Smokey Miles
- Los Angeles, CA
- Multi-Instrumentalist
- 30 Verified Bookings
Dave Z. said “He did a great job for or Birthday Party fit right into our planed event”
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I use an amplified MIDI system that supplements the acoustic accordion with a variety of instrument sound such as mandolin, violin, horns, piano, musette, etc. I play an eclectic variety of music specializing in Italian, French and Latin as well as Oktoberfest, American pop and light classical, and a Christmas program.
I will try to accommodate special requests and design a program to fit your event needs.
Had just the right requested touch on songs and volume.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, it was a pleasure, great group of people and location.
Bellaccordion was exactly what we were looking for in an Oktoberfest group! They were punctual, polite, and had wonderful music for our Oktoberfest! We would 100% hire them again! The cost was also very affordable. We enjoyed them immensely!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, we especially enjoyed playing at your event, loved the energy from the children, dancers and a singer! And also thank you for the refreshments.
We had a community event called "A Night in Tuscany." Rich played Italian music as guests entered, settled in and enjoyed appetizers. It was just magical.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, wonderful people and atmosphere, enjoyed playing.
Rich was super nice and did a wonderful job playing all the tunes we requested. Would hire him again for sure!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you for the review and for your wonderful hospitality.
Rich Valentino's accordion entertainment was perfect for my dad's memorial reception at American Legion Post 161 in Arvada, CO. Dad loved music, so I am happy we had accordion tunes to listen to while we visited, reminisced, cried, ate, and shared stories.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, it was a fun program to play, got to learn a few Finnish tunes, and liked learning about your dad from the displays, and there was a connect as we had two boys in the Navy.
How lucky were we to have Bellaccordion at our town's event. Even with the rain, people gathered and enjoyed the lovely sounds put out. Highly recommend and we will hope to have him for our next town event!
Rich's music (ours was a Paris sound per our request) was excellent, technically as well as atmospheric.
Ours was a small 70th birthday party, made the party very special.
Thank you, Rich
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, I enjoyed playing for your party, and I'm so glad the timing worked out!
Many of our residents said he was the best musical entertainment we've had!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, it was a pleasure playing at your location and your staff and residents were great!
Rich was great at communication nd very punctual. His was a mellow set, which was perfect for a Sunday afternoon/evening. He doesn’t interact with the crowd, so if you’re looking for someone to ramp things up and play loud I’d discuss this with him first. Great guy.
Bellaccordion is so easy to work with! This is our second event that we were blessed to have Bellaccordion present. Our guest love it! We hope to have him again next year!!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you! We had so much fun with your friendly, lively group, and your set up and special food and drink you shared was wonderful!
We had a wonderful Oktoberfest evening at our church fund raiser. Rich did a great job with the musical entertainment, polka and waltz dance songs and much more. Having Paul Erwin join really helped the German sing-alongs and even some nice Schunkeln. Thanks Rich and Paul for a great evening.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, Jerry, we really enjoyed playing for your special gathering.
Thank you Rich for making my father's bday all he wished for! Great memories were made! You are so talented!!!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, it was a pleasure to play for your party, and I enjoyed your hospitality and warm reception!
As a party of only 5 and celebrating an 80th and 70th birthdays, and 50th wedding anniversary, I wanted something special for my sister and brother. Rich made the party special--he was awesome and played great polka music per our request. He arrived on time and played a full two hours. We are still talking about the music and how much fun we had. We even danced and especially enjoyed doing the "chicken." Thank you, Rich! :)
Rich was awesome. His accordion playing added a lot of fun and enjoyment to our event.
Rich was a joy! He was very responsive prior to our event and was right on time to set up. He was ready to play when my wife walked into my daughter's apartment and she was very surprised and excited. I asked him to play the theme from the Godfather and Sound of Music and he was super accomodating. He provided the perfect mix of mingling and pre-dinner music for out party of 8. It was the highlight of my wife's 60th birthday party!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, I enjoyed playing for your party and appreciated your hospitality!
Perfect for our venue, guests and event (Oktoberfest)
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, your venue was amazing!
Our seniors were very responsive to the music we had requested. there was just a small problem communicating the performance time but the entertainer was great about accomodating our schedule.
