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Your friend, Natasha Enquist, playing at Guilt & Company!
accordion spieler on Mon 21 Jun 2010 at 11:56 AM
Guilt & Company is a bar, restaurant and venue showcasing live improvised music, fine art, DJ's, and comedy - all in one!Located in Vancouver BC's historical Gastown, Guilt & Company is taking part in
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Accordion Blue Monday
accordion spieler on Mon 14 Jun 2010 at 10:22 AM
Oh Monday, Monday... can't trust that day.Here is a video of Alex Cooper and myself performing at last week's "An Evening of Pleasing Squeezing" put on by Accordion Noir, and held at the Fort Café:I h
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Update update!
accordion spieler on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 5:09 PM
What's happening??EVERYTHING!What great news...the iPad has an accordion app...got mine today.------------------------------------------------------Tuesday night with Alex Cooper, and Rowan Lipkovits a
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Poster Girl
accordion spieler on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 5:46 PM
It has happened before, in Vancouver - as well as Seattle, but now it is here:I'm a poster girl in my OWN town! Thank you Rowan Lipkovits, accordionist from "The Creaking Planks" and co-host of "Accor
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Happy Victoria Day!
accordion spieler on Mon 24 May 2010 at 2:05 PM
Happy Victoria Day everyone...in Canada!Also known as the May long weekend... which brings the city of Victoria a grand parade, full of highschool marching bands.I stayed in bed today though, and got a
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Do you like magic? and chickens? PS: A busy summer awaits me
accordion spieler on Wed 12 May 2010 at 12:08 PM
I will be playing in Vancouver BC at "Guilt and Company", which is a fantastic new bar/lounge/restaurant/venue - which will all be part of the Vancouver Jazz Festival on June 25th and 26th, 2010. >> ht
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Updates! Updates!
accordion spieler on Wed 05 May 2010 at 12:47 AM
Updates! Updates!Bu?an Bu?an had some fabulous gigs over the past two weeks!A brief rundown and report:April 24th, 2010 - FolkWest Fundraiser @ The White Eagle Hall - it was a blast! It was the first
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Remembering...
accordion spieler on Wed 21 Apr 2010 at 10:07 AM
What inspires you? For me, it is family.I hadn't played a musical instrument for 11 years. I played classical piano as a child, for 7 years with the Canadian Conservatory of Music...and then stopped.In
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Happy Birthday Camiel!
accordion spieler on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 5:39 PM
Happy Birthday to my dear friend Camiel!!!She's a very funny and talented young lady, a thoughtful and wonderful friend, and a total babe... here are some blogs of hers which you should all follow!Oliv
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How not to play the accordion, but look good doing it ;-)
accordion spieler on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 2:39 PM
Not only can she rock this square-topped hairdo, was a muse to Andy Warhol, has amazing style with her padded clothing, can sing and perform standing at almost 5'11....but Grace Jones can play the acco
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I love my accordion, but my love has boundaries...
accordion spieler on Fri 09 Apr 2010 at 7:44 PM
Please people! Stop sending me this video!I mean no harm, this young man is very talented --- this music just isn't my thing!!!My love for the accordion....runs deep....through my veins...much like a f
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Happy Bunny Day!
accordion spieler on Sun 04 Apr 2010 at 3:27 PM
Happy Bunny Day! So what's shakin'??Well, I finally made some of my own recordings recently, with the divine help of my friend Alex Cooper. Please check out the tracks on my Myspace page!Add me as a
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How do you say Bu?an Bu?an?
accordion spieler on Wed 10 Mar 2010 at 4:35 PM
I have only one question for you.....How do you say Bu?an Bu?an?Bu?an Bu?an will no longer be known as Bushawn Bushawn, or Bookan Bookan.A very big THANK YOU to Camiel Pell for her fantastic video
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LOW BRASS PLAYERS WANTED!
accordion spieler on Sun 28 Feb 2010 at 1:36 PM
ATTENTION FANS!Bu?an Bu?an is recruiting new low-brass players! If you live in Victoria BC, play the tuba/baritone/euphonium, and love Romani gypsy music and having a great time with other musicians
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The cure for the common cold
accordion spieler on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 8:28 PM
I've been neglecting my blog!!! Again!!! Good thing I have this cold so I can have some down time and finally write an update. I'm not suffering, but I do have Kleenex stuffed up my nose!Sorry about t
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Welcome to Hell - here's your accordion
accordion spieler on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 12:03 AM
Bu?an Bu?an took over hell on the weekend, what else is new? Saturday, February 6th, 2010 was The Belfry Theatre's annual fundraiser party "The Sinners' Ball" and Bu?an Bu?an wasn't short of any si
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Bu?an Bu?an opens for TMO recap/ Introducing The Great Giffoni!
