INGO Accordionist Thread

[DataGeek19]

Inspired by the INGO Drummer/Percussionist Thread, I wanted a welcoming homecoming for any INGO member who plays the accordion… Or any of it’s varieties:

• Squeezebox
• Concertina
• Melodeon
• Stomach Steinway
• Windbox
• Button box

 

[edwea]

 

[Leo]

A memory from the Slovak Club in Gary, where I washed dishes and cleaned. "the better the accordian player, the more beer we sell" . Lots of Polka nights back then.

 

[JCSR]

 

[rhamersley]

 

[snorko]

I post in memory of my great uncle Tony "The Polka King of Cleveland" Petkovsek.

Tony Petkovsek

 

[KellyinAvon]

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon, collectively known as The Who.

Mamas got a squeeze box
She wears on her chest
And when Daddy comes home
He never gets no rest

Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night

 

[rhamersley]

 

[littletommy]

I actually like accordion music! In the right hands, it’s very expressive. Then again, I also bagpipes, so…

 

[Chewie]

I actually like accordion music! In the right hands, it’s very expressive. Then again, I also bagpipes, so…

Accordian? Not so much.
Bagpipes? Now there is the powerful instrument able to unnerve the strongest!
Never heard of an accordian leading men into battle......but bagpipes, oh you bet!

Of course it may help that I am half scottish.

 

[DataGeek19]

Accordions… Polkas…Bratwurst…BIER!

It’s almost Oktoberfest season!

 

[Quiet Observer]

The parade goes on.

accordion marching band youtube - Bing video

www.bing.com

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

How Weird Al Went From Silly to Stardom Overnight - Best of the Best

Have you ever wondered how Weird Al Yankovic became such a huge star from his silly songs? Well, so did we.

musicoholics.com

During a recent exercise at Grissom, we had a rule that if any hand held radios were found unattended, an exercise evaluator would bring it to Exercise Control. Then, for five minutes, the players would be hear this lovely song. Great way to teach radio security.

 

[snorko]

Thank you Snoop, that was one of my Grandfather's favorite songs. He was Slovenian and Yankovic played Slovenia style polka.

 

[Brandon]

Had one a roommate left behind. Since left it at the curb and posted on fb giveaways page. Someone grabbed it quick.