The Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) ushered in their 2019 New Year at La Villini Restaurant (East Northport, NY) on Wednesday, January 2nd with the fantastic accordion duo of Manny Corallo and Frank Toscano as guest artists. This was Manny’s and Frank’s seventh year of appearing as guest artists at a LIAA event. They definitely did not disappoint the full house of accordion music lovers.

Their virtuoso performance featured outstanding arrangements of Espana Cani, Beer Barrel Polka, a tango medley of Chittara Romana and Addios Muchachos, Tico Tico, and some “Val Taro Musette” favorites (Tutti Mi Chiamano Bionda, Allegro Waltz, Parisienne Polka). Dominic Karcic joined them at the close of the session in performances of two Tony Murena compositions (El Cascador and Indifference) and Mindie Cere’s well known Mantillas Paso Doble.

The next Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) event will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 featuring an evening of Klezmer Music with guest artists Smorgasbandet.

The Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) meets the first Wednesday of the month at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731 (631.261.6344) and is in its eight year of bringing accordion music to the Long Island community.

Photo: (left to right) accordionists Frank Toscano (Seaford, NY), Mary Tokarski (Northford, CT), Manny Corallo (Centerreach, NY) and Dominic Karcic (Commack, NY) at the Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) January 2, 2019 event.