accordion spieler on Thu 21 Jan 2010 at 2:21 AM
Hey Kiddies,This past weekend was intense, memorable, and most importantly... AMAZING!Bu?an Bu?an opened, along with Blackberry Wood, for The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra's CD release party. We had
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Bu?an Bu?an opening for The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra!
accordion spieler on Fri 15 Jan 2010 at 3:50 AM
Yes! Bu?an Bu?an is playing with The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, as well as Blackberry Wood!We will be playing two shows with them, all for The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra's CD Release! Let's ce
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My Top 10 Performance Moments of 2009
accordion spieler on Tue 29 Dec 2009 at 11:09 PM
Here is my Top 10 moments of 2009 in being a musician and performer:
10. Although I was told to get off the stage, I did do a brief 3 song set at the Cambie, opening for Growler. I got decked out in m
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Holiday Cheer 2009
accordion spieler on Wed 16 Dec 2009 at 10:06 PM
Happy Holidays fellow bloggers, accordion enthusiasts, and anyone who follows my blog!Thank you for your support, and I hope you have a joyeous New Year!xo NatashaIf keeping up the joy is difficult for
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A mid November update!
accordion spieler on Wed 18 Nov 2009 at 5:26 AM
So what's new? Hmmmm... My band Bu?an Bu?an is cooking up lots of beans, keeping me very busy these days. It's one week from our performance with MeatDraw, opening for Gentleman Reg and The Hidden Ca
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Visions 2009
accordion spieler on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 6:41 PM
Once again, the owner/designer of "Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel” - Natasha Enquist is donating an item that she has created to the "Visions" Gala Auction, happening on November 14, 2009 at the
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October wrap-up
accordion spieler on Mon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:30 AM
October wasn't short of busy for me!I had a great time performing at Oktoberfest this month with the Victoria Edelweiss Club's Dance Group. Getting to really revisit my Mother's side of the family heri
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GYPSY FABULOUS
accordion spieler on Sun 25 Oct 2009 at 9:37 PM
Many fun things to report to the blog world!I started up a new Myspace page, it is an artist's page -instead of my old regular user's page. I have yet to post any music though, please be patient!!Add m
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Sunheart and I
accordion spieler on Mon 12 Oct 2009 at 5:17 AM
The opening night of the Antimatter Film Festival was incredible!!!J Maclachlan gathered up many musicians from Victoria BC to be a part of this Disney music night happening at the Openspace Gallery, n
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SMALL WORLD
accordion spieler on Wed 07 Oct 2009 at 10:46 PM
If you've lived in Victoria long enough...then I already know you, your Mom went to highschool with my Dad, your sister was in my dance class, my best friend knows your yoga instructor, and we've proba
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OKTOBERFEST IS HERE AGAIN!
accordion spieler on Sat 03 Oct 2009 at 11:18 PM
Tonight is the first night of the Oktoberfest events happening at the Victoria Edelweiss Club, and I am looking forward to it very much! I've been going for years now, and was brought up in a German fa
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SHE WOLF
accordion spieler on Wed 23 Sep 2009 at 3:55 PM
The accordion adventures continue...I visited Seattle this past weekend. I stayed at the super-stylised Hotel Max. Each floor has a different artist featured, showing their work on the front of the doo
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Bu?an Bu?an at Beerfest!
accordion spieler on Sun 13 Sep 2009 at 10:28 PM
Photo by Sharon TiffinMore blogging about my band, Bu?an Bu?an. I love my bandmates, a great group of people to be playing with! Such a pleasure :)We had a blast at the Great Canadian Beer Festival t
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Recapping Bu?an Bu?an's last 2 gigs
accordion spieler on Fri 21 Aug 2009 at 8:18 PM
I've waited a week to recap the past two Bu?an Bu?an gigs! Sheesh! Forgetful? Nah, it has been a very busy summer for me, which I am happy to report!The Camas Bookstore Fundraiser was a great success
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BIG THANKS!!!
accordion spieler on Sat 08 Aug 2009 at 9:27 PM
BIG THANKS for all the great press lately that my band, Bu?an Bu?an, is receiving!!! We really appreciate it, and are very excited about our upcoming gigs!!!Thanks to Gordie Tupper at Chek TV for wan
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Luminara Re-cap
accordion spieler on Sun 26 Jul 2009 at 9:10 AM
Yesterday the temperature here in Victoria BC was about 25' or higher...beautiful! gorgeous!By the time I was ready to leave and go pick up my friend/bandmate Chris, huge clouds were forming in the sky
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This past weekend!
