The Accordionaires Orchestra conducted by Janet Hane presented a standing room only concert on November 16, 2010 at Victorio’s Ristorante in Hollywood, CA. It was a “Pops” concert featuring 20 plus accordions with percussion instruments and guitarist. The announcer was Bob Molinari.

The Accordionaires Orchestra is the largest of its kind on the West coast. Janet has devoted her expertise and valuable time to the group which was very enthusiastically received. Their performance was flawless and the audience was especially attentive despite the fact that many had to stand due to the large crowd in attendance.

Among the selections offered: “Lustspiel Overture”, “Manha de Carnival”, “Chappell Evergreens”, “TV Valse”, “Mexican Carnival”, “It’s Swing Time”, “Just Another Polka”, “Henry Mancini in Concert”, “Dalida Forever No. 1”, and “The Great Waldo Pepper March”.

The Accordionaires, based in Los Angele, Ca., was founded in 1996 by former members of FOTA (Friends of the Accordion). In 2001 Carl Hane became director and Janet Hane joined the ensemble. When Carl Hane passed away in 2004, Pat Striplin temporarily took the baton until Janet became director later that year.

Janet Hane is an accordion performer, teacher and conductor of the Accordionaires. Currently residing in Westlake Village, CA., Janet is nationally known for her mastery and command of the piano accordion.

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