Tag: Concertina

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A complicated soul

“Persistence of the composer” drawn with pencil by Sandy Ross Bender.
“A complicated soul” composed and performed with clarinet, concertina, and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on February 13, 2026.

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Carefully stepping downhill

“Karlstejn Castle” photographed in Karlstejn, Czechia from outside the fortress walls by Sanford Ross Bender on September 21, 2025.
“Carefully stepping downhill” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on February 11, 2026.

Note: “KarlÅ¡tejn Castle was built as a mediaeval fortress overlooking the Berounka River valley in Czechia. The Gothic castle founded in 1348 by King Charles IV served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures.” -SRB description modified from quotations by Wikipedia and the official KarlÅ¡tejn State Castle website.

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My traveling circus

“Patchwork quilt row” painted and drawn with mixed media by Sanford Ross Bender
“My traveling circus” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, concertina, and snare drum by Sanford Ross Bender on February 8, 2026.
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Prairie Story

“Bison in Iowa” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Madrid, Iowa on January 25, 2020.
Prairie Story” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on January 31, 2026.
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Start of the year

“Deciding which trail to explore” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford Ross Bender on January 29, 2026.
“Start of the year” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on January 28, 2026.

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Sentient beings

“Pink elephant” drawn with colored pencil by Sandy Ross Bender in travel sketchbook.
“Sentient beings” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on January 16, 2026.
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Her poise and grace

“Listening woman” drawn with colored pencils over writing in ink” on December 28, 2014.
“Her poise and grace” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and clarinet by Sanford Ross Bender on January 9 & 10, 2026.

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Fairytale

“Barred owl” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford Ross Bender
“Fairytale” composed and performed with guitar and anglo concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on January 6, 2026.

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Snowfall

” Childhood joy” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in eastern Pennsylvania on December 14, 2025.
“Snowfall” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on January 4, 2026.
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The year’s tears

“Vanishing point” photographed in Tyler State Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender on December 30, 2025.
“The year’s tears” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on December 31, 2025.