Petosa Accordions Announces Publication of “An American Accordion Story”

May 1st 2022

Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News

Petosa Accordions are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of their new book: Petosa Accordions, 1922-2022 “An American Accordion Story”: A Four-Generation Family Legacy Honoring the Accordion, the Musicians, and their Unique Places in American Culture by Joseph Petosa Jr.

America’s Pioneer accordion-maker celebrates its 100th birthday. This beautiful book celebrates the remarkable legacy of four generations of the Carlo Petosa family of Seattle, highly skilled Italian-American artisans who have been hand-making accordions for one-hundred years.

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The family’s fulfillment of the American Dream is a footnote in the history of the contemporary accordion, whose development began in Europe in the 1800s The “squeezebox” came to America with European immigrants, found a place on the Vaudeville stage, and enjoyed a wave of growing popularity in the first half of the twentieth century – until the arrival of rock ‘n’ roll caused the accordion’s “fall from grace.”

The instrument was down but not out, however, and has made a steady comeback. Through it all, Petosa Accordions has survived and innovated while adjusting to cultural shifts and doubling down on its commitment to make accordions of unparalleled quality.

“An American Accordion Story”
Published by American Accordion Press
Limited First Edition, signed & numbered, $35
Coffee Table format, 128 pages, hardbound, 380+ photos
Available in June 2022

How to reserve a copy: preorder online now from Petosa Accordions Inc.at: www.petosa.com