The Long Island Accordion Alliance’s (LIAA) very first meeting of the New Year took place on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at La Villini Restaurant in East Northport, NY. If the success of this event is an omen for things to come then it looks like 2013 will be a very successful one for the accordion on Long Island.

The event was sold out several days prior (SRO) and not only was the main dinning area “jammed like sardines” but also the two adjacent dinning areas were occupied by our “overflow patrons.” This was a first time in two and one half years that that has ever occurred.

In attendance with the many accordion music lovers and aficionados were many prominent names from our accordion community. These included Mario Tacca, Mary Mancini, Don Gerundo, Victor Prieto, John Perno and Joe DeClemente. The evening’s interest and excitement was due to the fact that the “Amazing Accordion Kings” were on the docket to perform.

The “Amazing Accordion Kings” – Frank Toscano, Manny Corallo and the legendary Angelo DiPippo – did not disappoint. Since combining their talents several years ago these three master virtuoso accordionists have elevated ensemble accordion playing to the highest plateau. Through their very fine musicianship, virtuoso technique, flawless execution, very stylish playing and unique three part arrangements they have created a signature “Amazing Accordion Kings Sound.” Some of their selections included “Hungarian Dance #5,” “Twilight Time,” “St. Louis Blues,” and “Tico Tico.”

The membership of the Long Island Accordion Alliance’s (LIAA) want to thank all the people that attended that evening and want to especially express their sincerest thanks to Angelo DiPippo, Frank Toscano and Manny Corallo for what their presence represented and what a tremendous contribution they made to what the our organization (LIAA) is trying to foster and achieve.

For those of you that didn’t attend, you’ll have your chance to experience the “Amazing Accordion Kings” at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center (631.424.700), 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746 on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 2:PM.

The Long Island Accordion Alliance’s (LIAA) next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 6th at La Villini Restaurant (631.261.6344) 288 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731 and the featured guest artist will be Croatian accordionist Paul (Paolo) Belanich. Reservations are highly recommended.

Please come out and support the accordion, accordion music and accordion artists.