Hallelujahal's BlogEver wanted to know what the sound of a sweet little brass reeded English Concertina wedded to the rough end of a congregation raucously (though very joyfully) singing sounded like? Look no further! This is a little film clip shot by my 7 year old daughter whilst I was leading a service this afternoon. I’d [...]
Here’s the latest addition to my harmonica gang! Hohner 265 Bass Harmonica. This bass was played in the British Comedy Harmonica trio – ‘The Three Monarchs’ during the 1950s & 60s. It’s just arrived, and I’m quite happy with it – though very much in the early stages of learning to play it! Here’s a [...]
Leaving Lismore on Button Accordion & Recorder Here’s a little recording made recently of the OLd Vintage Hohner Double Ray that I have. I’ve just had the bass end modified to give me a couple of extra chords that I use more frequently Leaving Lismore
NOW SOLD! Hohner El Rey del Vallenato F/Bb/Eb for sale: This is the one I’ve been putting off as I really do like this box – but needs must, especially as I’m hoping to get another box soon…and as we’re moving shortly here it goes! Hohner ‘El Rey Del Vallenato’ in F/Bb/Eb (black) – beautiful [...]
***Now Sold – thanks for all the enquiries folk!*** A great little player – not a lot to look at – but great on the inside! Here’s some pics – I’m selling this as part of my great box clearout before our move:
Anyone any experience of updates & upgrades out there…? I’ve recently done an upgrade on this site to include mp3 sound files here…seems like an awful lot of money more required to enable video posting. Can someone tell me how to link youtube videos to these blog sites? God Bless AL
Hi – long time since I’ve been able to get around to updating this blog – so thought I’d have a little fun whilst getting back into things. Below are 7 recorded tracks of the scale of C Major all played on various accordions…can you guess which is which? For your information there’s the following instruments [...]
Well, yes it’s has started again – yesterday our little brass ensemble (including melodeon & clarinet) undertook our first carolling engagement for the season. It was at Hassop Hall in Derbyshire which was the venue for the Eastwood Ladie Probus Annual Dinner – to which we’d been invited. This was our third time with the [...]
A friend has brought to my attention the archives of The War-Cry in Canada – they make wonderful reading. And above is a front cover photo of a 1909 edition featuring the work of The Salvation Army in Dawson City in 1909. I really enjoy looking at the above picture – especially the assembled group [...]
