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Accordion, Instrument of the Gods It Happened to Me

Feel free to interpret this photo

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I was helping out at the “Speed Networking Lounge” at the Synapse Summit conference earlier today, where they divided the room into areas where people could go to discuss different topics, which were marked by balloons. I was in the “Artificial Intelligence” area, and after the speed networking session ended, they let me take the balloon, which I tied to my accordion.

The balloon’s been attached to the accordion all day, and the accordion’s been with me wherever I’ve gone all day, including the Rollin’ Mullet pub in my neighborhood. That’s when I noticed I had an opportunity to take an “art” photo — hence the image above.

Feel free to assign whatever meaning or symbolism works for you to the photo.

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My proposal for the next “superb owl”

I’ll call the event by its real name, but the NFL sues bloggers who use it. But wouldn’t it be a great halftime show?

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Photos from 2023 #1: Tell your kids this was Daft Punk

Here’s a photo from the Auth0 by Okta company offsite in Cancun back in March.

I need to break out the electroluminescent wire glasses more often.

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Accordion, Instrument of the Gods It Happened to Me Music Tampa Bay

[Update] Tonight’s gig at JolliMons Island is canceled

It would’ve been the band’s last official gig of 2023 for Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons — which includes yours truly on accordion and keyboards — but the venue, Jollimon’s Island, while covered with a roof, is pretty much an outdoor one, and it’s just going to be too cold tonight.

Under warmer circumstances, we’re the house band at JolliMon’s Tuesday “Raw Talent Nights,” where the stage is open to musicians who want to join in on the open mic fun. If you’re in the Clearwater area, come on down (temperature permitting) and enjoy some great live music!

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Accordion, Instrument of the Gods It Happened to Me Music Tampa Bay

Join me, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons at JolliMons Island this Tuesday!

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After a summer hiatus, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons (of which I am a member) are playing gigs again — this time on the third Tuesday of the month at Jollimons Island in Clearwater from 6 to 9 p.m.

We’re part of their Tuesday “Raw Talent Nights,” where the stage is open to musicians who want to join in on the open mic fun.

If you’re down Clearwater way, join us, whether you want to hop onstage and play, or sit back and enjoy the music!

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We’re getting the band back together this Tuesday!

“Raw Talent Night” poster announcing “Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons will host Trop ’N’ Rock Night every third Tuesday.”
JolliMons Island is in Clearwater — 301 S Belcher Road.

This Tuesday, September 19th at JolliMons Island in Clearwater, I’ll be onstage with the accordion and playing with Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons. Come on down and enjoy some good food, drink, and live music!

Joey deVilla and the Tropical Sons playing on the dock at Bayou Bistro.
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Just a reminder…

Old advertisement from the 1960’s; “Accordions are in!”