Gypsy Folk Ensemble
- Los Angeles, CA
- German Entertainment
- 6 Verified Bookings
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I am an experienced and young accordion player who seeks to enliven your wedding, birthday party, corporate function, anniversary or any other event where an accordion is needed. While my international repertoire consists of Italian, French, German, Russian, Persian, Greek, Spanish, and Mexican songs, I am also well-versed in the standards of 1930s-1960s America: these include artists such as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller. Whether you are planning an Italian-themed appetizer and cocktail evening at your home, a vibrant beer-flowing Oktoberfest, a surprise birthday musician appearance, or a Parisian Cafe-style fundraiser, I am here to meet your accordion needs!
Good performance. Polite and interacted well with everyone. Knew plenty of songs. His father was great help too. Would definitely hire him again for an event.
My guests at our Annual Holiday Toast Reception thoroughly enjoyed the unique musical presentation offered by Lorenzo. I heard many positive comments about how much fun it was to have an accordionist as that is not something they encounter often. Lorenzo communicated before the event, showed up on time, inquired about my expectations, and integrated so well with the mood of the event. I highly recommend him for any event.
Lorenzo showed up on time and was so kind, gracious and made our event very successful. The atmosphere that he provided put everyone in the spirit of our event - we cut into a 400 pound wheel of Crucolo cheese from Northern Italy. Our customers and our staff had so much fun. Lorenzo brought life into our day and we had a much more successful event because he was there. His music was excellent. We will definitely have him back nest year.
Lorenzo was great to work with from start to finish. He was on time and professional. He takes pride in his work which shows. He elevated our Oktoberfest party to another level as it felt like we were back in Germany. I plan to book him again! - Geoff
Amazing timing and professional person. Lorenzo was such a hit at the event we had. Will definitely be calling him again. Such a kind person, did EXACTLY what we had hoped and more. Thank you so much!
Lorenzo was absolutely fantastic. We wanted to surprise my elderly mother-in-law with an afternoon of accordion since she used to play. Lorenzo treated us to a lot of great old songs, he took time to talk with us and answer all the questions we had about his accordion. He's friendly, engaging, and has a sense of humor. We brought out MIL's old accordion and Lorenzo played it for us. I highly recommend him!!
Lorenzo is on his way to becoming a local legend.
His performance at our holiday party for St. Francis Hospital staff was the event of the season.
Such a great time with Lorenzo!
Just what we were hoping for and then some! Lorenzo fit the bill for a house party that deserved a great accordion player that was also a great San Franciscan. We had a fantastic time and will not forget this night. I highly recommend him for your future events.
Paul
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
It was a lovely San Francisco evening, perfect for an accordion serenade as old friends chatted amongst each other in the ushering out of an era in the city's history. Thank you again for the opportunity.
We loved Lorenzo’s company. He was amazing. He totally engaged the crowd. He played all kinds of songs, we were very surprised that he knew quite a few Indian songs too. Totally recommend him.
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
बहुत धन्यवाद मेरा प्यार मित्र ! आप और अपने पति दो उदार लोगों हैं। मुझे आशा हम जल्दी ही फिर मिलेंगे इंशा अल्लाह। अपके साथ भगवान हो !
My husband and I had a gender reveal party and we really wanted to show case our Mexican/Italian culture. I wanted to have some live music for the party, and I found Lorenzo. He really made my party special and it wouldn’t have been the same without him there. He was great at communicating with with me weeks before the party. He learned some Spanish songs on the accordion and was always trying to accommodate me, when I was requesting music that I wanted played for the party. Not only was he reliable, but he is also, a very talented musician. The celebration was great! and Lorenzo really helped make it special for us. Thank-you Lorenzo!
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thank you, Anna. Your wonderful set of family and friends made attending the event and entertaining, extra special. I was thrilled to be able to play my classic Italian tunes, in addition to those songs of my newly-discovered Mexican heritage. I hope we can do it again in the future - maybe for the next gender reveal :) Thanks again.
Lorenzo is a pro! Super easy to work wirh, personable - and very talented! He provided wonderful background music for our backyard party.
We look forward to bringing him back again soon!
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thanks so much Roseann! You really put on a fabulous party, and I was so happy I got to be a part of it. Hope to see you again, and please give my regard to your lovely guests. Enjoy meeting them all! What a nice circle of family and friends you have.
Grazie Mille! Lorenzo
Lorenzo played non-stop for over 2 hours. His playing put everybody into a happy mood. There were a number of singers at my party and he played a great accompaniment for them all. This was an Italian birthday party and Lorenzo knows them all. I would say Lorenzo made this party a success and very special event, and that without him it would have been just another party. Thank You Lorenzo from the bottom of my heart. You are terrific!
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thanks a million, Phil! I too enjoyed being in the company of such distinguished singers and kind people like yourself. I’m glad everybody enjoyed themselves and had the opportunity to sing, even dance, and re-live old memories. Mille Grazie, Phil! Happy Birthday! And I hope to see you again! Lorenzo.
He was just what we were looking for.
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thanks Sue! I had a phenomenal time entertaining the guests! Thanks again!
I was shocked at this young mans talent and how personable he was with our group. I would totally hire him again for an event! He was very sweet and his music totally added to the ambiance of our Oktoberfest Picnic.
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thank you again, Natallie for a beautiful time! I very much enjoyed entertaining everyone at the Oktoberfest and would certainly love to play for your company again in the future! Molte grazie! Lorenzo.
