English (Concertina) International

Subject: English (Concertina) International
From: Alan Day
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:33 AM

I am pleased to inform you that we have now received the consignment of CDs for English International - A History of the English Concertina with some of the best players from around the World.
With the use of some very rare archives and current players we trace the history of the instrument by recordings from about 1850 to the present day on a 3CD collection.This project was started at the end of 2005 so it has been a long hard journey.
The Artists featured in Alphabetical order are as follows
Alistair Anderson,Ashton under Lyne Concertina Band,Allan Atlas,
Damien Barber, Martyn Bradley,Danny Chapman,Tommy Dale,Walter Dale,
Juliette Daum,Harry Dunn,Alf Edwards,Jan Elliott,Tommy Elliott,
Fayre Four Sisters,Mark Gilston,Sarah Graves,Robert Harbron,
Heywood Concertina Band,J.Hume,Graham Jenkins,Tom Jennings,Tom Jukes,
Gregori Matusewitch,Henrik Muller,Lea Nicholson,John Nixon,Obi's Boys,
Frank Olloms,Tom Prince,Raphael,Ian Robb,Ernest Rutterford,
Pauline de Snoo,Rainer Submilch,Simon Thoumire,Dave Townsend,
Wim Wakker,Bernard Wrigley.
For further informationcontact Graham Bradshaw ([e-mail])
Button Box - USA ,Frank Edgley Concertinas Canada.
I am pleased with the final result it is a very good listen,
I have not forgotten our promise to this site for an Auction Copy.
Alan Day

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 10:57 AM

Alan
Oh Alright then, if I must!!!
Will contact Mr B...re details.
Still working on my Duet stuff.
Slowly Slowly Catchee Concertinereee.
Regards and Well Done.

Ralphie

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 11:10 AM

Congratulations on a splendid partner to Anglo International! Make sure you bring a few copies for people to buy when you come to lead the tunes session at the John Harvey Tavern in Lewes on Tuesday October 7th.

If anyone out there would like details, have a look at the sessions page of the Lewes Arms Folk Club website.

Tootle pip,

Valmai

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: rumanci
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 11:23 AM

that line-up looks fabulous. Congratulations on making it happen. I can't wait to hear what mine should sound like. LOL
rum

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: EBarnacle
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 06:39 PM

I had a session with Mr. Matusewitch shortly after I got my instrument. He had originally imported it for one of his students and was disappointed that the student had not persevered. In fact, there was almost no sign of use.
He was far beyond my skill level [even at present] but was very patient.

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: Alan Day
Date: 30 Aug 08 - 02:32 AM

Interesting EBarnacle, Gregori Matusewitch was part of a very musical and famous family.The information for him in the booklet, that accompanies this collection, came from an interesting article by his nephew Eric.Easily found by Googling The Matusewich family.At about the same time Gregori was on stage there was another Baltic player Raphael working the American Music Hall,unknown to most, including me until I did this collection, he was an incredible player.Have you heard of him or have any information?
Al

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: Alan Day
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 05:41 PM

Following delivery today the CDs are now available in America from Button Box and will be at their forthcoming Concertina Festival.
For UK sales contact www.rootsrecordsonline.co.uk
Al

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: JohnB
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 12:01 AM

Funny, English International is 24.99 and Anglo International 25 pounds.
I guess English Concertinas are cheaper than Anglos.
JohnB.

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 02:09 AM

Hi JohnB
Well, I understand that next years exciting episode, "Duet International" is going to be priced at 30 pounds at least.
Just goes to show that quality costs money!!
Just my little joke!
Ralphie

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: Alan Day
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 03:52 AM

It will certainly be a collectors item with you on it Ralphie.
Price no object!!
Al

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Sep 08 - 10:53 AM

Careful Alan ... he'll get an inflated head (get???) with comments like that ... or worse still you might have to pay him the earth!! (Grins) ...only joking!
Irene

Subject: RE: English (Concertina) International
From: GUEST,Surreysinger... at the library
Date: 06 Sep 08 - 10:53 AM

Oh whoops - that last one was me ... not used to sending messages from the library (my laptop is poorly at the moment)!!!