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2024 Coupe Mondiale Video Center Schedule
Summertime Blues with “Cafe Accordion Orchestra” – USA
Alex Meixner Band Entertains at Oktoberfaust & National Polka Day – USA
2024 AAA Festival was a Big Success
Breaking News: Passing of Nick Ballarini
TromboKordion Duo: Elena Fainshtein and Bass Trombonist Lucas Kaspar Perform on April 5
Guy Klucevsek on Bold Journey
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2024
“Moments with Leonard Bernstein” by Dr. William Schimmel
Great Holiday Gift idea: “Petosa Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
”Arietta” – New Free Bass Accordion Composition by Richard Romiti
“Meditato” by Gorka Hermosa Has Chicago World Premiere, Chengdu Premiere, Ugljevik Premiere – USA / China / Bosnia & Herzegovina
AAA Honors Joan Cochran Sommers at 2024 ATG Festival
Jacques Pellarin Releases New Album “Haute Couture”
Highlights 85th Anniversary AAA Festival is a Huge Success!
AAA Festival July 12-16, 2023. Join the AAA for our 85th anniversary in-person celebration this summer!
ATG 2023 Festival Important Information
World Accordion Day (WAD) Festival at A World of Accordions Museum
ATG Festival Important Information
Dr. Mike Middleton Presents World Accordion Day Program at AWAM
TromboKordion Duo: Elena Fainshtein and Bass Trombonist Lucas Kaspar Perform on April 5
Searching for Accordion Orchestra and/or Solo Accordionist to Perform Accordion Works of Lloyd La Vaux
The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Accordionist & Teachers Guild (ATG) Annual Festival. in Kansas City from July 24-27, 2024
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2023.
Accordionist/Composer Ben Rosenblum Premieres New Composition
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2022
Great Gift Idea: “Petosa 100th Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
75th Coupe Mondiale in Zofingen, Switzerland
Cory Pesaturo Playing In Weird Al Movie: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Meet Miles Hoyle, Musician. Composer. Accordionist
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini’s Upcoming 2022 Performances
Frank Toscano and Dominic Karcic Perform with Long Island Accordion Alliance
Celebrating the 101st Birthday of the Great Accordion Legend, Carmen Carrozza
Gratitude for my almost 68 years of love for the accordion!
Viivi Maria Saarenkyla Performs in VILDA at Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on June 8
The Accordion: A Possible Treatment for Dementia?
Mary Tokarski, Celebrating 50 Years of Accordion Music
Seattle Accordion Social
Update: Not Just Oompah Workshop Series With Rita Barnea 4/27 and Raif Hyseni…Date Changed to May 19/20
Nathan Troxell is the Newest Accordionist in the Euro Express Band
Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday Concert on May 14 in Brooklyn
Register Now! Exciting NAA Convention 2022 – Youth Program
Composer Sam Sadigursky Releases 3 New CD’s Featuring Accordionist Nathan Koci
Spotlight on Peter DiGiovanni — Accordionist, Composer, Arranger, and Technical “Whiz”
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Jan 20 – 30, 2022
Happy New Year to Everyone!
TV Documentary: Metsamerica – A World of Accordions Museum
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ on January 19
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2021
Editor Rita Barnea Begins Her 14th Year as Accordion USA News Editor
Online ATG: Friedrich Lips Workshop
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
“Have Accordion, Will Travel” (2021)
Kevin Friedrich Releases CD “Reflections”
The Accordion World Loses Another Great: August “Gus” Greyhosky, age 94
Guy Klucevsek: Accordions4Peace – Artists4Peace
A World of Accordions Museum Honors World Accordion Day
Video: Maria Telesheva Plays Bach to Celebrate World Accordion Day
HARTS and AWAM Hosts WAD Accordion Festivals: Online Registration Open Now
Bernadette (Conlon) Zabawa: Accomplished Accordionist from Australia to America
Immigrant Sons Dedicate All May Performances to World Accordion Day
Join the AAA Today
The Business of ”Music Birthday Parties for Children”
Video: Alex Meixner New Composition – USA
Editor’s Note and 2021 New Year’s Resolutions for the Accordionist
The Accordion Emoji is Here!
Video: Italian Tarantella on the Tram – Italy/Switzerland
Video: Jazz Accordionist Lee Terry Meisinger “Rio Beach Party”
Video: 2021 Global Accordion Orchestra Project
Video: Face2Face Duo Performs “Isn’t She Lovely” – Poland
Video: “Accordéons-nous.org” 2021 Young Winner – Belgium
40 Years after the Dream Came True – 1980 Coupe Mondiale
Video: 2021 Global Accordion Orchestra Project
Video: Face2Face Duo Performs “Isn’t She Lovely” – Poland
Breaking News: Passing of Daniel Desiderio
Passing of Leonard R. “Skeets” Langley
Stas Venglevski in December 6 Bach Concert and World Premiere of “Poetic Rhapsody”
Collaboration Across the Miles Creates Online AAA Archives
2020 IDEAS Symposium: A Great Success!
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
New Fashion: Accordion Mask!
Gene Pritsker’s New Composition “Memories Are Not Enough” Miloš Katanić, Accordionist
Video: Moses Concas Harmonic, America’s Got Talent – USA
Catching Up With “Creosote”
Into The Wild Blue Yonder!!!
Jon Hammond from Pandemic Quarantino
Duo Tutto a Dio plus Neringa Radėnaitė on 29 Concert Tour
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2020
The Accordion Emoji is Here!
Editor’s Note and Your 2020 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
Julien Labro in Fall Concerts
Joe Soprani’s “My Thanksgiving Story”
Editor’s Note, 01st October,2019
Oakland Airport Gig
Editor’s Note, 01st September ,2019
Bryant Park Accordion Festival Finale on August 16
Successful 2019 81st AAA Festival in Pennsylvania
South Pasadena Review Reports Nick Ariondo Bastille Day Performance
Meet Dr. Joseph Ciccone, New AAA President
Composer Peter Jarvis’s New Compositions and CD’s for Accordion
Valtaro Musette Event at Magnanini Winery on June 2
Video 2: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 3: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 4: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 5: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 6: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 7: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 8: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 1: 2nd World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 2: 2nd World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 3: 2nd World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 4: 2nd World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Video 5: 2nd World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein in Concert In New Jersey
Accordion Mixology: Drink in the Essence of the Accordion! With Dr. Schimmel
Accordion Mixology: Drink in the Essence of the Accordion! With Dr. Schimmel
Editor’s Note 01st February, 2019
Meet Rachel Quirbach: Accordionist, Music Therapist, AAA Executive Board Member
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Ray Harris, Micah Bisson, Jamie Maschler Perform with Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2019
The Day of the Accordion Feb. 22-24
Editor’s Note and Your 2019 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
Report: 2018 Master Class & Concert Series: The Seminars, Thinking Inside the Box
Editor’s Note, 01st November, 2018
Ksenija Sidorova On Tour with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Final Concert at Carnegie Hall
Editor’s Note
Meet Accordionist Jesse Shiroma and Streetlight Cadence (SLC)
World-acclaimed Accordionists to Perform at 78th Annual Accordion Festival July 25–28 at Hyatt Regency Lisle (Chicago)
Guy Klucevsek Releases New Recording “Carousel of Dreams”
Experience the 2018 AAA Master Class and Concert Series: Thinking Inside the Box
Editor’s Note 01st June, 2018
Passing of Gene Van (1936 – 2018) – Indiana
Guy Klucevsek Releases New Recording “Carousel of Dreams”
78th ATG Annual Competition and Festival in Lisle, IL July 25-28
2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), Int. Competition
Cory Pesaturo in Summer Events
Paul Betken Releases New CD “Beyond My Comfort Zone”
78th ATG Festival July 25-28 in Lisle, IL (Chicago)
The 2018 Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Finals and Concert on April 21
Remembering Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) – Seattle
Thoughts on Alexander Sevastian and the 2018 NAA Convention
Editor’s Note 01st March , 2018
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in Concert
Dr. Mike Middleton is Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Texas Folklife Resources Announces the Big Squeeze Accordion Contest
Stephen Dominko (1947-2017), New Hampshire – USA
Editor’s Note and Your 2018 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions
Julien Labro Performs in USA Tour
“Accordions Rising” Documentary Updates
Emmanuel Gasser’s New Composition
Remembering Bob Vitale
“Accordion Lessons and Life Lessons from Anton J. (Tony) Rozance ”
♫ Inspired by Pete
Tony Lovello as Remembered by Cory Pesaturo
Gene Pritsker Composes for Accordion!
Guy Klucevsek and Cody McSherry – A Heartwarming Story of Coincidences
“Happy Birthday America” by Joseph Natoli
NEW “AWW App” for Android of the Accordions Weekly News in English
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Cotati Festival August 17 – 18
Video: Quickbooks Advertising
Manny Corallo, Dominic Karcic, and Frank Toscano Perform in Long Island
NAMM Musical Instruments Show, Los Angeles – USA
Cory Pesaturo Performs with Jason Mraz
Eyewitness News 3 wfsb.com New England Accordion Museum
Here are Your 2017 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
Julien Labro in September/October Concerts
Accordionists & Teachers Guild (ATG) 76th Annual Festival Report
Report: 22nd Year AAA Master Class and Concert Series, July 29-31.
ATG Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards to Gene Van and Beverly Fess July 22, 2016
Video: Ginny Mac and Her Brother Glenn McLaughlin at AAA Festival
Sign Petition to Support USA Military Band Funding
Django in June: The Swing Accordion Camp Nobody Knows About
Editor’s Note 01st June , 2016
University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Community Accordion Ensemble – USA
Accordionists Performing at AAMS in New Jersey
Last of Five Intermediate Level Concert Works Commissioned by the AAA Discussed and Performed at the 2024 Schimmel Accordion Seminars
Max Simoncic’s Accordion Concerto to Be Performed by Peter Soave
Video: Natalie Emmons from EnterTalk Radio Interviewing at NAMM, Los Angeles – USA
Acclarion: An Amazing Accordion and Clarinet Duo Release New CD
Video: Tony Lovello, Celebrated 83rd Birthday – USA
More Concert Dates for Michael Bridge
Video: 28th annual Polka Hall of Fame Awards
Cedar Polka Fest
Peter and Mady Soave Concert, Mions – France
Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express – El Salvador
Classical Revolution RVA, Yemaya written by Barry Bless
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers Perform at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
99 Year Young Accordionist Jack Swenningsen
Video: Viatcheslav Semionov Performs at the AAA Festival
MAAA Celebrates Sam Falcetti
Video: Eddie Monteiro Trio at AAA Festival, Alexandria
2024 AAA Carrozza Scholarship Fundraiser
16th Peter Soave Music Academy begins on July 26
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention Classes, Seminars, Workshops
Exciting Workshops Scheduled for the 2015 AAA Festival in Virginia
Video: Alicia Baker in San Francisco – French Medley
Passing of Lou LeBrun 93 on July 16
Buckwheat Zydeco “Parti de Paris” – USA
Video: Acclarion Live Performance on Windsor’s 401 Sunset TV Show – Canada
THE STONE Presents Weeklong Residency with Composer/Accordionist Guy Klucevsek
Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca are AAMS 2015 Honorees
Video: Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival – USA
Felicien Brut Plays For Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games
Hear Beverly & The Accordion’s Studio One Set
Joseph Natoli Wins 2024 Elsie M. Bennett AAA Composition Competition
Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser in Fall USA tour
2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), Kansas City
Video: Cajun Strangers on the 30 Minute Music Hour.
The AAA honors Joan Cochran Sommers at the 2024 ATG Festival
Paul Creston ‘Songs’ CD Showcases his Seldom Heard Vocal Works
Video: Los Tres Tristes Tigres – Mexico
REMEMBERING Faithe Deffner, Castelfidardo – Italy
Video for Independence Day by Joseph Natoli
Accordionist/Composer Ben Rosenblum Premieres New Composition
Faithe Deffner
Faithe Deffner Obituary
Classical Music That Rocks… Accordion and Clarinet… Acclarion
Peter Soave in Concert on April 27
Martynas Levickis to Perform with NH Violinst Abe McWilliams
Aldo Mencaccini: Legend in the World of Accordion Manufacturing
Video: Alicia Baker Demonstrating at the Winter NAMM Show 2014 – USA
Popular Mesa Accordion Event to end in 2014 after Eight Years
Video: Strasser Promotional Video About Diatonic Manufacture
Accordionist Miles Hoyle
“2024 Accordion Seminars”: Dr. William Schimmel, Curator, More is Better!
Squeezebox Circle: Aug 7 from 7-9:PM
Lou Coppola – AAA US Virtuoso Champion in the 1950s is still making great music six decades later
Bruce Gassman Enters Holiday Season
Video: Los Tigres del Norte at the Premios Billboard 2013 – Mexico
Western Swing Jamboree Review
Grayson Masefield World of Accordions Museum Concert – USA
Remembering an Accordion Friend ‘Amy June Hatfield’
Editor’s Note 01st September , 201366th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, Canada
Joseph Natoli to Perform at 2013 ATG and AAA Festivals
Video Advertisement: Roland V-Accordion Overview With Alicia Baker
AAA 75th Anniversary Festival, Friday Night Concert
AAA 75th Festival August 14-18th in NYC
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on August 23
Peter Soave Performs with Chicago Opera Theater (CAT)
Video: Trio Voronezh “Two step” A. Zigankov
Video: Comedy Accordion, Moscow – Russia
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2024
Eric Stern and Vagabond Opera
Video Documentary: How Its Made, Diatonic Accordion
Murl Sanders Releases New CD
Accordionist Jack Swenningsen: An Inspiration to all Musicians
Grisey/Accordion/Moi
Accordion Pops Orchestra Press Release
The Accordion. A Bridge from One Generation to Another – Carmen Carrozza
Golden Accordion Couple: Anita and Bob Siarkowski
Spotlight on Multi-talented Young Accordionist, Peter Chudolij
National Accordion Association (NAA) March 13-15, 2025
Last Call: AAA 85th Anniversary Festival – USA
2012 Coupe Mondiale in Spoleto, Italy
Report on the 2012 AAA Festival in Baltimore
Report on the 2012 ATG Competition and Festival
AAA Festival July 11-15th in Baltimore
Victoria Accordion Festival July 19-22
AAA Youth Involvement Program Marks its Second Year
Fathers Day Tribute to ‘Our Dad the Accordion Man’ – Canada
Vivant! & Fremar in Concert with Frank Busso, Jr.Trio
ATG 2023 Festival Information
Remembering the Wonderful, Unforgettable Faithe Deffner by Joan Grauman Morse
AAA July Festival in Baltimore
Dr. Robert Young McMahan in Performances
World Accordion Day, 6th May 2012 – International
Chris Rybak, Santiago Jimenez Jr.and Boni Maricio in May Roland Events
Frank Marocco Memorial Concert in May
Cory Pesaturo Peforms on TV and in Concerts
Best Wishes For Christmas & Successful 2012 – Worldwide
AWW Founder/Editor Harley Jones Celebrates 70th Birthday in True Accordion Style
Mary Ann Covone: ATG President Featured in Sigma Alpha Iota Journal
Peter Soave Thrills All in Performance of New Accordion Concerto
Happy Xmas from the Accordion USA News
Happy Xmas from the Accordion USA News and Accordions Worldwide
2024 ATG Festival Workshops and More!
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Peter Spagnoli
2011 AAA Festival: A Fun, Fantastic and Fabulous Time for All
Dr. Robert Young McMahan and Dr. Paul Cohen Present World Premiere
Dr. Robert Young McMahan and Dr. Paul Cohen to Premiere New Work for Accordion and Saxophone
Joan Sommers Celebrates 50 years with UMKC Accordion Orchestra
Opening of Horace Lazzari Website
Amy Jo Sawyer, Performer, Composer of Accordion Music
Karen Fremar and Vivant! to Perform at World of Accordions Museum
Easter – Worldwide
Cory Pesaturo and National Accordion Month on FOX News
Dr. Robert Young McMahan:Composer, Professor, and Accordionist
BREAKING NEWS! – Tony Dannon Passes Away – Michigan
Virtuoso Accordionist Horace Lazzari
Big Squeeze Competition Pays Tribute to Late Conjunto Masters
Dee Langley: The Accordion Keeps Her Very Busy
Interview with Accordionist Dr. Ian Blair Fries, Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon
Dr. William Schimmel, Virtual Accordion Seminars July 28 – 30
New Horizon-New Challenge for the World of DIATONIC Accordions
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs July 14 at AAA Festival
Another Wonderful Season with Holiday Express
MECCA Brings Holiday Spirit to Texas
Guy Klucevsek receives United States Artist Fellowship Award
Dee Langley Elected new ATG President
Guy Klucevsek Performs in Memorial Tribute to Teiji Ito.
A New V-Accordion Star is Born: Christopher Gorton, Winner of the 2010 Roland U.S. V-Accordion Festival
Aldo DeRossi
Online: Not Just Oom-Pah! Presents Workshop with Courtney Von Drehle July 25 -27
Lydia Kaminska Plays Bandoneon with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Interview of Christopher Gorton, Roland USA Winner
Bruce Gassman Interviews Charlie Giordano – Springsteen’s Accordion Player
70th Anniversary ATG Festival in California
“Il Maestro – Aldo Bruschi” ….March13, 1926 to April 26, 2010
Vivant! and World Accordion Champion, Grayson Masefield
Highlights of the AAA July Festival in Hershey, PA
Buckwheat Zydeco wins 2010 Blues Music Award for Instrumentalist of the Year
Kevin Friedrich Presents Concert in New Zealand
April 18 Special Concert: Grayson Masefield Performs and Vivant Releases New CD!
2009 “Accordion Renaissance” marking the 69th Anniversary of the ATG: A Great Success!
GR8 Ideas Workshop June/July Series
Learning from National Music Associations: Increasing Attention to Detail
Editor’s Note 01st September, 2009
AAA Composers Commissioning Committee, George Kleinsinger: Prelude and Sarabande
Parno Drom Performs at Polish Festival
New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award to Faithe Deffner
Kevin Friedrich Performs “Gem of the Kaipara” by Gary Daverne
Switzerland Tour of Stas Venglevski
45th Vancouver Folk Music Festiva July 14-16
San Francisco Accordion Club Highlights from “Symphony of Accordions”
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2024
29th Annual Catskills Irish Arts Week
World Accordion Day Reports from Around the World
Amy Jo Sawyer receives “Foundation Fellow Award” at MTNA Conference
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers Perform at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
AAA 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
Rachel Bell Presents New Video Workshop
Gilbert Reyes Inducted into Conjunto Hall of Fame
Video: World Accordion Day “Flash Mob” in Canada
Cotati Festival 2023 on August 19 & 20
Alicia Svigals Album Release Show at Nublu in NYC
Sam Reider in Future Concerts
Dr. Helmi Harrington Named Citizen of the Year in Superior, Wisconsin
Big Squeeze Accordion Festival Features Elena Fainshtein and Students
ATG to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to Support 2024 Festival
Kansas City to Host International Accordionists & Teachers Guild Festival, July 23 – 27, 2024
Memories of AAA Events Through the Decades
Jacques Pellarin: Two Compositions in Soundtrack of Hollywood Blockbuster Film
Google Home Page Features Animated Accordion – Internet
The 2024 Accordion Seminars 30th Anniversary – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Open Call for Accordionists of All Levels for the Annual Make Music NY Accordion Mass Appeal!
Qathet Accordion Fest 2024 was Outstanding Success
Eugene Ettore Birthday….. Remembering a Musical Giant
Remembering Lou Jacklich: Master Accordionist and Teacher, 1928 – 2024
Sam Falcetti Presents New England Concert & Workshop on June 9
Dee Langley Performs in Spring/Summer Musical Events
Julia Williams Shares Her Experiences as a Busy Accordionist
5 Life Lessons I Learned From Playing the Accordion
“Intocable” 30th Anniversary Celebration Tour
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration June 20 – 24
Western Swing Jamboree Featuring Lori Beth Brooke
Tickets Now on Sale for Scythian at Appaloosa Music Festival
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2024
Kevin Friedrich Celebrates Launch of his Album “The Journey” Online Download
Breaking News: Passing of Russell Cerminara : Former President of ATA of NJ
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
AAA Upcoming 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
3rd Annual Qathet on May 10 – 11 in Canada
Kansas City to Host International Accordionists & Teachers Guild Festival, July 23 – 27, 2024
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International by Harley Jones
Conjunto Apprenticeship Showcase on June 15 in Texas
2024 World Accordion Day and Willard Palmer Festival – USA
The Alex Meixner Band on USA Tour
Sam Reider’s New Album, “ The Golem and Other Tales”
Stas Venglevski in Maryland – 8 gigs in 4 days
Latest Expanded Article About AAA Commissioned Works Now Published
“Halmoni’s Pot (Grandma’s Pot)” Film by A. Lauren Lee Receives Two Audience Awards
Accordionist Aaron Collis Receives Canadian Folk Music Award – Canada
Squeezebox Circle Meeting Dates
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Lost Bayou Ramblers on Summer Tour
3nd Anniversary of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum on July 1
2024 Cotati Festival August 17th and 18th in California
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2024
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
Financial Youth Assistance for the 2024 ATG Festival Application Due April 15
World Premiere of “Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel
A World of Accordions Celebrates World Accordion Day and Palmer Festival 2024
Press Release: Digital Accordion (a Fresh Perspective) – Episode 1
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
Hundreds of Musicians to Compete at New England Music Festival in Waltham, MA April 5-7
Dean Olsher’s Debut Album, “Letters of Transit” Released on March 29 on Bandcamp
Cory Pesaturo Performs Four Concerts in Bakersfield, California
HMC Honors Alex Meixner with Happy Music Ambassador Award at NAA Convention
National Accordion Association: Another Big Success!
Elena Stenkina Performs at Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society Benefit Event
”Phantom of the Opera (1929”) Accompanied by Michael Bridge
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2024
Join the Accordion Pops Orchestra Rehearsal on April 14 in New Jersey
Exciting News Upcoming 2024 AAA Festival, Conshohocken, PA
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on April 5
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
ATG Presents: TeachTalk Online Lesson
2024 National Accordion Convention March 20 – 24 “Celebrating the Return of Live Music” in Texas
Guy Klucevsek Receives Orpheus Lifetime Achievement Award – Italy
Elena Stenkina Performing for Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Add Your Photos to AAA Memory Article
Cherish the Ladies March Concert Tour
New Accordion Band at New Jersey Public School
Ramón Ayala Announces His Retirement with a New Single and Farewell Tour
Cory Pesaturo and the Grammys TV
Add Your Photos to AAA Memory Article
Sam Reider in Performances
Michael Bridge Updates
March Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books)
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) in Leavenworth, Washington June 20-23
Seattle Accordion Social on March 3
2024 Che Bandoneon International Competition
Travel to Castelfidardo in 2024 to Accordion Factories
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2024
AAA Festival in West Conshohocken, PA – July 12-14, 2024
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Ils Sont Partis Band and Lost Bayou Ramblers Tie For Best Regional Roots Music Album at GRAMMYS
Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books) – USA
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
Chicagoland Accordion Academy Begins After-School Accordion Program in Chicago Public Schools in April
2024 National Accordion Convention is March 21 – 24 in Texas
ATG Annual Festival. in Kansas City, July 24-27, 2024
The Delta Boyz Inducted Into Tejano Hall of Fame
Cory Pesaturo Plays National Anthem Live On USA National Channels
Andre Thierry Presents Creole/Zydeco Shows Celebrating Black History Month
Latest Article of AAA Commissioned Series, Paul Creston’s Embryo Suite, Plus an Appreciation of the Composer
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents: Accordion Fest 2024
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in NJ on February 21
“ A Winter Accordion Wonderland Concert”
Two New eBooks (pdf and epub) Release by Friedrich Lips – Austria
CNIMA Workshops in New Orleans – USA
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meeting and Vancouver Accordion Events
Hector Del Curto and Family Perform in New York City
Alex Meixner on Tour
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza Preview Show
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Latest News: Ready to Pursue your Childhood Dream and Compete for $100,000?
Sam Reider in Upcoming Performances
2024 National Accordion Convention: Celebrating the Return of Live Music!
Kevin Friedrich & Friends 2023 Christmas Concert, Dargaville – New Zealand
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2023
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Vitor Goncalves Performs on The Jazz Cruise
William Schimmel and Elliott Sharp Release New Album: “Lowdown”
The Impact of Rob’s Accordion…a Story to Remember…
2025 National Accordion (NAA) Convention, March 13-15, 2025, Texas
Gilbert Reyes Inducted into Conjunto Hall of Fame – Texas
Mirco Patarini & String Quintet to Perform at ATG Festival July 25
Cory Pesaturo Performance in Saudi Arabia Televised to Millions
The Impact of Rob’s Accordion…a Story to Remember…
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
The Mobile Accordion ClassRoom (MACr)
Free Postage from France, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books – France
2024 ATG Festival Honoring Joan Sommers and International Competition, Kansas City MI – USA
Jimmy Stewart’s “It’s a Wonderful Accordion Life”
Accordion Summit on December 26 in NYC
Great Gift Idea: “Outsinging the Nightingale-Lost Treasures of Bulgarian Music” by Lauren Brody
New Yorker Kevin Friedrich In The News For Hometown Fundraiser Concert – New Zealand
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Two Solos by Alexander Tcherepnin
Massachusetts Conductor and His Unique, Versatile Orchestra
Christmas Sheet Music by MusicForAccordion.com
Accordion Students from PS 203 Queens, NY in Christmas Concerts
Betty Jo Simon: Honors and Christmas Performances
Bonnie Birch at Seattle Center Christmas Market
Remembering the Wonderful, Unforgettable Faithe Deffner by Joan Grauman Morse
It’s Time for the San Antonio Accordion Association Zoom Parade
Brooklyn Accordion Club Holiday Concert on December 10
Roma Jazz Ensemble on December 29
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2023
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Bandoneonist Hector Del Curto hosts: “Why Does It Sound So Good?”
Free Postage from France, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books – France
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Starting soon Jan 2024: Celebrated Accordion Lessons and Classes
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Christmas Sheet Music by MusicForAccordion.com
Accordion Visit to Castelfidardo, Italy October 1-5, 2024
World Accordion and Tango Festival November 15 – 19
ATG 2024 Festival Honoring Joan Cochran Sommers, July 23-27 in Kansas City
2024 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2024
2024 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention
Emerald City Accordion Camp Concert on November 1
Professional Development by Marie Andree Joerger Live from France
Stas Venglevski and Murl Allen Sanders in Concert Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Petosa
Cory Pesaturo Records Viral Video with Nahre Sol
Long Island Accordion Showcase on November 1
Patricia Bartell’s New Book Release in January
Tamburitzans Program Features the Accordion
John Smoltz, FOX MLB Lead Game Analyst Played the Accordion!!
Maria Telesheva Awarded Special Scholarship: Interview on October 4 for KEZI 9 TV News
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2024
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on November 1
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Toccata by Ernst Krenek
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Sunday Seven Band
Retirement Recital by Dr. Lou Persic
Squeezebox Circle November Vancouver Accordion Events
Dan Newton “Daddy Squeeze” in Concert
London Scholle Performs in Tango Duo, Accordion and Violin
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2023
Public School in Queens, NY Needs 12 Bass Accordions
Donald Balestrieri, Principal, Music Graphics Press, Passed Away, San Diego
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert in NJ on November 26
Grayson Masefield World of Accordions Museum Fundraising Concert
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Semer Ensemble Performs in Canada and the United States in October
ATG Commissions Documentary to Highlight the Accomplishments of Dr. Helmi Harrington
Intocable Evolution Tour 2023
Stas Venglevski Concert & Workshop at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Sam Reider and Jorge Glen: Nominated for 2023 Latin Grammy Award
Amal Quartet with Guy Klucevsek to Perform on October 7.
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Aria by William Grant Still
“Lou Jacklich Plays!” Free eTrack MP3 Download Album, Limited Offer
Accordionist Dr. Bill Schimmel Performs with Musical Guests
Grupo Frontera Performs on Good Morning America (GMA)
Future Concerts and Profile of Michael Bridge
Annual NorthEast Squeeze-In
Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans on Fall USA Tour
32nd Cotati Accordion Festival 2023
Dominic Karcic and Frank Toscano Perform for Octoberfest Celebration
“Duo Two Accordions” Sergei and Maria Teleshev
Stas Venglevski and Murl Allen Sanders in Concert
Set The Stage And Jazz It Up at the Pequot Library!