Played a wonderful selection and was a treat to have. Only had for two hours but wish I had done 3. Be sure to allow enough time for his set-up too (not included in the contracted hours).
Don’t hesitate - hire!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, I really enjoyed playing for your wonderfully fun, energetic and helpful group!
Everyone enjoyed having Bellaccodrion at our party! He was perfect for our event. He was timely, friendly and worked with our song request. The music was so pleasant. We hope to have him back next year!!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thanks so much, couldn't ask for better accommodation or friendlier group of people.
Rich played at our community Oktoberfest. He was very communicative with details before the event, showed up on time, and his music added much atmosphere to our event. Attendees really liked his playlsit also. I highly recommend him as entertainment for an event.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you very much. You and the others involved in this event were so helpful in setting up an ideal spot for me and getting the power taken care of. So many of your guests expressed their appreciation to me also.
He was great! Easy to coordinate and provided exactly what I was looking for.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you, you have a fun group that was nice to play for!
We were extremely pleased with our experience with Rich Valentino! He did exactly what we requested, is very talented, started playing on time, and even went ahead of time to check on the location, etc. He's amazing, and we'd recommend him for any occasion! Can't say enough good things about the experience! Mary Lou Beckord
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you so much. You and your family were a pleasure to meet and make music for!
Bellaccordian was awesome! Highly recommend!
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you. It was special to play in remembrance of a fellow accordion player.
I hired Bellaacordian for St. Patrick's Day entertainment for an Assisted Living Facility. When I say he was spot on with every song, I genuinely mean this, the residents were thrilled with the fantastic sounds of the accordion and the song choice. I will not only book Bellaccordion again but recommend him to anyone looking for beautiful music.
Response from Bellaccordion:
Thank you so much. You have a wonderful facility and your residents and staff were just great.
Price Range: $200 and up.
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
I bring all my own equipment and discuss or, if needed, preview the venue to locate power source, staging and acoustics. If performance is to be outdoors, I check with client for adequate shelter from weather or options to move indoors. I will always arrive early to allow adequate time for set up and any final preparations or changes in timeframes, music selections, etc. I generally do not take scheduled breaks unless at the client's request or for equipment maintenance or nature. I try to dress fitting for the event or occasion. Unless there is a specific order of songs requested, I try to vary the style, pace and rhythm of the songs to keep interest. I understand that sometimes I might need to start a little later or might be asked to stay a little longer and don't mind being flexible. I am friendly and responsive to participants, but I don't look for attention. I play many songs from memory, but also use music for others. My goal is provide the right atmosphere for the occasion, play my best music and keep people happy with it.
I learned accordion starting at 8 years old, had a high school rock band, but work and family kept me inactive until 2003 when I discovered MIDI accordion and became active again. I have been playing seasonally on the patio of Mama Louise Italian Restaurant since then, and have also played with groups for Oktoberfest, stage musical productions of "Pure Piaf," and with an indie rock band "The New Olds." I have also played for many festivals and private parties, including the annual Harvest Festivals at Balistreri Winery. I have played at weddings, funerals and children's Christmas and school programs. I try to develop a program tailored to the client and his/her target audience/guests, and provide as much flexibility as possible.
If I will be using my MIDI synthesized amplified accordion, I only need a power source and approximately a 7' X 4' space. If the power source is more than 25 ft. from the play location, I would need an additional length of power cord. I can be plugged into other sound platforms if needed, but would likely need additional cable. If I am playing only acoustic accordion, I may need to be mic'd for any audience of significant size.