Our Church held its's first Oktoberfest and it was a success due to the great music and personal attention Lorenzo gave to our guests. Elsie, 99 years old , was especially impressed. She knew the names of the songs he played. Then she started requesting and he knew every song he requested. This kind attention was give to all of our guests. Lorenzo's father attended also and was a great asset also. We would love to have him return to another function. Everyone loved him.
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thank you very much Angie!
My gratitude cannot be expressed as to how much I appreciated the opportunity. I really loved getting to meet all of the congregation, especially Elsie. I look forward to returning one Sunday for Mass and getting to see you again!
Thanks again,
Lorenzo
Lorenzo was very friendly with the guests. He went around the tables asking for any special requests and made the guest feel important.
I would certainly recommend him to my friends and family.
Thank you Lorenzo
Response from Accordion Music by Lorenzo:
Thank you Sandy,
It was a pleasure to play for your party! I really enjoyed seeing the guests happy, especially, Mammacita. Thank you for the opportunity!
Lorenzo.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 300 minutes
Languages: Chinese, English, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Greek
While I am available to be advised at the event coordinator's discretion, I generally play anywhere from 30 minutes (a quick birthday surprise, for instance) to 4-5 hours. However, my average playing time hovers between 1-3 hours with a break or two in between for longer durations. I am also happy to bring amplification for larger event spaces and more crowded festivities with several dozen to several hundred guests in attendance. I can be seated, standing up, or strolling as a "wandering accordionist" depending on what is most desirable by the hosts and/or the guests. I am also amenable to working with event organizers on specific song requests, the timing of my performance to coordinate with simultaneous events (e.g., if the music would be coordinated, for instance, with a wedding procession or a birthday surprise), and on any other matters.
I am born and raised in San Francisco, California's Excelsior District and have been playing the accordion now for almost twenty years. My influences began with watching the Lawrence Welk Show as a very young kid and developing an appreciation for older genres of music. I have played for hundreds of functions throughout my young career, including for many high-profile political fundraisers, San Francisco Bay Area galas, wedding receptions, corporate functions (e.g., for Google, Zoosk, PagerDuty, etc.) and many casual Oktoberfests and Italian dinners in between. When I am not playing accordion, I am practicing one of several foreign languages I know (Italian, Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and others), writing (I am the author of several nonfiction publications), or attending law school. While I am an aspiring attorney, my lifelong passion is music and bringing a taste of the accordion to others!
There is no requirement for technical services. The way you'd like to project and present my music is entirely up to you. You can put me up on a stage or stuff me in a corner, I am just fine, and do not demand special attention.
September 21, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Fundraiser |
September 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
September 30, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | House Party |
September 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Concert |
April 15, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 28, 2023 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm | Birthday Party |
December 08, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
November 05, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Cultural Event |
October 15, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
August 27, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 17, 2022 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
March 16, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
December 09, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 22, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Surprise |
October 19, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 05, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 21, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
September 07, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Baby Shower |
October 27, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
October 06, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
December 03, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 29, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | 50th Anniversary in Aptos, CA |
October 14, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
September 30, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Church Fundraiser |
September 28, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cruise Ship Event |
September 09, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 20, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Retirement Home - Dinner |
July 23, 2017–August 02, 2017 • 12:00am - 11:55pm | Vacation |
July 22, 2017 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Grand Opening |
May 14, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Church Grand Opening |
April 23, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | First Communion at St. Steven's Church |
March 17, 2016 • 5:15pm - 6:15pm | St. Patrick's Day Celebration |
February 26, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | San Francisco Russian Festival |
December 05, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Patio Espanol |
October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Pleasant Hill (Church) |
October 24, 2015 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
September 06, 2015 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
September 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Newark, CA (residence) |
August 22, 2015 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Festival |
Theme from the Godfather
New York, New York
Fly Me to the Moon
My Way
That's Amore (When the Moon Hits Your Eye)
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Rosamunda (Beer Barrel Polka)
Helena Polka
Pennsylvania Polka
Blue Skirt Waltz
Calcutta (Lawrence Welk/Myron Floren)
Besame Mucho
Chicken Dance (upon request)
Arrivederci Roma
Volare
Santa Lucia
Oh Marie
Adios Muchahos
Ain't Misbehavin'
Havah Nagilah
Tarantella
Cela Luna
Reginella Campagnola
O Sole Mio
Je te Veux
L'Accordeoniste
La Vie en Rose
La Sbarazzina
Tango of the Roses
Spanish Eyes
Stompin' At The Savoy
So Rare
Penthouse Serenade
Stardust
Jersey Bounce
Java Jive
Chattanooga Choo Choo
I'll See You In My Dreams
On The Sunny Side of the Street
(Somewhere) Beyond the Sea
Anniversary Waltz
Pennies From Heaven
Georgia On My Mind
Jeepers-Creepers
AND MANY, MANY MORE
Lawrence Welk and Myron Floren, two famous accordionists of the past have inspired me to play the accordion. I have also been heavily influenced by the Big Band artists and orchestra leaders such as the Dorsey brothers, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Kay Kyser, Percy Faith, and Gene Krupa. Some of my other favorite singers/musicians are Bobby Vinson, Bobby Helms, Jo Stafford, Patti Page, Teresa Brewer, Patsy Cline, Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin, Eydie Gore, and Connie Francis.
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