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Status: Single
City: SANTA BARBARA
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 8/22/2006
Saturday, May 10, 2008 
Veronique Chevalier is pleased to announce that she has been invited to perform at The First Annual Los Angeles Accordion Festival, which kicks off on Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st, 2008. (This occasion will also serve as the Official Prequel To The Eventual World Premiere of some of the tracks from the Polka Haunt Us recording.)

The Festival will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagle's Hall, Aerie 2188, 1596 Yosemite Drive in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Zip Code is 90041.

Tickets are $10 at the door or you can purchase a three day pass for $25 at http://www.myspace.com/294131488 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 http://www.myspace.com/294131488.

Festival Schedule (Each performer has a one hour time slot):

Friday, May 30, Performances commence at 6:00 pm, Count Smokula, Vagabond Opera, Cinderella Motel, Hurricajuns and the Humble Hooligans

Saturday, May 31, Performances commence at 6:00 pm, Veronique Chevalier, Sam Mellon & the Skylarks, Jessica Fichot, Conjunto Los Pochos and Phil Parlapiano.


Sunday, June 1, Performances commence at 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 you may also contact event organizers Pat & Robert Talamantez at losangelesaccordionfestival@yahoo.com.

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