ITALIAN:
Tarantella Napolitano
O Sole Mio
Volare
On An Evening In Roma
Ain't That a Kick In The Head
Tarantella Siciliano
Anema E Core'
That's Amore
La Traviata Drinking Song
Funiculi Funicula
Return to Sorrento
Time To Say Goodbye
Tarantella Tuscano
Fly Me To The Moon
Santa Lucia
Luci E Ombre
Lazy Mary
Eh Cumpare'
Mambo Italiano
Summertime In Venice
Arivaderci Roma
Beyond The Sea
Al Di La
Carnival of Venice
Godfather Medley
Canzone Amarosa
Marie, Ah Marie
Ciriciribin
Three Coins In The Fountain
La Spagnola
Cara Mia
Tango Del Vino
Mattinata
Nessun Dorma
Never On Sunday
New York, New York
Quando Mien Vo
Roman Guitar
Serenade of Roses
Il Bacio
Spaghetti Rag
O Mio Bambino Caro
Una Furtiva Lagrima
Tesoro Mio
La Donna E Mobile
Non Dimenticar
Chicago
Bella Notte
Return to Me
Marechiare
The Way You Look Tonite
Neapolitan Love Song
Parlami D'Amore Mariu
Core' n Grato
Il Primo Amore
Innamorata
Viva La Giga
La Campanola
Cannetella
Addio a Napoli
Come Prima
Sing, Sing, Sing
FRENCH:
La Vie en Rose
Under Paris Skies
Rick's Cafe
Time With Drew
Dominique
La Valse Brune
Les Temps Des Cerises
Fleur De Paris
Quel Temps Fait-Il a Paris
Reine De Musette
Aujourd'Hui Peut-etre
Mirza
De Picpus Au Palais D'Angkor
Milord
La Java Bleue
La Complainte Des Infideles
D'La Valse Dans Ma Musette
On Danse a la Villette
Ma Rose D'Alsace
Amareuse
Salut d' Amour
Eveline
Autumn Nicole
Brianna's Dream
Domino
Les Amants D'un Jour
C'est Si Bon
Le Denicheur
Le Saint-Hubert
Le Sud
Le Ciel/Soleil et la Mer
Bille de Billard
Riquita
Merry Go-Round
Plaisir D'Amour
Aragon et Castille
Brise Napolitaine
Fugitive Valse
Calinerie Valse
Radio Valse
Que Sera
Java du Luis
La Grande Ronde
La Foule/Padam Medley
Au Sommet du Cervin
I Will Wait For You
What Now My Love?
A Man & A Woman
Can Can
Thank Heaven For Little Girls
Autumn Leaves
Ballade Sur Les Champs Ely'sees
Ca, C'est L'Amour
Baccarat
Tarantelle a' Rene'
Petite Waltz
C'est a' Hambourg
Hymn L'Amour
Poor People of Paris
Vive L'Amour
Les Temps Finis
C'est Magnifique
It Must Be Him
Watch What Happens
Marsellaise
Darling Je VousAime Beaucoup
Le Cafe' Paris
Que Reste-T-il de nos Amours
Non Je Ne Regrette Rien
Amelie
Third Man Theme
Je T'aime
Danl le Coeur du Vieux Paris
Petit De'jeuner
I Love Paris
Mont Marte
L'Accordioniste
Valse Parisienne
Bouclette
LATIN:
Spanish Eyes
La Cucaracha
Mexican Hat Dance
Olive Blossoms
La Golondrina
April in Portugal
Mexicali Rose
Guadelajara
Adios Muchachos
Sonho Meu
Segura Cha
Tea For Two Cha Cha
Ice Crystals
Peanuts
Spanish Dance
Maria Elena
El Canoera
Spanish Harlem
Desafinado
La Cumparsita
La Paloma
Blue Tango
De Colores
Accordion Samba
El Choclo
Tango of the Roses
A Media Luz
Espana'
Girl From Ipanema
Tico Tico
Always in My Heart
La Bamba
Besame Mucho
Meditation
Aquellos Ojos Verdes
A Day in the Life of a Fool
Andalusia
Bolero
Perfidia
You Belong To My Heart
Love Me With All of Your Heart
Alhambra
Senorita Rosita
Jolly Caballero
Lonely Bull
Por Una Cabeza
Querer
Espana Cani
Sway
Always in My Heart
La Cigoula
Adios Sevilla
Isula Di Sognu
La Mariposita
Cherry Blossom Time...