Rachel Bell Fall Update
Vladimir Mollov to Perform with the Cleveland Orchestra
5 Day Cruise with Flogging Molly
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2023
Sunday Afternoon AAA September 10 Accordion Celebration
Rob Reich Events
2023 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winners Announced
Kevin Friedrich Director of The World Accordion Museum Alliance In China
Hanzhi Wang Fall Concerts
Lauren Brody’s New Publication: “Outsinging the Nightingale-Lost Treasures of Bulgarian Music”
“Behind The Bellows” – Video Now Viewable in High Definition
Grupo Intocable Achieves No. 4 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart
9th Annual Polish Festival in Vancouver on September 3
41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2023
Paul Ramunni Presents “The Joy of Accordions” at Goshen Public Library
Final Appearance by the Great Morgani at the 2023 Cotati Accordion Festival
Online: Gemini Duo Winners at Manhattan International Music Competition
C.J. Chenier Performs in Ohio
Photo Report of 2023 Accordionists & Teachers Guild International (ATG) Festival
ATG Festival Receives National TV and Radio Coverage
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2023
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2023
June is National Accordion Awareness Month
Grayson Masefield Performs at A World of Accordions Museum
Updated AAA Composers Commissioning Committee Publication
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble June Concerts
Dee Langley to Perform with the Pavia Wind Quintet in Minneapolis
Kevin Friedrich Guest Artist at South Pacific Accordion Championships Finale Concert in NZ
Stas Venglevski: “Fifteen Minutes of Fame”
Gregorio Uribe Performs at Carnegie Hall Citywide in NYC
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs July 14 at AAA Festival
Bachtopus Performance for the River Arts Music Tour in Dobbs Ferry, NY
34th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Music Festival on June 3
Dan Newton :”Daddy Squeeze” in June Performances
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2023
What are You Doing for World Accordion Day on May 6?
2nd Anniversary of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum on July 1
Time to Register for the 2023 AAA 85th Anniversary Festival!
Branson Accordion Extravaganza on May 20
Joe Cerrito’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day
Groupo Frontera Wins Prestigious Awards
41st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival May 19 – 21
Texas Folklife Hosts Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues Receive Artist Grant
Brooklyn Accordion Club Orchestra 2023: Call for accordionists!
Elena Fainshtein: Featured Performer at the Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships on May 13
Will Holshouser Presents Concert at Brooklyn Accordion Club
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2023
Alex Meixner Band Tour
Powell River Academy of Music Presents Accordion Fest Preview on May 5
The Latest Addition, Updated Articles About AAA Commissioned Works
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs on May 20 in NJ
2023 ATG Festival Workshop Descriptions
World Premiere of “Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel
Only 2 spots available VIII International Jazz Accordion & Modern Harmony Master Classes
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
My First Accordion Lesson
Bernadette Conlon Zabawa: Over 500 Videos Online!
Rob Reich Quartet in Concert at Fifth Street Farms and More!
Cory Pesaturo Performs Four Concerts in Bakersfield, California
ATG Final Concert, July 22: Joan Cochran Sommers & the ATG Festival Orchestra
Elena Stenkina Performs at Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society Benefit Event
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June
ATG Concert on July 20: UMKC Accordion Ensemble, Nikolay Bine, Das Duo Kollektiv
Centrum Blues Camp with Bruce Sunpie Barnes
Join the Rybak Europe Tour July 8-21
Carrozza Scholarship Fundraiser on September 15
ATG Concert on July 21 with Stas Venglevski, Kevin Friedrich, and More!
Sam Reider’s Album Release Concert on June 26th in Brooklyn
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Seminars and More!
Cotati Festival 2023 on August 19 and 20
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2023
AAA 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
2023 ATG Festival to Feature Many International Guest Artists
A World of Accordions Celebrates World Accordion Day and Palmer Festival 2024
Press Release: Digital Accordion (a Fresh Perspective) – Episode 1
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
Hundreds of Musicians to Compete at New England Music Festival in Waltham, MA April 5-7
New England Music Festival Celebrates 61st Anniversary
Dean Olsher’s Debut Album, “Letters of Transit” Released on March 29 on Bandcamp
HMC Honors Alex Meixner with Happy Music Ambassador Award at NAA Convention
National Accordion Association: Another Big Success!
NAA Evening Concert with Brave Combo & Alex Meixner
”Phantom of the Opera (1929”) Accompanied by Michael Bridge
Rachel Bell Performs at Bal Folk Evenings
Join the Accordion Pops Orchestra Rehearsal on April 14 in New Jersey
Seattle Accordion Social on March 5
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on April 5
“Accordions Rising” Documentary Available Now Free on YouTube
Cody McSherry and the Tamburitzans – Florida
Rachel Bell in Spring Programs
Get your Accordion Fest 2024 tickets now before they sell out!
Accordion-YellowPages.com Future Events Free Listing – Cyberspace
21st Annual Gator by the Bay
41st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival May 19 – 21
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
2023 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 22-25
AAA 85th Anniversary In-Person Festival: July 12-16, 2023
National Accordion Convention March 15 – 19: Still Time to Register
Grayson Masefield in Concert at A World of Accordions Museum on July 30
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2023
Latest Activities of the AAA Composers Commissioning Committee:
Chicagoland Accordion Academy Begins After-School Accordion Program in Chicago Public Schools in April
Alicia Jo Straka: New CD Plus Upcoming Performances
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Accordion Performances
Joseph Natoli Receives “Honorary Lifetime Member Award” from Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts
Cory Pesaturo Plays National Anthem Live On USA National Channels
New Book Release: “Olaf & Me” by Accordionist Edwin Erickson
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents: Accordion Fest 2024
“Scythian” Presents March USA Concerts
Hector Del Curto and Family Perform in New York City
Rob Curto Releases New Single”Ersatz Angel”
CNIMA Workshops in New Orleans – USA
Powell River Academy of Music Presents Accordion Fest Preview on March 5
Cory Pesaturo’s Performances
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza Preview Show
The Teleshev Father and Daughter Duo – Two Accordions in Concert
CBS Presents “Welcome to the World Capital of Accordions”
Texas Folklife Announces 34TH Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert
CNIMA and Jacques Mornet’s Accordion Method Workshops in New Orleans
2023 Master Classes in Spain with Victor Prieto
Guy Klucevsek Performs His Compositions: “Clarissa” and “Air Apparent”
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Ils Sont Partis Band and Lost Bayou Ramblers Tie For Best Regional Roots Music Album at GRAMMYS
Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books) – USA
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
Hold the Date for AAA Festival July 12-16, 2023
2024 National Accordion Convention is March 21 – 24 in Texas
The Latin Recording Academy Awards
“Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel to receive World Premier on February 23 in NYC
The Delta Boyz Inducted Into Tejano Hall of Fame
Stas Venglevski Releases 30th CD
Andre Thierry Presents Creole/Zydeco Shows Celebrating Black History Month
Latest Article of AAA Commissioned Series, Paul Creston’s Embryo Suite, Plus an Appreciation of the Composer
San Francisco Accordion Club Presents Accordionist Paul Aebersold
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in NJ on February 21
“ A Winter Accordion Wonderland Concert”
Two New eBooks (pdf and epub) Release by Friedrich Lips – Austria
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meeting and Vancouver Accordion Events
Active Accordion Clubs Information
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
“Get Back Unplugged” Performance in Canada
Sam Reider in Upcoming Performances
AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
SFAC Presents Matt Tolentino in Zoom Concert
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention: March 15-19, 2023
Gail Campanella in Live Concert
Not Just Oompah! Presents Shirley Johnson
2023 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Hanzhi Wang on Tour in the USA
Joshua Camp Releases Official Video from C.A.M.P.O.S. Album
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Dallas Vietty’s Rising Reed Formerly Rebel Reed Offers Online Accordion Classes
Gift Idea Created by Joan Grauman to Assist A World of Accordions Museum
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends
AAA Commissioned Works Update on the AAA Website
Accordion Lovers! 25 Years Plus of Love!
Accordionist Beverley Fess in Concert
Branson Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp!
An Accordion Holiday at the Mattatuck on December 10
2023 Accordion Seminars: In the Shadow – In The ……!I
LIAC Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 22-25, 2023
ATG Professional Development Seminar: Michael Bridge’s Doctoral Thesis
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2022
National Accordion Convention (NAA): March 15-19, 2023
World Accordion & Tango Festival
Cory Pesaturo Performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
“Update on Jane Christison, Accordionist, Entertainer, and More!”
Sam Reider: Accordionist, Pianist, Composer, Educator
Great Holiday Gift Created by Joan Grauman to Assist A World of Accordions Museum
Gift Idea: “Accordions Rising” Something New Has Been Added
Accordions Are Coming! November is National Accordion Month at Westmont Accordion School
Gary Schreiner Performs with Peter Calo at Jazz on Main in Mt. Kisco, NY
Alex Meixner at Tomball German Festival Christmas Market –
San Francisco Bay Area Accordionist, Anand Joseph, in “Amélie” Debut
Accordion Pops Orchestra (APO) Concerts
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Unveils Newest Arrangement with a New Look
Mary Ann Covone Performed for SAI National Convention
Klezmatics Present Hanukkah at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on December 10
Those Darn Accordions: “Zombie Polka”. A Halloween Classic!
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on December 28
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Paul Abersold and Christine Capsuto-Shulman
Dr. William Schimmel Presents 4 new videos with Paintings by Michael Schimmel
Brooklyn Accordion Club presents Virtuoso Accordion Concert Series Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Cafe Accordion Orchestra: Cafe Christmas on December 8
Cody McSherry Performs with the Tamburitzans
Chubby Carrier Entertains on New Year’s Eve
2022 Polka Hall of Fame Awards Highlight 58th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, November 25 – 27
Not Just Oompah! Presents Shirley Johnson
An Accordion Holiday at the Mattatuck on December 10
Kim and Dan Christian Lead Branson Accordion Extravaganza/ Band Camp 2023
Official National Accordion Association News Release
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
Ludovic Beier Performs at Birdland NYC for Django Reinhardt Festival Nov. 1-6
Sam Reider’s New Album Release on November 3rd in Philadelphia
JANPress Master Classes Release
“Home of the Accordion” Trip to Castelfidardo, Italy: May 16-20, 2023
Rob Curto’s New EP Release on November 15
Miles Hoyle’s Debut Recordings Will Be Released on Friday, November 25th
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Virtuoso Accordion Concert Series Fall/Winter 2022-2023.
The Victoria Pops (Canada) is Looking for New Members
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2022
Accordionist Julia Williams Performed in “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Dominic Karcic and Continental Sound Orchestra Perform for Italian Charities of America Gala
What happens when an IDEA becomes a GR8 IDEA??
Updated Expanded Article, AAA Commissioned Concert Work
Byrne Brothers Perform for Florida Keys Celtic Festival and More!
Versatile Accordion Orchestra Returns to First Night Chatham 2022
Branson Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp 2023 with Kim and Dan Christian
Stas Venglevski: Four Concerts in Four Days with One World Premiere
Cody McSherry, Multi-talented Artist, Performs with the Tamburitzans
Tom Torriglia Releases New CD “Limoncello Time”
Michael Bridge To Open the 125th Toronto Women’s Musical Club Season
Ensemble of Hope to Perform on October 16
Cotati Review: A Storm of Accordions Hit the Cotati Plaza
A Trip to A World of Accordions Museum Needs to be at the Top of Everyone’s Bucket List!
“Requiem”: Mozart – a Reality written and performed on Accordion by Dr. William Schimmel
Accordionist Steve Albini Performs in October
“Eloise & Co” Performed in Mass. Lawn Concert
Lemon Bucket Orkestra Performed at Lotus World Music & Arts Festivals
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story – Official Teaser Trailer (2022) Daniel Radcliffe
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2022
Winner Announced, AAA 2022 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
A Tribute to Daniel Desiderio
Applications for Grants Now Being Accepted!
New album: Accordionist/Composer Will Holshouser & Eric Vloeimans, “Two for the Road”
2022 Carrefour Mondial Accordion Festival September 2-4
Accordion Pops Orchestra (APO) Concert on September 18
Petosa Celebrates 100 years with a book “Petosa Accordions: An American Accordion Story”
40th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival is Live on Sept. 3
Cory Pesaturo Establishes Record with Racing Legend Mario Andretti and more!
“Making The Accordion Great Again”: Accordion Display at Philadelphia Airport by Liberty Bellows
Not Just Polkas: The Accordion Can Do It All! The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Concert!
Accordion Festival in Bryant Park on September 16
Dr. Denise Koncelik Performs “An Evening of Piazzolla Tangos and Mozart Sonatas for the Piano & Flute/Accordion”
Joshua Camp Performs With Litvakus Trio on September 1
Powell River Academy of Music Workshop on Sept. 24
2022 Not Just Oompah! New Fall Workshop/Concert with Matt Tolentino on September 12, 13
Spotlight on Karen Lee Accordionist, Lawyer, ATG Board member and Collector of “All Things Accordion”
Book Review: The Art of Accordion Playing, Author Prof. Friedrich Lips
Stas Venglevski to Perform for WMAS on September 25
Sequin Accordion Social on September 11 Featuring Andy Mirkovich
Latest Additions to the AAA Composers Commissioning Web Pages
Seattle Accordion Social on September 4
8th Annual Polish Festival in British Columbia
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2022
Cotati Festival August 20-21 in California
2022 Not Just Oompah! Announces New Fall Workshop/Concert with Matt Tolentino
ATG Celebrates their 80th Anniversary Festival in Grand Style
Video: Michael Bridge Concert at A World of Accordions Museum
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Chemainus Accordion Festival on August 13
Alex Meixner Chosen for International Polka Hall of Fame and 2022 “Best Local Live Band/ Musician”
Cotati Festival Student Scholarship Fundraiser
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2022
Joseph Natoli Performing John Williams Composition with the Packard Band
“Duo TWO ACCORDIONS” Blazes West Coast with Far Reaching Impact New CD
ATG Festival: July 20 – 24 in Lisle (Chicago) Illinois
Rob Curto Performs at the Philadelphia Phillies Game!
Entry Date Changed For 2022 AAA Virtual Competition – USA
Hector Del Curto Performs with the 2022 Stowe Tango Music Festival
International Music on the Porch Day!……. With Your Accordion!!
Leaping Into the Future: New Accordion Association for Young Adult Accordionists 18 – 29
Halfway Point Reached on Project to Update and Enhance the 22 Articles on the History and Description of the First 35 Commissioned Works of the American Accordionists’ Association
Twenty-eighth Annual Accordion Master Class and Concert Series, Dr. William Schimmel, Director, Continued Great Success
Duo Two Accordions Entertains at World Athletic Championships
Dan Newton and Honky Tonk Jump Perform at Red Wing Concert in the Park
Michael Bridge Performs in Canada and USA
AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee Additional Publications – USA
ATG Announces Historic CD Recording Event
Kim and Dan Christian Present Patriotic Celebration Concert Video
Alex Meixner Band Performs at Live Free & Fly Festival and More!
Ludovic Beier Performs in The NYC Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland July 12-17
Nikolay Bine to Perform at ATG
New Accordion Club: Toronto Accordion Club
Additional Concert by Michael Bridge at AWAM on July 25
In Spite of His Disabilities, Franklin Nichols Excels on the Accordion
Introduction to Joan Graumans’ Article – Gratitude for my almost 68 years of love for the accordion!
Dominic Karcic Performs for Bastille Day Festivities
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs on Sturbridge, MA Concert Series
Cotati Festival August 20-21 in California
“Not Entirely Schubert” at Lincoln Center
Papa Joe De Clemente to Perform for New England Accordion Museum
Dr. William Morse Conducts the Racine Symphony Orchestra with Guest Artist Stas Vengleski
The Polski Chix Release New CD “Polka Lovin’ Chix”
2022 Carrefour Mondial Accordion Festival in Quebec
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2022
Reminder: 2022 AAA Festival Virtual Competitions
NorthEast Squeeze-In 2022: September 16-18
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble Concerts
2022 ATG Festival in Lisle, Illinois
Rita Davidson Barnea is the New AAA Secretary
A World of Accordions Museum Hosts World Accordion Day and Willard A. Palmer Festival – USA
More 2022 World Accordion Day (WAD) Reports Online
Petosa Celebrates 100 Years with Release of “Petosa Accordions, An American Accordion Story”
Results: Online Accordion Star International Competition 2022
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 16-19: Info/Schedule
CIA President Mirco Patarini in Concert at ATG Festival
June is National Accordion Awareness Month
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival Presents Michael Bridge
Dr.William Schimmel to Perform at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Stas Venglevski in Concert at July ATG Festival
Beverley Fess Performs for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June
Canadian Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina’s “Accordion Concerto” Performed by Michael Bridge
Not Just Oompah! Features Alex Meixner and Lori Brook in Live Concert/Workshop
Michael Arnon’s 31st Annual Crawfish Festival is On Again!
Bonnie Birch and Fortissimo Play for LIAC
Murl Allen Sanders to Perform at 2022 ATG Festival
Creosote in Summer Accordion Festivals
Pioneer Women of the AAA, Alice “Essie” Bradshaw Armstrong (1917 – 2018) – considered the “Sweetheart of the Accordion” in the early years of the AAA
Musical Friends Celebrate Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday
ATG Online Student Recital on June 5
Heyni Solera: Finalist in the 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition
Alex Roitman is a Finalist for 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition
45th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Sam Reider Premieres New Concerto for Accordion
Sergei and Maria Teleshev Perform at Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration and Cotati
Dominic Karcic and Gina Haver at La Villini
Megumi Hada: NASA Scientist, Accordionist, and Composer
Tom Torriglia Releases New Album “Limoncello Time”
Accordion Lovers! Almost Fifty Years of Love!
Finalists Announced for 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition in August
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2022
Julien Labro in World Accordion Day Programs
World Accordion Day Palmer Festival May 6-8, 2022
Accordion Star International Competition/Festival Extends Registration Until May 10
Friends of Guy Will Perform the Music of Guy Klucevsek May 14
Petosa Accordions Announces Publication of “An American Accordion Story”
ALSI Sponsors Free Zoom Concert with Joe Natoli
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival May 20 & 21
“Gems of Bulgarian Song (Series 2)” With Accordionist Lauren Brody
Texas Folklife Announces Finalists for the Annual Big Squeeze Accordion Contest
“Hand Health For Accordionists” by Dr. Angela Natoli DC, DACNB
Dr. William Schimmel to Perform at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on June 16
Not Just Oompah! Presents Raif Hyseni in Virtual Workshop/Concert on May 19 and 20
Pioneer Women of the AAA Spotlighting Addie Cere (1919-2005): Prolific Composer, Performer, Instructor, Adjudicator
Reunion of Friends Concert with Accordionist Courtney Von Drehle
Joseph Natoli JANPressMusic Annual Student Recital May 15, 2022 at 3:PM EST
Alex Meixner on Tour In May And June
AAA Recent Publications – USA
Not Just Oompah! Presents a Live Workshop/Concert Series With Lori Brooke and Alex Meixner
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents CNIMA USA Class in Brooklyn
2022 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Dominic Karcic Performs for the Northport Historical Society
Connecticut Accordion Association in Concert at Mattatuck Museum
Dr. William Schimmel: The 2022 Accordion Seminars and More!
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2022
Betty Jo Simon To Present Workshop at 2022 ATG Festival
Joan C. Sommers Will Conduct the 2022 80th Anniversary 80-Piece Festival Orchestra
What Are You Doing For World Accordion Day, 6th May?
Online: 2022 AAA Festival Competition Goes Virtual
Mary and Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund Offers Scholarships and Grants
Buy Last Stock before Price Increase from Euro 29 (US$32.50 approx) to Euro 34 (US$38 approx) – Germany
A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) Events for World Accordion Day
World Premiere of “Tangorium” by Bridge & Wolak on April 3
Mickey Bisilia, Important Teacher, Musician, Accordionist and More!
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band at Savannah Music Festival
AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee Information – USA
Joel Guzman to Perform with Austin Symphonic Band
Afro-Caribbean Music Presentation by Loïc Cordeone Da Silva
Oktopus Performs Live on April 10
Three Expanded Historical and Analytical Articles by Dr Robert Young McMahan – USA
National Accordion Convention 2022 – A Special Anniversary
Jamie Maschler Performed in “Indecent” with the Seattle Repertory Theatre
San Diego Police Officer Plays His Accordion With Local Musicians
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Live Accordion Event
Connecticut Accordion Association in Concert at Mattatuck Museum
Dan Newton Live Stream and More!
UMKC Community Chamber Accordion Ensemble To Perform AT 2022 ATG
2022 ATG International Festival July 20 – 24
Editor’s Note, March 01st,2022
Online: New England Music Festival Welcomes Adult Virtual Competitors
Daniel Ratcliffe to Star as Weird Al Yankovic
A Very Special Story
ATG 80th Anniversary Festival
2022 Texas Folklife Apprenticeship in the Folk & Traditional Arts Program Awardees
Passing of Leo Aquino
Accordion Pops Orchestra Begins 52nd Season
Mike Zampiceni Presents Virtual Concert for Silicon Valley Accordion Society
ATG Wednesday Night Virtual Workshops
Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak Celebrate 10 Years Concertizing Together
Long Island Accordion Alliance Hosts “Accordion Love Fest”
Mary Ann Covone: Expert on Podcast Show: “The Big Fib”
Joe Cerrito Performs with the Venice Symphony Orchestra
Drs. Norman and Sharon Seaton Present the NAA Weekly Challenge #52 of 52
Klezmatics Perform on March 3 in Middletown, PA
Texas Folklife Announces 16th Annual Bg Squeeze Statewide Youth Accordion Contest
2022 AAA Coupe Mondiale Qualification
Online Reunion to Remember Frank Marocco Ten Years After His Passing
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
The New ATG Syllabus
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2022
The Pioneer Women of the American Accordionists’ Association, Part 1
NAA Convention 2022: “We Are Back and Revitalizing the Convention!”
Free Postage, Super Value Books Until 7th February – France
The Accordion Saves the Day! …….Wedding!!!
Litvakus Performs at Rockwood Hall, NYC
2022 AAA Festival: Postponed until 2023
Rob Curto Performs “There’s a Place for Us”
“Accordions Rising” Available Now Free on YouTube
Dominic Karcic’s Upcoming Events
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat: Big Success
Sofia Ros Performs with Irving Symphony Orchestra in Texas
Ksenija Sidorova Performs Piazzolla with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
“Cherish the Ladies” March USA Tour
Save the Date for Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday Concert on May 14
CNIMA USA Teaching Tour, May & June 2022 – USA
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in December Concert
The ATG Festival Orchestra of 2022
Frank Toscano Performs for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Guy Klucevsek Performs His Compositions: “Clarissa” and “Air Apparent”
2022 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released – Switzerland/Finland
ATAM 60th Annual New England Music Festival & Competition April 8 – 10
NAA Convention 2022
Breaking News — The 2022 AAA Festival has been postponed until 2023
Trio Voronezh Performs in “Beauty and the Beast” Ballet March 4 – 6
Stas Venglevski Conducts Houston Accordion Retreat January 13-16, 2022
ATG Professional Development Workshop on February 13, 2022
Ksenija Sidorova Performs Piazzolla with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Accordionist Louis Simao performs with Kiran Ahluwalia: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Bridge and Wolak On Tour
The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Part 2: 1960 to 2021
ATAM to Honor Joseph Natoli in April
80th Anniversary ATG: July 20-24 in the Chicago Area
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
33rd Illinois Polkafest – February 4, 5 & 6
ATG Syllabus Available for Purchase Now!
NAA Updates and Weekly Challenge #50 of #52: Driveway Concert
Virtual: Accordion Star International 2022 Competition/Festival
NAAC Holiday Member Video Series Invitation
Try Something New as a Way to Become a Better Musician
Seattle Accordion Social on December 13
Jingle Jamz on December 4 in Louisiana
Cory Pesaturo on Jimmy Fallon’s New Musical Game Show
Stas Venglevski Conducts Houston Accordion Retreat January 13-16, 2022
L’Art En Voyage with Anna Lumière and Finn Manniche on February 12 in Canada
Dee Langley Performs for “La Boheme” in Minnesota
Smorgasbandet Performs for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
ATAM 60th Annual New England Music Festival & Competition April 8-10, 2022
“A is For Accordion”: New Book for Children
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2021
National Accordion Convention In Richardson, Texas March 16-19,2022
Lou Jacklich and Colette Ogata Perform for Silicon Valley Accordion Society
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Launches Professional Development Series
Powell River’s First Annual Accordion Fest May 6-7, 2022
Sergei Teleshev and Maria Telesheva to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club in March
Cycle Zydeco 2021 Postponed to 2022
Kim and Dan Christian Organise the Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp 2022
The American Accordionists’ Association Commissioned Works Project Moving Along Well in Its Third Month
The Accordion Global Association 2022
Jeanne Velonis Performs at AAA Seminars
Drop Your Shoulders and Breathe!
New Music Video Released by Father/Son Collaborators Jacques and Lucas Pellarin
Frank Toscano Performs for LIAA on January 5
Amazing Accordion Reunion!
Joe Hall’s New CD “Proud to Be a Creole” is Available Now
Alicia Joe Straka Performs “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year – I’M ANIMATED!”
Alabama Accordion Association Presents Elijah Clements in Concert on November 13
Dr. William Schimmel Performs with The Boston Symphony Orchestra
San Francisco Accordion Club: November 21st: Accordion Circle (Virtual via ZOOM)
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) Meeting on November 3rd
“Tick Tock Polka” – Alex Meixner on Piano Accordion
10 Year Old Isabella Pizzarelli Busks for College Fund
41st Tejano Music Awards Announce Winners During December Virtual Event
San Francisco Accordion Club: November 21st: Accordion Circle (Virtual via ZOOM)
Takács Quartet with Julien Labro, bandoneon on Dec. 3
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) Meeting on November 3rd
Hector Del Curto Premieres His New Composition “Trace of Time”
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Commissioned Works Project Is Well on Its Way
ATG 80th Anniversary Festival July 20-24, 2022
Sam Reider’s Winter Update
The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Part 1: The late 1920s to 1960
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat Includes 6 Talented Young Artists
Mary Tokarski’s Holiday CD Brings Good Cheer
Gator by the Bay – next in March 2022
ATG Wednesday Workshops Presents Joseph Natoli on December 8
World/American Premiere of Orchestration by Zisl Slepovitch
Updates on “Accordions Rising” by Roberta Cantow….Great Holiday Gift Idea
Oregon Alpenfest Rescheduled to Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2022
Rachel Bell and Karen Axelrod Perform Live Stream Tunes on Accordion and Piano
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2021
Suggestions for: Analyze Why You Experience Stage Fright When You Perform
Litvakus at Rockwood Music Hall 2
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Re-Scheduled for Jan 21-30, 2022
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2022 Performances
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner
Passing of Donna Dee (Anderson) Ray (March 13, 1947 to November 09, 2021)
History of AAA Music Commissions by Prof. Robert McMahan
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Charlie Giordano Workshop
Eva Ybarra: 2022 Texas State Musician
Concert Series to begin Down Under Fundraising the Accordion Gems Exhibition
Music with Mary Accordion Academy November 13-14
The New AAA Commission Composed by Will Holshouser
ZOOM Online with the San Antonio Accordion Association on October 12
Texas Folklife’s ‘Accordion Kings and Queens’ Returns to Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre
Klezmatics… Back on the Road
Cotati’s Future Accordion Stars
Review: Stas Venglevski Performs Galla-Rini “Concerto No. 2”
Cory Pesaturo’s Performances
13 year old Levi Burroughs, RCAC Scholarship Recipient 2021
NAA Weekly Challenge #36: Other Musical Instruments
Rob Reich to perform at The Maybeck Studio in November
Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca With The Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble
10 Year Old Colin Kennedy Wins Scholarship at Cotati Accordion Festival
Ksenija Sidorova to Perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Rose City Accordion Club Camp 2021 Enjoys Successful Event
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Live Festival, Summer 2022
Northwest Accordion Social on October 11
Dr Schimmel’s Upcoming Performances
Long Island Accordion Alliance Presents Oktoberfest at La Villini
Children’s Corner: Zachary Friedenburg
October Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) News
NAA: Week #32: Evaluate Your Playing, continued . . . .
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat Includes 6 Talented Young Artists
Jaimie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues in “En Canto” Forró Music Concert
Ludovic Beier to Perform at Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland NYC
Dr. Henry Doktorski III: Accordionist, Educator and More!
