There is a very good accordionist in Juneau that I enjoy listening to but I would never play with - he's way over my head. However, on occasion he plays with us at a session (there is a difference!) and there's no problem at all. He blends right in and takes great breaks. He's never officious or overwhelming.

One time I attended an International Folk Dance recital- and Dale was doing the live music. At one point, he said, "Now this next tune is Bulgarian and there are 11 beats to the measure." I thought, Wow!

A few minutes later, he said, "Now this next one is a Hungarian tune and it has 13 beats to the measure but no problem, I'll just add two more."

I gave up trying to count.

Ebbie