I think the owner of this cafe likes accordions
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
August 19, 2020 10:10pm CST
I wrote recently about driving along the Rhine river in Germany. We travelled on both sides of it and called into some of the little towns along its banks. Some of these were geared for the many tourists who travel on the cruise ships that go up and down the Rhine. MyLotter Dianne (@DianneN) is one of those fortunate people who have travelled in this way.
In one of the restaurants, the décor was very intriguing. The owner was obviously very much into accordions and there were many hanging from the roof and the walls. Although the top right-hand photo in the collage is very hazy, most of the photos on the wall feature accordion players. We came across a number of accordion players in our travels. It’s a very popular instrument on the continent.
Accordions are sometimes called 'squeeze-boxes' or at least they used to be.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
Thanks for the mention. I have an Italian friend who plays the accordion and have noticed them being more popular in Europe than here in the US. Hubs and I enjoyed the accordion music while dining in restaurants in Germany. Terrific photos!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Aug 20
@xFiacre @LadyDuck I did feel a strong urge to close them up and not leave them gaping open. Our son (plays double bass, mostly jazz, lives in Ireland) accompanied an accordion player at concerts in France. We expressed surprise that anyone would turn up to an accordion concert but he assured us they had good crowds.
@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
20 Aug 20
I don't know that much about them Decorations are nice.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Aug 20
I have traveled to many small villages in Germany but haven't cruised the Rhine, I have never seen decor like this, however.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@JudyEv Now that is an odd one for sure.
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@lovebuglena (44524)
• Staten Island, New York
20 Aug 20
That's a cool and creative way to decorate a place.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
20 Aug 20
What a delight! Have a wonderful Thursday.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
21 Aug 20
@JudyEv I always just go to "Follows" - "Their Discussions" and read and comment on the Discussions of those I follow and then under my name "Notifications". Enjoy!
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
What an amazing cafe! It looks really interesting! In south America accordions are really known because some countries use them to be part of their folklore music!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Aug 20
@JudyEv yeah I suppose accordions aren't a big thing there.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
20 Aug 20
Accordions were very popular in the 50's till the 70's. They have been used as a prop and even played in many old Hindi ( Indian) movies. Now it's very rare to find anyone playing the accordion.
Attached photo of the late Indian actor Raj Kapoor playing the Accordion in a Hindi movie.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
20 Aug 20
@xFiacre yes you are right. You seem to like old Hindi films.
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@xFiacre (13014)
• Ireland
20 Aug 20
@jayanth_77 I love old Hindi films. I prefer them to modern Bollywood.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Aug 20
I should have counted them as there were a lot there.
@Overflowing (3709)
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21 Aug 20
@JudyEv haha yes i think you should count them in your next visit
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