“Flogging Molly” Included in 2022 Salty Dog Cruise
Bridge & Wolak October 2021 Concerts
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2021
Alex Meixner on Accordion at Peppermint Productions
A Windfall Donation to Superior’s Great Accordion Museum
Oktoberfest, October 10, A World of Accordions Museum, Superior, WI
Cotati Accordion Festival Press Release September 25 & 26
”Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America”: Conversation with Dr. Marion Jacobson
Brooklyn Accordion Club is Calling for Presenters
Music with Mary Accordion Academy November 13-14
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Season Premiere Features Stas Venglevski
New Accordion Scholarship at UVic School of Music
Long Island Accordion Alliance Meets on September 8
Joe Soprani’s Arrangement of “Adagio for Strings”
Polka Hall of Fame 17th Annual Slovenian Sausage Festival
Alex Meixner Band “On the Road Again”
Live Northeast Squeeze-In September 10-12 in Pennsylvania
Sergei Teleshev and Maria Telesheva: Father and Daughter Duo
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2021
Mario Tacca Entertains at Magnanini Winery
Pearl Django Entertain at Jansen Art Centre
The 2021 Dr. William Schimmel Virtual Accordion Seminars 21 – The Twilight Time
A Virtual House Concert Presented by NAAC
New Date for 2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli
Joan Grauman and Dr.William Morse Perform for Golden Arts Festival
2021 40th Annual Celebrations – Milwaukee Irish Fest
Dominic Karcic Entertains in New York
Accordion Player Entertains a Herd of Walruses in the Arctic Ocean
Children’s Corner: Gia Ciccone plays “Hungarian Dance No. 5”
Accordionists Perform at DAS Fest in Wisconsin
Pennsylvania Accordionist Garrett Tatano is Voted Polka Star of Tomorrow
Performance by Francesca and Julianna Busso
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2021
Mary Simon is 30th Governor General of Canada and an Accordionist!
Updated Site: Kevin Friedrich “The Journey” CD Released
2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli
Julian Labro in Summer Concerts
Online: Encore Broadcast of 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for Linda Soley-Reed
New Location of The New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co.
2021 Virtual AAA Master Class & Concert Series Online Now with Dr. William Schimmel
Cory Pesaturo Performs on TV Game Show “Let’s Make a Deal”
Find Your Post-Pandemic Musical Opportunities! National Accordion Association, Inc.
Marek Kalinowski Entertained at Milwaukee Accordion Club
Paul Betken Demonstrates the Use of the Accordion in Pop Music
Summer Update on Sam Reider
2021 AAA Virtual Competition Results
Online: International Youth Music Competitions 2021 – USA
2021 World Cup on the Accordion Virtual Polka Championship
OLLI Zoom Class on Accordion+Music+Culture Available for Adults 50+
2021 Stowe Tango Music Festival with Hector Del Curto
Jack Garton Performs at Victoria Event Centre – Canada
Bachtopus Releases “Six of One (Half Dozen of the Other)” by Bob Goldberg
The Alex Meixner Band on Tour
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets on July 2
Save the Date: Frank Busso, Sr. To Receive the 2022 AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2021
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz Club on July 8
Nick Ariondo Performs Music in New Disney Movie “Luca”
Recommended Reports for Your Viewing – International
Stas Venglevski and Michael Bridge in Online Concert July 18
Kevin Friedrich CD Release for Europe & North America & Asia
Joseph Natoli in Concert at SFAC
2022 International Video Competition for Conductors
Meet Accordionist/Singer Silvia Navarro
2021 Virtual AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York with Dr. William Schimmel
Virtual Accordion Camp V on June 5
NAA Weekly Challenge 19: Independence Day
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues Teach 3 Courses at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Dan Newton, “Daddy Squeeze” Summer Accordion Events
Chris Rybak Plays Accordion at Elementary School in Texas
Meet Accordionist “Papa Joe” DeClemente
Dominic Karcic Performs for Bastille Day Festivities
Online: Hamidreza Nematollahi Guest at Brooklyn Accordion Club
A Beautiful Celebration: Linda Soley Reed’s Virtual Lifetime Achievement Award
Video:” Gratitude”: For my dear friend Linda Soley Reed by Joseph Natoli
Alexander French Wins Texas Folklife “Big Squeeze Contest” Polka Category
Remembering and Honoring Eugene Ettore on His 100th Birthday
Michael Bridge Performs Final Doctoral Lecture-Recital
Updates for Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 17-20
Geno Delafose Performed at “Mudbug Madness Festival” in Shreveport, La.
Victor Prieto Performs Live in “A Musical Voyage” in New York City
Slavic Soul Party is Back!!
Texas Folklife Announces Champions of 15th Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest
“Poor Man’s Gambit” Entertains at Longwood Gardens
A Virtual Tribute to Zydeco on June 17
Rochelle Morse Thompson Plays Accordion After 54 Year Pause
Not Just Oom-Pah! 2021 Accordion Concert and Workshop
Accordionist Performs for Irish Funeral
Alex Meixner Performs for the World Accordion Day Special Event
Victoria Accordion Club Band Performs for World Accordion Day
Accordions on the Canadian Peace Tower
World Accordion Day 2021 Promotional Video
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2021
Kevin Friedrich CD Release Party – New Zealand
Highlights AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
Virtual Presentation: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Highlights AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
Upcoming Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Events
Texas Folklife Presents 15th Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest Finals
Dr. William Schimmel’s “Tributaries” Now on YouTube
Celebrate WAD: Joseph Natoli’s New Composition “Continuum” & “Permutations on a Theme by Paganini”
National Accordion Association: Weekly Challenge 10: World Accordion Day
“Scythian” Live Outdoor Concert in Virginia
Brenda Martinez: Guest Musician on Mollie B Variety Show on May 4
Joe Natoli Offers Free Workshop In Honor of World Accordion Day
Celebrate World Accordion Day with Film, “Accordions Rising”
Alex Meixner Band “On the Road Again” at National Polka Festival
Rob Reich and Daniel Fabricant Perform Live at Yoshi’s in Oakland
Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival May 15-16 in NYC
Friendship of Tony Dannon and Vince Borsini
Group Intocable Releases New Hit
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Judy Minot
Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2021
Passing of Carol Ann Ettore-Asimou
International Women’s Day👩🏼🤝👩🏽💚 8th March
William Schimmel 2021 AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York – USA
Virtual Presentation: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
National Accordion Association News Release
Bridge & Wolak play “Gankino Concerto” in USA & Canada
ATAM Goes Virtual Once Again For 59th Annual New England Music Festival
The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International Has Something New!
Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund – USA
Sam Falcetti Introduces his 7 Pop Music Ideas Books to the Accordion World
Zoom Vancouver Squeezebox Circle on April 1
Rachel Bell Releases Tune Book, “This Part of the World”
Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble Workshop is Online on April 11
Dallas Vietty Teaches “Creativity for Accordionists” Zoom Series
Accordion Star International Competition-Festival 2021
Bachtopus Performs: “Scintillation In Isolation” by Will Holshouser
World Accordion Day Online: Sharon Schrul Performs in Whistler Public Library Event
Free: Rob Howard’s Generously Offers Out of Print Books Free as pdf
Central Texas Accordion Association Restarts In Person Club Meetings
Cancelled: Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Canada
Children’s Corner: Young Accordionist Daniel Mecher is Involved in Many Musical endeavors
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2021
ATG Memorial Tribute to Jeff Lisenby 02/21/21
Cancelled: NAA Convention in Dallas, Texas
Linda Soley Reed 2021 AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
NAA Presents 52 Challenges
2021 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released
Welcome to the NAA Training Center
Stas Venglevski and Flutist Stephanie Jutt in Online Concert
Passing of Chuck Berger
Dan Newton in March 1 Online Concert
Dr. William Schimmel to Present Parts 5,6, 7 of New Virtual Work
Victor Prieto Trio at Terrazza in NYC
Brooklyn Accordion Club Celebrates 8 Years
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
New Releases in the USA by Jacques Pellarin
Accordion Babes Calendar and “Accordion Revolution” Book Still Available
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2021
Accordion Major, University of Alabama School of Music
Dick Contino Estate Comes to AWAM
2020 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released, Castro Marim – Portugal
Nick Ariondo Performs on Soundtrack of New Movie, “The Call of the Wild”
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) 2020 Festival in Alexandria
National Accordion Convention 2020 – Orchestras
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
Welcome to Chicagoland Accordion Academy
30th AAMS Festival March 6, 7
Sam Reider: New Recordings and Upcoming Shows in February
Steve Riley’s International Accordion Kings Concerts
Ksenija Sidorova Introduces the Classical Accordion – Classical FM Video Series
Stas Venglevski and Cory Pesaturo Perform in Ukraine
Cory Pesaturo: New CD and Performances
Article: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordion
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performs on February 23
Hanzhi Wang Performs with Omer Quartet at Morgan Library & Museum
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Stas Venglevski’s Musical Adventures
Washington, DC Captivated by Scythian!
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs at First Night in Cape Cod
Paolo Belanich to Perform for LIAA
Dr. Mike Middleton Performs for Alabama Accordion Association
Breaking News: Passing of Shelia Lee
Breaking News; Passing of Jeff Lisenby
Children’s Corner Section to Begin in February
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Julie Kasprzyk Cardona
Corey Ledet’s Newest CD Available January 15
Accordion Youth Summit (AYS)
Virtual Accordion Camp IV on January 16 Features Creosote in Concert
2021 National Accordion Convention Registration is Open Now
Rebel Reed presents: Exploring the Bellows
Holocaust Survivor Alex Rosner: His Accordion Saved His Life
Frank Toscano Performs in New Movie “The Many Saints of Newark”
AWW Extends Condolences to Kevin Friedrich Upon the Passing of his Mother
The Essentials Collection Enjoying Huge Success!
Rachel Bell Presents Online Concert
ATG 2020 Holiday Video
Grand Finale of 2020 Cotati Accordion Festival
Conjunto Star Flaco Jiménez To Open New Food Trailer Business
The Versatility of Nick Ariondo
Creation of the Ivan Dyma Concert Agency, Moscow – Russia
Stas Venglevski Performs Bach Concert and World Premiere of his “Poetic Rhapsody”
Two New Recordings by Accordion Melancolique – Netherlands
Newly Available Sheet Music “Poetic Rhapsody” by Stas Venglevski
Postponed: Craven Accordion Orchestra North Central Area Accordion Championships – UK
Jamie Maschler Teaches at Virtual Accordion Camp IV
Oktoberfest 2021 Concert at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Trio Voronezh Wins 3rd Prize in 2020 PIF Performance
Guardia Nueva 20th Jubilee Christmas Concert, Kokkola – Finland
A Glorious Christmas Concert with Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca
Remembering Frank Marocco
Daily Reports, 2021 Coupe Mondiale, Ends Sunday, Munich – Germany
Anton and Joseph Klettner in Concert
Rachael Xu Heard by Millions On Recording Track of Pop Star Zhang Jie – China
WMAS Virtual Holiday Concert – December 13, 2020
Ksenija Sidorova Performs at George Enescu International Festival – Romania
Alex Meixner Band Entertainment
HHC Nufringen Performs Concert Dedicated to Günther Stoll – Germany
Denny Malmberg Brings Holiday Cheer to Shoppers
IX All-Russian Pop Music Competition “Merry Accordion”, Nizhny Novgorod – Russia
50th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Danish Academy of Music – Denmark
Accordionists Win Online “Rising Star” Competition – Germany
Renzo Ruggieri Performs with Campania International Arches Orchestra – Italy
Friedrich Lips 2021 Future Events – Russia
New Dates for IDEAS Symposium 4.0 – USA
Video: Orchestra Popolare del Saltarello New Release – Italy
Ksenija Sidorova steals the show @ BBC Last Night of the Proms, London – UK
Guardia Nueva 20th Jubilee Celebrations, Kokkola – Finland
Sofia Ros Gonzalez Performs at Prize Winners Concert, Vienna – Austria
Sini Ström Performs Two World Premieres – Finland
“Flogging Molly” 2022 Salty Dog Cruise – USA
Stockport Accordion Club Broken Cross Concert, England – UK
Friedrich Lips Performs in Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Video: Alexander Poeluev Performing Galliano Concerto – Siberia
Video: Fofa Nobre Performance at Expointer 2021 – Brazil
“Bachtopus” Releases Eighth Commission from 2020 Composers Commissioning Fund – USA
Video: Melbourne Accordion Orchestra Performs at 2021 Cabaret Festival – Australia
“Music on the Green” Concert – England
Fernando Fraga Traba Performs at Oscar Ibáñez Concert – Spain
Video: Accordionist takes Part in Humorous Play – Egypt
XXVIII “Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition – Spain
V International Competition “AccoPremium” 2021 – Belarus
Martynas Levickis Concert with the Gewandhausorchester – Germany
Astoria Marathon: Four Concerts in Mons – Belgium
Doorslaande Tongen Workshops – Netherlands
Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Recordings and Concerts – Finland
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Now in Russian, German and Spanish, Friedrich Lips 2021 Interview by Herbert Scheibenreif, Moscow – Russia
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner – USA
Accordion Show Cremona 2021 – Italy
Postponed: Canterbury Accordion Association Jam Session – New Zealand
Online: IV International Competition “Magic Symphony”, Moscow – Russia
Mickaël Clément Big Weekend of Music – France
Datastico e. V. Accordion Orchestra Celebrates Open Day – Germany
Guildford Accordion Club Meeting, England – UK
Duluth Oktoberfestival – USA
Patricia Crolbois Performs at 40th Verdun National Fair – France
Friday Night with Black Pencil Ensemble Concert – Netherlands
Excellent Entries for ‘Live’ 74th Coupe Mondiale in Munich – Germany
Castelfidardo Accordion Museum Reopens – Italy
NOVAM Accordion Soloists & Chamber Music Competition – Netherlands
18th International Bayan Competition “Vivat Bayan!”, Samara – Russia
Accordionists Feature in “Global Music Match” – Worldwide
Video: Aydar Gaynullin Performs at “Ingolstadt 2020 Live” – Germany
Adam Ørvad Performs at Classic Mini Festival! in Frederiksberg – Denmark
30th Annual Cotati Virtual Accordion Festival, California – USA
We Salute Yevgeny Pavlovich Rodygin Famous Composer and Hero – Russia
XI International Competition of Performers on Folk Instruments “Belogorya Cup”, Belgorod – Russia
Nihad Hrustanbegovic Performs at Sarajevo Film Festival – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Martynas Levickis Concert with the Gewandhausorchester – Germany
Astoria Marathon: Four Concerts in Mons – Belgium
Doorslaande Tongen Workshops – Netherlands
Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Recordings and Concerts – Finland
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner – USA
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Now in Russian, German and Spanish, Friedrich Lips 2021 Interview by Herbert Scheibenreif, Moscow – Russia
Accordion Show Cremona 2021 – Italy
Online: Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Concert Video Link – Finland
Ksenija Sidorova Performs at “Last Night of the Proms” – England
Postponed: Canterbury Accordion Association Jam Session – New Zealand
Accordionists Celebrate Farroupilha Month – Brazil
International Accordion Week, Calabria – Italy
“Accordéons-nous.org 2021” International Festival – Belgium
XIV International Accordion Composition Competition Francisco Escudero – Spain
National Accordion Convention Request for “Expressions of Interest” for the 2022 Convention – USA
Royal Academy of Music Welcomes Live Concerts From November, England – UK
Joan Grauman and Dr. William Morse Perform for the Golden Arts Festival – USA
AAA Cancels Festival 2021
National Accordion Association Training Centre
ATG 2021 Festival in Lisle, Illinois
New Accordion Scholarship at the University of Victoria
Cory Pesaturo Presents New Video and CD
Editor’s Note ,1st December, 2021
Breaking News: Passing of Rose-Marie Bruno Coppola
Not Just Oompah! Presents“ Music is Math 101” Workshop with Shirley Johnson
AAA 2021 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
2021 Accordion Babes Calendar Available for Pre-Order Now
Jeanne Velonis Releases New CD “New York Dronescape” on December 12
New Arrangement of Eugene Ettore’s “Manhattan Concerto” Planned for 2021
Rob Howard’s Releases New Book, “Accordion Anthology 2”
Introducing: the Essentials Collection for Digital Accordions
Editor’s Note, 1st November, 2020
Alex Meixner Online December 3 at 8:PM ET
Kevin Friedrich “Sounds of the Season” Concert, Dargaville, New Zealand
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition for Aspiring Composers
Carlos Vives Latin Grammy Winner with Cumbiana – Columbia
2020 IDEAS Symposium Souvenir Book & Concert Tickets
Gia Ciccone Performs on Mary Tokarski Zoom concert
”Music with Mary Accordion Academy” Virtual Event
Bachtopus Releases First Commission
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Jeremiah McLane
Cody McSherry in Concert!
Eddie Monteiro On Faculty of IDEAS Symposium
Stas Venglevski Bach Concert and World Premiere of “Poetic Rhapsody”
”A Leaf Falls” – A Spooky Music Video by Rob Reich
Not Just Oompah! Zydeco & Blues Workshop hits Successful Notes
Texas Folklife Seeks Participants for its 2021 Apprenticeship Program
“Accordions Rising” For the Holidays!
Accordionist Lou Le Brun Celebrates Her 90th Birthday on Zoom!
Dr. William Schimmel Releases New Digital Album.
MoMM@Home: The Accordion with Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Lina Orfanos ~ Love Matters
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Heartland Festival Orchestra
NAA Revises Dues Payment Method
Video: Mario Tacca Performs “Gentilezza” With Fred Schwinger – USA
Dan Newton in Western Swing Night at Crooners Supper Club, Minneapolis
Beethoven & Banjos 2020 Online Festival Featured Stas Venglevski
Editor’s Note, 1st October, 2020
Double Keyboard Accordion
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Re-Scheduled for Jan 21-30, 2022
“Accordions Rising” For the Holidays!
Editor’s Note 1st October, 2020
Two Fabulous Concertinas
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition for Aspiring Composers
October Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) News
NAA: Week #32: Evaluate Your Playing, continued . . . .
International Digital Electronic Accordion Society (IDEAS) Virtual Symposium 3.0
Jaimie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues in “En Canto” Forró Music Concert
A Great Digital and Electronic Accordion Event
Announcing the ATG Online Master Class Series
Accordionist Dan Newton New CD, “Out of My Dreams” Release Show
Editor’s Note, 1st September, 2020
ATG Announces ATG Online Master Class Series
Circus of the Mind: Virtual Multimedia Concert by Canadian Accordion & Clarinet Duo, Acclarion
Bachtopus 2020 Composers Commissioning Fund Invites Submissions
Alicia Jo Straka to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club on September 20
Book Completed: Play Your Accordion Without Pain
Editor’s Note 1st August , 2020
Interview: CIA President Mirco Patarini About the 2020 Coupe Mondiale – Portugal
Passing of Composer Ennio Morricone
William Schimmel 2020 AAA Annual Master Class and Concert Series Online Presentation
New Compositions by Joseph Natoli
2020 Coupe Mondiale Entry System Online – Portugal
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials Release Rescheduled to September 30
IDEAS Symposium 3.0 To Go Virtual This Year
Alex Meixner Performs at Virtual Musikfest 2020
Archival Articles Added to the AAA Website
Ladom Ensemble – Toronta Summer Music Online Concerts
Archival Articles Added to the AAA Website
Cory Pesaturo Presents Online Programs
Dan Newton in Live Stream and Outdoor Concerts
New Accordion Gift Website Launched – USA
Connecticut Accordion Association Presents Creosote
“Third Grade Can Be Fun” by Carol Perkins
Brooklyn Accordion Club August Zoom Meetings
AAA Carrozza Scholarship Dinner is Cancelled
New Compositions for Accordion Orchestra Released by Gary Daverne
Oktoberfest Cancellations
“We Love Accordion” August 15 Zoom Meeting
2020 Not Just Oompah! ZOOMs into Success !
Editor’s Note, 1st July, 2020
Highlights 2020 Annual Master Class and Concert Series Online Presentation July 31-Aug. 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Plays the Accordion on Sesame Street
Frank Busso Jr. Performs With US Air Force Strolling Strings on Social Media
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials to be Released August 1
Michael Bridge: Concerts in Care, Ontario
Kevin Friedrich Organizes Free Concert: Mid Winter Melodies in New Zealand
This Old Accordion – A Tribute to Ilmar Kuljus on His 90th Birthday
Stas Venglevski Presents World Premiere and Tango Workshop at AWAM July 19, 20
Peter Jarvis and Dr. William Schimmel’s New CD: “Dragonfly”
Video: Frank Busso Jr., Luke Wedge and Victor Holmes Trio – USA
Terry Cavanagh Online Accordion Festival
Final World Accordion Day Broadcast 6th June
Judging a Virtual Competition, the 58th Annual New England Music Festival
ATG Announces Results of 2020 Election for Board of Directors.
AAA Archivist Joan Grauman Articles All Listed On AAA Site – USA
Stas Venglevski’s New Tango Book Available Now
Star Spangled Banner with Accordion and Balloons!
Frank Busso’s Accordion at Alex’s Birthday Party!
Poeluev Live Online Concert
Technician’s Fun: “The Coughing Flea”
Accordionist Dan Newton Performs on Bastille Day with Cafe Accordion Orchestra
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets July 2nd
Editor’s Note, 1st June, 2020
Film “In Tribute to a Great Man – Louis F. Coppola”
Final World Accordion Day Broadcast is on June 6th. Don’t Miss It!
IDEAS and The Whole Note
Remembering and Honoring Eugene Ettore
New Series “The Whole Note” Premiers Online on June 13
Passing of Rose Marie Caccamise, Owner of Roxy’s Music – New York
New Song “Night is Just the Shadow of the Sun” includes Accordionist Gary Schreiner
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts Transitions to a Virtual Music Competition
New Song ”Quarantine” featuring Those Darn Accordions, Family and Friends
List of Cancelled/Rescheduled/Online 2020 Accordion Events
Virtual Accordion Camp on June 27
“Clarinet for the Soul” with “The Circus of the Mind” for Accordion, Clarinet, String Quartet
2020 Las Vegas Accordion Convention is Cancelled
Not Just Oom-Pah Will Be Online
Report: 6th May World Accordion Day Broadcast – Worldwide
New Art Deadline for 2021 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar is July 10
Report: 9th May World Accordion Day – Worldwide
Accordionist Rachel Bell’s Newest Composition
Review: World Accordion Day Broadcast 23rd May
Mario Tacca at Special Assumption Church Concert, New York
Cancelled: 32nd Carrefour Mondial de l’accordéon 2020
Passing of John Castiglione, 1938 – 2020 – Michigan
Rob Reich in Lifestream Performances
Cancellation of Stowe Tango Music Festival Bandoneon International Competition
Quaranstream Fridays by Scythian
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets Outside on June 4
Music Happy Hour with Accordionist Erica Mancini
Editor’s Note, 1st May, 2020
Review: Gary Daverne Video “This is My Life” – New Zealand
Next Broadcast 23 May, Report: 9th May World Accordion Day – Worldwide
May 1: Hear the Grand Prize Winners of the Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Competition
Free Album for WAD – “Harley Plays Gary” eTracks Album Released Online
Review: Michael Bridge Xenia Online Concert
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration Postponed Until June 17-20, 2021
AAA Festival Postponed to July 14th-18th 2021
Accordion 101: How an Accordion Works with Ted Lange And Mollie B
Joseph Natoli Performs His Newest Composition “Alone”
Celebrate World Accordion Day with “Accordions Rising” Available Now
Accordion Class Presses On Virtually
Doin’ Just Fine” by Alicia Jo Straka – NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2020
Accordionist Ivan Filipchyk Paints to Music
Alex Meixner Live from His Living Room
Ocean Beach Park Polka Days 2020 is Cancelled
Accordionist Tom Pixton Records Sound Track of Fun Short Film
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein Present Concerts from Their Dallas Home
Joseph (Chubby) Carrier in Live Online Concerts
Young Accordion Finalists in Texas Folklife Big Squeeze on May 1
Papa Joe’s Accordion Brings Positivity During Pandemic Times
Music Acadiana in Quarantine
Cancelled: 2020 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Editor’s Note, 1st April, 2020
Brooklyn Accordion Club, Live on Zoom!
Breaking News: Louis F Coppola Passed Away – April 20, 2020. The Accordion World Has Lost One of its Finest
Internet Streaming 6th May World Accordion Day (WAD) Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Show
Michael Bridge to Perform in Solo Live Stream Concert on April 6
Accordion Cancellations or Postponements Due to Corona Virus
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts Postpones March Festival Until July 24
AAA Festival 2021 Already Well Advanced
COVID-19 UPDATE from ATG President Joe Natoli
Accordion Noir Virtual Concert
Accordion Babes 2021-2022 Accordion Babes Calendar Calls for Artists
Accordionist Cory Pesaturo & Violinist Leah Zeger Create an Album in 3 Hours
Just Released! “Vignettes, Short Pieces for Accordion” Delightful original compositions by Guy Klucevsek
ONLINE ONLY – The Big Squeeze –
Accordionist George Secor Passes Away
Augustinas Rakauskas, Lithuanian Independence Celebration
Kevin Friedrich St Patrick’s Day Entertainment in Dargaville – New Zealand
Dr. William Schimmel Releases New Video
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra: Now on YouTube!
30th AAMS Festival March 6th & 7th in New Jersey
Frank Mucedola Accordion School Receives 2020 Best of Auburn Award
Yvonne Marts Donates Very Special Accordions to AWAM
Editor’s Note, 1st March, 2020
Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca Daily Videos
Registration for AAA 2020 Festival, Virginia
2020 AAMS Honoree – Professor Joan Cochran Sommers
Happy Birthday, George Washington!
NAA Accordion Convention on March 18 in Texas
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
New England Music Festival in Newton, Mass. March 27-29
Jelena Milojevic Performs with the UVIC Chorus and Orchestra on March 7
Eddie Monteiro Performs Brazilian Music at Shanghai Jazz, Madison, NJ
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Florida
Kevin Friedrich to Host “An American Journey” at Dargaville Museum in New Zealand
“Al Terzo and Friends” at AAMS on March 6
Dr Schimmel’s Recent Performances
Article: The First to Represent the US at the Coupe Mondiale – Still Going Strong 60 Years Later
Don Gerundo and Spencer Bruno Perform for the LIAA on March 4
Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBook Special Price – USA
Joseph Natoli Performs Shopping Center Suite composed by Gary Daverne
Brooklyn Accordion Club Features Will Holshouser Plus More
Brooklyn Accordion Club Features Will Holshouser Plus More
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble in March and April Performances
Fabulous Öllerer “Oberkrainer” Accordion at AWAM
2020 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released, Castro Marim – Portugal
Ray Abshire, Cajun musician and Louisiana Folk Artist Hall of Famer, dies at age 68
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) 2020 Festival in Alexandria
Accordion Major, University of Alabama School of Music
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
Dick Contino Estate Comes to AWAM
Sam Reider: New Recordings and Upcoming Shows in February
Nick Ariondo Performs on Soundtrack of New Movie, “The Call of the Wild”
Steve Riley’s International Accordion Kings Concerts
National Accordion Convention 2020 – Orchestras
Ksenija Sidorova Introduces the Classical Accordion – Classical FM Video Series
Welcome to Chicagoland Accordion Academy
30th AAMS Festival March 6, 7
Stas Venglevski and Cory Pesaturo Perform in Ukraine
Article: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordion
Hanzhi Wang Performs with Omer Quartet at Morgan Library & Museum
Cory Pesaturo: New CD and Performances
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performs on February 23
Stas Venglevski’s Musical Adventures
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Washington, DC Captivated by Scythian!
Dr. Mike Middleton Performs for Alabama Accordion Association
Paolo Belanich to Perform for LIAA
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs at First Night in Cape Cod
New Album Release: “MARY plays GARY”
Broadway Musical, “Hadestown” Features Two Accordions Onstage
Rita Barnea to Receive Honorary Membership Award from Accordion Teacher’s Association of Massachusetts
Julien Labro’s Musical Projects
New Kids Cartoon Program Features the Accordion
Teachers – Win a Trip to New Zealand, 1 Week to Entry Closing
Acclarion’s First Virtual Orchestra composition and David Carovillano’s newest orchestral piece, “Perpetual Light”
Michael Bridge to Perform in Ladom Ensemble on January 12 in Toronto
Guy Klucevsek Shares His Music
Accordion Pops Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years in 2020
Accordion USA News and Other AWW Publications Policy
Tribute to Bob Siarkowski: “Accordion, The Tie That Binds”
30th AAMS Festival Continues to Develop….
Bonnie Birch is Featured Artist at the San Francisco Accordion Club
Parno Drom Performs at Polish Festival in Vancouver, BC
National Museum of African American Music Opens in 2020
Latin Grammy for Quinteto Astor Piazzolla
Dr. William Schimmel Presents 2020 AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York City
A Musical Story….
