During the 30th Cotati Accordion Festival, future accordion stars performed on the main stage on September 25, 2021. The young accordionists included: Stars: Evan Yuan (16), Luke Stenger (15), Giada Filici (14), Dee Gomes (15), Colin Kennedy (10), Nicholas Plasichuk (14), Joe Matella Jr. (16), and Joey Manfredi (15).  The musicians were happy and grateful for the very appreciative audience.

Everyone enjoyed the Cotati Festival. Many people attended for the first time and enthusiastically praised the event for the fun and educational times they experienced there.

Some of the featured performers included: Bella Ciao, Sourdough Slim, Nuevos Aventureros, The Great Morgani, Gail Campanella, The Alpen Band, Sergei Teleshev & Maria, Cory Pesaturo, The Mad Maggies, Junk Parlor, Nathan & Jessie, Hernandez Hideaway, Culann’s Hounds Mike Zampiceni, Paul Betken,  Kugelplex, Intuitive Compass, Pistoleros Famosos, Bellow Shakes,and Those Darn Accordions.Zydeco: Mark St. Mary, Motordude, Wild Catahoulas, Les Amis, Polka Tent: Steve Balich Band, Sheri Mignano & Jim Lehmann.

Scott Goree, the Executive Director of the Cotati Accordion Festival said, “Vendors are already pressing me to set a date for the 2022 festival because they plan on coming back to Cotati to attend the festival again.”

Photo by Tracy Si