Percy Spann played two and a half row button accordion. Percy was a farmer from Rosevale near Boonah together with his wife on piano they played many old regional dance tunes and many old German favourites. Press Play for song preview.
Music Samples
Old Lockyer Valley Schottese
This well known Lockyer Valley schottese tune was a favourite amongst many accordion players. This version is after the playing of Alf Staatz of Glenore Grove – Laidley, Queensland. Accordion played by Mark Schuster. Press Play for song preview.
Zither Duet -The Third Man
Zither Duet of Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This father and son-in-law duet were masters of the zither and came from Baffle Creek area north of Bundaberg where they were cane farmers. This tune was made famous in the 1930’s German movie the Third Man. Press Play for song preview.
Zither Duet -Old German Schottese
Zither Duet of Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This father and son-in-law duet were masters of the zither and came from Baffle Creek area north of Bundaberg where they were cane farmers. Press Play for song preview.
Waltz Of Vienna
This popular old dance tune is a real favourite in the German-derived farming communities in southern Queensland – it could be termed a real classic. The Waltz of Vienna is a stately dance and the tune is lovely and flowing. Here played on button accordion by Mark Schuster with accompanying […]