Editor’s Note, 01st December , 2019
IDEAS Symposium 2.0 A Huge Success
Registrations Open for 2020 National Accordion Convention in Texas
WMAS Annual Holiday Events
Teachers – Win a Trip to New Zealand, 5 Weeks to Entry Closing
Long Island Accordion Alliance Featured Charlie Sauss
Stas Venglevski and Cory Pesaturo to Perform in the Ukraine
A Candlelight Christmas Concert with Mario Tacca, Mary Mancini and Friends
Accordionist Marichka Marczyk in “Lemon-Aid” Festival in Toronto
New Accordion Organization: Port Charlotte, Florida Accordion Club
Rob Howard Releases New Book, “Accordion Anthology 2″
Roland Digital Accordion Orchestra to Perform at 1st Night Celebration
Joseph Natoli’s 2019 Christmas Offerings
Joseph Natoli’s 2019 Christmas Offerings
Ghostbusters Theme Cover by Anders Flanderz One Man Band
Editor’s Note , 01st November, 2019
Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak Concert Review
IDEAS Symposium Nov 6-9 in Ohio
Ludovic Beier Performed at 20th Anniversary of Django Reinhardt Festival in NYC
Lina Orfanos and the Poetica Ensemble Present ‘Dream Odyssey” in NYC on December 7
The Squeezebox Squad of P.S. 203, Queens, New York
Accordionist Geoff Berner Celebrates New Album Release at Festivals in Vancouver
Connecticut Accordion Association Presents “Seasonal Melodies” Dec. 7
Rob Howard Releases New Book
Updates on “Accordions Rising” by Roberta Cantow….Great Holiday Gift Idea
Murl Allen Sanders in December Concerts
Video: Stas Venglevski Performs Ice Meadow, Las Vegas – USA
Hank Thunander Concert Review
Duo Paris-Moscow BC 2019 Tour – Canada
Special Screening of Award Winning Documentary: “Zydeco Breakfast”, a Film by Tom Uhl
Acme Accordion School celebrates Accordion Day on November 3
Daily Reports: 20th Anniversary Accordion Gala Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Sam Falcetti to Receive First IDEAS Faculty Scholar Honor
World Accordion and Tango Festival Nov. 7-11 in Victoria, Canada
Ludovic Beier Performs at Birdland Jazz Club NYC Django Reinhardt Festival Nov 12-18
USA and Canada Teachers – Win a trip to New Zealand, Two months to entry closing – New Zealand
Charlie Sauss to Perform for LIAA
Joe Soprani performs with Philly Pops in Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10th Anniversary with Michael Bridge Dec. 2
Dr. William Schimmel’s Upcoming Performances & New Projects
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble in New York Fall Performances
Accordion Pops Orchestra in Holiday Concert on November 17
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Alex Meixner Band on Tour
Joan Sommers & Chen Weiliang Conduct the World Accordion Orchestra XI – China
Ginny Mac Performs in Leonard Cohen Celebration Show
Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak on USA Touring Debut
Mihoko Goto Concert Review
Stas Venglevski in Concert on September 8
Mike Middleton Performs with Chisholm Trail Chorus in Texas
Breaking News: Passing of Count Guido Robert Deiro (1938 – 2019) – Las Vegas
Carrozza Scholarship Dinner, September 8, Joey Miskulin to receive AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
United States Air Force Strings Concert Series, Washington, DC
Nathan Chapeton, USA Representative at 2019 Coupe Mondiale, Shenzhen, China
Carrefour Mondial de L’Accordeon Festival, Montmagny
The AAA Seminars – A Total Success – 25th Anniversary Year
NAMM Museum of Making Music Closes Successful Accordion Exhibition
Free Trip to New Zealand for Teacher of Winner and Student – New Zealand
Cory Pesaturo’s Summer Activities
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention 20th Anniversary Celebration
Richard Noel Returns as Presenter at IDEAS Symposium 2.0 Nov. 6-9
2019 IDEAS Symposium Schedule is Now Available
Jamie Maschler to Play Accordion in “Indecent” at the Seattle Repertory Theatre
Digital Accordions to Shake Up Massachusetts Fairs (Performing for Thousands)
NESI 2019 20-22 September
Classical Accordion and Strings Oct. 27 in Louisville, Kentucky
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert on September 22
Accordion Student Thomas Jonathan Shamla Wins $10,000 Aviation Scholarship
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International, 79th Annual Festival a Big Success
Dan Fedoryka, Accordionist for Scythian at Appaloosa Festival
The CAA/AAA Present Whitebeard’s Bretheren Hoard
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
Bill Schimmel Performs with The Yorkvillians on September 7th in NYC
Editor’s Note, 01st August, 2019
Zev Zions and Ken Maltz Perform for LIAA
Last Entry 1st August for Bandoneon Competition in Vermont
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in Fall Concerts
Polka Hall of Fame 2019 Nominees Announced
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Lynn Singleton Ewing
Highlights Bandoneon Intensive Workshop with Hector Del Curto
29th Annual Cotati Festival August 17 and 18 in California
Editor’s Note 01st July, 2019
Sam Reider and The Human Hands USA Tour
Concert of Hope on August 3rd
Meet Ricardo Cabrera 11 year old Accordionist
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform for 9th Anniversary of Long Island Accordion Alliance
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Festival July 17-21
Cory Pesaturo: May to July
ATG 79th Annual Festival and Hotel Registration Deadlines
AAA Festival, 17-21 July 2019, Pennsylvania – USA
Accomplished Accordionist Joseph Macerollo’s Generous Gift to the Faculty of Music
ATG 2019 Festival Activities in Denver
Joseph Natoli “Chameleon CD Vol 2” Release
AAA Master Class & Concert Series 2019 Accordion Seminars “That Means What!?”
Michael Bridge in USA July Performances
GREAT IDEAS Grows Their Unique Website
World Premier of AAA Commissioned Work, “Child’s Play” by Joseph Natoli
Meet Ginny Mac
Frank Petrilli in Swing Ambiance on July 3 in California
20th Anniversary of Peter Soave Music Academy July 21-August 4 in Italy
Video: Cory Pesaturo (USA) at the South Pacific Accordion Championships – New Zealand
“Michigan Accordion Society…..Hosts another successful Student Night”
Hudson Valley New Music Concert Series includes New Works for Accordion
Natoli Arranged “Over the Rainbow” Featured – New Zesaland
Elementary School Accordion Band Performs in Queens Spring Concert
Gia Ciccone Demonstrates the Beauty of the Accordion
Lawrence Streifel to Teach at the United Conservatory of Music in Canada
Accordion Get-Together July 8-11 in BC
Louisana Folk Root Kids Camp 2019
Editor’s Note 01st June, 2019
2019 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 20-23
Texas’ Top Young Accordion Talent Shine in Statewide Showcase
Video: Promotional Video for New Album ‘Koriana’ by Gary Daverne performed by Grayson Masefield
2019 AAA Gala Concert Takes Place July 19 in King of Prussia, PA
IDEAS Web Site Released!
2019 79th ATG Festival in Denver July 24-27
Texas Folklife Celebrates 30th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert on June 1
2019 Carmen Carrozza Memorial Award Competition
New Book: Accordion Revolution: A People’s History of the Accordion in North America
U.S. Air Force Promotion to Senior Master Sgt. Frank Busso Jr.
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert Honors Gene DeBellis
Michigan Accordion Society introduces the “Accordion” to Utica Community High School Students
Eugene Ettore: June 2, 1921-1985
New England Accordion Orchestra Summer Performances
Joyce Davis, Long Time UMKC Accordionist Passes Away
Remembering Bob Siarkowski
Featured Soloist Gia Ciccone Receives DeBellis School Music Scholarship
CAA Orchestra & The Plainville Choral Society Dedicate Concert to Bob Siarkowski
Cory Pesaturo in Amazing Concerts in May
CAA Orchestra & The Plainville Choral Society Dedicate Concert to Bob Siarkowski
Music Monday in Canada
Video: Jane Christison on World Accordion Day
Summer 2019 Performances by Dr. William Schimmel
Accordion in Florida Grand Opera “Frida” with Guest Artist Stas Venglevski
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Two Accordionists on June 24
Los Texmaniacs Perform for the Central Texas Accordion Association
Accordion Free-For-All on June 25 in Austin, Texas
Cody McSherry Performs for the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Nathan Chapeton and Mary Tokarski Perform for LIAA
Dick Contino Tribute Show at Chicago Accordion Club
2019 National Polka Festival, Ennis, Texas
Editor’s Note , 01st May 2019
Cory Pesaturo Performs for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Two World Accordion Day Festival Celebrations in Superior, Wisconsin
Video 1: World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum – USA
AAA Sponsors Carmen Carrozza Memorial Award Competition
Steve Albini Performs at Francis Ford Coppola’s 80th Birthday
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention 20th Anniversary Celebration
Accordion Pops Orchestra Dedicates Concert to the Memory of Eugene DeBellis
Grayson Masefield to Perform for Alabama Accordion Association May 18
2nd Annual San Diego Accordion Camp:An All-Encompassing Learning Experience
Texas Folklife Hosts Statewide Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Concert
Accordions: Expanding Voices in the USA
Alicia Svigals and Lauren Brody in Klezmer Concert on May 4
“Accordions Rising”: In Celebration of World Accordion Day and Accordion Awareness Month
Falcetti Music Presents 25th Accordion Workshop on May 19
Beyond The Horizon: Constantinople & Duo Belem Perform in Vancouver
Seattle Accordion Club Concert & Social Night
Dr. Schimmel’s Accordion Mixology…A Big Success
Brooklyn Accordion Club Spring Meeting
Bachtopus in Spring 2019 Performances
“Accordions Around the World” July 24-August 14 in Bryant Park, NYC
Editor’s Note 01st April, 2019
You Can Still Register for World Accordion Day May 6!!
AAA Sponsors 2019 Carmen Carrozza Memorial Award Competition
Two World Accordion Day Festival Celebrations in Superior, Wisconsin
Not Just OOM-PAH! Accordion Workshop/Concert April 5-7
Joe Soprani in Italian Musical in Philadelphia
Passing of Eugene DeBellis
57th Annual New England Music Festival April 5-7
32nd NAA 2019 Convention Success!
Los Angeles Accordionaires Pops Orchestra in Concert on April 28
Grayson Masefield to Appear in Two Free Alabama Concerts
Vince Demor’s Degree Recital on February 28
Don Gerundo Performs for LIAA on April 3
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performance Schedule
AAMS Festival March 15-16 in New Jersey
“Leahys Luck” at Milwaukee Accordion Club
Accordion Program at Frank Carey High School
Cody McSherry St Patricks Day Performance with Rizzetta’s Tones
Murl Sanders Performs for the San Francisco Accordion Club
What Are You Doing For World Accordion Day?
“Come Sing Along with Janie Next Door” Learning Guide Now Available
Weird Al Wins 2019 Grammy Award – Los Angeles
Editor’s Note 01st March, 2019
AAA Festival 2019, July 17 – 21, Pennsylvania
NAA Presents 2019 Public Concerts
79th Annual ATG Accordion Festival in Denver July 24-27, 2019
Museum of Making Music Features Creosote and Frank Petrilli on March 22
Lionel Reekie Conducts and Performs at the 2019 NAA Convention
AAMS Festival March 15-16 in NJ Honors Dee Langley
The Mad Maggies Celebrate Their 15th Anniversary
IDEAS: Joe Natoli and Michael Soloway to Present at NAA March 6-9
Pablo De Vincenzo of Florida
Eddie Monteiro to Present Workshop March 9 at NAA in Texas
‘Folk n’ Irish Cruise’ New York/Bahamas – USA
Accordionist Jacque and Vocalist Corinne Pellarin in Spring USA Tour
The Alex Meixner Band is On Their Way To Texas March 2-6
“Accordion Stories From The Heart” Author To Offer Book Signing & Mini-Concert
BLUES, HUES AND VIEWS – a New CD by William Schimmel and Elliott Sharp
How Focused Attention Without Devices Can Extend Your Practice Time
Cory Pesaturo on National CBS This Morning TV
Not Just OOM-PAH! Accordion Workshop and Concert on April 5-7, 2019.
Manny Corallo and Frank Toscano Ring in LIAA New Year
Dan Newton in Spring Events
Gail Campanella to Present Workshop at NAA
Dan Newton in Spring Events
Accordionist Dominick Surace
Gypsy Jazz with Dallas Vietty and Lisa Liu at Maryland’s Sandy Spring Museum
U.S. Army Accordionist SGM Manny Bobenrieth Retires – Washington DC
Paul Betken Presents Workshop at NAA in Texas
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform for LIAA
Michael Bridge & Ladom Ensemble Release New Album
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
“Accordion Stories From The Heart” Book Signing & Mini-Concert February 9
2019 NAA March 6-9, 2019
2019 NAA March 6-9: One-Of-A-Kind? Before, During, & After Preparation Time!
Paul “SQUEEZEBOX” Gluck: My Musical Journey Over 4 Decades!
Matthais Matzke – German accordionist to Perform at NAA on March 9
Sergei Teleshev Releases New Music and Videos
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble
Donation to ‘A World of Accordions Museum’
And All Because of a Bumper Sticker
Jeff Lisenby and Nashville Accordion Ensemble Perform on Nashville Radio
Elena Fainshtein in NAA Workshops
Smorgasbandet Entertains at LIAA February 6
Seattle Accordion Social on January 14
Aiden Gort Receives Scholarship for Accordion Repair
San Francisco Accordion Club Features the Reno Di Bono Trio
Bill Palmer III and Debra Peters Present at 2019 NAA Convention
Accordionist Jane Christison Presents Workshop at NAA
Report: Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival
Mollie Busta and Ted Lange (Squeezebox) in Clint Eastwood’s movie “The Mule”
Julien Labro to Perform with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra in February
Stas Venglevski in 2019 Concerts
Accordion Revolution: New Book by Bruce Triggs in Spring 2019
AAA Festival 2019, July 17-21, King of Prussia
Amy Jo Sawyer Compositions Performed by CIA World Accordion Orchestra X – Lithuania
Joey Miskulin To Receive 2019 AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Roll Out the Accordion, Polka Music and Oktoberfest
Joseph Petric’s 2019 European Performances – UK, France, Canada
Fish Harmonics EP Release with Rob Curto and Mike Block on Jan. 25
Museum Of Music Making Exhibit Featuring the Accordion is a Huge Success
Message from IDEAS Co-Founders & Co-Directors Michael Soloway & Joseph Natoli
National Accordion Convention – Digital Suite – March 7-9, 2019
Cody McSherry to Perform at Kennedy Center on November 20
Accordion Babes Calendar 2019 Available Now
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performs in Peekskill, NY on Nov.8
Editor’s Note 01st December, 2018
Breaking News: Grammy Winner Chubby Carrier On Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Dr. William Schimmel’s Winter Musical Events
Ludovic Beier Performs at Django Reinhardt Festival, Birdland, NYC Nov. 6-11
World Accordion and Tango Festival, Trophée Mondial, Victoria, BC – Canada
DTA! Celebrates its 35th Birthday with 35 ALIVE! Extravaganza
Grayson Masefield Honored at Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Video: Michael Bridge: 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky) on Digital Accordion – Canada
Gia Ciccone to Perform for Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble
Brooklyn Accordion Club Holiday Concert
Dallas Vietty and Acme Accordion School Accordion Day Events
Brooklyn Accordion Club Holiday Concert
Accordion Pops Orchestra Winter Concert Benefit on November 18
Stas Venglevski Announces New Compositions
Peter Di Bono Trio To Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club
Jane Christison to Perform in “Missa Latina” by Bobbi Fischer
LIAA Features Bud and Linda Gramer
Joe De Clemente Performs at Gracie Mansion in NYC
Ivan Filipchyk Performs at Inaugural Music Festival in NY
Video: Nikolas Lazic (Austria) and Szilárd Benes (Hungary) Perform in Carnegie Hall
2018 List of Accordion Organizations in California
Nancy Leonard Performs on Capital Hill, Washington, D.C.
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2018
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
CIA World Accordion Orchestra X Conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers
William Popp Wins Ernest Bacon Memorial Award
USA Representative Nathan Chapeton in 2018 Coupe Mondiale
A World of Accordions Museum Sponsors Octoberfest Celebration on October 13
New Accordion Group: The Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble in Peekskill, NY
Emmanuel Gasser Releases 4th CD
TDA in Oktoberfest in Battleground, WA
Bachtopus in New York City Concerts
Herbert Scheibenreif Honored by ATG with “Friend of ATG” Certificate
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs on October 28 in NJ
CTA Presents Nathan Chapeton and Mary Tokarski
Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Dinner
Accordionist and Composer, Guy Klucevsek, has “an experience of a lifetime”
Julia Williams Performs USA Premiere of Gorka Hermosa Composition
Will Holshouser’s concert at (WMAS) Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Papa Joe DeClemente as Guest Artist at LIAA on October 3 in Long Island
Dave Magliozzi and Ann Harter Perform for MAAA on October 28
Acme Accordion School Performs in Haddon Township Music America Festival
Brooklyn Accordion Club Concert Schedule
Frank Petrilli Leads Samba De Orpheus at 2018 NorthEast Squeeze-In Concert
Denny Malmberg to Perform for Chicago Accordion Club
Breaking News: John McCain Funeral With Renee Fleming Singing Danny Boy – USA
19th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention – USA
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Carrefour Mondial de L’Accordeon Festival, Montmagny in Canada
Jane Christison – Janie Next Door® – Children’s Musician – USA
International Polka Association Announces 2018 Polka Hall of Fame Inductees and 2017 Music Award Winners!
New Book: “Accordion Stories from the Heart” by Paul Ramunni
Cory Pesaturo: One Day Accordion Workshop at New England Accordion Museum
New Joseph Natoli CD “Chameleon Vol 1”
Accordion Noir Pre Fest on September 13
11th Annual Accordion Noir Festival At The Wise hall September 14 – 16, 2018
Documenting the Fascinating History of the AAA
2018 Master Class & Concert Series – Dr. William Schimmel, Moderator and Curator
LIAA Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Entertainment by Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini
FalcettiFest Outdoor Concert, Wilbraham, MA.
MAS President Joe Recchia Remembers Sergio Marchionne
Milwaukee Irish Festival in Wisconsin
Immigrant Sons Performs for German Festival in Ohio
Editor’s Note 01st August , 2018
Editor’s Note 01st January ,2012
DAILY REPORTS: AAA 80th Anniversary Festival, Washington – USA
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Video: AAA Promotional Kennedy Center Concert by Grayson Masefield – Washington DC
Report: ATG 78th Anniversary Festival in Lisle, IL – USA
Video: Joseph Natoli 80th Anniversary AAA Commission, Sonata in FM – USA
Nathan Chapeton To Represent the USA at 2018 Coupe Mondiale – Lithuania
Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Dinner on September 9
CPez Academy Online Video Masterclasses Available Now
11 year old Yaxeni and Ricardo Rivera Perform on “Little Big Shots”
Documenting the Fascinating History of the AAA
28th Annual Cotati Accordion Festival on August 18-19 in California
Julien Labro Performs at Newport Jazz Festival
Accordionist Teija Niku in USA Tour: Debuts “AMERIIKAN LAULU”
Klezmerfest: Oktopus & The Debaucherauntes on August 11
Passing of Accordionist Ponty Bone (1939-2018)
“Accordions Around the World” in Bryant Park, NYC, in August and September
Announcement of New Website for ATG
AccordionUSA.com Server Hacked – August News Expected Online 23:59 EST August 3rd
International Summit at A World of Accordions Museum, Superior – WI
Workshop by Rita Barnea: The Life and Music of Eugene Ettore
Editor’s Note 01st July, 2018
Daily Reports: AAA 80th Anniversary Festival, Washington DC
Cody McSherry to Perform at Steelton Button Box Bash
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Festival of Russian Music in Philadelphia
Gia Ciccone Performs for Classmates
Make Plans to Attend the 2018 AAA Festival in Alexandria, VA
Grayson Masefield to Perform at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on July 9
2018 ATG Festival to Honor Special Guest Harley Jones
AAA Original Works Concert, 11 July 2018 – USA
Announcing CPez Academy Online Subscription
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration Results
Hanzhi Wang: Naxos Will Release Her Debut Album, Upcoming US Concerts
Emmanuel Gasser Wins Five First Places at Leavenworth Festival
“What’s Tango about the Classics” New Album by Dr. William Schimmel
Emmanuel Gasser Wins Five First Places at Leavenworth Festival
Not Just Oom-PAH! Accordion Workshop and Concert June 16-17, 2018 Summary Report
Giorgio Albanese to Perform for Brooklyn Accordion Club
Report on 2018 Accordion Visit to Castelfidardo
The Russians are Coming to the 2018 AAA Festival in July!
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Angelo DiPippo Interview
Accordions on the Waterfront! in Brooklyn, NY
Passing of Beloved Music Teacher Donna Michael: Tribute by Rachel Quirbach
Texas Folklife’s 29th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert Calendar and PSA
James Anglisano at the Long Island Accordion Alliance
AAA Grayson Masefield Kennedy Center Concert, Washington DC
WMAS 2018 Spring Members Concert and Fall Guest Concert Info
Nick Ariondo to Perform at Arcosanti in Arizona
Timeless Articles on Accordion Instruction
Cody McSherry: Musical Ambassador
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 21-24
Bruce Gassman to Perform at Leavenworth
It’s not too late to register for the 2018 AAA 80th Anniversary Festival!
Welcome to the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company
2018 ATG Festival to Honor Special Guest Harley Jones
World Premiere of David Rothenberg’s New Work for Accordion, Cello, Guitar, and Pre-recorded Whale
Honoring Composer Eugene Ettore
Rose City Accordion Club Camp June 10-15
World Accordion and Tango Festival & 68th Trophee Mondial, Victoria – Canada
Breaking News: Passing of Gene Van (1936 – 2018)
Petar Maric in Performance at the Brooklyn Accordion Club
Editor’s Note 01st May, 2018
Student Accordion Band in Queens School Spring Concert
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
United States Military’s Two Accordionists Featured – White House
Growing up in the accordion schools: The 1950s through the 1970s
Ludovic Beier at Carnegie Hall with Django Festival Allstars
Peter Soave Music Academy in Sauris, Dolomite – Italy
Come join the fun and “Celebrate with the Stars”.
25th Anniversary of the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Michael Bridge’s New Album, “Overture” Now Available
Dr.William Schimmel: Accordionist for “Carousel” Nominated for 11 Tony Awards
Cody McSherry to Perform with the Accordion Pops Orchestra
Peter Gresser Wins “Big Squeeze” Polka Category
Joey Miskulin to headline World Accordion Day at AWAM in Superior, WI – USA
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein Present TED Talks About the Accordion
Time to register for the 2018 AAA 80th Anniversary Festival!
Connecticut Accordion Association Presents “Music From the Stage and Screen”
“Accordions Rising”: In Celebration of World Accordion Day and Accordion Awareness Month
Lionel Reekie Returns to the US, AAA 80th Anniversary Festival – Alexandria
Bachtopus to Perform in NYC on World Accordion Day
Don Gerundo and Spencer Bruno in LIAA Performance
Dan Newton’s Cafe Accordion Orchestra Celebrates World Accordion Day
Cody McSherry Performs With Kolo Club Marian at 2018 Croatian Folklore Festival
Texas Folklife Announces 2018 Big Squeeze Accordion Grand Prize Winners
Student Accordion Band in Queens School Concert
Editor’s Note 01st April, 2018
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Dominic Karcic Performs for LIAA
Joey Miskulin Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville – Texas
Accordionist Ivan Filipchyk Performed in Brooklyn Concert on April 15
Would You Like to Participate in World Accordion Day on May 6th?
Grayson Masefield Standing Ovations, NAA Texas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Eugene, Ashland and Spokane
25th Anniversary, Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC)
The Accordion Family! 2018 National Accordion Convention Musical Accomplishments – Texas
IDEAS (International Digital Electronic Accordion Society)
80 Years of AAA Logos and Promotional Materials
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts 56th Annual Festival
Mary Tokarski to Perform with Fairfield University Theatre
Memorial Concert for Alexander Sevastian on April 11
Joseph Natoli Adds Two New Publications to His Free Bass Method Books
Joey Miskulin to headline World Accordion Day at AWAM in Superior, WI – USA
Ludovic Beier to Perform with Django Festival Allstars at Carnegie Hall on May 1
Don Gerundo to Perform for LIAA on April 3
Obituary: John Patrick Bonica, Oregon – USA
New England Roland Digital Accordion Orchestra Concert on April 8
11th Annual Kevin Friedrich and Friends Dargaville Museum Concert – New Zealand
Accordionist Ivan Filiipchyk in Concert on April 15
Progression Ensemble in 2018 USA Tour
Passing of Alexander Sevastian (1976-2018)
Jacques Pellarin, Composer/Accordionist, in “April in Paris” Tour in in USA
Grayson Masefield Concert and Workshop in Spokane – USA
SAD NEWS: Stanley Darrow Passes Away
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
New American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Website
Accordion Yellow Pages/Events – Cyberspace
Joey Miskulin to headline World Accordion Day at AWAM in Superior, WI
Michael Bridge has Two New Albums
Historic Guido Deiro Accordion Gifted to Cory Pesaturo by Deiro Jr.
ATAM Celebrates 56th New England Music Festival
Sergei Teleshev with Classic Klezmer Trio Release New CD
Women in the AAA through the Decades – Beverly Roberts Curnow
Kim and Dan Christian Perform at NAA
Video: In Memorium, Alexander Sevastian (1976 – 2018) – Canada
Emilio Magnotta Presents Workshop at Brooklyn Accordion Club
Cody McSherry: Balkan Accordionist
Debra Peters Will Perform at NAA Convention
Seattle Accordion Social on March 12
International Cabaret Night with Mark Stillman and Francine Roche
Editor’s Note 01st February,2018
St. Patrick’s Day “Seisin” Hosted by CAA on March 25
Sad News: Alexander Sevastian Fatal Heart Attack – Mexico
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
2018 National Accordion Asssociation (NAA) Convention, Texas
Bayan Mix to Perform in Ontario and BC in February
Joseph Natoli Becomes New President of ATG
Dr. Schimmel to Perform in “Carousel” on Broadway
Accordion Virtuosi of Russia Perform in New Jersey and Texas
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein to Perform in TED Talks
Accordion Virtuosi of Russia Perform in New Jersey and Texas
Petosa Accordions Welcomes Everyone To Their New Building
Nathan Chapeton Wins Carnegie Hall Performance
John Torcello performs with the LA Philharmonic
Accordionist Rob Curto’s “Forró for All”
“Squeezing in Queens”
Bellows and Bows: A Potpourri of Chamber Works for Violin, Cello, and Accordion
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) – It’s History – Aims – Goals
Tribute to Stephen Dominko
AAA President Mary Tokarski Performs in “The Spitfire Grill”
Accordionaires’ Pops Orchestra in Concert
The Day of the Accordion Presented by the Northwest Accordion Society
Le Vent du Nord Tour Dates
80th Anniversary of the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
2018 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released, Kaunas – Lithuania
23 December: New Friedrich Lips Book Release – Germany
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
ATG Festival July 25-28, 2018
Michael Bridge Performance of Eight New Works
Joseph Natoli’s Composition in Honor of Stephen Dominko
Confirmed Cory Pesaturo, Breaks Guinness World Record, 2018 Performances
Luciano Testani (1948-2017)
Joseph Natoli is Commissioned by the AAA for Two New Compositions in 2018 & 2019
Mauro Greco Passed Away (1931 – 29 December 2017), Kearny, N.J.
New Accordion Group: Accordion Ensemble of the Hudson Valley
LIAA Presents Manny Corallo and Frank Toscano
Eddie Monteiro Performance with Howie Tavin Trio in NJ
Alicia Baker to Perform at NAMM Convention in Anaheim January 25-28
Editor’s Note 01st December 2017
Editor’s Note 01st December, 2017
Gary Dahl Passes Away (1937 – 2017), Puyallup – WA
Stephen Dominko Passes Away
Video: Joe Cerrito, Alex Dilan and Michelle Giglio Perform – Florida
Dwayne Dopsie is Nominated for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards
Passing of Horace Lazzari (1924 – 2017), Walla Walla
Michael Bridge Performs With Niagara Symphony Orchestra
A Candlelight Christmas Concert with Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini
Hanzhi Wang and Ivan Filipchyk in NYC Concert on December 30
Dr.William Schimmel Announces the 2018 Accordion Seminars: “Thinking Inside the Box”
Cory Pesaturo Recent Performances, Honorary Member Emeritus in Michigan
Happy Holidays from the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) – USA
AJ Castillo: Latin Musician on the Rise
Brooklyn Accordion Club in Holiday Concert on December 3rd
Christmas Sheet Music Available Online
The Klezmatics Winter Schedule
Gene Pritsker’s Accordion Compositions in Concert
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Announces 2018 “President’s Innovation Award” Winner Vincent Demor
“Accordions Rising” News: Streaming on all Platforms.
