Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2026
June 1st, 2026
June is officially recognized as National Accordion Awareness Month in the United States.
Song for Astor (Frank Marocco) - João Barradas Trio at JAF Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 2026
Highlights
GR8 IDEAS Digital Accordion Symposium 5.0
GR8 IDEAS Digital Accordion Symposium 5.0 - June 21-24, 2026 will
The Klezmatics New Album Release and 40th Anniversary Tour
new album is "We Were Made For These Times"
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2026 Rose City Accordion Camp May 31-June 5
Rose City Accordion Club hosts the 27th annual Accordion Camp May 31-June 5, 2026. -
Paul Ramunni, Director of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co. says “It’s Not Only About the Music”
You are invited to visit The New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co. 75 Main St. North Canaan, CT. -
Rachel Bell in Summer Concerts
On June 14, 2026, Rachel performs with Becky Tracy on fiddle at the Guilford Community Park Pavilion,nGuilford, VT. -
The Connecticut Accordion Association and Mattatuck Museum present Classical, Theater, Jazz….on Accordion!
Connecticut Accordion Association and Mattatuck Museum present Classical, Theater, Jazz….on Accordion on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT -
Dan Newton (Daddy Squeeze) June Events
Dan Newton's June program schedule -
2026 Chi Shanty Music Festival
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The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival
The 2nd Annual Joshua Tree Accordion Festival takes place June 6th & 7th, 2026.
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Reports
of concerts, festival, workshops meetings etc.
Maria Telesheva Interview
June 1st, 2026
Maria Telesheva interview including musical CV and input from Sergei Teleshev
5th Annual Qathet Accordion Fest…. A Big Success
Directors Karen Inkster and Walter Martella share, “The 5th annual
Accordionist Jeffery Broussard featured in Oscar-winning film ‘Sinners’
Jeffery Broussard's accordion playing is featured in the “Sinners,”
John Gart: AAA Founder, composer, actor, conductor, organist and accordionist
accordionist, conductor, organist
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Video: Come Back to Sorrento Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
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Central Texas Accordion Association Presents Free for All
The Central Texas Accordion Association invites all to Free-For-All on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. -
Passing of John Simkus (July 13, 1937 – April 6, 2026)
sadly aged 88, passed away -
Interview with Guy Klucevsek (by Anthony Creamer)
This interview of Guy Klucevsek was conducted over two days in the summer and fall of 2019. -
Video: Jalousie “Tango Tzigane” (Jealousy) Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
famous tango composed by Danish violinist and composer Jacob Gade -
Video: Esther Lanting Performs The Lord’s Prayer, Arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini
arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini -
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen. -
Video: Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Mozart, Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
performed by Antonino De Luca
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Future Events
2026 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Closing Date May 12 – USA
February 1st, 2026
online annual competition open to world
The 2026 Accordion Seminars- “Evolution in the Realm of Permanent Transition”
The 2026 Accordion Seminars: "Evolution in the Realm of Permanent
35th Annual Cotati Festival August 15,16
Tickets are on sale for the 35th Annual, International, Multicultural,
Hopalong Andrew to Perform at Caramoor in July
high-spirited “urban cowboy” music, Caramoor, July 22
