In most of the world the accordion, in one of its many forms, is a common and popular instrument, whose varying tones and expression are much appreciated; in much of the United States it has been set aside, along with so much of the “old country” culture. Many U.S. listeners expect only TV show polkas to come pouring out of every accordion, and are surprised to hear French waltzes, Argentine Tangos, delicate Celtic tunes or the powerful songs of the Balkans. For me the challenge is to seek out and learn interesting and varied songs from around the world, songs that most of us have never heard; but these musical treasures are not content to stay in my living room, they are the happiest when they are shared.

My main accordion, for those of you who follow such things, is a Bugari 288 Gold Plus. It has some of the finest handmade reeds available in the world and is a pleasure to play and listen to.

Click here for some Accordion History, or here for My Music History

Countries or cultures currently represented by songs I play include: Argentina, Austria, Balkans, Belgium, Early England, Finland, France, French Canada, Great Britian, Hebrew, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Mexico, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Austria/Slovenia, Ukraine, U.S.A., Venezuela.