SqueezinArt New Website Now Online – USA
Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra in Winter Concert
Connecticut Accordion Association Holiday Concert
“Daddy Squeeze” in Winter Performances
Editor’s Note 01st November ,2017
Victor Prieto and the Cristina Pato Quartet
18th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention Report
Rob Curto’s Dance Party
Amy Jo Sawyer, Commissioned Composer for “Glorious Grands” Piano Extravaganza
Alexander Sevastian Releases New CD
NAAC Online Annual Meeting is December 10
Max Baca & Los Texmaniacs Perform for Belleville Roots Music Series
Bachtopus to Perform in NYC
Vivant! in Concert, Kansas City
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs on November 19 in New Jersey
2018 Accordion Babes Pin Up Calendar is Available Now
Dr. William Schimmel Continues His Busy Schedule
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2017
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform for Long Island Accordion Alliance
Guy Klucevsek to Perform with University of Pittsburgh Orchestra
Nathan Chapeton: 2017 USA Coupe Mondiale Representative in Italy
Stas Venglevski in October Concert
Hotel Almost Sold Out for Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
National Accordion Association (NAA) Automated “Open Call” – USA
Simone Baron Performs with Arco Belo Ensemble
Cody McSherry in Octoberfest
Joseph Soprani in October Concerts
Recent and Future Performances by Robert Young McMahan
Bill Schimmel in “Astrobiology/Accordionology” at Cornelia Street Cafe
New Accordion Club in Ohio: “We Love Accordion!”
Video: Roland Demonstrate New Software for FR8X at Coupe Mondiale – Italy
Gary Dahl Releases El Choclo Tango Arrangement – USA
Musette Duo at La Villini
Video: Button Box Fest, Reading, Pennsylvania – USA
Roland Digital Accordion Orchestra in July Performance
Accordion Students Celebrate Lou Jacklich’s 89th Birthday
Annual NAAC Member Meeting 2017
Joe DeClemente at La Villini
Editor’s Note 01st September, 2017
Cory Pesaturo Guiness World Record Attempt, Graz – Austria
3rd Annual Student Scholarships Program at Cotati a Winner
Ksenija Sidorova Lights Up Lincoln Center, NY
BREAKING NEWS: PASSING OF TONY LOVELLO
Daily Reports and Video, 2017 Coupe Mondiale, Start Wednesday 6th September – Italy
Emilio Magnotta to Perform for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Two Accordionists Honored as NEA National Heritage Fellows
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform for the LIAA Seventh Anniversary
Accordionist Eva Ybarra Receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship
20th Annual Rhythm & Roots Festival Line Up
Accordionist Dwight Lamb Chosen as 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellow
Editor’s Note 01st August, 2017
Guy Klucevsek in Fall Concerts
Hanzhi Wang in September Concerts in New York
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention in October
Alex Meixner in Fall Programs
Conjunto Accordionist Nick Villarreal Passes Away at 66
Accordion Noir Festival 10th Year from Sept. 7-10
Musical Tribute to Dick Contino at Las Vegas – USA
2017 Cotati Festival August 19 and 20 in California
The Northeast Squeeze-In Weekend
Carrefour Mondial de L’Accordeon Festival Aug.31-Sept. 4
Orchestra Sets Free a World of Instruments Hiding Inside Digital Accordions
Gary Dahl Has Over 200 Individual Arrangements and 10 eBooks
Accordions Around the World in New York
Passing of Suzanne “Sue” Welch
Musicians Support Ponty Bone Concert at Antone’s – USA
Unprecedented $100,000 Prize Awarded in Chamber Competition
Cory Pesaturo Plans to Break the Guiness World Record for Longest Accordion Playing
Sergei Teleshev and East-West International Project Win Gold in Victoria
Cody McSherry Wins 2017 Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Competition
Zydeco Accordionist Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys
Dallas Vietty in August Performances
Golden State Accordion Club Band to Perform at Cotati Festival
Maine Fiddle Camp Features Accordion Instruction
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Festival 2017 Hits Many High Notes
Michigan Accordion Society Press Release 7/26/17
Dr. William Morse – World renowned conductor/jazz pianist returns to the instrument of his youth!
Papa Joe’s Missions Trip to Nicaragua
Free Concert Scholarship Fundraiser Before Cotati Festival for Student Accordionists
Trifilio Tango Trio at Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) – USA
The Steve Balich Polka Band to Perform at Cotati Festival
Editor’s Note 01st July , 2017
Accordionists & Teachers Guild International (ATG) Festival July 19-23
AAA Festival in Princeton, NJ From July 12-16
Victoria International Accordion Festival in British Colombia
Alicia Baker to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Canadian Accordionist Michael Bridge
The Vancouver Island Musicfest July 14-16
Mark Weston joins Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Italian Gala
Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra in Vancouver
Bryant Park’s “Accordions Around the World” in NYC
Emmanuel Trifilio in Concert
Jane Christison Entertains At Villagefest 2017
Nick Ariondo in Concert
National Accordion Awareness Month Celebrated in June – USA
American Accordionists’ Association Master Class and Concert Series
Dan Newton in Summer Performances
Beverly Roberts Curnow Performs for Long Island Accordion Alliance
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in July Includes Accordion Workshop
Elementary School Accordion Program
Cody McSherry Successful At Leavenworth
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2017 Report
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 15-18
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in “Accordions Around the World”
Russian Renaissance: M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition Grand Prize Winner
Beverly Roberts Curnow Performs for the LIAA on June 7
Accordion Association of Calgary Presents Music Festival and Competition
Rob Reich in Summer Concerts
AAA Festival in Princeton, NJ From July 12-16
Bachtopus in Concert on June 3rd
ATG Festival July 19-23
Guy Klucevsek Opens for the New York Philharmonic Players
HS Student Wins Award With Documentary “The Life of Stephen Dominko”
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble in Conception, Missouri
15th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Dinner-Huge Success!!
“Accordions Rising” Film Available at Special Price
Dr. Schimmel Releases New Steampunk Video
NAAC Launches New Projects
Joseph Soprani Presents Concert in Pennsylvania
New York City Public Elementary School’s “Squeeze Box Nine”
The Great Accordion Rendezvous in New York City on June 21
Alex Meixner Summer Performances
Alicia Baker in Summer Performances
Rose City Accordion Club Camp June 4-8 in Portland, Oregon
Mary Tokarski and Nathan Chapeton Perform for LIAA
Brooklyn Accordion Club “Thinking inside the Box”
NWAS Seattle Accordion Social June 12
Children’s Fiction Books Which Feature the Accordion
Editor’s Note 01st May, 2017
Dick Contino (1930 to 2017) Passes Away
Nathan Chapeton 2017 USA Coupe Mondiale Representative
Guy Klucevsek’s Bellow Brigade Presents Concert at Roulette in NY
Falcetti Music Presents Its 21st Roland Workshop & Concert
World Accordion Day, UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble Concert – USA
39th Annual International Polka Fest
AAA Accordion Festival July 12-16 in Princeton, NJ
Victoria International Accordion Festival July 13-17
“Annie Gong & Her Magic Orchestra” Concert Tour
77th Annual ATG Festival July 19-23
Tony Lovello Presents Workshop at New England Accordion Connection and Museum Company
Alexander Sevastian in Concert in Vancouver
Connecticut Accordion Association Concert at Mattatuck Museum
“Accordions Rising” Film Available at Special World Accordion Day Price
Texas Folklife Announces the 2017 Big Squeeze Accordion Winners
Dr.William Schimmel: Brooklyn Accordion Club Concert and Additional Touring Dates
Mary Tokarski and Nathan Chapeton at LIAA
Accordion Round-Up YVR
Roland V-Accordion East Coast Event Hosted by Music Magic
Bachtopus in House Concert in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Interest Growing In Frog Festival Accordion Competition
Trio Musette to Perform at La Villini in East Northport, NY
36th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, TX
Angela Falcetti Wins in 55th New England Music Festival
Editor’s Note 01st April , 2017
Breaking News: Dick Contino (1930 to 2017) Passes Away – USA
What Are You Doing For World Accordion Day?
Accordion Teachers’ Association of Massachusetts Celebrates 55th Year
AAA Plans an exciting 2017 . . .
Dallas Vietty, Will Holshouser and Dan Newton in Concert
Bryant Park : “Accordions Around the World” Summer 2017
Tony Lovello Announces His Retirement
Cory Pesaturo is Featured Entertainment on Finnish Cruise
Announcing the 2017 Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Finals & Concert
Emmanuel Gasser Wins 2017 NLFB Meltdown
ALSI Features Henry Doktorski
Nathan Chapeton to Perform with 2 Symphonies this Spring!
30th National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention…. Big Success! – Texas
Carrozza Scholarship Event on April 30 in New York
Accordionaires “Pops” Orchestra to Perform in Santa Barbara, CA
Tony Lovello Performs at Grand Central Terminal
Fire and Ice, New Norwegian Music & Concert Tour
Video: Three Stooges Comedy
“La Giara” Concert and Book Release in Philadelphia
Kansas City Tango Group Cucharada Holds Two CD Release
You Are Never Too Old To Play A Gig
Dominic Karcic Introduces Accordion to Schools
Editor’s Note 01st March ,2017
LIAA Celebrates Accordionist Santo Endrizzi’s 96th Birthday
Dee Langley performs “Twisted Apples” by Composer Robert Elhai
8th March 1908 “International Women’s Day” – WORLDWIDE
2017 AAA Festival In Picturesque Princeton, New Jersey – USA
Boston Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Bayan Concerto
Carrozza Scholarship Event on April 30 in New York
An Evening of Latin Jazz Accordion Music – NAAC/Hall-Rodrigues/Petrilli
Joseph Natoli’s New Composition “Children’s Suite”
NAA Concerts March 8-11
Stas Venglevski and Tatyana Krasnobaeva Perform in Wisconsin
Hanzhi Wang to Perform in Dobbs Ferry, New York
“Accordions Rising” Film at NAA
2017 Cotati Accordion Festival Will Award Student Scholarships
Alex Meixner Featured on ‘The Polka King’ Jack Black Movie Soundtrack
Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys Perform on March 12 in NYC
Poems “I Am An Accordion”
Digital Accordionists Welcome at the NAA in Texas
AAMS Festival Moved to 2018
Roland V-Accordion East Coast Event Hosted by Music Magic – USA
Mardi Gras Celebration at Magnanini Winery
Guy Klucevsek’s 70th Birthday Bash
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in Spring Concerts
Editor’s Note 01st February, 2017
What Are You Doing For World Accordion Day?
Large Prizes, AAA Carrozza Competition, July 13, 2017, NJ.
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention in March
11th The Big Squeeze Accordion Contest by Texas Folklife
Mike Middleton Featured, Family Pops Temple Symphony Orchestra, Texas
Accordion-YellowPages.com Future Events Free Listing – Cyberspace
Hanzhi Wang @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USA
Peter Soave Concerts in Michigan, February 2017
Guy Klucevsek’s 70th Birthday Concert on February 25
Wall Street Journal Features Dr. William Schimmel
February Performances by Victor Prieto
Waterbury’s Tribute To The Accordion: Then and Now
Anne Romagnoli (1926-2017), Chicago – USA
Rob Reich in Performances
Stan Boreson, Kids TV Show Host, Dies at 91 – Seattle
Accordion Clinic in Venice, Florida
Gary Dahl Releases Ashokan Farewell Arrangement – USA
NACC North American Accordion Collaborative
Coupe Moniale 2017 Official Rules and Regulations Are Available
Elsie M. Bennett 2017 Composition Competition
Steve Albini to Demonstrate Roland FR4X in Pre-Release Event
Dan Newton’s Cafe Accordion Orchestra 2017 Events
Celebrate Guy Klucevsek’s 70th Birthday
JazzNights with the Julien Labro Quartet
The Big Squeeze Accordion Contest is Back for 2017
Big Changes at the New England Accordion Museum!
New release: Jessi Teich & Laurent Derache Duets eTracks Album
Music Magic USA Holds 1st US Product Debut for the New FR-4x V-Accordion
Accordion Academy Winter Session 2017 is Now Open
Brooklyn Accordion Club
Change of Location for Connecticut Accordion Association’s “The First Concert”
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Events for 2017
“Know The People” Accordion Industry Interviews – AWW
Editor’s Note 01st December ,2016
Editor’s Note 01st November ,2016
PASSING OF PAULINE OLIVEROS ON NOVEMBER 25
Josh Groban and His Accordion on Broadway
Air France Presents: The Django Reinhardt NY Festival with Accordionist Ludovic Beier.
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2016
Buckwheat Zydeco (1947-2016), Louisiana – USA
Santiago Jimenez Jr Receives 2015 National Medal of Arts – USA
Video: Roland FR4X Release, Demonstration and Rostov Concert – France / Russia
Peter and Mady Soave in Concert on October 22 in Victoria, BC
Jane Christison October Performances
Cory Pesaturo’s Performances
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert on October 23 in New Jersey
“Accordions Rising’” Music Documentary
Video: Gail Campanella Concert – Virginia, USA
Emilio Magnotta Performed for LIAA in September
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton to Present Workshop at Petosa
NH Accordion Association, ACCORDIONS NOW!, Re-organization Meeting
The Outside Track Performs at the Celtic Colours International Festival
Lou Jacklich 88th Birthday, Students Celebrate Accordionly
AAA Congratulates Nathan Chapeton!
Texas Folklife Seeks Participants for its 2017 Apprenticeship Program
Passing of Roberto Cassan
Nathan Chapeton Represents USA at 2016 Coupe Mondiale
Video: Emmanuel Gasser Performance at 2016 PIF Castelfidardo – Italy
The NorthEast Squeeze-In September 2016
Mike’s Place – A New Dimension in Accordion Education
Vitor Conclaves Presented Brazilian Samba/Choro workshop for Brooklyn Accordion Club
Philip Franzese, Febuary 14, 1930 – August 26, 2016
Editor’s Note 01st September , 2016
Dominic Karcic to Perform for LIAA
Josh Groban Plays Accordion on Broadway
Dr. William Schimmel to Be Honored at William Paterson University
Roland Product Launch, Paris, 9th September – France
Guy Klucevsek: New CD and Fall Concerts
Cory Pesaturo: “World Champion Accordionists Only Fly Southwest
Accordionist Needed for US Army Strings
Ksenija Sidorova’s ‘Carmen’ Named Classical Recording of the Month,
Peter Dranga To Perform for Michigan Accordion Society on September 17
New York International Jazz Accordion Festival
“Accordions Rising” Gaining Increased Recognition
Meet Simone Baron
Frank Petrilli to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club
JINTA-LA-MVTA
13 Year Old Cody McSherry Wins Lancaster’s Got Talent Competition
Jamie Maschler Teaches Forro Ensemble at Seattle Jazz Night School
New Joe Cerrito Composition Theme & Scherzo Available
Jamie Maschler Teaches Forro Ensemble at Seattle Jazz Night School
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention 2016 – A Grand Success!
9th Annual Accordion Noir Festival in Canada Sept. 8-11
2016 Cotati Accordion Festival, A Joyful Experience
Dallas Vietty’s “Jazz Mondays” at Acme Accordion School in NJ
Patricia Bartell Busy Schedule of Teaching, Jury in China and New Publications – USA
Joan Grauman to Present Workshop on Balkan Music and Rhythms
Natasha Enquist’s debut album “MNE”
Memories of “Mama Stella” Allison, Maryland
Editor’s Note 01st August, 2016
Just In: Michael Bridge is First Accordionist on List of 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30
Rita Barnea Interviews WQXR Instrument Drive Project Manager Kathleen Drohan
Joseph Natoli Premiers His Latest Composition, “Kinetic Tango”, at 76th Annual ATG
Billy McComiskey’s AFC Fellowship Award, Washington DC
Guy Klucevsek to Perform His New AAA Commissioned Composition in New York City
Accordionist Cody McSherry is a Finalist in Lancaster’s Got Talent– Please vote!
Michael Bridge and the Ladom Ensemble
Joe Cerrito, Consummate Musician and Extraordinary Educator
Emmanuel Gasser Wins 1st Prize in AAA Elsie Bennett Composition Competition in Buffalo
Nathan Chapeton to Represent the USA at the 2016 Coupe Mondiale in Russia
Lauren Brody and Alicia Svigals in Klezmer Music Concerts
Petosa Sponsored Workshops, First by Grayson Masefield
17th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Eddie Monteiro on Faculty of Peter Soave Music Academy in Italy
Murl Allen Sanders in World Premier of “Fantasia for Santoor and Accordion”
The Stars Come Out at the 2016 AAA Festival in Buffalo
August and September Presentations of “Accordions Rising”
Editor’s Note 01st July ,2016
Outreach to Youth in Buffalo
2016 World Accordion Day Successful Promotion
Mary Tokarski on Faculty of Peter Soave Music Academy in Italy
AAA Masterclass and Seminars July 29-31 in NYC
Victoria International Accordion Festival July 26-31, 2016
Victoria International Accordion Festival July 26-31, 2016
Waterfront Blues Festival July 1-4
Guy Klucevsek: Interview and Performance
Youth Involvement Program, 2016: What a Find!
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of William Cosby on July 7
2016 American Accordionists’ Association Festival SQUEEZES INTO BUFFALO/NIAGARA JULY 6-10
Grayson Masefield USA Concert Tour
Don Gerundo and Dallas Vietty Assist the 2016 WQXR Instrument Drive
Flaco Jiménez with Los Texmaniacs at Smithsonian Annual Folklife Festival
Excelsior Symphony Grand Accordion Stolen in Rhode Island
Semer Ensemble Releases First CD
10th Victoria International Accordion Festival and Competitions in Canada
2016 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration Results
ATG Festival July 20-23
Alexander Sevastian to be Featured in The Peninsula Music Festival
UMKC Accordion Ensemble to Perform at ATG Festival
“Accordions Rising” Festival Presentations
Canadian Slovenian Button Accordion Championship
Gary Blair Presents Workshop
Victor Prieto Offers Summer Master Classes in Jazz and Harmony
Brooklyn Accordion Club Hosts Happy Summer Social Hour
Bryant Park, NY, Presents Accordions Around the World
Patrick Farrell: Accordionist and Composer
Cory Pesaturo, Stas Venglevski, Kenny Kotwitz on June 15 At Tosa Tonight
Sergei Teleshev to Perform in Guemes Island Music Series
Ginny Mac in East Coast Performance for AAA
Music Students Earn Accordion Music Scholarships
Immigrant Sons in Concert
Concert Featuring Jelena Milojevic & BC Accordion Orchestra, Vancouver
Texas Accordion Cowboy Chris Rybak
Cody McSherry Performs his First House Concert – Maryland
76th ATG Festival Presents Jerry Cigler as Guest Artist
John McDonald: Special Talent
Cory Pesaturo Meets With Quincy Jones
2016 AAA Accordion Festival in Buffalo, New York July 6-10
Michigan Accordion Society Participates in Memorial Day Parade
ATG 76th Annual Festival to be held July 20th – 23rd, Lisle, Chicago
Grayson Masefield to Perform for the AAA and ATG
17th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Acclarion, On USA Tour Now, Receives Windsor Endowment for the Arts Award
Alexander Sevastian to Perform and Manny Bobenreith Presents Workshop at AAA Festival
10th Victoria International Accordion Festival and Competitions – Canada
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 16-19
Paul Pasquali to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Guy Klucevsek Performs at AAA Festival in July in Buffalo
Midwest Accordion Meetup on June 9th in Minneapolis
“Accordions Rising” to be Shown at Leavenworth Accordion Festival
Django in June with Dallas Vietty and Victor Prieto
Rachel Quirbach Presents Workshop on Music Therapy at AAA Festival
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform in Peekskill, NY on June 10
Cory Pesaturo to Perform and Present Workshop at AAA Festival in July
Young Accordionist Author Receives Popular Acclaim
Murl Sanders to be Guest Artist at ATG Festival in July
Jon Hammond Funk Unit Featured, Summer NAMM, Nashville, Tennessee
Xia Gang Featured Soloist at ATG in July
Dr. Robert Young McMahan Presents at AAA Festival
Editor’s Note 01st May , 2016
Jessica Fichot, Accordionist and Singer
World Accordion Day on May 6, 2016
Versatile Corky Bennett
Announcing The 3rd Annual Open House for New England Accordion Museum
Breaking News: Passing of Mort Herold (1926 to 2016)
Michael Bridge and the Spokane Accordion Ensemble
AAA Winners, New YouTube Channel, July Festival and More!
Sergei Teleshev in Trio Voronezh To Perform with Ballet Fantastique
GlamorTango to Perform in New York City
Debra Peters’ World Accordion Day Concert
World Accordion Day Celebration in Victoria, BC
International Accordion Concert Celebrating Bev Fess 50 Years of Teaching Accordion
Cody McSherry in “Old Time Gospel Radio Hour” in Pennsylvania
Invitation To All Accordionists/Accordion Lovers Past and Present
Texas Folklife Presents Big Squeeze 10th Anniversary Concert
Alex Meixner in May Shows
Roland Sponsorship of 2016 Coupe Mondiale Digital Category – EU
Lenny Feldman to Perform with Singer Cristina Fontanelli
Spring Happenings at the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Linda Soley Reed is AAMS 2016 Honoree
New Duo: Double Double Duo with Michael Bridge and Dr. Kornel Wolak
Brooklyn Accordion Club Hosts World Accordion Day Concert
Dominic Karcic Performs for LIAA
Maurice Jones Keen to Meet Accordion Antique Enthusiasts in Western USA
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs at NE Music Festival
Be a Part of World Accordion Day on May 6, 2016
Dallas Vietty Presents Jazz Accordion Workshops in Brooklyn and New Jersey
Victor Prieto Releases New CD, “Three Voices”
Jacques Pellarin, Accordionist
Michigan Accordion Society Awards Youth Scholarships
Julien Labro In Princeton University Debut
2016 AAMS Festival April 1-3 in New Jersey
Mario Tacca Receives AAA Lifetime Achievement Award on April 17
Texas Folklife Presents Big Squeeze Tenth Anniversary Concert
Composers Are Invited to Enter AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
Stas Venglevski to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Accordionist/Musician Lorin Sklamberg Teaches Course in NYC on Yidishe Lider in Berlin
Stas Venglevski Leads Accordion Orchestra Cruise in November 2016
New England Music Festival April 8-10 in Massachusetts
Guy Klucevsek’s April Residency and Event Details
Editor’s Note 01st March, 2016
Accordionist Rob Curto with Matuto on April 10, 2016 in Ohio
Dan Newton, “Daddy Squeeze”, in Spring Programs
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Irish Rovers
Report on 2016 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention – Texas
Michigan Accordion Society Presents Eddie Monteiro
Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Raven & Rose, New CD – USA
William Schimmel to Perform at Neue Galerie in New York City
“Accordions Rising” Debut at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival
2016 AAMS Festival April 1-3 Honors Linda Soley Reed
Video: Richard Noel Performs “Sunrise, Sunset” at Sydney Harbor – Australia
WMAS Spring Events: Celebrates 13th Anniversary
Peter Soave in Concert on March 13 in Michigan
“Accordions Rising” Nominated for Best Music Documentary
NAA Convention in Texas March 10-12
Accordionaires “Pops” Orchestra Concert
AAA to Honor Mario Tacca with 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award
MAMTG Annual Festival and Competition April 1-3, 2016
Accordions Finally Get The Respect They Deserve, CBC Radio – Canada
John Torcello with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Sy Kushner on March 6
Jane Christison’s Spring Programs
Patricia Bartell and the Portatos
Illinois Polkafest 28, Illinois
Video: Natalie Emmons from EnterTalk Radio Interviewing at NAMM, Los Angeles – USA
Michigan Accordion Society, Celebrating 20 Years, Hosts Accordion For Kids Class
AAA News from President Mary Tokarski
Alex Meixner in National TV Commercial and Performance Schedule
Happy New Year 2016 – WORLDWIDE
“Weird Al” Yankovic Key Speaker at Grand Rally for Music Education
Accordion-YellowPages.com Free Listing of Accordion Events – Cyberspace
Amy Sawyer Performs in Premier of “Ratatouille”
Tian Jianan Performing For Chinese New Year in Indiana
Guy Klucevsek in Performances
January Accordion Master Classes with Dallas Vietty and Victor Prieto
Dallas Vietty/Victor Prieto Workshop Success, New Jersey
Celebrity Interview: Coming to NAMM, Luigi Bruti, CIA Merit Award Recipient – Italy
Are Accordions Dangerous? Accordion Causes School Evacuation!
Editor’s Note 01st December ,2015
Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
Here are Your 2016 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
Dr. William Schimmel is Accordionist for 2016 Grammy Nominated Album
Accordionist and Keyboardist Jon Hammond Travels the World
“Accordions Rising” Filmmaker, Roberta Cantow, Receives Significant Recognition
Accordion-YellowPages.com Free Listing of Accordion Events – Cyberspace
Long Island Accordion Alliance Announces 2016 Schedule
Accordionist Jim Vandelly Performs Russian Music
Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Holiday Concert
Cory Pesaturo To Perform with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
A Candlelight Christmas Concert with Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca
The Accordion is Instrumental to Emilio and Gloria Estefan
Guy Klucevsek to Perform for the Brooklyn Accordion Club
Joan Grauman CD “Accordion Potpourri” Released, Washington DC – USA
Dallas/Prieto Accordion Master Classes in Philadelphia
Steven Hobert Quartet to Perform in Minneapolis on December 1
Michigan Accordion Society Christmas Party on December 8
Geir Draugsvoll (Denmark) US Premiere of “Fachwerk” by Sofia Gubaidulina
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society Presents Holiday Concert
Books About the Accordion Written by Rob Howard
Ludovic Beier Concert at The Kennedy Centre, Washington DC
World War II Accordion Donated to New England Accordion Museum
Rene Sevieri to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Juha and Janne Silfverberg perform at Kansas City Gala – USA
Outstanding Performance by Accordion Virtuosi of Russia – USA
Jeff Lisenby and ‘Intersection’, Nashville – USA
Amy Jo Sawyer Performs with Orchestra, Illinois – USA
National Accordion Symphony Orchestra with Gene Van, Conductor
Grandma, Dancing Dog and Accordion Rock It!
Joseph Natoli Performs at Carrefour in Montmagny, Quebec
Editor’s Note 01st November, 2015
National Accordion Symphony Orchestra in November Concerts
Dr. William Schimmel: Busy Accordion Autumn
The Amazing Accordion Kings in Concert November 14
Latest Update on the Documentary, “Accordions Rising”
Koray Broussard and the Zydeco Unit
Dallas Vietty and Victor Prieto Present Accordion Workshops in Pennsylvania
Michigan Accordion Society Parade Float Wins First Place!
Regina Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Sevastian and Quartetto Gelato
Accordion Day at Acme Accordion School in New Jersey
Gene Van Conducts the National Accordion Symphony
Video: Guy Klucevsek Performing in Remembrance of Lars Holmer
Long Island Accordion Alliance To Feature Bud and Linda Gramer
Brooklyn Accordion Club, Accordion Repair, November 8th
Judy Starr Writes Adventure Series Including the Accordion
Vivant! Performed at Roosterville Airshow and Flying Competition, Kansas City – USA
Cory Pesaturo Performing for the Coupe Mondiale Social Evening – Finland
New Site: A World of Accordions Museum
Accordion Aficionados Celebrate Music and Diversity in Fort Bend
Book: “Making Money as a Strolling Accordionist” by Nancy Leonard
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2015
Carmen Carrozza Memorial Concert and Dinner October 2-4 in New York
Passing of Ernie Felice (1922-2015)
Vivant! to Perform on October 4
Alex Meixner and Oktoberfest 2015
Spend Oktoberfest with Those Darn Accordions!
“From Broadway to the Met … Oct 21st
Latest News on “Accordion Rising” Documentary
Accordionist Michael Bridge
Rob Curto at the Brooklyn Accordion Club
Cotati Festival 2015
1965 Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Champion Beverly Roberts Curnow Performs for WMAS
Tribute Concert to Ilmar Kuljus and Surprise Anniversary in Spokane, WA
Meet Washington, DC’s Own Joyce Palmer – A beautiful Story!
