French Waltzes, Italian Favorites, Vaudeville Revival and Classical Selections on the Piano-Accordion. Plus Heady Thoughts.Tumblr (3.0; @swirlyhands)http://swirlyhands.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cdXwmHb9Tp4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span> <h2>Swirly’s Follies – Audrey Willis</h2> </span></p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/17251083723http://swirlyhands.com/post/17251083723Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:49:48 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HporauGq9RI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span> <h2>Swirly’s Follies – Sue McDonald and Andy Turits</h2> </span></p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/17250874789http://swirlyhands.com/post/17250874789Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:45:03 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz24obBdsy1r8tsvgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Concert accordion for special occasions. Holographic (rainbow) microfilaments (confetti glitter) faux mother of pearl keys and 3-reed “French” clarinet musette plus bassoon in a single tone chamber. Built-in Sensauser treble and bass microphones, mixed down to plug into any sound system. 41/120 bass with 9 treble registers and 5 bass registers, and 21 bellows folds (goes wider than my arm will allow!–)</p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/17250371497http://swirlyhands.com/post/17250371497Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:33:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwyc2cIk2w1r8tsvgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Photo Booth picture from a wedding I played at. The groom produced a music video of their NYC journey to the altar on the day… but with no music. I played live, adding foley sounds made on the accordion along with the musical selections timed to match the video shown to the guests, leading up to the arrival of the bride and groom. What fun!</p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/14962040107http://swirlyhands.com/post/14962040107Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:15:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwybtjs4OC1r8tsvgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwybtjs4OC1r8tsvgo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>2011 Program</p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/14961800164http://swirlyhands.com/post/14961800164Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:10:29 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxuo22vh21r8tsvgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Print one out for your door! The Chinese is accurate!</p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/14943026274http://swirlyhands.com/post/14943026274Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:00:02 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxtlymOTf1r8tsvgo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>PRIDE</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“P” is for Personality –- Be the best version of your self that you can be, and be proud of it. You are who you are.  Let it shine.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“R” is for Regionality –- Get involved in your community and do your part for the greater good. Meet your neighbors and let them get to know you. Study the Milk Doctrine.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“I” is for Individuality -– Know we are each unique, and we must respect the differences in others. Each of us is different, we’re therefore all the same.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“D” is for Diversity –- <span> </span>Life blooms in endless variety in every place on our fragile planet. Humanity included. That’s the nature of Nature.</p> <div>“E” is for Equality –- <span> </span>Accept nothing less than what is guaranteed by our laws and many constitutions. Anyone who studied first grade math knows what “equal” means.<br/><br/>Okay, folks! <br/>Gimme a “P”<br/>Gimme an “R”<br/>Gimme an “I”<br/>Gimme a “D”<br/>Gimme an “E”</div> <p class="MsoNormal">Now say them all together!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">P-R-I-D-E !!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">What’s that spell?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">PRIDE !</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Say it again!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">PRIDE !!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Now, three times!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">PRIDE! PRIDE! PRIDE !!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">•••</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Logo design by A.C. Chamuris. All rights reserved.</p>http://swirlyhands.com/post/14941874410http://swirlyhands.com/post/14941874410Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:37:00 -0500