Java
GERMANIC/SLAVIC:
Edelweiss
Happy Wanderer
Lichtensteiner Polka
In Munchen Steht Ein Hoffbrauhaus
Schnee Waltz
Eine Schwartzwaldfahrt
Beer Barrel Polka
Gretchen Polka
Such a Lovely December
Praha Polka
Mike's Polka
Blue Skirt Waltz
Clairene Waltz
Dick's Polka
My Gina's Waltz
Wooden Heart
Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen
Vadnal Waltz
Zillertaler
O Susanna, Wie Ist das Leben
Das Kufsteiner Lied
Karlstad Ball
Boarischer Aus/Salzkammergut
Hungarian Dance
Na Klepechi
Dark Eyes
Two Guitars
Czardas
Bublitchki
Till The End Of Time
Clarinet Polka
Angelina Polka
Cafe' Polka
Chickens & Rooster
Give Me My Heart Back Waltz
Happy Hour Waltz
Johan pa Snippen
No Beer in Heaven
Pennsylvania Polka
Tic Tock Polka
Rapid Polka
Billy Polka
Madeline Polka
Hey Ho Polka
Edelweiss Glide
Petite Polka
Saturday Night Waltz
Too Fat Polka
Just Because
Milwaukee Polka
Ocean City Polka
Prune Song
Trompetenecho
Helena Polka
Phil's Polka
Sag' Warum, Warum
Chicken Dance
Auf Geht's
Mountain Excursion
Red Raven Polka
Schutzenliesel Polka
Top of the Hill Polka
IRISH:
Danny Boy
Isn't it Grand Boys
Dick Darby
Whiskey, You're the Devil
Jug of Punch
Foggy Dew
Galway Races
Minstrel Boy
Spanish Lady
Easter Rebellion
Eileen Aroon
Irish Lullaby
Irish Rover
Rosin the Beau
Real Old Mountain Dew
Galway City
Finnegan's Wake
Nell Flaherty's Drake
Men of the West
Wild Rover
Dingle Puck Goat
Calton Weaver
My Wild Irish Rose
O'donnell Aboo
When Irish Eyes Are Smilin'
Garry Owen Medley
Wearin' of the Green
POP & MISCELLANEOUS:
Could I Have This Dance?
Crazy
I'm So Lonesome
Take This Job & Shove It
Kansas City
Arkansas Traveler
Let It Be
El Paso
Tennessee Waltz
Your Cheatin' Heart
Tumbling Tumbleweeds
Battle of New Orleans
King of the Road
In a Little Cafe
Blue Bayou
Rocky Mountain High
Annie's Song
If I Were a Rich Man
Mr. Sandman
Sweet Georgia Brown
Twilight Time
Chatanooga Choo Choo
St. Louis Blues
Five Foot Two
Candy Man
Tangerine
Cabaret
Elmer's Tune
Up a Lazy River
Lullaby of Birdland
Basin Street Blues
Crazy Rhythm
Maple Leaf Rag
Fascination
Blue Skies
Misty
Star Dust
Georgia
Stormy Weather
Harbor Lights
In the Still of the Night
Sea Cruise
Cherokee
12th Street Rag
Dixie
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Release Me
What a Wonderful World
And I Love Her
Imagine
Moon River
Stand By Me
Satin Doll
Love Me Tender
Personality
Moonglow
Unforgettable
The Entertainer
Over the Rainbow
Birth of the Blues
Solitude
Yesterday
Nola
The Continental
Jitterbug Rock
Stompin' At the Savoy
More
Here, There & Everywhere
Michelle
Harlem Nocturne
Over the Waves
Entry of the Gladiators
Jamaica Farewell
Zorba the Greek
Washington Post March
Stars n' Stripes
Mozart's Been Around
Sabre Dance
Minoi Minoi
Yellow Bird
Chili Billy
Tequila
Summer in the City
Yellow Submarine
Surfin' USA
Little Deuce Coup
Good Vibrations
Sunshine Superman
She's About a Mover
Double Shot
The Letter
YMCA
Everyday
How Can I Be Sure?
I grew up watching Myron Floren, so his talent was inspirational. In more recent times I learned the techniques of MIDI playing from professional accordionist Mike Aman. When playing songs from vocalists, for example Dean Martin or Edith Piaf, I try to recreate the feeling of the song with the accordion.
Power cord for more than 25 ft. from play spot
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