Michigan Accordion Society to Hold Oktoberfest Fund Raiser
Accordion Cool TV Show
Accordionist Jane Christison
Tom Izzo Plays Accordion Ending Michigan State’s 4 Game Trip to Italy
27th Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon
Bill Anderson Performs for Milwaukee Accordion Club
Editor’s Note 01st September ,2015
Beverly Roberts Curnow in Concert for WMAS
Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon Festival in Quebec, Canada
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Tony Mecca
Joe Soprani to Perform with Mandolin and Balalaika Ensembles
Jose Alfonso Valadez Alanis in Concert in Middleburg, Virginia
Alex Meixner Releases New CD
Accordion Pops Orchestra Releases New CD
San Antonio International Accordion Festival
Ron Borelli to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Update on the Documentary, “Accordions Rising”
Video: Part 1. Beautiful Accordion Music at ATG Festival From Russia – USA
Brews and Bellows Come Together for the Big Squeeze and Beer Tasting Festival
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, 75th Anniversary – USA
Angelica Bargou Passes Peacefully, Virginia Beach
AAA Seminars in New York City
Video: Part 2. Beautiful Accordion Music at ATG Festival From Russia – USA
Composer Seeking Bayanist/Accordionist for “Bayan and Beyond”
Donna Regis Performs in Alte Kameraden
A Mahler Symphony Squeezed In A Squeezebox, New York
Video from the 75th ATG Festival, 60 Years Presentation to Joan C. Sommers – USA
Video: Stas Venglevski and Joan Sommers Perform Venglevski Works – USA
Connecticut Accordion Association Invites Musicians to Perform
Video: ATG 75th Anniversary Festival Orchestra in Chicago
Tribute Concert to Ilmar Kuljus and More
Editor’s Note 01st August ,2015
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park, NYC
Dr.William Schimmel Releases New CD
Progress of Documentary “Accordions Rising”
Frank Busso, Jr. and the US Air Force Strings
Hubert Gall – 12 years “KA” at Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
18 year old Rebecca Bracewel to Perform with Victoria Symphony Orchestra
5th Annual Historic Wallace Accordion Festival
Accordion Concert Tribute to Ilmar Kuljus on August 21 in Spokane
Grayson Masefield Performs at 2015 AAA Festival
John Smoltz Enters Baseball Hall of Fame
2015 American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Festival A Huge Success
Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) Wins $20,000 1st Prize Deffner Competition
Italo-American Accordion Co. is Marking 100 years Owned by Family
“Adagio For Strings” Arrangement by Joe Soprani
Historic LP “Lou Jacklich Plays”, Re-released as eTracks Album – USA
Sy Kushner and Ken Maltz, Klezmer Duo on August 5
AAA Seminars August 7-9 in NYC
Dan Newton in ‘Accordion-O-Rama’ Concert, Minnesota
Cotati Accordion Festival August 22 and 23 in California
Video: George Secor – Look What This Little Accordion Can Do!
Editor’s Note 01st July , 2015
Grayson Masefield, Classical to Tangos, The Portatos
Gary Daverne Book ‘From the Podium’ Now Released
SGM Manny Bobenreith at the 2015 AAA Festival
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park New York City
SGM Manny Bobenreith at the 2015 AAA Festival
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park New York City
UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble
“Weird Al” Yankovic at Peabody Opera House
Video: #1 Hit, Calibre 50 performing Contigo – USA
Joanna Arnold Darrow Performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra
The 16th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention!
Dr.William Schimmel Releases New CD
Emmanuel Gasser Wins First Place in Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
2015 AAA Festival in Alexandria, Virginia July 8-12
Joan Grauman to Present Workshop at ATG Festival
Cory Pesaturo Performances
Accordion Pops Orchestra to Perform at 2015 AAA Festival
Accordionist Sy Kushner and Violinist Jeremy Brown in Concert
Ken and Mary are Turbo Accordions Express
The Jarosh Accordion Ensemble from Calgary, Canada
New Release Videos: Frank Marocco Informal Fun, Castelfidardo – Italy
2015 AAA Seminar August 7-9 in New York City
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra in Festival
Trio AkordioM American Debut in New York
Historic LP “Lou Jacklich Plays”, Re-released as eTracks Album
Passing of Anthony Carrozza, Accordionist and Teacher
Rose City Accordion Camp June 7-12, 2015
Patricia Bartell Scores Big Success With Spokane Symphony Orchestra
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 18-21, 2015
2015 AAA Festival in Alexandria, Virginia
75th Anniversary 2015 ATG Festival Competition July 22-25, 2015
Accordions Rising Documentary Film by Roberta Cantow
Richard Galliano To Perform in New York City June 26-29
2015 AAA Festival Youth Involvemement Program Seeking Musicians
2nd Annual Open House for the New England Accordion Museum
LIAA to Feature Mary Tokarski and Nathan Chapeton
Video and Spotlight on Debra Peters
Update on Alicia Baker
Texas Folklife Announces 26th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens Festival
Video and Dallas Vietty in Summer Appearances
Accordion Pops Orchestra to Present Summer Concerts
San Francisco Accordion Club Celebrates Two Milestones on June 6
Django Camp June 16-21 Curriculum
William Schimmel New CD and Broadway Performances, ‘An American in Paris’
Robby Reich Has a New CD,”Shadowbox”
Musette workshop – Brooklyn Accordion Club
Will Holshouser and Musette Explosion at Birdland, NYC
Available: Awakening Album by Stas Venglevski and Joan Sommers
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s Button Box Extravaganza
Scandanavian-American Night Includes Accordions!
The Long Beach Bayou Festival Is Celebrating Its 29th Year!
New Music eSheet Säkkijärven Polka Arrangement by Zevy Zions
Children’s Fiction Books Which Feature the Accordion
New Music eSheet Säkkijärven Polka Arrangement by Zevy Zions
New eBook Released, Italian Spectacular Arranged by Gary Dahl – USA
Editor’s Note
World Champion Grayson Masefield USA Concerts
Patricia Bartell to Perform with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra
Roland 17th Semi-Annual V-Accordion Event
Roberta Cantow’s New Film “Accordion Rising”
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton performs in the Washington, DC Area
75th Anniversary of the ATG July 22-25, 2015
Brooklyn Accordion Club on May 3rd
2015 Summer Schedule of A World of Accordions Museum
“From Broadway to the Met….Plus” with accordionist Dominic Karcic on May 20th
Sourdough Slim, the Last of the Vaudeville Cowboys to Perform for SFAC
Editor’s Note 01st April , 2015
Lawmaker Plays Polka on Iowa Senate Floor
53rd New England Music Festival
AAA Festival in Alexandria – an exciting event!
Report on the 2015 National Acordion Convention (NAA) in Texas
Young Musicians in Concert in Connecticut
AAA Update on Deffner Competition
Stas Venglevski Spring Concert Season
2015 Savannah Music Festival Features the Accordion
REELZ Original Reality Series Begins on April 11, Features the Accordion
Join the “Show-Us-Your-Accordion” Movement
Nick Ariondo Performs on European Radio
Texas Folklife Presents the 2015 Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Finals
Corey Ledet’s New CD “Destiny”
Jacinto Guevara’s Retirement
Michael Bridge in Recital at the University of Toronto
Pat Racioppa: Accordionist, Accordion Repairman and Woodworker
Alex Meixner’s New CD “Happiness is a Choice”
Dallas Vietty Presents Gypsy Jazz Workshop and Concert
Fabio and Fabio to Perform for the LIAA
Sy Kushner in Concert in New York City
Will Holshouser in Musette Explosion in NYC on May 5th
John Bonica Communications With Injury Related Accordionists – USA
Video: Potomac Accordion Ensemble Concert, Fairfax – USA
Anthony Mecca…His Life, His Music
Guy Klucevsek in Successful Concert Series in New York City
Editor’s Note
Joe Natoli to be Guest Artist for AAA and ATG in July
Final Ruling for Air Travel With Musical Instruments – USA
2015 National Accordion Convention Theme: Duet Together
American Idol Hopeful Joey Cook Pleases Keith Urban
2015 MAMTG Festival
Mary Tokarski Honored at New England Music Festival
Nathan Chapeton to Perform with New Haven Symphony
Accordionist Rob Reich
Texas Folklife’s 2015 Big Squeeze Accordion Contest
Brooklyn Accordion Club to Feature Uri Sharlin
Paul Belanich to Perform for LIAA
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein to Perform for the NAA Convention in Texas
New CD: “The Montreal Sessions”
2010 AAA Virtuoso Champion Gabe Hall-Rodrigues on tour with Jared & The Mill
Anita Siarkowski … Busy accordionist and more!
Editor’s Note 01st February, 2015
Cory Pesaturo’s Tribute to His Teacher, Tulio Gasparini
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Tulio Gasparini
Walter Kühr, Performer, Bandleader and Accordion Evangelist, Dies at 59
Michael Bridge wins University of Toronto Concerto Competition
Mary Tokarski New AAA President
Tribute to Walter Kuehr on February 1
2015 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention Theme: Duet Together
Unique Blue Haired Accordionist Joey Cook Success on American Idol
Trio Voronezh to Perform for Michigan Accordion Society
New Accordion CD: “Shine” by Jelena Milojevic
Dr. Schimmel has 4 World Premieres plus a Feature in a Movie
Tangonero to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Texas Folklife’s 2015 Big Squeeze Contest Coming to the Rio Grande Valley
75th Anniversary ATG Festival Orchestra
Nada Lewis to Perform in Berkeley, California on February 4
Internal Accordion Construction and Basic Maintenance Seminar
Nick Ariondo in Concert With the Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra
Accordions in Ogden, UT
Art is Art
Former Michigan Accordionist is elected into Baseball Hall of Fame
Victor Prieto:Performs for Long Island Accordion Alliance, Brooklyn Accordion Club, City Winery
Connecticut Accordion Club Report
Gary Dahl Releases eBooks Solo eSheet Music
Jay Landers- No Strings Attached
LIAA Features Manny Corallo and Frank Toscano
Tom Bender’s Accordion Accordion Art Piece
Wayward Hearts Band
“From Broadway to the Met….plus” with Dominic Karcic
Dr. William Schimmel and Corn Mo Record Schubert’s “Die Winterriese”
Editor’s Note
WATCH: Tom Izzo Playing Christmas Songs on His Accordion
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Nils. O. Lundin
Cotati Accordion Festival Donates $23,800 to Local Nonprofits
Here are your 2015 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
Eddie Monteiro: Guest Artist for Connecticut Accordion Club
Regarding the Completion of the film, The A Word: Accordions Alive and Kickin’
Stolen Accordion in Texas
Pasha Newmerzhitsky with Gogul Bordello Gypsy Punk Band
Donor Gives Salmen High Orchestra an Accordion
Silicon Valley Accordion Society to Feature Paul Betken
Music Videos of the Festive Season
Editor’s Note
Dr. Robert Young McMahan in Recent Performances
AAA Faithe Deffner Accordion Competition, $20,000 First Prize
Tribute to Roy Carrier
New CD By Stas Venglevski and Joan C. Sommers
WMAS Celebrates Season with Festive Music, Food and Much laughter!
Don Lipovac Inducted into Hall of Fame, 51st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend
Late News: Linda Soley Reed Retires After 10 years as AAA President, New President Mary Tokarski
Joan Cochran Sommers Voted CIA Honorary Member Award – Austria
16th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention in June 2015
Free Postage, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books
Potomac Accordion Ensemble and WMAS Present Holiday Concerts
Copper Box Releases New CD
New eBook Released, Traditional Polish Carols Arranged by Gary Dahl
Mario Pedone and Nick Ballarini Run Accordion Clinic
Accordion Babes Revue
Stas Venglevski Performs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dr. William Schimmel Releases New Downloadable Single
FROM START TO “ FINNISH”
Connecticut Accordion Association (CAA) Holiday Concert
Chapter 14 Released, ‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain’ by John Bonica (PT CMP NZRP)
Review of Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert
Coupe Mondiale 2014 USA Participant Nathan Chapetan – Austria
Coupe Mondiale 2014 Canadian Participant Emmanuel Gasser – Austria
Rob Reich at Brooklyn Accordion Club
Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra in Concert on Dec. 6
Editor’s Note 01st November ,2014
The Big Squeeze: An Accordion Festival
Joey Miskulin New CD
ROLAND FR-8X V-ACCORDION Update
Roberta Cantow’s documentary “A Word” to be Released Soon
William Schimmel to Perform at William Paterson University
Cory Pesaturo Updates
En Canto in Seattle Performance
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents “Take Apart Your Accordion”
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert Honors Carmen Carrozza Nov. 2
First Annual Accordion Commotion Day on November 8th in NH
Slavic Soul Party! Performs in NYC on November 20 and 21
Accordion Player Seeks His Link to City’s Past
Bud and Linda Gramer Perform for the LIAA
Celebrate Accordion Day at the Acme Accordion School
Editor’s Note 01st October , 2014
Ginny Mac in Texas Concerts
Elena and Gregory in October 11 Concert
Guy Klucevsek to Present Original Compositions in New York
Meet Canada’s Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra
Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys to Perform in France
Dr. Schimmel’s Busy East Coast Fall Tour
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert Honors Carmen Carrozza on Nov. 2
New Accordion Blog
Richard Galliano New CD, October Performance at the Jazz Standard, NYC
Emmanuel Gasser to Perform at Oktoberfest
Rob Reich in Concerts
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s Annual Oktoberfest, October 19
Long Island Accordion Alliance Features Mary Tokarski
Seattle Accordionist Jamie Maschler
Accordionist Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton
Angel Accordionists Grace Top of National Cathedral
Jazz accordionists Frank Petrilli & Eddie Monteiro in concert, Washington, DC area
Manny Corallo, Guest Artist at the LIAA
Brooklyn Accordion Club to Feature Mary Tokarski and Nathan Chapeton
TO BE QUITE ‘FRANK’…….
Tekla Klebetnica Folk Group Visits Texas Again
Parlez Vous Francais?
The Flashing Accordion
Breaking News: Roland Corporation Anounces V-Accordion Production – Italy
Editor’s Note 01st September , 2014
Guy Klucevsek at the Brooklyn, New York Accordion Club
Stas Venglevski at the Michigan Accordion Society
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert on September 21st, Valley Forge
7th Annual Accordion Noir Festival Sept. 11-14
Roland 16th Semi-Annual V Accordion Event
Valtaro Celebration to Honor Frank Toscano
Tony Lovello to Perform for East Tennessee Accordion Club
DakhaBrakha in Concert in San Francisco
Video: Jeff Lisenby Performs at the 2014 ATG Festival in Burlingame
The Big Squeeze and Beer Tasting Come Together for Spiced Up Fun and Food
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein Release New CD, “Together”
Alicia Baker to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club
NorthWest Accordion Clubs and Events
15th Las Vegas International Accordion Convention – A GRAND SUCCESS!
20th Year of the AAA Master Class and Seminars: Another success
Lou Jacklich Honored at 2014 ATG Festival
Video: Marocco Medley Performed at the 2014 ATG Festival in Burlingame
LIAA Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Frank Petrilli at WMAS on September 21
Back Pain: The More Serious Symptoms
Editor’s Note
Celebration of the Life of Faithe Deffner, July 13, 2014
2014 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Accordionist Luis Espindola Included in the Library of Congress
Video: Two World Premieres at ATG Festival – USA
AAA Master Class and Concert Series (The Seminars) Aug.1-3
ACCORDIONS NOW! in New Hampshire August 8-10
Michigan Accordion Society Features “The Immigrant Sons”
Dee Langley in Concert on August 3rd
Michigan Accordion Society Donates Accordions and Lessons
Joe Soprani in Recent Concerts
Naomi Harris and Nathan Chapeton: 2014 USA Representatives to CIA
Long Island Accordion Alliance Celebrates 4th Anniversary
The Great Morgani at Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) – USA
Victoria International Accordion Festival
Suspicious Package in Columbia Turns Out To Be An Accordion
Anthony Galla Rini ‘Collectors’ Edition’ CD Available Now
Gypsy Squeezewear Accordion T-Shirts & Tote Bags Made To Order – California
“Alive Inside” Film Explores Power of Music to Restore Memory
Picture This
Faithe Deffner Official Obituary by Helmi Harrington – USA
Celebration of the Life of Faithe Deffner, July 13, 2014
Steve Albini Performs at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, California – USA
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival in San Francisco, CA
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) 2014 Festival, New York – USA
Vivant! presents Musical Extravaganza ‘Hooray for Hollywood!’, Kansas City – USA
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration, Washington – USA
Ost Thueringen Jugend Akkordeon Orchester In Fort Wayne
Jac & Co – US East Coast Spring tour 2014 – USA
A World of Accordions Museum Enjoys Unprecedented Growth
Video: Nick Ariondo, Memorial Concert Tribute to Edward Hosharian – USA
So You Have Low Back Pain …… What Can You Do?
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Faithe Deffner
“Honoring Dr. Willard (Bill) A. Palmer Festival and Fundraiser”
Passing of Joseph Grkman
Great Morgani at the ATG Festival in July
Balkan Accordionist Lauren Broday
Rob Reich Performs for the San Francisco Accordion Club
AAA Festival July 9-13 in Tarrytown, NY
Joe Soprani to Perform in Operetta in Philadelphia
Vladimir Mollov to Perform at the 2014 AAA Festival
Accordion Pops Orchestra Releases New CD
ATG Festival in San Francisco July 23-26, 2014
Trio Voronezh to Perform at Cotati Accordion Festival
Dallas Vietty Presents Workshop and Concert
Mario Tacca and Friends to Perform at AAA Festival in July
Editor’s Note
Bruce Gassman in Summer Concerts
Paul Betken Releases New CD
Fred Ferino: Accordion Repairman and Much More
Guy Klucevsek in Concert in Brooklyn Delights All
Michigan Accordion Society Presents Frank Petrilli on May 20, 2014
Don Gerundo Presents Workshop at AAA Festival
Bryant Park in NYC Features Accordionists All Summer
Juha Silfverberg performs on Unsuk Chin’s work with Kansas City Symphony
VBC, Very Be Careful, in Cinco de Mayo Event
Santo Endrizzi Receives Legion of Honor Medal
Passing of Accordionist Don Lipovac
Amazing Dan Newton: Daddy Squeeze
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience 2014 Grammy Award
2014 AAA Festival in Tarrytown, New York
Steve Albini Performs for Hollywood Elite in California
World Accordion Day (WAD) Online – Finland
33rd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival
Editor’s Note 01st April ,2014
ATG Festival and Competition: July 23-26, 2014 in San Francisco
Connie Mantini: An Inspiration To All Musicians
Texas Folklife Announces 2014 Big Squeeze Contest Winners
Guy Klucevsek 2014 Summer Concert Schedule
Meet Lauren Brody! Workshop Presenter at 2014 AAA Festival
New date for Accordion Pops Orchestra is November 2, 2014
AAA Report
Kevin Friedrich joins A World of Accordions Museum Board of Directors
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society’s Spring Happenings
52nd ATAM Music Festival April 4-6 in Massachusetts
Renowned Hollywood Composer is Crazy About Accordion!
12th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Event on April 6
Passing of Ray Battani
Roland’s 15th Semi-Annual V-Accordion Event April 13 in Massachusetts
Passing the Torch: Jewish Music Archives and the Future of Yiddish Song
2014 National Button Accordion Festival May 23-25 in Pennsylvania
AAA Master Class and Concert Series (The Seminars)
Cory Pesaturo’s Newest Projects and Accomplishments
World Premiere of Film, “Dizzy Fingers” about Joe Soprani
Nathan Chapeton Wins Virtuoso First Place in MAMTG Competition
Joan Sommers Performs with Tango Group, Cucharada
2014 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention Report
Tony Mecca at CAA Meeting
Lucas Stachurski Performs for Michigan Accordion Society
Editor’s Note 01st March ,2014
Passing of Evan Harlan
World Premiere of “Dizzy Fingers: The Life of Joe Soprani”
Accordionist Petar Maric in Maryland Concerts
Norwegian Composer Bjorn Bolstad Skjelbred to Tour US with his New Accordion+Cello Work
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention in Texas from March 5-9
Fabio and Fabio Perform at the Long Island Accordion Alliance on March 5
Meet Jazz Accordionist Luis Espindola
SFAC Presents Accordionists in Concert on March 16th
AAMS Honors Jim Vandelly on March 29 in NJ
Concert “The French Experience” on March 28th
AAA Presents 12th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Event on April 6
Mesa Accordion Event 2014 (A Personal Perspective)
Immigrant Sons: New Accordion Group
Tom Izzo is Honorary Member of Michigan Accordion Society
Accordionist Paul Betken
Dr.William Schimmel- Busy 2014
‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain’, Two New Chapters Released
Editor’s Note 01st February ,2014
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Carl Fortina
CIA Coupe Mondiale 2014 – Servus and Welcome to Salzburg, Austria
Summer Sunshine featuring Joan Sommers and Stas Venglevski
2014 Grammy Awards Includes Accordionists
Accordionist/Actress Nora Kirkpatrick
Long Island Accordion Alliance features Paolo Belanich
Jazz Artist Frank Petrilli: Upcoming Performances
The Accordion and 2014 Grammy Best Score Winner Alex Ebert
Clifton Chenier Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2014 Grammys
17 year old John Orischa to Perform for the Michigan Accordion Society
Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Looking for Top Talent
Victor Prieto Trio in New York City
Video: 2013 Grammy Award Winner Wayne Toups and Zydecajun – USA
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention in Texas from March 5-9
Peter Soave Performs with Detroit Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
Angelo Di Pippo is Special Guest of the New Hampshire Accordion Association
The Biography of Joe Escalante—The Accordion Abuser
Editor’s Note 01st January , 2014
Accordion Pops Orchestra Presents Tribute to Carmen Carrozza
2014 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions
The A Word: Accordions Alive and Kickin’ A documentary (under 60 minutes)
New Opera by Dr. William Schimmel
Update on Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Dallas Vietty in 2014
Alicia Baker: 2014 and Beyond!
Frank Stanger Wins Polka Hall of Fame Awards
Cory Pesaturo
San Francisco Accordion Club Features Rene Sevieri
Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Expands Talent Search
Video: J P Jofre & Wendy Law Concert, New York – USA
Accordion Pops Orchestra Presents Christmas Concert
2014 Collectors Edition Accordion Artists Calendar
Editor’s Note 01st December , 2013
January Schedule for Rob Reich
Dick Contino Receives Honorary Membership Award from MAS
Free Postage, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society December Concert
The Klezmatics Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Accordionist Lauren Brody in Theodore Bikel Tribute in NYC
Connecticut Accordion Orchestra Presents Holiday Program
Joe Cerrito CD’s For Sale on New Website
Accordion Pops Orchestra Christmas Special
Resurgence of the Accordion in Michigan
Attending Concerts May Be Hazardous to Your Health (and the Performance!)
Accordion Celebration | A Non-Traditional Concert on Dec. 1
AbsolutAccord in Concert in San Francisco
Mary Tokarski Releases New Christmas CD
2013 Something for Everyone!…Get Ready for the 15th Annual LVIC in 2014
Now Available… the All New “Accordion Bee” iBook
Ludovic Beier at “The Django Reinhardt” New York Festival
New Book by Rob Howard: “Accordion: A Pictorial History”
Editor’s Note 01st November , 2013
6th Gary Dahl “Easy Listening Variety” eBook, Now Released
US & Canada Well Represented at 7th Roland International V-Accordion Festival – Italy
Sam Falcetti and Family Support the Arts at the University of Massachusetts
Roland’s Musician of the Month: Carmen Spada
Håvard Svendsrud Performs with the Accordion Pops Orchestra
Guy Klucevsek in Concert at the University of Massachusetts
Video: World Series 2013 – Game 6 – Dropkick Murphys Perform – Boston
Sergei Teleshev: 2013 Roland USA Winner
Paddy Noonan to Perform for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Accordionist Daniel Garcia in Group Nominated for Latin Grammy
Los Tigres del Norte Performs for Immigration Reform – USA
Accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman Performs with NY Philharmonic
Video: Historical Performance by Luigi Bruti, Los Angeles – USA
CIA Coupe Mondiale 2014 – Servus and Welcome to Salzburg, Austria.
Is Music the Key to Success? New York Times Newspaper – USA
25th Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon
Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin Perform for Michigan Accordion Society
‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain’, New Chapter Released
Actress Mary Steenburgen Finds a New Passion … for the Accordion!
Scientists Find Musicians Musicians ‘have sharper minds’ – Scotland
Video: Dr. William Schimmel Continues Busy Schedule
The 5th annual The Big Squeeze
Note from the Guest Editor
Annual ‘Squeeze-In’ in Massachusetts
Roland Announces 2013 US V-Accordion Festival Winner
Editor’s Note 01st August, 2013
Peter Soave performs Piazzolla
Breaking News: Sylvia Louise Prior, March 14, 1922 to August 9, 2013
Join the spectacular Carnival of Venice in Las Vegas
Long Island Accordion Alliance features The Amazing Accordion Kings
Information About Internet Digital Banner Advertising
Marco Lo Russo Eclectic Accordion World Tour
Dominic Karcic and Ray Oreggia to Perform at the Italian-American Museum
Håvard Svendsrud to appear with Accordion Pops
Cotati Festival in California on August 17th and 18th
Joe Cerrito performs in Jazz Quartet
“That’s a Plenty” arranged by Nick Ariondo
Julian Sutton (Melodeon) features on Sting’s ‘The Last Ship’.
AAA 75th Anniversary Festival is August 14th in NYC
66th Coupe Mondiale and Accordion Festival, Victoria – Canada
ATG Celebrates its 73rd Anniversary in Style
Michael Bridge Wins Calgary Grand Prize, Summer Concerts
Music and Mobiles: Guy Klucevsek / Keith Lo Bue
6th Annual ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival: August 9-11 in New Hampshire
Mario Pedone and Martina Mai Li in Texas Concert
Joseph Macerollo to Receive the ‘Order of Canada’, Ottawa – Canada
Wallace Accordion Festival August 9-11
Video: The Accordion and the Skirt by Micki Goodman – USA
Seeking Accordion Stars in Las Vegas
Microtonal Accordionist Elias Lammam in Concert in August
Editor’s Note
John Torcello Appears in New Opera ‘Camelia La Tejana’
Passing of Auggie Arruda, Jr.
Western Senators: Saskatchewan’s Grammy Nominated Polka Band
Passing of Bob Paolo
Passing of Dr. Carmelo Pino
Dr. Robert Young McMahan is Appointed as Chair of Music Dept. at TCNJ
Alicia Baker Wins First Place at 2013 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
73rd ATG Festival July 17-21
AAA 75th Anniversary International Concert on August 15th NYC
AAA 75th Festival Carmen Carrozza Luncheon & Concert on Aug. 16th in NYC
AAA Master Class and Concert Series July 26-28 in NYC
Stas Venglevski in Concert at the ATG Festival in July
Soundscape Trio to Perform at ATG Festival in July
World Accordion Orchestra VII, 2013 CIA Coupe Mondiale, Victoria, Canada
Accordionist Tom Fabinski Delights Audience in Frederick, Maryland
Nick Ariondo to Perform for Bastille Day in California
Leavenworth International Accordion Festival: June 20-23
Sammy Thomas in Summer Concerts
Free Download: Updated Fiddling and Clogging Book by Dr. Daniel Kott
Leavenworth International Accordion Festival: June 20-23, 2013
Children’s Book, “An Accordion! What is That?” to Become an eBook
Dr. Helmi Harrington to Present Workshops at ATG Festival in July
ATG July Festival Performers Elena and Gregory Fainshtein
Celebrating the Accordion – Venetian Style in Las Vegas
The Accordion is 3D, No Glasses Required
BREAKING NEWS: PASSING OF CARMEN CARROZZA, FUNERAL DETAILS
Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, CA in August
Remember the New Instructions for Submitting a Video to the News
Mary Tokarski to Premiere New Work by Dr. Karen Fremar
Mirco Patarini is Guest Artist at the 2013 ATG Festival
Wallace Accordion Festival: August 11-14
Mary Tokarski In Concert in Historic Middletown, Maryland and on June 5 in Long Island, NY
“ACCORDION SELECTIONS – from the Repertoire of Zevy Zions” – New Anthology Available
All Stars Concert in Canada Featuring Jelena Milojevic and BC Orchestra
Accordion Babes 2014 Calendar Deadline
Tony Dannon Recognized with Scholarship Fund and Statue
Albert Manginelli Wins Tri-County Concerts Association Youth Festival
World Accordion Day 24 Hour Web TV Show
Lou Coppola: First Solo Concert Since 1957
Dr. Robert Young McMahan Premieres New Work for Accordion
Accordionist Jay Landers Onstage with Full Symphony Orchestra
6th Annual ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival: August 9-11 in NH
Leavenworth International Accordion Festival: June 20-23
Editor’s Note 01st May 2013
New Instructions For Submitting a Video to the USA News
66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, B.C. Canada August 19-25
Willard Palmer, III, Donates His Fathers Harpsichord to A World of Accordions Museum
Guy Klucevsek In Performances
“Janie Next Door” CD Wins Another Award
San Antonio Accordionist receives International Award for Students with Disabilities
2013 ATG Guest Artist Martynas Levickis
Editor’s Note 01st April ,2013
3rd Annual Historic Wallace Accordion Festival Aug. 9-11
Bruce Gassman Releases New CD “Classic Rock Accordion 2 Bruce – Volume II”
AAA 75th Anniversary Festival in NYC in August
15 Year Old Einar Thokie Hovden to Perform at ACCORDIONS NOW!
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 20-23, 2013
Dr. William Schimmel’s Spring and Summer Schedule
11th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event on April 21
AAA Announces Artists at the 75th Anniversary
ATG Festival Information Online
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform at the LIAA
Beverly Roberts Curnow 2013 Honoree of AAMS
New England Music Festival April 5-7, 2013
AAA Selects Representatives for Upcoming Coupe Mondiale
Video: Mesa Accordion Event, Frank Petrilli and Antonino De Luca – USA
Kevin Friedrich Debuts World’s First Kauri Accordion – New Zealand
Video: Nicola Benedetti: Por Una Cabeza, from Scent of a Woman, Accordion Angelo DiPippo
Video: O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat in Waxahachie – USA
Editor’s Note 01st March ,2013
AAA to Adjudicate Coupe Mondiale Qualifying Categories via Skype.
