My accordion has built-in stereo microphones as well as a full MIDI system. The installed MIDI allows me to sound like a four-piece band. My accordion is connected to a rhythm orchestrator (Orla XM600) and two sound modules (Korg NR1 and Kurzweil Micro Piano). When I play the buttons (chords on my left hand) it triggers a bass pattern, background strings and horns, and percussion sounds (drums). I then am able to use my right hand to play on the piano keys. When playing with my right hand I can sound like many instruments including: organs, pianos, electric pianos, saxophones, flutes, vibes, clarinets, trumpets, strings, marimbas, guitars, mandolin, harmonica, trombone, violin, cello, bass, accordions, and many more. Each sound module is connected to a separate foot pedal. This allows me to be able to play two main lead instruments simultaneously such as vibes and organ or accordion and strings.
During the past few years, I have entertained for many different occasions and clubs including the Italian American Club of Livonia and the Annual Gala Celebration for the Information Center of Taylor at the Grecian Center. I have over forty years of experience playing for parties, anniversaries, weddings, and all other types of special occasions. I am currently a member of the American Accordion Association and the Michigan Accordion Society. I am a retired public school teacher from the Riverview School District (Downriver Suburb of Detroit, MI).
$100.00 for first hour (minimum)
$175.00 for first hour (minimum)
The price for the "Big Band Sound" is higher due to a substantial increase of time it takes me to set up and dismantle my equipment. This includes: speakers, amplifier, rhythm unit, sound modules, cables, music stand, and a microphone. It takes me more than an hour to unpack my car and set up all of my equipment. It also takes me an hour to dismantle my equipment and to pack it back into my car.
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Whether you need a professional musician to play a strolling accordion or you want to dance to the sound of a four-piece band, I am available to make your occasion a special memory. All of my music is played live as I perform. I can play most styles and rhythms of music including: Ballads, Foxtrots, Oldies, Big Band, East & West Coast Swing, Jive, Quick-Step, Waltzes, Viennesse Waltzes, Mazurkas, Obereks, Polkas, Tarentellas, Rock n' Roll, Country, Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Marches, Italian Music, Polish Music, German Music, Irish Music, Hungarian Music, Hawaiian Music, and most Latin Rhythms including: Cha-Chas, Rumbas, Tangos, Salsas, Merengues, Boleros, Mambos, Bossa Novas, Beguines, Paso Doble, and Sambas. Most of my music collection of over 2,000 songs includes the songs of the 1920's through the 1990's as well as some songs of the past few years. I have been playing professionally since 1965. Besides playing as an accordion soloist, I have played with many bands in the Detroit Metropolitan area including: The Knight Kats, Encore, Wayne Warren Trio, and The Highlanders.
$75.00 for each additional hour
$40.00 for each additional 1/2 hour
$75.00 for each additional hour
$40.00 for each additional 1/2 hour
