Breaking News: Passing of Mary Tokarski (1946 – 2026)
Highlights
National Accordion Association March 18-22 in Texas
The National Accordion Association Musical Conference takes place
Guy Klucevsek Memorial Concert: “Comin’ On Home”
The Guy Klucevsek Memorial Concert: “Comin’ On Home” was held
Mary Kasprzyk Tokarski – the accordion world sadly lost one of its greats
written in honor of the passing of a dear friend
Progress of Joan Cochran Sommers Documentary
Production of the long-awaited documentary telling the story of our
American Accordionists’ Association Fundraising Concert in April
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) proudly present their
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AAA 2026 Festival in Pennsylvania Plans Are Underway
The 2026 AAA Festival takes place from August 13- 16, 2026. -
“A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco”, Clifton Chenier, Wins 2026 Grammy
“A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco” wins 2026 Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album. -
2026 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Information Released – USA
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Publication 12 Noon 1st of the month.
Reminder that 12 Noon on the 1st of the month is the release of the news. -
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, the accordion was patented in 1829. -
San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation May 13-16
The San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp will be held from May 13 - 16, 2026 at the San Diego Wyndham Days Inn.
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Reports
of concerts, festival, workshops meetings etc.
Interview with Guy Klucevsek (by Anthony Creamer)
March 6th, 2026
This interview of Guy Klucevsek was conducted over two days in the summer and fall of 2019.
Dr. William Schimmel Performs in “Women’s Orchestra of the Holocaust Concert”
On January 28, 2026 at Hebrew Union College, Dr. Schimmel arranged
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Invites You to Join New Vancouver Accordion Orchestra
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Invites You to Join the New Vancouver
1983 Concert Recording at UMKC by Marie Efford-Masefield is Released Internationally
White Recital Hall, Kansas City, UMKC University
New England Accordion Connection & Museum Event
The New England Accordion Connection & Museum is bringing fun to town
2026 ATG Competition Registration is Now Open
The deadline for applying for ATG Competitions is June 12, 2026.
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San Francisco Accordion Club Holds March Meeting
Go to the Piedmont High School Student Center for an Accordion Circle event on March 15, 2026 at 2:PM in Piedmont, CA. -
Video: Esther Lanting Performs The Lord’s Prayer, Arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini
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Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video “Una Página Más”
Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video "Una Página Más". -
Video: Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Mozart, Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
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Central Florida Accordion Club Presents AccordionFest 2026
The Central Florida Accordion Club Presents AccordionFest 2026 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the German American Society of Central Florida in Casselberry, Florida. -
World’s Largest Accordion Museum
Helmi Strahl Harrington founded the world’s largest accordion museum based in Superior, Wisconsin. -
Accordionists/Musicians Can Apply to Cirque du Soleil
Accordionists/Musicians can apply to Cirque du Soleil. -
2025 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winners
held annually online
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Future Events
2026 Accordion Events in the USA
March 6th, 2026
Are you looking for accordion festivals to attend in 2026? Here is a list.
The 2026 Accordion Seminars- “Evolution in the Realm of Permanent Transition”
July 31, August 1, August 2, 2026 (Virtual)
Ksenija Sidorova Performs With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ksenija Sidorova will perform “Prophecy” with the Chicago Symphony
Livestream with Stas Venglevski and the Houston Accordion Orchestra
Stas Venglevski invites all on May 3rd, 2026, for a livestream of
Jim Rommel to Perform for Alabama Accordion Association in April
Accordionist Jim Rommel will be featured artist for the Alabama Accordion
5th Annual qathet Accordion Festival May 1 – 3
The 5th Annual qathet Accordion Festival will be held from May 1 -
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2026 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 25-28
The 2026 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in Leavenworth, Washington is scheduled for June 25 - 28, 2026. -
“Squeeze Me If You Can”: Accordion Weekend 2026
Angelo Paul Ramunni, Director of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum, will be the honored guest for Accordion Weekend, May 15–17, 2026,at Riedlbauer’s Resort – Round Top, NY. -
Joseph Natoli and GR8 IDEAS Announces 2026 Symposium 5.0
Joseph Natoli announces plans for the next GR8 IDEAS Symposium 5.0 to be held from June 21st to 24th, 2026 in Warren, Ohio, USA.
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