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 or even a full orchestra. My accordion is
connected to three rhythm orchestrators: The Roland BK-7m Background Module, Orla XM600
Orchestra/Arranger Module, and the Ketron X4 Orchestra/Rhythm Module.
All three arrangers contain a vast variety of different rhythms and hundreds of great (high quality)
instrumental sounds. I also use the Ketron SD4 (the latest top of the line digital instrumental sounds),
with the Roland Bk7, Orla XM600, and the Ketron X4. These other modules allow me to actually have
three instruments playing similtaneously along with the bass patterns, background chorus,
background strings, and percussion. When I play my buttons (chords on my left hand) it
triggers a bass pattern, background strings, horns, chorus, 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 three main
lead instruments simultaneously such as vibes, accordion and organ or accordion, trumpet
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-five years of experience playing for parties, anniversaries, weddings,
retirement communities, banquets, birthdays, and all other types of special occasions. 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 units,
sound modules, cables, music stand, and a microphone. It takes me more than 30 minutes to
unpack my car and set up all of my equipment. It also takes me more than 30 minutes 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: Old Standards, 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 Dobles, and Sambas. Most of my music collection of
over 2,500 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
