A mystery accordionist …a postcard for Mother?
An immigrant lad makes good in America? I’d love to hear his story…and to hear him play. Irish? Italian? A nice bottle of whiskey and a fine Koch akordeon.
Pigini for sale
A nice Pigini, two reeds, 16.5" keyboard, strong peppery sound ideal for balkan music. $550.00
Marca d’Oro for sale
This is a near mint three reed accordion, with new valve pads, very quiet action. Switches: Bassoon, bandoneon, master, violin, clarinet. Crisp dense sound, 2 switches on bass, 17″ keyboard. $ 675.00
First gig
My first encounter with an accordion. Carlsbad, Czech Republic, 1954. It was my grandfather’s whose head is in the cloud here caused by a leaky camera. He had sported a sharp moustache.