accordion spieler on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:18 PM
Hello readers!The show with the Great Giffoni went great. I always enjoy performing with him, and Princess Muffin. I love it so much I'm doing another show with him tomorrow! A gig at St. Michael's Sch
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This past weekend!
accordion spieler on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:18 PM
Hello readers!The show with the Great Giffoni went great. I always enjoy performing with him, and Princess Muffin. I love it so much I'm doing another show with him tomorrow! A gig at St. Michael's Sch
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The Scoop!
accordion spieler on Thu 16 Jul 2009 at 11:16 PM
Here's the scoop about this weekend:Friday, July 17th at 10pm @ Logan's Tavern:I'll be performing with "The Great Giffaldy" my Magician friend David Gifford.Saturday, July 18th at 2:30pm @ the Paint-In
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A hefty update!
accordion spieler on Mon 13 Jul 2009 at 11:05 PM
Well it's been a long time, long time now...So much to report!HUGE NEWS!Many new styles to check out on my "Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel" Online Etsy Shop. Follow this link to view the line and
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"Accordions by the Sea" Recap
accordion spieler on Sun 28 Jun 2009 at 10:12 PM
For those who didn't know... an Accordion festival took place in Victoria BC this past weekend. The "Accordions by the Sea" Festival happened at the lovely "Victoria Edelweiss Club". --I always love a
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Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel : Accordions by the Sea Festival
accordion spieler on Wed 24 Jun 2009 at 11:33 PM
Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel will be in attendance at the Victoria Accordion Club's "Accordions by the Sea" Festival happening this upcoming weekend. Squeeze Me has several new styles and lots
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Bu?an Bu?an and more!
accordion spieler on Wed 17 Jun 2009 at 11:06 PM
I know, I blog a lot about my band, but I LOVE MY BAND! WE'RE AWESOME!Bu?an Bu?an can be found on Facebook and Myspace these days. All our performance dates are listed for you there.We had a GREAT ti
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Bu?an Bu?an!
accordion spieler on Fri 05 Jun 2009 at 9:03 PM
Bu?an Bu?an!We're just your average, run-of-the-mill, 14-piece gypsy marching band...and we're coming for you.Bu?an Bu?an (pronounced loudly as "booCHAN booCHAN")The summer has begun, and so has th
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Bu?an Bu?an at Openspace!
accordion spieler on Wed 03 Jun 2009 at 9:56 AM
OPENSPACEpresents....Illegally Yours! A wedding day like no other.Saturday June 67:30pm - 1:00am Featuring: Meatdraw, The Revolutionary Cyborg Wedding Band, Bu?an Bu?an, Ken Gordon.Bu?an Bu?an
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Recital with Pablo
accordion spieler on Sun 31 May 2009 at 7:12 PM
Yesterday was a busy day! I performed at a corporate annual party in the early evening, and then my band, Bu?an Bu?an, had our first gig -at a private bar mitzvah party for a 20-something year old.Th
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Private events galore!
accordion spieler on Fri 29 May 2009 at 12:12 AM
I really should be in bed, fast asleep, getting some rest, but no! I am up, I must blog! Too much is happening and I must blog!Many things to report:-Tomorrow evening I am opening for a private art fun
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Canoe de Soleil
accordion spieler on Sun 24 May 2009 at 9:59 PM
Theatre SKAM and Fifth & Rose Theatre Co. bring youCANOE DE SOLEIL !!!Starring, Erin Macklem, Casey Austin, (myself) Natasha Enquist, Charlotte & Rich.Theatre SKAM put on an event this weekend, happeni
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Bu?an Bu?an!
accordion spieler on Sat 16 May 2009 at 10:33 AM
The very mighty Romanian Gypsy marching band that my friend Chris Logan and I have started is underway!Our name: Bu?an Bu?an!We are still in the practice phase, but we have several gigs lined up for
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HAPPY WORLD ACCORDION DAY!!!
accordion spieler on Wed 06 May 2009 at 9:07 AM
It is May 6th! You know what the means....World Accordion Day!Wahoooo!???Celebrate however you can!My recommendations in "How to celebrate World Accordion Day"are:-Play one (you saw that one comi
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No hero for me :(
accordion spieler on Mon 27 Apr 2009 at 10:55 AM
Yann Tiersen is playing in Vancouver BC tonight. I found this out too late, tickets sold out, out of luck :(I would say Yann Tiersen is one of my accordion heroes, and I may or may not be friends with
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Remembering ?
