 2010
Ray de Milliano
R
Sep 30, 2010
Robert Smiley
Oct 20, 2010
Ray de Milliano
Daniel,
What is the best way to let everybody know about two accordions that are being sold by a friend of mine?
Thanks,
Ray
Dec 19, 2010
bob cummins
Hi Daniel,
I am new to the accordian. I won a used 26/12 Honher in an auction. I live in Dallas and I am trying to find new straps for it. I also want to take lessons. Do you have any suggestions?
Mar 17, 2011
bob cummins
Thanks a lot! I found Mr. E's Music Store in Arlington. It looks really cool.
http://mr-e-music.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?store...
Mar 17, 2011
Jose Melendez
Jun 9, 2011
Rebecca Huck
Thank You for all the awesome resources, Dr. Kott. Becca is studying the beginner online workshop to get familiar with the chords. Great site.
Sep 12, 2011
Rebecca Huck
Sep 12, 2011
Rosa Tennyson
Jan 11, 2012
Gholamreza Seyed Hassani
Dear Mr.Daniel Kott,
Thank you very much for your nice comment.It is my honour to be a member of this lovely group.I will try to be a very active member.As you may know,I am an accordion player,maker and collector from Tabriz/Iran.You can watch my interview on World Accordion Day at 5th hour after Afganistan.
May 7, 2012
Gholamreza Seyed Hassani
Thank you for friend request.
May 7, 2012
J Maturin
Hi my houston area band needs an accordion player bad. Please anyone contact me thanks J Maturin 7133022276
May 23, 2012
megan jennings
Thanks for the invite but it's a little far to travel. I live in New Zealand. Thanks Daniel for the music site. it's so nice to find some different music. I currently have 12 students all with different tastes.The New Zealand accordion association will be having our national competitions next week. 2 &3 June.
May 24, 2012
Susan Torres
hi Dan, yes, we can meet after class. very much appreciated, sir!
Jun 6, 2012
james mcintyre
Thanks David i appreciate the message..I took my 1st lesson today on a old 25 key-2button row kids accordion that i had forever.when i played the teacher accordion it just blew me away it sounded so good. Would like to buy a better one,but i am puzzled on which to get it in.Looking forward to learning from this you all.
Jun 19, 2012
Jeannie Adkins
My name is Jeannie Adkins and I became a member today. The reason is that I have a Hohner MPER AL II M Accordion, that I have researched for days and cannot fine any history or value on this accordion. I have spoken to collectors, distributors and it has led me to Texas Accordion Net. The accordion was label just as I indicated. MPER AL II M. It seems that the i's were left off (not taken off) the spelling for Imperial. I have photos that show the details very well. It is in excellent condition and it has its own case. I have found the Imperial III M and it is identical to the Hohner MPER AL II M. I think that it may have been especially made for someone as one of a kind, because it is so differently label from any of the Hohner accordions. It dates back to early 1930's or late 1920's. I have included some photos for your review and I have others but I cannot get them to upload properly. Please, I would very much appreciate any assistance and or information that you can share with me.Hohner%20Accordion%20Photo%205.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%204.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%203.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%202.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%201.docx
Aug 22, 2012
Gerald
Thank you Daniel for your comment. I am new to playing an accordion and while browsing I came across your very interesting site.
I'm living in Ireland (Co. Clare) where accordion playing is quite popular, however, mostly if not all are of the diatonic type, whereas, my interest is in the piano accordion and Jimmy Shand being my favourite style.
My accordion is an old but in mint condition Cintioli 120 Bass which was especially made for the Italian Olympics of 1960. I had planned to sell it on eBay and buy a smaller accordion but as Christmas in approaching I am going to hang on to it and save the pennies until later.
Cheers for now and thank you for the welcome
Ger
Nov 19, 2012
Daniel Thrum
Im coming to visit my relatives in Dallas in early November
Im trying to organize some face to face lessons.
I couldn't buy a new hohner here in Sydney Australia the hohner rep only imports harmonicas.
No one plays or teaches button here.
There are piano accordion player's and teachers and alot of the old Italian community that migrated here play.
I have been learning tejano or tex mex from dvds like flaco Jimenez homespun dvd.
I would love to have some lessons via skype
Thanks for letting me join your site.
Daniel
Sep 29, 2013
Daniel Thrum
I will only be in Dallas for a few days. I hoped to have a lesson and make a connection for possible skype lessons.
I can't read music but can play 5 or 6 tejano traditional songs I can play nearly all major scales on the gcf diatonic, and some with added third and added sixth.
I wish my muscle memory was better but alas I am 41 yrs old .
I have however played guitar for 25yrs.
I have absolutely fallen in love with the accordion I am obsessed with it. Thanks for your reply.
Daniel
Sep 30, 2013
rdemilliano
Thanks! I generally can't make weekend events because of work. However, I generally take a vacation day for the Squeeze-Off we are holding this weekend, Sat the 21st. We really would like some folks on the Net to come by. There are usually players from Dallas area, Houston area and several from Central Tx ... however, Austin accordionists never seem to want to come north on I-35. That said, there will be food, jams, accordions for sale and a Roland rep there with some of the newest reedless offerings ... AND, it's all free!!! Try make it or tell some of your friends about it.
Ray
Jun 19, 2014