Hi folks , Just discovered this site .

I love the Accordion gags .....very funny and will use some of them when I'm gigging !!

Bebop , I didn't know you were a squeeze box player in your youth !!! it was the hey day for the accordion in those times .

My good friend Dick Contino is still going strong !! I attended the Las Vegas Accordion Convention ,it was his 75th birthday celebration WoW can that pensioner play ,He blew all the younger accordion dudes away !!! with his showmanship and performance , The Legend Art Van Damme was also in great form ,as was Tony Lovello.
I think you guys are right about the accordion , people want a full modern sound.
i keep busy with gigs using by Elkavox or Concerto digital /midi accordion.
I have a very good modern sound because I use via the midi my Technics Kn7000 (need I say More )
I would not even think about doing these gigs with a conventional accordion .
My gigs require a full and danceable modern sound .

Unfortunately I'm never ever going to be a keyboard player .

Tony mads , would love to read more about your accordion exploits Wow fancy playing the carnigie hall , I've only managed to have a look round the hall, last year on my holiday in New York !!! it was great !!

Regards to you all ....Giovanni (uk)