Mumford & Sons Wins Grammy for Album of the Year
2013 NAA Convention March 7-9 in Dallas, Texas
Renzo Ruggieri and Josif Purits in Concert on March 24th
World’s First Kauri Accordion arrives in New York
AAA Open Meeting on March 17 in Whippany, NJ
ATG Competition and Festival July 17-21st 2013 in Lisle, Illinois
A Rare Glimpse behind the Scenes of ‘Evita’ with Eddie Monteiro
AAMS Honors Beverly Curnow Roberts on March 16
Cory Pesaturo Performs on David Letterman Show
2013 Mesa Accordion Event is a Huge Success
Gulf Coast Accordion JamFest
‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain’, New Chapter Released – USA
Video: Brave Combo with Dallas Wind Symphony, ‘Mollie B. Polka Party’ Taping – USA
Emilio Magnotta in Concert at the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Josif Purits in Concert at the SFAC
Bill Schimmel in Performances
Accordionist Yesenia Garcia
Editor’s Note 01st February ,2013
2013 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Online
Victoria Accordion Festival 2013 Rules Online Now
Victoria Accordion Festival 2013 Rules Online Now
AAA Open Meeting on March 17 in Whippany, NJ
Gary Dahl Music eBooks Now Released – USA
First USA Roland V Accordion Orchestra Scheduled for April Premier Performance
AAMS Honors Beverly Roberts Curnow/ Workshop Schedules
Paul Belanich to Perform at the LIAA on Feb. 6
11th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event on April 21
AAA Coupe Mondiale Qualifying Competitions on March 16
Accordion Orchestra Concert in Arizona on Feb. 17
‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain’, New Chapter Released – USA
Dr.William Schimmel – Tradition and Innovation in Tandem
Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin Perform in Vero Beach, Florida
Rob Reich in February Performances
National Accordion Trade Show in Texas March 7-9
Amazing Accordion Kings visit the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Editor’s Note: Happy New Year!
Editor’s Note 01st December, 2012
Accordion-YellowPages.com Free Listing of Accordion Events – Cyberspace
Willard Palmer Legacy: February at the World of Accordions Museum
Mumford & Sons Nominated for 5 Grammy Awards
Hunter Hayes Receives Grammy Nominations
Skeets Langley is Inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
New England Roland Digital Accordion Orchestra
AAA Coupe Mondiale Qualifying Competitions on March 16 in NJ
3rd Accordion Cocktail Concert in Miami on January 6
The Amazing Accordion Kings in Concert in New York
Tutor Book Review: Jacques Mornet (non) Method For Buttons or Piano Keyboard, Volume 1 – France
Many Groups Featuring Accordionists Nominated for Grammy Awards
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton to Release 2 New CD’s In January
Video: Vivant! Having Fun on a Christmas Gig with Santa – Kansas City
2013 AAMS Weekend of Workshops & Festival
Dr. William Schimmel Winds Up a Busy Year
AAMS Honors Beverly Roberts Curnow in 2013
A Month of Accordion Celebrations in Maryland, DC and Virginia!
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Cory Pesaturo in 2013
Directions for Submitting a Video to the USA News
AAA Master Class and Concert Series July 26-28
‘Play Your Accordion Without Pain!’ by John Bonica
Video of National Heritage Fellow Marc Savoy
Mental Activity May Keep Older Brains Healthy
Ian Mitchell Performs with Brockton Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Gassman: Busy with Benefit Concerts and New CD Release
Stas Venglevski Releases New CD: “Stas & Sam-Two Step”
Joe Recchia Creates Video/Composition “Castelfidardo”
December with Chris Rybak, the Accordion Cowboy
Jane Christison’s CD Wins 2012 Tillywig Toy & Media Award
Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra in concert on December 1
First Accordion JamFest and Competition: A Success!
Joan Grauman performs at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Hear Nick Ariondo On ‘Life of Pi’ Movie Soundtrack
Holiday Happenings: The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS)
Cathie Travers, Siren of the Accordion
“Gangnam Style” Accordion Rap by Lenny Feldmann
Connecticut Accordion Association Holiday Concert on December 15th
The Great Morgani to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
The Accordion Babes are Back
Editor’s Note
Roland Int., Svetlana Ivanchenko Represents US This Weekend – Italy
Dick Contino “Music Then and Now” on Nov. 18
Sammy Thomas Wins at CMA Trophée Mondial de l’Accordeon – Spokane
Now Available, ‘Sterling Illusions’ by Karen Fremar, Kansas – USA
‘The Classical Tradition’, Arranged Gary Dahl, Published by Mel Bay – USA
David Lange in Pearl Django on November 18th, Seattle
Victor Prieto in Concerts
New AAA Email Address
Stas Venglevski Performs with the Milwaukee Ballet
Hohner Launches Simply Music Accordion Teachers Program
Cory Pesaturo performs on National Television ABC
Lou Coppola Trailblazes Again, George Mason University – Virginia
Who was Gerard Grisey?
2013 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar/CD is Available Now
November Accordion Events
Spokane Accordion Club “Squeezin and Pleezin” Newsletter
Editor’s Note 01st October ,2012
Harley Jones Awarded the Premio “Paolo Soprani” Prize, Spoleto – Italy
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Vincent Cirelli
Emilio Magnotta in New Location
The Great American Polkafest in Reno, Nevada
62nd Trophée Mondiale October 23-27 in Spokane, Washington
Editor’s Note
Tribute and Scholarship Festival Honoring Tony Dannon
Alexander Sevastian Premieres, Music Niagara International Festival – Canada
Orange County Accordion Festival on October 14
Jane Christison’s CD Submitted to Recording Academy
New Hampshire Accordion Association and Massachusetts Accordion Association Celebrate Oktoberfest
Roland U.S. 2012 V-Accordion Festival Winners
Florida Smash November 9-11
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention September 24-27th
Vince Cirelli Interview
Dr. Robert Young McMahan in October Performances
Charlie Fontana to Perform at LIAA
AAA Presents Valtaro Celebration Honoring the Magnanini Family
Alex Chudolij to Perform for Massachusetts Accordion Association
Long Island Accordion Alliance Visits Village Lanterne
Smoky Mountain Accordion Fest
Florida Accordion SMASH in Orlando in November
17th Annual Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival in September
Tony Dannon Tribute and Scholarship Festival on November 4th
Long Island Accordion Alliance: September 4th
62nd Trophée Mondial in Spokane, Washington in October
Editor’s Note 01st August ,2012
5th Annual Accordion Noir Festival in Vancouver
22nd Annual Cotati Accordion Festival: August 18-19
Olivia Luey wins 2012 Roland U.S. Junior Division
Kimberley International Old Time Championships and Festival – Canada
Valuable Accordions Stolen from Ken Hopkins in Comber, Belfast – UK
Cory Pesaturo’s North American Appearances
The 2012 Seminars- A Great Success
Premiere of “Accordion Wrestling” at Lincoln Center in New York
Passing of Ralph Stricker
5th Annual ACCORDIONS NOW!: An Outstanding Success
Kimmo Pohjonen Presents USA Premiere of “Accordion Wrestling”
Wallace Accordion Festival: August 11-14 in Idaho
Visit the New England Accordion Museum
Joan C. Sommers to Conduct the World Accordion Orchestra in Italy
Sesame Street and Zydeco – USA
ACCORDIONS NOW! 2012 on August 17-18 in New Hampshire
Accordions and Fuel Efficiency, Hyundai TV Ad
Henry Doktorski to Perform in Kurt Weill Opera
New Book: PLAYING WELL: Prevention and Biomechanics of Musician Injuries.
Gator Beat to Perform at Cotati Festival
Jullien Labro Performs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Editor’s Note
Rock Accordionist Bruce Gassman
The Mahones – Across the USA, 2012! Tour – USA
Dr. Marion Jacobson at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
72nd ATG Festival and Competition from July 25-29th
Victor Prieto in Summer Concerts
New Composition, Tango for Two by Karén Khanagov – USA
Roland Canada Announces the 6th Roland V-Accordion Festival!
Café Accordion Orchestra Visited Brainerd Library – USA
ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival August 17-18 in New Hampshire
ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival August 17-18 in New Hampshire
Editor’s Note 01st June , 2012
Peter Soave Music Academy Offers Classes in Italy
Fisitalia Accordions Now Represented in the US Market!
Emmanuel Gasser Releases New CD
Fremar Foundation Presents “Music & Merlot” 2012
Long Island Accordion Alliance Presents Don Gerundo
Mick Jagger Group Features Accordion on Saturday Night TV Program – USA
Meet 9 year old Cody McSherry, Performing at AAA Festival – Baltimore
Mary Tokarski Featured at Long Island Accordion Alliance
Jorgen Sundeqvist and Lena Rist-Larsen: New CD and USA Concert Tour
Accordion Heroes 2012 – Rewound
“Fantasy for Accordion” A New Composition for Stas Venglevski
Watch Frédéric Deschamps Teach Live Online!
Accordion Pops Orchestra in June Concert
Marko Petricic to Perform at ATG in July
Montreal International Jazz Festival: Richard Galliano’s main squeeze – Canada
SEVDAH SONGS by Merima Kljuco and Eva S. Prmack
ATG Festival Information Online
Marko Petricic to Perform at ATG in July
Dr.William Schimmel at Cape May Music Festival
Accordionist is Featured by American Idol Contestant
Accordion Pops Orchestra Spring Concert
Tor Stumo: Playing the Accordion is Cool!
18 Accordionists Invited to Record Hollywood Film Score
Famous Accordion Orchestra in Concert
23rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Festival on June 2
The Peter Soave Music Academy in Italy in July
Joseph Soprani Performs at Philadelphia Art Exhibit
What Will You Do On World Accordion Day?
Editor’s Note 01st May, 2012
Cory Pesaturo and Boston Red Sox Players on New CD Celebrating 100 Years of Fenway Park
World Accordion Day is Almost Here! May 6th
AAA Workshops and Schedule Released – Baltimore
Steve Albini and Tatiana Semichastnaya in Spring Performances
Falcetti Music Hosts Roland Event On World Accordion Day
Chubby Carrier in San Diego Zydeco Blue and Crawfish Festival: May 11-13
ATAM Presented New England Music Festival’s 50th Anniversary Event
Pine Leaf Boys
Joe Soprani’s Future Concerts
RESCHEDULED: First Annual Branson Accordion Festival: May 17-20
2012 Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Accordion Competition Semi-Finals and Finals – USA
Accordion Heroes Festival: June 20-23 in Virginia
Dr.Howard D. Van Orden to Perform on World Accordion Day
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Competition in Honor of Frank Marocco
Cory Pesaturo in Concerts
Broadcast of Frank Marocco Memorial Service
Stas Venglevski to Perform in Paris with Flute Orchestra
Sylvia Marie Barber (1938-2012), California – USA
Alexander Sevastian, Julien Labro, Dwayne Dopsie To Perform in Illinois
Rocco Jerry Presents New Works for Accordion and Cello At MAMTG Festival
Eddie Monteiro is Accordionist in Broadway’s “Evita”
2012 MAMTG Virtuoso Champion is Albert Manginelli – Whippany, NJ
Polka Entertainer of the Year, Alex Meixner Presents Accordion Workshops
The Music of Eugene Ettore Performed by Rita Davidson is Released
New CD Released by Zev Zions
Accordion Pops Orchestra to Perform on April 29th in NJ
Accordion Night School, Part 2
2012 American Accordionists’ Association Youth Program
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini to Perform for LIAA
Mary Tokarski’s Concert Schedule
2012 National Accordion Association (NAA) Report
The Accordion Kings Present Concert and New CD
Frank Petrilli, Frank Marocco Protege, to Perform in Concerts
Mario Pedone in Concerts
Austin Troutt Plays the Accordion in College Play
Dr. Schimmell’s Performances, New CD, and The Seminars
BREAKING NEWS: With great sadness we are reporting the loss of Frank Marocco
Editor’s Note 01st March , 2012
AAMS and MAMTG Honor Daniel Desiderio on March 31st
Academy Award “Best Original Score” won by Accordionist!
Kevin Friedrich to Perform at Dargaville Museum in NZ
“The Big Squeeze” in Illinois on April 6th
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of NAA March 14-17th
Walter Kasprzyk Performs with the Charlotte County Symphony Orchestra
AAMS Presents Accordion Concerts and Workshop Weekend
American Accordionists’ Association 18th Master Class and Concert Series
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts Honors Charter Members
Cory Pesaturo: Invited to be Guest Artist for the Irish Accordion Association and more!
Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Dinner on April 22
Frank Marocco Accordion Event (FMAE): An Amazing Time in Mesa, Arizona
The Amazing Accordion Kings Perform on March 4th
LIAA Now Features Guest Artists
The Accordionaires Orchestra Performs on March 11th
Anthony Galla-Rini: Legacies, Repetiteurs and Accordion Symphonies
Judy Starr Performs Oboe Concerto with Accordion Orchestra at FMAE
Editor’s Note 01st February ,2012
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Joe Smiell
Bill Schimmel in Concerts
Make Plans for World Accordion Day in May
Stas Venglevski to Perform Sofia Gubaidulina Work in Chicago
25th Anniversary Celebration of NAA in Dallas in March
Benjamin Ickies and Bill Schimmel in “Accordion Night School”
New England Music Festival’s Golden Anniversary in April
10th Annual Carrozza Scholarship Dinner in April
Accordion Heroes Features Patricia Bartell
Emilio Magnotta to Perform for LIAA
Iosif Purits to Perform at ATG in July
World Accordion Day Will Be Here In May
Book Review: “The Beauty of Imperfection, The Dick Contino Story”
Guy Klucevsek: March Debut of The Hymnopedists
Peter Brice, Button Accordionist and Balladeer
Rita Davidson Leads Pleasantdale School International Festival with Accordion
Editor’s Note
Accordion Heroes Festival in June
2012 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions
AAA Presents 10th Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Dinner
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Ocotrillo, and Frank Petrilli at SFAC
Zevy Zions in January Concerts
Rob Reich to Perform for the San Francisco Accordion Club
Memories of Merv Conn
Michael Bridge Performs at Accordion Plus Holiday Concert
Bruce Gassman Volunteers for Holiday Express
Dr. William Schimmel’s European Tour, A New CD, and 2012 Seminars
Joseph Soprani, Virtuoso Accordionist, Composer
2012 AAA Festival in Baltimore
Editor’s Note 01st Decemeber , 2011
Accordion-Space4U.com Site Achieves Over 5,500 Individuals Monthly Traffic
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Merv Conn
NAA Celebrates 25 Years!
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Joseph Soprani to Perform at Neumann University
62nd Trophée Mondial 2012 in Spokane, Washington
Mary Tokarski Performs with Hamden Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Schimmel’s Tour, New CD.DVD, Other Performances and the Seminars
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Ken Olendorf
Editor Rob Howard Releases New Book, “Vintage Accordions”
Free Coupe Mondiale 2011 Video Archive and Education Project
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in Christmas Concerts
Dr. Robert Young McMahan Premieres New Work for Accordion
Ludovic Beier Performs at Birdland in NYC
Accordionist Cory Pesaturo Featured at Columbus Day Parade – New York
Editor’s Note 01st November ,2011
Donna Maria Regis Has Successful Concert Tour
Mary Tokarski to Perform with Hamden Symphony Orchestra
New Accordion Concerto Premiere by Peter Soave
Florida Smash: November 11-13th ….Still Time to Sign Up!
iPad Sheet Music Stand for Strolling Accordionists
World Premiere for Accordion and Piano by Dr. Robert Young McMahan
14th Annual NE Accordion Festival in Minnesota
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2011
Mark Stillman Receives 2011 NEAF Lifetime Achievement Award
Las Vegas International Accordion Convention Deadline: Oct. 26, 5 PM
Meet Max Simoncic: Composer of New Accordion Concerto
“Accordion Heroes” Concert on October 4th
Dee Langley’s new CD: “From the Edge of the Prairie”
Stas Venglevski Releases New CD: “Original Stas”
Vladimir Mollov Presents Concert at WMAS on October 16
Alicia Baker to Perform Concerto with OSU Symphony Orchestra
AAA Presents 2012 Festival in Baltimore
Michael Bridge wins 5th Roland V-Accordion Festival in Canada
3rd Annual O.C. Accordion Festival: Big Squeeze on Oct. 9
Sam Falcetti: Here Comes the Judge
2011 Southeast/Florida Accordion Association SMASH
WMAS Sponsors Successful Oktoberfest
Dr. William Schimmel: Busy in Late Summer and Fall
Rocco Jerry Performs in Concert
Falcetti Music Hosts Roland Event
Editor’s Note 01st September ,2011
V-Accordion Festival 2011 in Ontario, Canada on Sept. 8th
New Movie ‘Higher Ground’ Features Accordionist, New York – USA
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Oktoberfest on Sept. 18
Las Vegas Accordion Convention, October 31st to November 3rd
Successful 1st Historic Wallace Accordion Festival, Idaho
Cory Pesaturo Performance at MAAA on September 25 and Other Performances
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini at Peekskill Italian Festa, New York – USA
Mary Tokarski Featured Soloist with Hamden Symphony
3rd Annual Big Squeeze in Costa Mesa, California
Nick Ariondo Peforms in L A Opera’s ‘Brundibar’, Hollywood – USA
2011 Southeast/Florida Accordion Association SMASH Nov.11-13
Don Grzanna selling his CDs on MusicForAccordion
AAA Master Class and Concert Series-The Seminars-Was a Great Success
Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra Performs in Cape May, NJ
Editor’s Note
AAA Valtaro Celebration: September 10th
ACCORDIONS NOW! 2011….. A Newcomer’s Viewpoint
Danielle Renzi Wins Roland USA National Competition in Orlando
Benefit Concert Given by Gene Van Accordion Orchestra
21st Annual Cotati Festival: August 20-21st
15 year old Ignacio Morales Wins the Big Squeeze Contest
Peter Soave to Premiere New Accordion Concerto by Max Simoncic
Al Terzo, New Conductor of the Accordion Pops Orchestra
American Accordionists’ Association Website Updated
Registration is Still Open for ACCORDIONS NOW! 2011
The Lucarelli Accordion Family: Fabio & Fabio in Concert
Jessica Faltot to Premiere New Composition by Gene Van
Anita and Bob Siarkowski: A Couple of Accordions!
Editor’s Note
LATE NEWS: Mario Mosti Passed Away, Jeannette – PA
Corey Pesaturo (USA) Wins Primus Ikaalinen 2011 – Finland
2011 AAA Competition/Festival July 13-17 in Charleston, SC
38th Annual Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championship
Steve Albini to Perform at Roland US 2011 V-Accordon Festival
5th Annual Victoria Accordion Festival July 14-17 in Canada
2011 Roland V-Accordion Festival July 29th in Orlando
Editor’s Note
71st ATG Festival in Orlando from July 27-31
K Trio to Perform at AAA Festival on July 15
Roland-USA V-Accordion Festival Entries Close, Florida – USA
Alex Meixner to Perform at Roland Festival in Orlando
Eddie Monteiro to Conduct and Perform at AAA Festival
Ocotrillo to Perform at AAA Festival in July
Joe Natoli’s Performances
Bruce Gassman to Perform at 2011 ATG Festival in Orlando, Florida
Dee Langley, Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI) group Wins McKnight Artist Fellowship – USA
UMKC Accordion Orchestra Celebrates 50th and Final Concert, Kansas City – USA
Eugene Ettore: 90th Birthday Memorial Website
AAA Festival: July 13-17 in Charleston
Dr. Robert McMahan Performed in May Concerts
2011 ATG and Roland Festival July 27-31st in Orlando
‘House’ star Hugh Laurie’s CD Features Accordion, Los Angeles – USA
Fremar Foundation Presents ‘Music & Merlot’ Concert, Kansas City – USA
National Button Accordion Festival, Pennsylvania – USA
18th Annual Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia – USA
Stephen Dominko: CD is Now Available
WMAS Sponsors Italian Night Dinner Dance – A Huge Success
American Accordionists’ Association Launches Youth Involvement Program
AAA Master Class and Concert Series, NYC July 29-31st
ACCORDIONS NOW! 2011 to Honor Tony Lovello
Editor’s Note
Accordionist Jane Christison: Children’s Entertainer
Frederic Deschamps Seminars, Grayson Masefield Concert in Spokane – USA
Standing Ovations for Frank Marocco Concert, Klingenthal – Germany
Dominic Karcic Documents Valtaro Musette History
Vivant!-“The Kansas City Sound” & Fremar Tour Wisconsin, U.S.A
Frank Marocco Honored, Hollywood – USA
Silvia Eberly, Washington, DC’s Austrian Gem
Firefighters Save Concertinas from Blaze – USA
Daniel Desiderio Conducts Last APO Concert
Dr. William Schimmel Celebrates 35 Years with New York Philharmonic
10 Year Old Accordionist On Cinco de Mayo Program
49th NE Music Competition and Festival: A Great Success!
Editor’s Note
BREAKING NEWS – Dr. Jacob C. Neupauer Passes Away – Philadelphia
Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends, Dargaville – New Zealand
Daniel Desiderio Conducts Accordion Pops Orchestra in Last Concert
Roland Remembers Benny Layton
Bob LaBua – “Getting Back to the Accordion”
Stephen Dominko to Perform at 2011 ACCORDIONS NOW!
Editor’s Note
Chris Gorton to Perform at 2011 New England Music Festival
Hohner Squeezebox App for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch – Virginia
AAA Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Event: A Great Success
2011 AAA Seminar in July
Grayson Masefield to Present Concert in Spokane, Washington
The ACCORDIONS NOW! 2011 Festival Lineup is here!
Celebrate Carmen Carrozza’s 90th Birthday on March 27th
Chubby Carrier Wins Grammy Award
AAA Presents 9th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event
2011 National Accordion Association Convention in Texas, March 10-12
“INTOCABLE”, Featuring the Accordion, Wins Grammy Award
Peter and Mady Soave in Concert at Michigan Accordion Society
2011 New England Music Festival April 8-10 in Massachusetts
Jelena Milojevic, 2011 Leavenworth Performer and Judge
Guy Klucevsek to Perform in NYC
Steve Albini to Present Workshops and Concerts in USA
Czech And Then Some (CATS) to Perform at NAA Convention
Have YOU Made Plans for World Accordion Day 2011?
Emmanuel Gasser, Young Accordionist to Perform in Spokane, Washington
Mary Tokarski: Honoree of American Accordion Musicological Society
Dr. William Schimmel Performs in Total Darkness
Editor’s Note
Editor’s Note 01st February , 2011
Frédéric Deschamps and Grayson Masefield in Washington State
Roland Debuts The FR-18 Diatonic V-Accordion – Italy/Japan
AAA 2011 Festival is July 13-17 in Charleston, SC
New 50th Anniversary Frank Marocco CD is Available Now!
Daniel Desiderio Conducts Final Concert with Accordion Pops Orchestra
Vladimir Mollov Performs in Arizona
Cory Pesaturo to Perform at 2011 NAMM Show in California
Young Musicians Think Accordions Are Hip!!!
Interview with Karen Lee from Long Beach, CA
World Accordion Day to be Held on May 6th
Stas Venglevski in January Concert in Wisconsin
2011 New Year’s Resolutions for Accordionists
Connecticut Accordion Orchestra Provides Christmas Joy
2011 ATG Festival to be held in Orlando, Florida July 27-31
Dr. William Schimmel and Dr.Ulla Soukko at Lincoln Center
Mary Tokarski to be Honored at MAMTG Festival
Jay Landers Brings Joy to All
Bring Joy and Peace with Your Accordion Music!!
Happy Xmas from Editor Rita Davidson and Accordions Worldwide Staff
Have You Joined the Free USA Fan Club to Receive Latest Updates?
Submit Your News Story Today!
Octoberfest Las Vegas International Accordion Festival Ready to Start – USA
Milton Delugg, Accordionist, Is 92
Dr. William Schimmel in Kurt Weill’s Marie Galante
New Book! “The Giulietti Sound”
Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland in New York
Victor Prieto performs with Yo-Yo-Ma
US Representatives Prominent at Coupe Mondiale – Scotland
Welcome to Rita Davidson, new USA News Editor and Producer
Joan Cochran Sommers: Awarded 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
World Premiere of New Composition by Leonard (Lenny) Stack
Valtaro Accordionist, Dominic Karcic, To Create New Documentary
Dr. William Schimmel Concert Schedule
Long Island Accordion Alliance Attracts “Sell Out” Crowd
61st Coupe Mondiale in Glasgow, Scotland
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Presentation to Museo Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Castelfidardo, Italy
Stas Venglevski to Perform with Tacoma Symphony Orchestra
Peter Soave Presents USA Premiere of Bandoneon Concerto
Passing of Dr. Salvatore Febbraio, Mount Vernon
Mario Pedone Presents Concert in Texas
Accordionaires Orchestra Presents Concert in November
Michael Bridge: Accomplished Young Accordionist
Florida Accordion Association 10th SMASH
Aldo J. DeRossi: 1917-2010
Charles Nunzio Passes Away – USA -Memorial Service
The Fascinating Career of Joseph Soprani
Arlene Boddicker Passes Away – USA
Editor’s Note 01st November ,2010
Gary Dahl’s Christmas Book for the Accordion, Missouri – USA
Eugene Ettore Memorial Website
Editorial
Joan C. Sommers Elected CIA Vice-President at 2010 Coupe Mondiale
The Darrows Present the 32nd Accordion Day
Breaking News – Charles Nunzio Passes Away – USA -Memorial Service Details
Roland U.S. V-Accordion Festival, Los Angeles
Debra Peters to Perform at the 2010 International Accordion Festival
Stas Venglevski & John Simkus Concert at Chicago Accordion Club
2010 International Accordion Festival: Oct. 15-17 in Texas
Los Palominos- Grammy Award Winning Conjunto Group
Eddie Monteiro at Shanghai Jazz Club
Editor’s Note , 01st September ,2010
Flexible Orchestra features 7 Accordions with Guy Klucevsek
Dr.Robert McMahan to Perform at TCNJ Concert
9th Annual Polka Mass with Jay Landers
AAA Presents “A Valtaro Celebration” on September 11
The Amazing Accordion Kings in September 19th Performance in NY
Mary Tokarski To Perform at Wolf Trap on September 10 and 11th
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA)
Dr.Schimmel’s Fall Tour Schedule
Joe Natoli Releases New CD “Waltz for Ron”
AAA Archivist Putting Archives Online
Guy Klucevsek in September Performances at the NY Whitney Museum of American Art
Roland U.S. V-Accordion Festival in LA on September 18th
New Long Island Accordion Club: September Meeting
Anthony Rolando to Perform at Las Vegas Accordion Convention in November
Washington, DC Area Accordionists in the News
Gelso Pellegrini, New York Valtaro Accordionist
Frank Busso, Jr. Performs with the US Air Force Strings
“Crimebuster – A Son’s Search for His Father”
Springfield Accordion & Guitar Orchestra Performs in Bermuda
Michael Schimmel’s 30th Birthday Art Gallery Exhibit
2010 Seminar – A Great Success
Editor’s Note 01st August,2010
Gao Yi Cheng, First Place Winner in Galla-Rini International Classical Accordion Competition
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues ….2010 United States Virtuoso Solo 1st Place Winner
Last Call to Register for ACCORDIONS NOW! 2010
Interview with Dr. Daniel Kott to be Aired on PBS Network
Passing of Accordionist Shirley Evans, 78
20th Anniversary of the Accordion as the Official Instrument of San Francisco
Darien Williams……The Accordion Enlightens His Life!