accordion spieler on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 9:49 PM
I had to do a post today. My duty as a Granddaughter :)It is the 2nd anniversary of my Grandmother's passing today, and the day was gentle to me.My Grandmother is connected to the Accordion for me....l
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Because I have soul!
accordion spieler on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 11:08 PM
I was tagged in these photographs today on Facebook. They're from the brief performance I did with my friend Alfons - on trumpet, at the Cambie, briefly opening for Growler.~?~?~?~I will be perfo
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Magic Show!
accordion spieler on Sun 19 Apr 2009 at 4:07 PM
Well! Being an accordionist can really add spice to your life, I recommend you start playing now!I got a phone call at about 1:05pm today from a magician named David, who needed an accordionist to acco
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Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel - http://squeezeme.etsy.com
accordion spieler on Sun 19 Apr 2009 at 12:49 PM
I am excited to announce that my Accordion clothing line, designed by yours truly -Natasha Enquist, "Squeeze Me - Accordion Chic Apparel" is now available to purchase online at Etsy!Visit "Squeeze Me -
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Online fun!
accordion spieler on Wed 15 Apr 2009 at 11:45 PM
Oh those good ol' days in Houston...I have a lot of fun with my Facebook photo album called "Accordingly Accordion", featuring lots of weird, interesting, and funny accordion pictures.?My "Squeeze Me
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Happy Easter
accordion spieler on Sun 12 Apr 2009 at 4:30 PM
Oh dear! I haven't blogged in over a week, I got lazy once again!No no, I didn't get lazy, I may have forgotten about you a little bit though. Oh the shame!It's the Easter weekend! Bunnies laying choco
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THIS SATURDAY APRIL 4th, 2009!
accordion spieler on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 6:25 PM
Growler + The Cambie + Esquimalt + Me playing= THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!What more do you need to know!???Okay well, you might want to know that Growler is a very serious band, and pride themselves for their
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Spring Equinox
accordion spieler on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 9:51 PM
Spring is officially here, beginning to see the signs of it with more light in the sky, cherry blossoms bursting from the trees, and I am finally gearing up for the band Chris and I are starting to beg
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Self web promotion......where doesn't it stop?
accordion spieler on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 9:32 PM
I love web-promotion! What's not to love? It's endless....ENDLESS!!!It began for me when I started my fashion design businesses website: http://www.aspektclothing.com I didn't technically start it, it
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Saving an Accordion from the world
accordion spieler on Sun 15 Mar 2009 at 7:01 PM
To sum my day up you should read my Facebook status: "Natasha Enquist played on the radio, sang on the Royal Theatre's stage, and helped save a Stradelli Accordion today :)"This morning I went up to th
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Radio radio
accordion spieler on Fri 13 Mar 2009 at 12:42 PM
Save the date!I will be on UVic's CFUV 101.9 FM this coming Sunday, March 15th, from 11am-12:30pm.The radio's website: http://cfuv.uvic.ca/Myself, Natasha Enquist, will be sharing the spotlight with Ma
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Antonio Peruch
accordion spieler on Sun 08 Mar 2009 at 7:10 PM
This afternoon I went out to Metchosin's New St. Mary's Church to see The Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players http://www.sookephil.ca perform with the great Antonio Peruch accompanying them on Accordion
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Hot accordion action
accordion spieler on Sat 07 Mar 2009 at 11:11 AM
The gig lastnight came and went fast...my band was on first, not an easy task to play first to a sober room at Logan's --with the exception of that guy ordering double gin's at the bar, that could bare
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Start Making Sense!
accordion spieler on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 6:23 PM
I loved the name of this event the second I read it.It's been a slogan going in my head privately, and it seems the osmosis ferry is at is again with creative like-minded folk sharing the same brainwav
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Events in Victoria
07 Sep 2010
Cut Offs -Theme Party- Jeremy Baker (The Zone), Arowbe of Times Neue Roman, Dj Nigel at Lucky Bar
3:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
6:30 PM
MAX & RUBY LIVE at Royal Theatre
7:00 PM
SEBASTIAN BRITNEFF at The Superior
08 Sep 2010
Victoria Welsh Society presents: Cor Godre'r Aran, Welsh Male Voice Choir at Alix Goolden Hall
Rock Island Ramblers at Hermann's Jazz Club
