Yes, they do go together. We are in Leavenworth for the weekend, partaking of activities in the Leavenworth International Accordion celebration. We got to town around 5:00PM, offloaded our gear at our hotel, and attended the first performance of the amateur bands. Of course, Tempo Trends Music, from Victoria, BC, had their normal extensive display …
I sure hope the Eyer Sisters win the Bands category in the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Here are Ivy on the accordion and Nelia on two different instruments. They call themselves Radio Helper. https://videopress.com/v/vYsY9UQi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Ivy and Nelia Eyer I think they were just wonderful. But then, I am prejudiced. I have been following them since …
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And tourist trap. We are here for the International Accordion Celebration. Here are some highlights. Flowers in window box at our hotel Main Street at twilight Accordions at the Gazebo We had a thunderstorm yesterday afternoon, which was a welcome break in the heat. We drive home today. But we will be back soon.
My readers will know that my husband plays accordion. Until recently, he played in an accordion band, but is no longer, since the band now only accepts Covid-vaccinated players. The gathering was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, so everyone was thrilled that it went forward in 2022. We went for the entire time, from Thursday …
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We are in Washington’s Bavarian Village for the International Accordion Celebration. This is the view from our hotel room balcony. Beautiful Leavenworth
Back in 2019 BC (before Covid), there was a shindig called the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration, every June in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, Washington. Accordion players would come from around the world to compete, play concerts, attend workshops, and generally have lots of fun. There were competitions for all age groups, from under 10 …
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Once again, its mid-June, and time for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Hubby and I took last Thursday and Friday off from work, and drove the 2 hours up US2 to the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. As usual, it was a beautiful drive, with nice scenery all the way up and over Stevens Pass to …
Last week was the Leavenworth (WA) International Accordion Celebration. Leavenworth is known as "Washington's Bavarian Village", and most of its buildings are dressed up in Bavarian Village style. LIAC consists of four days of accordion competition, performances by local and international groups and individuals, an accordion parade through town, and all sorts of impromptu and …
Last weekend was the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration, in "Washington's Bavarian Village". This 7-year-old stole the show from her Dad on Thursday, danced to his band playing Beatles on Friday, and wowed the judges on Saturday. Enjoy Miss Maria (Masha) Telechev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro-ryEP1U5w
A good time was had by all! Andreas Keller in Leavenworth, Washington, during the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June of 2013. Downstairs at Andreas Keller
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