Welcome to the Silicon Valley Accordion Society website!
June 2, 2024 - "Bonhomie" Richard Noel and Janice Hubbard
Bonhomie is a unique musical duo currently performing in Ventura and Kern Counties, with a weekly Sunday afternoon gig at The Greek restaurant in Ventura Harbor. Their diverse musical backgrounds offer audiences a unique treat as they creatively weave instrumental and vocal ideas throughout their songs, whether standards, swing, rock, country, Latin, or music from around the world. They entertain audiences with an eclectic mix of genres.
Richard Noel adds a spirited inventiveness to every musical performance. He strolls among the crowd, takes requests, and demonstrates why the digital accordion is one of the world’s most versatile instruments. In his musical hands the instrument can be transformed into anything from a jazz trio to a full orchestra. Over 14,000 devoted Youtube subscribers have been inspired by Richard’s creative demonstrations that forever dispel the myth that the accordion is only for polkas. Accordionists across the world are enjoying a rebirth of the instrument, influenced greatly by Richard’s artistry and programming skills. Prior to his second career as a musician, Richard was a Professor of Psychology at Cal State University, Bakersfield, where he also served as Men’s Tennis Coach during his early tenure.
Janice Hubbard--Songwriter, singer, percussionist. As a member of the award-winning musical trio Parachute Express, she has performed on many of the world’s greatest stages, including The Kennedy Center, Universal Amphitheater, and the White House. Their catalog of original material remains the musical foundation of the Gymboree program. Janice also taught music and was an artist in residence in the Ventura County Schools, where she composed 70 songs to enhance the learning of educational concepts. Classrooms became musical learning studios through the magic of Janice’s songs. Now all ages continue to enjoy Janice’s musical wizardry as a member of Bonhomie.
Contact: 661-342-1257 (Richard) or 805-377-8657 (Janice)
Email: bakersfieldaccordion@gmail.com. Website: www.noelaccordion.com
Youtube Sites: BonhomieDuo; Richard Noel Accordion
Please join us at the church (address below) and share the festivities with us! Bring your accordion and play for us if you can. Let one of the officers know to sign you up.
As of January 2023, we will not be holding Zoom meetings anymore. Thanks so much for your support on this decision. We hope you can join in person! Thank you for your continued support!
As of January 2023, we will not be holding Zoom meetings anymore. Thanks so much for your support on this decision. We hope you can join in person! Thank you for your continued support!
Message from the SVAS President
It is with such deep sadness that our beloved, Lou Jacklich, passed away May 6, 2024 in the afternoon after a brief illness. He would have been 96 in August! We all love his music and dedication. We all loved having him around the SVAS, SFAC, the Las Vegas Accordion Convention and Cotati, and he will be sorely missed in our accordion world. His many, many students over the years will miss him dearly. May you rest in peace, Lou, and have lots and lots of accordions around you always.
It is with such deep sadness that our beloved, Lou Jacklich, passed away May 6, 2024 in the afternoon after a brief illness. He would have been 96 in August! We all love his music and dedication. We all loved having him around the SVAS, SFAC, the Las Vegas Accordion Convention and Cotati, and he will be sorely missed in our accordion world. His many, many students over the years will miss him dearly. May you rest in peace, Lou, and have lots and lots of accordions around you always.
Our dedicated President Colette Ogata has done a great job leading us on this adventure during COVID and back. We are very happy to have her on board. Now we are going back to in-person performances at the church. We'll either have members or a member band play before any professional performers. Bring your accordion and play for us!
Silicon Valley Accordion Society
We'll meet in-person at the church where we were meeting before the COVID pandemic.
Christ Episcopal Church of Los Altos
1040 Border Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-948-2151
Directions click here
Silicon Valley Accordion Society meetings are held the first Sunday of each month unless noted.
In-person meetings start at 1:30 with announcements and introductions. Performances start immediately after a break and raffle. This is usually around 3:30. We have club members play before the break. Bring your accordion and let one of the board members know if you are interested in playing for us.
We invite you to visit one of our meetings and listen to wonderful performances by our guests. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about SVAS and how you can join.
We value your feedback; send us your comments and suggestions. By building an effective web site, we hope to get our message out to a larger audience of people interested in the accordion.
Happy squeezing!
Pamela Kawashima
Webmaster of SVAS
email: pamk@svasociety.org
Christ Episcopal Church of Los Altos
1040 Border Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-948-2151
Directions click here
Silicon Valley Accordion Society meetings are held the first Sunday of each month unless noted.
In-person meetings start at 1:30 with announcements and introductions. Performances start immediately after a break and raffle. This is usually around 3:30. We have club members play before the break. Bring your accordion and let one of the board members know if you are interested in playing for us.
We invite you to visit one of our meetings and listen to wonderful performances by our guests. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about SVAS and how you can join.
We value your feedback; send us your comments and suggestions. By building an effective web site, we hope to get our message out to a larger audience of people interested in the accordion.
Happy squeezing!
Pamela Kawashima
Webmaster of SVAS
email: pamk@svasociety.org