Powell River Academy of Music
 

Powell River Accordion Fest

Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2023 | various times | various venues

Walter Martella and Karina Inkster are excited to bring you Powell River's second annual Accordion Fest! Featuring two days of diverse events that celebrate and demystify a much-maligned and underappreciated instrument.

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023

Main Concert / Opening Night

Friday, May 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM | James Hall

Walter Martella and Karina Inkster present an evening of wide-ranging musical genres featuring the accordion. Enjoy classical and klezmer music, pieces from the Amelie film soundtrack, a tango band, and more!

Joining us from Roberts Creek are special guests Budge Schachte (guitar) and Boyd Norman (upright bass). Also featuring Cowichan Valley's Ronen Segall on accordion, as well as local musicians Moira Hopfe-Ostensen, Terry Martyniuk, and Jessica Colasanto.

Admission $25

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Tickets are also available:

• at the Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30
• by phone at 604-485-9633
• and at the door 30 minutes before the concerts

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023

Accordion Masterclass

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Powell River Academy of Music

Participants: $45 - Please contact Karina Inkster to participate at 778-230-6849 or karina@karinainkster.com.

Audience attendance by donation at the door.

This session will offer critiques, insights, and suggestions to participants, providing a learning opportunity for both performers and observers.

Courtyard Performances

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 12:15 PM | Powell River Academy of Music

Local and visiting performers share music in a casual environment. Sign up to play, and/or come and enjoy what's on offer.

By donation.

Accordion 101

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Powell River Academy of Music

This workshop introduces accordion-curious folks of any (or no) musical background to the instrument. Bring your own accordion, or borrow one for the session (generously provided by Tempo Trend).

By donation.

Introduction to Klezmer Music

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 3:15 PM | Powell River Academy of Music

Led by Ronen Segall of Accordion Love, intermediate players will learn the klezmer scale, and some improvisation basics.

By donation.

Squeezebox Night at the Forest Bistro

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Forest Bistro & Lounge

Featuring Ron Campbell's band, Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band, and Ronen Segall and Walter Martella on accordions, enjoy an evening of lively popular music during dinner + drinks.

Admission $20

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Tickets are also available:

• at the Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30
• by phone at 604-485-9633
• and at the door 30 minutes before the concerts


For full schedule of events, please visit www.praccordionfest.com