Accordion Revival
Be afraid, be very afraid. According to this LA TIMES article, one of the world's weirdest instruments, the accordion, is rising in popularity once again.
Here's a clip of one of the people spearheading the movement.
Here's a clip of one of the people spearheading the movement.
Comments
DC--it's good never to discount Weird Al's influence!
Posted by Paul on 08/25/08 at 10:33 AM
It should come as no surprise to anyone that knows me, but I do love an accordian!
Posted by MadCarlotta on 08/25/08 at 10:54 AM
MadC--I can picture you in your polka outfit already!
Posted by Paul on 08/25/08 at 12:09 PM
Steve--what an engaging and sweet documentary your brother made!
Posted by Paul on 08/25/08 at 12:12 PM
If I had a penny for every guy that begged to see me wear a dirndl....
Posted by MadCarlotta on 08/25/08 at 01:47 PM
MadC--ah, that old dirndl fetish!
Posted by Paul on 08/25/08 at 02:24 PM
Since I just posted about common misspellings, I feel compelled to note that "accordian" is another common misspelling!
Posted by Alex on 08/25/08 at 02:44 PM
Dammit, Alex, no one including me was supposed to know about that gaffe!
Posted by Paul on 08/25/08 at 02:50 PM
I see no gaffe. 😉
Just pointing out that people occasionally misspell the word.
Just pointing out that people occasionally misspell the word.
Posted by Alex on 08/25/08 at 03:06 PM
Didj'a all just mispell giraffe?
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/25/08 at 09:40 PM
Madd Maxx--indeed, Cajun accordion is another whole animal!
Posted by Paul on 08/26/08 at 01:42 PM
I'll know the accordian is cool when I see Activision release Accordian Hero.
Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 08/26/08 at 02:01 PM
Kingmonkey--and accordion karaoke!
Posted by Paul on 08/26/08 at 02:50 PM
Commenting is not available in this channel entry.
Category: Entertainment | Fads | Music | ShowBiz