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Reed Players Needed in Cincinnati

Author: TooManyHorms
Date: 2004-07-15 19:34

I hope I am not violating rules of good conduct for this site by soliciting for help. No money (such as paying players) or profit is involved, and this topic doesn't really fit in the classified section.

A (mostly) accordion band in Cincinnati, Ohio, (consisting of a dozen or so accordionists, several reed players, a couple of brass players, and guitar) is in need of one or two reed players (clarinet/sax). The reeds and brass give the otherwise monotone accordions some color. We play for retirement centers, festivals, reunions, etc. for little money. We are a non-profit organization, so our goal is to spend any money we bring in on equipment and donations to charities. We are a very social group. In other words, we don't play unless we get together for food and/or drinks either before or after a gig (often both). We are about 65% female for some reason, with several couples in the group. We practice each Tuesday evening.

You can visit www.squeezeplaymusic.com to learn more or listen to some of our recordings. I think you'll be surprised!

TooManyHorns

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Re: Reed Players Needed in Cincinnati

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-07-15 21:07

Tom (aka Squeeze Play),

Wow, what a cool group. Makes me want to throw my instruments in the car and jump on I75 and join the group. Unfortunately, I am heavily committed to the Maumee Community Band that also rehearses on Tuesday night. Now if you want to start a branch group here in Toledo, I am sure there would be much work and I'd sign up right away.

But there are a couple of stories about my earlier relationship with the accordian that you might appreciate. One of the guys I worked with during HS was Carl LaMarca (mentioned in another post as the person that I fought with for last chair in the 8th grade band over half a century ago). Carl was a very showy player with all the typical accordian giltter like shakes and Lady of Spain; however, when I began to work with him in the Carl LaMarca Combo, he really only played in the key of C. Needless to say, I became very proficient playing everything in D which is not a bad thing.

There was also a stint with another accordian player while in HS which was OK. But later, I played with Jerry Jagajowski here in Toledo. Good guy and a fine player. Man, did I learn a bunch of polkas and obereks.

Your post brings back some really great memories. Check this out!

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~atpc/heritage/culture/music.html

HRL (mother's maiden name was Janicki)

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