2010 AAA Festival: Fun, Fantastic, and Fabulous!
Manny Bobenrieth, Accordionist for U.S. Army Strolling Strings
Editor’s Note 01st July , 2010
Michael Bridge’s Thoughts on Performing with Boston Pops Orchestra
Bruce Gassman: My Experiences at the 2010 AAA & ATG Festivals
John Baricevich “Accordionman of Sea Cliff, Long Island (NY)”
Roland V-Accordion Showcased At 2010 Rochester Jazz Festival
Premiere of AAA Commissioned Work by Roger Davidson at July AAA Festival
Editor’s Note, 01st June, 2010
Make Your Reservation for the AAA Festival in July
California to Host ATG 70th Anniversary Celebration
Rob Reich to Teach and Perform at Django in June
Joseph Natoli To Give MIDI Workshop At 2010 AAA Festival
Dr. Robert Young McMahan Performs Original Works at AAA Events
Bruce Gassman Releases First Solo CD
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs to Benefit ALS Hope Foundation
Tony Lovello …..Living Legend of the Accordion World
AbsolutAccord to be featured at the ATG Festival in July
AAA Master Class and Concert Series in July
UMKC Community Accordion Celebrates 49th Year in Concert
OBI Releases Their Fourth CD
A Petting Zoo at an Accordion Convention?
Nancy Leonard performs in “Montgomery’s Got Talent”
Dr. Schimmel is Soloist at the Washington Square Music Festival
Meet Dr. Anthony “Tip” Ciotti, Navy Dentist and Virtuoso Accordionist
AAA Festival In Pennsylvania from July 14-18
ATG Festival July 21-25, 2010 in California
Accordion Pops Orchestra to Present Concert in Philadelphia
Texas Folklife Crowns Keyun Dickson 2010 Big Squeeze-winner–First Zydeco Champion!
Editor’s Note 01st May, 2010
NZ Accordionist, Lionel Reekie, to Perform at ATG Festival in July
Grayson Masefield Concert Debut in New York
Roland U.S. National V-Accordion Festival in September
Vivant! Releases New Album
Guy Klucevsek Presents Concert on Staten Island in June
Editor’s Note 01st April, 2010
Grayson Masefield Tour Dates and Concert Information
Dr. Schimmel Keeps Busy Schedule
Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event on May 2nd in New York
Richard Galliano Performs at Lincoln Center
New Work by Karen Fremar Premiers on April 11th
6th Annual ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival: August 9-11 in NH
Grayson Masefield in Concert on May 1st in Silver Spring, Maryland
A Concert & Workshop With Bruce Gassman in Virginia: WOW!
Julien Labro performs with Symphony Orchestra
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention, Dallas
UMKC Accordion Orchestra Presents Concert to Celebrate World Accordion Day
Frank Marocco Releases New CD, “Changes”
Dr. William Schimmel, Coffee and Tango
The CAA Orchestra in Concerts Celebrating World Accordion Day
Cynthia Cross – what happens when you don’t tell someone they can’t do something?
International Stars at ATG 70th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate World Accordion Day with Mary Tokarski
Texas Folklife’s 2010 “BIG SQUEEZE” Accordion Contest Semifinalists Announced
Lenny Feldmann in May Concert
Frank Busso, Jr. to Perform with the Air Force Strings
AAA Master Class and Concert Series
Grayson Masefield to Perform in Kansas City on April 18th
Editor’s Note, 01st March, 2010
World Accordion Day is May 6th!
Dee Langley Performs with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
2010 National Accordion Convention – Electronically Designed
2010 ATG 70th Anniversary Celebration July 21-25, 2010
Lidia Kaminska to Perform “Rhapsody in Blue” with Orchestra
Mid Atlantic Music Teachers Guild Presents Accordion Extravaganza 2010
Mario Pedone Releases 3 New CD’s
Piano Teachers Meet the Accordion in Kansas
BREAKING NEWS: Ron Lankford Passes Away – USA
Accordion USA News Starts Online USA Fan Club
Art Van Damme Tribute Wall – Cyberspace
Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event on May 2, in NY
Grayson Masefield’s U.S. Recital Tour Update
Mary Tokarski to Appear in Cabaret Show in NYC
Presenting a new children’s book:“An Accordion! What Is That?”
Joseph Natoli Releases Vol 1 of His Adult Accordion Method
Dr. Robert Young McMahan Presents World Premiere of His New Composition
Composers Concordance: Schimmelfest, the Himmel’s Best
Joseph Natoli Presents Two Composition Workshops, March 12, 13, at NAA
Mary Tokarski’s Concert Rescheduled to Saturday, February 20
Harry Angelo Gay – accordionist
The Accordion Wins the Grammy Awards!
Editor’s Note 01st February, 2010
BREAKING NEWS…. ART VAN DAMME DIES…FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
2010 Frank Marocco Accordion Event, Arizona
Guy Klucevsek Presents February Performances
Texas Folklife’s 2010 “Big Squeeze” Accordion Contest “On The Road”
Dee Langley Teaches Music at College in Minneapolis
MAMTG Spring Festival and Competition:March 26-28
Jorge Ferreira, Portugese-American Accordionist and Singer
Cory Pesaturo Trio To Open For Guitarist John Pizzarelli
Editor’s Note 01st January ,2010
The Accordion is Now Taught in an Arizona Charter School
Grammy Nominees Announced, California
2010 NAA Convention in Texas: March 10-14
Guy Klucevsek Performs with Fireworks Ensemble in NYC
2010 West Coast Accordion Babes Calendar is Available
Dr. William Schimmel’s Latest Accordion Activities
Holiday Concerts in Virginia
Shelia Lee and Dr. Daniel Kott to Present Workshops at the NAA
Stolen Accordion
Editor’s Note 01st December ,2009
World Accordion Day Appeal by CIA President – Spain
Gentle Giant of the Accordion World: Dr. Carmelo Pino
Mary Tokarski to be Featured with the Prince George’s Philharmonic
Xmas Gift Suggestions for Family and Friends
Dee Langley to Perform with the Minnesota Orchestra
Pine Leaf Boys on Tour in January
2010 ATG Festival Takes Place in San Francisco in July
Dr.William Schimmel to Premiere New Work at Composers Concordance Concert
Cory Pesaturo, Alicia Baker, and Danielle Renzi to Perform at 2010 NAMM Convention
Kim and Dan Christian Offer Skype Lessons and CD’s
Properly Positioning Your Accordion
Bringing Joy and Peace through Music……Your Music!!!!!
Alicia Baker……….Represents the USA at the International V-Accordion Festival in Rome
US Concert Tour Scheduled for Coupe Mondiale Winner Grayson Masefield
Editor’s Note 01st November, 2009
Editor’s Note 01st October, 2009
Lidia Kaminska: In Concert on December 8th in NYC
Faithe Deffner Lifetime Achievement Award – USA
Frank Busso, Jr. Performs on the Pentagon TV Channel in December
2009 International Roland V-Accordion Festival
A Magical Sunday Afternoon of ‘Virtual’ Accordion Music
Guy Klucevsek will Perform at the 2009 International Accordion Festival
Teaching & Technology (Married at Last)
Ludovic Beier Demonstrates Roland FR-7x Accordion in NJ
Meet Gabe Rodrigues…..Using the Accordion in Music Therapy
The Accordion Pops Orchestra Presents a Delightful Afternoon Concert
Amy Jo Sawyer Performs For Silicon Valley Accordion Society
Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin in Concert on November 5
Henry Doktorski Performs with the Erie Philharmonic
Concert by Ludovic Beier in NJ on Nov. 8th
Accordion Pool Party: A Unique Idea!
Friedrich Lips and Stas Venglevski in Concert in Wisconsin
Radio New Zealand Interviewed Betty Jo Simon
Florida Accordion Association Annual Smash in November
Bill Cosby is Back! A Story of Caring, Kindness, Rekindling and Coincidence
1st Annual Orange County Accordion Festival in California
Cory Pesaturo in Concert in New Hampshire
Cory Pesaturo Plays First Post-Coupe Concert in New Hampshire
Roland Introduces New FR-7x Accordion
Cory Pesaturo Wins First Place in the Coupe Mondiale International Digital Accordion Competition
Editor’s Note
AAA to Honor Faithe Deffner
Bernadette Conlon to Perform at the Milwaukee Accordion Club
Beale Street Meets Tuxedos for ATG in Minneapolis
USA Delegates Attend the 122nd General Assembly of Delegates in NZ
Dr. Schimmel and The Tango Project Music Featured in: “So You Think You Can Dance”
Editor’s Note 01st July ,2009
Accordions Now! 2009: Lots of Accordions, Music, & Fun
Cory Pesaturo’s North American Appearances
Coupe Mondiale 2009….WORLD CLASS . . . without a doubt!
www.Diatonic-News.com 3rd Edition – Internet
Mary Tokarski to Perform at Coupe Mondiale with ASO
Austin Kawa: KIOTAC Winner
Cory Pesaturo to Represent the USA in the 2009 Coupe Mondiale
2009 AAA Competition and Festival Success, Memphis – USA
AAA Master Class and Concert Series – The 15TH Smash Year – A Great Success
Milwaukee Accordion Club Welcomes New President – USA
Killeen Mariachi/ Music Festival
Over 150 Gary Dahl eSheet Works Online
Joe Soprani Arrangements – USA
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Commemorative AAA Necklace is Available Now
Betty Jo Simon to Perform with Auckland Symphony Orchestra in August
Patricia Bartell to Perform at the Kimberly International Oldtime Accordion Championships
Roland Corp. Announces Sponsorship of 2009 Coupe Mondiale Digital Category
Heriberto Rodriguez, Winner of Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze Accordion Contest ’09
Accordionares Orchestra Presents Concert with a Symphony
15th Annual American Accordionists’ Association Master Class and Concert Series
Dr.Robert Young McMahan: Prolific Composer/Accordionist
MECA Accordion Band Wins First Prize in Juneteenth Parade
Joan Grauman: Accordionist, Artist, and Historian
Grayson Masefield Concert in Spokane – USA
20th Annual Galla-Rini Accordion Camp: July 26-31
Rose City Accordion Club Silver Falls Camp 2009
Abruzzi Earthquake Benefit Show is a Great Success!
Editor’s Note
USA Celebrates World Accordion Day
Buckwheat Zydeco Releases New CD
Mary Tokarski tours China with Mantovani Orchestra
UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra presents 48th Annual Concert
ATG “Accordion Renaissance” Sunday Sightseeing August 13-16
ATG Offers Pre-Festival Seminar on Accordion Repair Basics
Frédéric Deschamps Seminar & Grayson Masefield Concert
AAA Competition & Festival in Memphis, TN July 15-19, 2009
20th Anniversary of National Accordion Awareness Month in June
15th Annual American Accordionists’ Association Master Class and Concert Series
John Moceo: Busy Young Accordionist!
Contributions Needed for AAA Archives
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Placido Domingo
Rob Howard Publishes “An A to Z of the Accordion & Related Instruments Volume 4″
Stas Venglevski Releases New CD
Emilio Magnotta: Accordion Repair, Sales, and Performance
Bella Ciao Releases New CD
Editor’s Note, 01st May , 2009
The World Accordion Orchestra III in New Zealand, August 25 – 29!
15th Annual American Accordionists’ Association Master Class and Concert Series
The UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble in Concert on May 31st
2009 AAA Competition and Festival in Memphis July 15 – 19
Young Accordionists: New Champions!
2009 National Button Accordion Festival in May
Klezmerfest! – New CD Release Party
Accordion Renaissance In Minnesota Presented By The ATG
WMAS Spring Concert on May 17th
Dr. William Schimmel – A Busy Month
Mario Pedone – In Concert In May
Main Squeeze Orchestra Performs in NYC
“How to Play Diatonic Button Accordion, Vol. 2 ” is Published
Lenny Feldmann in Concerts
Editor’s Note 01st April, 2009
Coupe Mondiale 2009, Super Travel Prices – New Zealand
Additional Tour after 2009 Coupe Mondiale – New Zealand
Introducing the Accordion Brats: Example of Accordion Networking
Guy Klucevsek Releases 20th Recording!
CIA Announces May 6th as World Accordion Day: Sign Up Now!
American Accordionists’ Association Master Class and Concert Series – Our 15th Year!
Stas Venglevski in March Concerts at Artist Series of Sarasota
Mikko Louma in NYC Concert
Dr.William Schimmel Releases New CD!
USAF Strolling Strings CD’s Available
2009 NAA Convention, Texas – USA
Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin – Concert, March 13, in Maryland
Breaking News: Joe Morelli Passes Away – Canada
Your Invitation to Play in the World Accordion Orchestra III
Mary Tokarski Introduces New CD in a Free Concert
Roland Accordion: Vision Becomes Reality
Texas Folklife’s 2009 “Big Squeeze” Accordion Contest
AAA Presents 7th Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event
Juha Silfverberg Features at Charlemagne’s in Weston, MO
Joe Soprani In-House Accordionist on the Don Giovanni Radio Show
Grammy Award Winners, Los Angeles – USA
“The Big Squeeze” Documentary Premieres at South by Southwest Film Festival 2009
Frank J. Busso Jr. Performs on Inauguration Day
Online Radio Station Features Zydeco Music!!
Editor’s Note: Online is YOUR Line to Communication!!
Petition for a New Cabinet Position: Secretary of the Arts and Culture
2009 AAMS Guest Artists: Dee Langley and Dr.Robert McMahon
“Polkas for Charity-Polka Fever” New CD!
Kevin Friedrich to Perform with Auckland Symhony Orchestra in New Zealand
Editors Note
New Accordion Orchestra Work by Leonard Stack
National Accordon Association (NAA) Convention, March 12-14 in Texas
Passing of Tom Bruno:Change of viewing times and funeral date
NAMM Show Features New Roland Accordion
2009 Frank Marocco Accordion Event a Big Success!
Mary Tokarski releases new CD!!!!
New CD released by Frank Toscano
New Accordion Non-Fiction Book Published!!
“The Amazing Accordion Kings”….newly released CD
Dominic Karcic: Valtaro Musette Specialist
Triumphant Frank Marocco, John Simkus and Stas Venglevski Concerts in Russia
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2024
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2025
Gene Pritsker: Versatile and Prolific Composer/Musician
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2024
Historic Accordion Catalog of Galla-Rini Music Released Online
Composer Spotlight: Gorka Hermosa presents Meditatio – World Premiere by Grayson Masefield – Spain, USA
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2025
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2025
World Accordion Day in Superior, Wisconsin
Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Celebrate “Music from the Heart” at Rini’s
2026 National Accordion Conference in Texas
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2025
Korg Fisa Suprema – A new digital accordion star is born! First Concert Video
Nuvo Zydeco Performs at Zydeco Dance Party – Canada
Breaking News: Passing of Guy Klucevsek
Happy Holidays! An Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich & Friends – New Zealand
2025 AAA Festival Save-the-Date
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2025
The Klezmatics Turn 40! Let the Celebration Begin!
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2025
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2025
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2025
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs In NJ on August 16
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2025
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2025
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Cory Pesaturo and Leah Zeger in Concert
AAA Festival July 10 – 13 in Conshohocken, PA
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2025
2025 Milwaukee Irish Fest – USA
Late News: ‘Dreams Fulfilled Through Music’ Celebrates 20 Years Concert – TX
ATG 2026 : July 8 – 11 in Salt Lake City
Conjunto Legend Chano Cadena Passes Away at 87
Exciting news about the upcoming 2025 AAA Festival in Conshohocken, PA
Is the Alex Meixner Band Heading Your Way?
Entries Open, 2025 Coupe Mondiale, East Sarajevo – Bosnia & Herzegovina
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
ATG Guest Artist Peter Soave With String Quintet
AAA Daily Reports, 86th AAA Festival, Conshohocken, PA – USA
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2024 by Rita Davidson Barnea
ATG Announces Guest Artists for 2025 Festival July 16 – 20 in Illinois
Last Call for the 2025 NAA National Accordion Convention March 13-15, 2025
Karen Fremar, Gary Dahl, James O’Brien Catalogs added to Historic Accordion Catalog of Galla-Rini Music on New Site
Natalie Tenenbaum and Cory Pesaturo in Concert
Historic Accordion Catalog of Galla-Rini Music Released, with orchestra, ensemble, solo and duet music.
The 2025 AAA Festival will feature a World Premiere – USA
Korg Fisa Suprema Arrival, First Concert Video
Report: Grand Opening of expanded Kevin Friedrich Accordion Gems exhibition, Dargaville Museum, New Zealand
New Video: Elijah Clements Untimely Passing, December 24, 2024
Last Call, 2025 NAA National Accordion Convention, Lewisville Texas, March 13-15
March 2025 Northern California Performance: Félicien Brut
The Virtual 2025 Accordion Seminars August 1 – 3, 2025.
Dr. William Schimmel Presents New Composition
Elena Fainshtein Performs with Wind Ensemble
FISA at the NAMM Show 2025: A Grand Showcase of Innovation and Sound
2025 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat, June 17th to 22nd, 2025 – Wisconsin
Change in ATG Festival Friday Night Concert Lineup
Houston Accordion Orchestra Camp.. A Great Success
Do You Remember Your First Accordion Lesson?
Applications Closing Soon: 2025 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
Check Accordion Trio 2025 Tour to Brazil
Daily Reports: The 2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) 82nd Festival
Elections for 2025-2027 AAA Executive Board
Accordion Pops Orchestra in Concert
Broadway’s Shaina Taub Plays Accordion in Her Musical “Suffs”
Countdown 200! Introducing two centuries of accordion family instruments!
Steve Riley Productions Presents Bayou Boogie Festival
Kevin Friedrich Presentation in Shanghai – China
Accordion Pops Orchestra Presented 55th Anniversary Concert
Tamás Kéméndi Makes U.S. Debut in California
Stas Venglevski Presents Virtuoso Concert at Carnegie Hall
ATAM New England Music Festival April 11-13
June is National Accordion Awareness Month!
Accordionist and composer Alejandro Brittes is currently on his third U.S. tour.
Passing of Connie Francis
New Zydeco Accordion Scholarship Amplifies Dual Musical Legacies
Passing of Guy Klucevsek
Kevin Friedrich Events a Sell Out in New Zealand
Houston Accordion Orchestra with Stas Venglevski
Latest Expanded Article About AAA Commissioned Works
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 26 – 29, 2025
Eugene Ettore Birthday: Remembering a Musical Giant
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble in Concert – MO
Video: Alejandro Brittes – 21 Concert Series in United States
ATG Announces Balestrieri Music Collection Now Online
Seattle Accordion Social on March 2
Anthony Schulz is Featured Performer at Qathet Accordion Fest
Myron Floren and Henry Doktorski
Will Holshouser and Rob Curto Perform for Starry Nights at New York Botanical Garden
Passing of Gregory Fainshtein
How The Accordion Became Virtuoso Bill Schimmel’s Main Squeeze
Joan Cochran Sommers and Dr. Michael Bridge present workshop “Building Community Through Music
Will Holshouser Releases New CD Album “The Lone Wild Bird”
World Accordion Day Celebrations at A World of Accordions Museum
Update on Dr. Michael Bridge
Mike Schneider Celebrates National Polka Month
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza: A Big Success
Accordion Pops Orchestra Celebrates 55th Anniversary
Great Holiday Gift Idea: “Petosa Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
Foleada Band Featuring Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
First National Accordion Association (NAA) Collaboration Convention: March 13-15, 2025
Stas Venglevski to Perform at Carnegie Hall on February 20
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents AccordionFest 2025 on February 8
World of Accordions Traveling Museum On Tour
Dr. Schimmel’s 2025 Accordion Seminars – A Great Success!!
“Accordions Around the World” Bryant Park NYC
20th Anniversary Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends in New Zealand
Accordion Study Produces Community Benefits
Faithe Deffner
ATG 2024 International Competition
Cory Pesaturo at NAMM and Opens the 2024 Presidential Election with his Accordion
ATG Festival Orchestra Rehearsal, Workshop, Concert
Sign Up for 2025 ATG Festival Now!
Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini Entertain in New York – USA
1939: Accordion History is Made at Carnegie Hall!
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Litvakus in Performance on December 10 in NYC
2025 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition – USA
Michael Bridge with Ladom Ensemble – “Gole Pamchal” – Springtime Primrose
Felipe Hostins in “A Summer Celebration through Music with Forrópera”
Ludovic Beier with The Django Festival Allstars
Scythian’s 2025 Halfway Home Tour
Ronen Segall Performs at 2025 Qathet Accordion Fest
Stas Venglevski in Concert on September 4
The Value of Playing the Accordion Throughout Life and Into Your Senior Years
AAA Executive Board for 2025-2027 Takes Office January 1st, 2025
Hug an Accordion Day
First National Accordion Association (NAA) Collaboration Convention March 13-15, 2025
Chicagoland Accordion Academy Presents Amy Jo Sawyer and Stas Venglevski Compositions
The Klezmatics and Friends in Sony Hall, NYC January 8, 2025
Cory Pesaturo at the Grammys
ATG Early Registration Information
Hanzhi Wang Performs at Baruch Performing Arts Center on May 19
13th Annual Haverford Music Festival Features Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr.
Rachel Bell in Eloise & Co. Release New CD
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
Ksenija Sidorova Performs at Carnegie Hall Nov. 5
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on November 19
Hanzhi Wang and Ivan Filipchyk Perform in NYC on November 2
Rob Curto ’s 2025 Programs
The Pioneer Women of the American Accordionists’ Association, Part III: Magnificent Maddalena Belfiore
2024 Cotati Accordion Festival – USA
“Sam Reider and The Human Hands” September Tour – USA
Michael Bridge wins the Virginia Parker Prize
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble, Directed by Joan Cochran Sommers, Perform at 2025 ATG Festival
Day of the Accordion February 21 – 23
“Cherish the Ladies” 40th Anniversary Tour
Taras Luka Trio to Perform on December 22
Radu Ratoi: One of Only Two Winners at 2024 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions in New York
Julien Labro Nominated for 2024 Latin Grammy
Radu Ratoi to Perform at ATG July 2025
Dr. William Schimmel at Bruno Walter Auditorium, a Great Success!
WMAS Presented Bandoneon Virtuoso Emmanuel Trifilio
32nd Annual Conjunto Festival in Los Fresnos, Texas
Kevin Friedrich – The Journey Album, now available in mp3 format
Meet Your 2025 AAA Festival Guest Artists
Joe Soprani Shares “My Thanksgiving Story”
Elena Fainshtein: Appointed Instructor in Accordion at College in Texas
Stas Venglevski Returns to Maryland to Present Concerts in October
Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Celebrate Italian Heritage Month at Rini’s
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International 2025 Festival – USA
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Invited To Return to Chatham’s First Night
2025 Flogging Molly “Road to Rebellion” Tour
Maria Telesheva’s Music Career Receives Huge Boost
Jazz Accordionist Ben Rosenblum on 2025 Tour
Hanzhi Wang Performs at the Met in NYC
Dr. William Schimmel to Present: Improving on Berlioz at Lincoln Center
Passing of Flaco Jiménez
Jacques Pellarin’s Music On Soundtrack of “Den of Thieves Pantera 2”, Original Upcoming Album and More!
Update on Frank Petrilli
Wisconsin Life Reports World’s Largest Accordion Museum in Superior, Wisconsin
2025 Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation May 14 – 17
The Accordion Noir Festival is Back!
A Bellows Pleated World – Full of Ins and Outs
Lori Beth Brooke’s Recognition at NAA as Happy Music Ambassador
Interviews
Alex Meixner: Breathing New Life into Polka Music and More!
Accordion Museum Brings Music History to Connecticut
Playing the Accordion Benefits Your Brain
Jacques Pellarin Compositions in Hollywood blockbuster film, “Criminal Squad 2 Pantera”
Qathet’s Fourth Accordion Fest May 2-3, 2025
Dan Newton 2025 Performances
Rachel Bell Records New CD “Eloise & Co. avec Elodie”
Duo Sam Sadigursky and Nathan Koci Announce Release of The Solomon Diaries: Volumes IV & V
“Bellows & Bow” Concerts with Cory Pesaturo and Leah Zeger
Hanzhi Wang: Debut Concert at the Met, NYC
Stas Venglevski’s Successful September Concert Tour in Japan
2025 Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation
2025 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar Now Available
Countdown 200! Introducing two centuries of accordion family instruments!
2024 World Accordion Day Reports – International
2025 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Rita Davidson Barnea new homepage
The Klezmatics and Friends in Sony Hall, NYC January 8, 2025
Creosote: Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues December Schedule
4th Annual Qathet Accordion Fest on May 2
Cory Pesaturo and Jelena Milojević in Concerts
“Ladom Ensemble” Presents Live Concert in Toronto, Canada
Dr. William Schimmel: What’s Tango About the Classics?
Announcing qathet Accordion Festival May 2-3, 2025
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle and More!
A World of Accordions Museum Presents Alejandro Brittes
Mike Middleton New Site
The Connecticut Accordion Association in Concerts at The Mattatuck Museum
The Alex Meixner Band 2025 Oktoberfest Tour
Le Duo N’imPorte Quoi to Perform at NYC Chelsea Music Festival
Cory Performs with Jon Batiste
Stas Venglevski and Tatyana Krasnobaeva in September Concerts
Mary Ann Covone and Johanna Beth Sennett Perform Original Compositions by Gorka Hermosa and Karen Fremar
Christmas Sheet Music Online, sent by email
ATG 2025 Festival Presents Guest Artist Peter Soave
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs September 6
Connecticut Accordion Orchestra in Concert on October 18
Dee Langley in Recent Performances
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 26 – 29, 2025
Accordionist Stas Venglevski and His Loyal Maryland Audiences
Emerald City Accordion Camp – USA
Latest Expanded Article from the AAA Commissioned Composers Series:
Ludovic Beier Performs in 25th Anniversary Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland, NYC
Rita Barnea
Bach’s Birthday at BART
Cotati Accordion Festival: August 16 & 17
Riders in the Sky: New Book Release on May 15
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Perform in AAA Fundraising Event on May 4 in New Jersey
Bachtopus Performs at “Accordions Around the World” in Bryant Park
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs on November 23 in New Jersey
San Diego Accordion Club Accordion Picnic
Ben Rosenblum Presents Shows in USA
AAA Honors Joan Cochran Sommers at the 2024 ATG Festival
Greg Klugiewicz Performs in Oktoberfest Concert
The November Squeezebox Circle Schedule
Adrian Jost Performs for San Francisco Accordion Club on January 26
54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival
December 2024 Seattle Accordion Social
Successful Accordion Youth Ensemble 2024 Japan Trip
Rob Reich Performs with Circus Bella “Kaleidoscope” December 13- January 5
Squeezebox 18 of P.S. 203, Queens, New York Concerts
Dr.William Schimmel Performs at Radio City Music Hall
Seattle Accordion Social on May 4
ATG Presents Jelena Milojevic on June 8
Andre Thierry’s Fall Tours
Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble Performs on September 11
Zisl Slepovitch: Latest Book and Video Releases
Honoring World Accordion Day at the San Diego Public Library
Ladom Ensemble Releases 3rd Studio Album
Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon – Canada
William Schimmel and Elliott Sharp Release Newest Album
Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News
Those Darn Accordions (TDA) in October Performances
Vladimir Mollov Performs With Itzhak Perlman and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Seattle Accordion Social on February 2
Vancouver Accordion Events and Squeezebox Circle
Seattle Accordion Social on September 7
Will Holshouser Trio in Brooklyn
Acme Accordion School Sees Rise in Popularity of the Accordion
Dr. William Schimmel: What’s Tango About the Classics?
Brooklyn Accordion Club November Meetings
Luigi Bruti Showcases the New Korg Fisa Suprema
Elena Fainshtein: Concerts Benefit Fainshtein Memorial Accordion Fund
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) June 26 – 30, 2025
“Flogging Molly” 2024 Fall Tour – USA
Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans in Fall USA Tour
Mary Ann Covone Performs in Two November Benefit Concerts
Will Holshouser and the Solomon Diaries in Performance
Symbio: Hurdy-Gurdy & Accordion Duo in Concert
Cory Pesaturo Awarded Happy Music Ambassador at Cotati Accordion Festival
Ben Rosenblum in New York City Performances
2025 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar Now Available
Last of Five Intermediate Level Concert Works Commissioned by the AAA Discussed and Performed at the 2024 Schimmel Accordion Seminars
Dr. Robert Young McMahan
Young Orchestral Students Perform with Accordion Orchestra
2025 National Accordion (NAA) Convention, March 13-15, 2025 in Texas
Guy Klucevsek and Volker Goetze in Album Show Release “Little Big Top”
Brooklyn Accordion Club Upcoming Events
Dan Newton’s September Performance Schedule
Accordionist Ben Batchelder Performs at Bryant Park, NYC
Accordion Pops Orchestra in Concert on November 24
