Merchandise

Local Resources for Tango Stuff

(CD's, books, shoes, etc.)

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CD's - Joel Johnson

        Joel has one of the biggest collections of Tango CDs anywhere - and certainly the largest in the Northwest. He stocks over 200 titles, and he frequents many of the milongas here in Portland with his inventory in tow.
        For a price list or to request a favorite recording contact Joel at 360-696-0493 or LUFFTHEAD@peoplepc.com.
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Books - Polly McBride

        Polly's latest book "Tango Quest" combines and replaces her two previous books, "All Things Argentine Tango" and "Tango with Mars and Venus" and includes new material. The collection of essays explores over 100 topics with insight and humor and is available for $15.00 (plus postage) by contacting her at atango2@aol.com or 971-207-5674. A list of contents and a sample from the book are available upon request.

        "Tango Festival Operation Manual" was created and co-authored by Polly McBride and Clay Nelson. It is a comprehensive guide to organizing successful tango events. From the first stages of planning through the finishing touches and follow up, the manual outlines the systems that have worked well for Portland's world-renowned festivals. Available for $100.00 (plus postage) from www.claysdancestudio.com or from Polly.
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Shoes - Carrie Whipple

        Carrie founded Che Locas in 2006 to "...beautify the feet of tangueras everywhere and to inspire men to dance with them."
        At the present time she is distributing the legendary Comme il Faut brand of shoes for women. As Carrie puts it, Comme il Faut "are fabulous, limited-edition works of art that, despite their distinctively outrageous appearance, are surprisingly comfortable and infinitely wearable."

        See Carrie's website at http://www.carriechelsea.com/shoes.shtml.
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Magical Buckles - Judy Maxon

        Ladies, your shoe buckle problems are over! No more missed tandas as you struggle to get your shoes on. No more holes in the wrong places in your straps.

        Maxon Magical Buckles, founded in 2007, is the answer to those frustrating buckle problems. For ordering and for more information, please contact Judy Maxon, merahistar@gmail.com or see her website for a demo video of her buckles at MaxonMagicalBuckles.com.
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"Miracle Shirts" - Bonnie Lee

        "Stay Dry" shirts for men, and wraps for women.

        Tanguero Designs
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Astor Piazzolla: A Memoir

        The long-awaited English edition of tango revolutionary Astor Piazzolla's earthy and passionate memoir is now available through Amadeus Press (located here in Portland, OR).
        Journalist and longtime fan Natalio Gorin presents a revealing portrait of the artist and man who dared to compose tangos of such melodic and rhythmic complexity that both classical and popular music aficionados ultimately claimed him as their own.
        More information about this book is available at Amadeus Press, 133 SW Second Ave, Suite 450, Portland, OR, 97204. You may also read more about Astor Piazzolla at his website at http://www.piazzolla.org/.
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Other Stuff - not local, but highly recommended

        The Tao of Tango: Los Angeles tanguera Johanna Siegmann has written what The Midwest Book Review called, "The ultimate self-help book" Using tango as a metaphor for life, Johanna constructed a modern allegory to lead you on a journey of self-discovery that can change your life.
        Her easy-to-understand explanation of the millenia-old principles from Taoism of yin and yang will show you what it means to be truly balanced.

        This book can transform your life as it helps you communicate better with anyone, whether you dance or not. See her website at http://taooftango.com.
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