Vadim Kolpakov & Co.
- Charlotte, NC
- Guitarist
- 7 Verified Bookings
Leslie R. said “We hired Vadim and his partner to play for an intimate wedding and we got more praise for the music than anything else. I would highly recommend and look…”
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Accordion and Keyboard Player
Strolling Accordion perfect for a party, cocktail party, dinner party, or wedding rehearsal dinner
Synthesized Accordion
Solo or Band
Sing-A-Longs
Parties
International Music French Italian Jewish Spanish
Danceable Music For All Occasions
Octoberfests
Keyboard Player
My Keyboard has various rhythms...Latin, ballroom, rock, and various
Will travel up to 300 miles radius
He was great. We all enjoyed his music and him. Great!!!
Bob Planner was the hit of our Italian Fest. He strolled around among the attendees and played excellent music (Italian themed), posed for pictures, and made the whole event special. The accordian music was just the right volume so that people could talk as they ate. I highly recommend him!
Bob was wonderful! He played fun Italian songs and dressed the part of an Italian Gondolier. We would hire him again, but next time we would have him stay longer.. Highly recommend!!!
We had Bob for our second annual Christmas party! He was awesome! He came in time , played Christmas songs and brought all night on another level. Thank you Bob for everything!
Bob brought our party to life! He was AMAZING!! He got everyone engaged and was absolutely wonderful! We are already excited about booking him again next year. No regrets at all!! He was communicative and a pleasure to work with. We were so lucky to have him!
Bob promptly arrived and was ready to go. He was a major hit and everyone really enjoyed his performance at the party. Would highly recommend! Thank you for a great time Bob!
Bob is amazing!! We had an Italian themed birthday party and Bob played Italian music on the accordion. He showed up early and was able to accommodate when we needed more time then what we originally discussed. 5 stars!
Bob played the Accordian at our Sunday afternoon garden party and was a big hit with everyone! He was so pleasant to everyone and surprised our guests with songs from many different countries. Reliable and talented….. he added a great deal of fun and atmosphere to our party
A wonderful time had by all was ensured by Mr. Planner.
He accommodated many special requests and made the event fantastic.
We are so grateful!
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much
Bob Planner, you were phenomenal at the party!!! Everyone was in shock how amazing u were! We all thankful for having u at our party! I hope for many more …. Thank u so much for everything ! U are an extraordinary musician! Absolutely amazing!!!! Cannot be any happier! Can’t wait to see you again in the future! My husband was amazed so do guests as well! People please please hire Bob at your party , you would not be disappointed! He is absolutely amazing! I m lacking of words to describe how he brought all the vibes to our party! One of a kind!!! We want to wish u and your family Happy Holidays , be safe ! Blessings
Bob and his wife were wonderful! Dressed perfectly in Lederhosen & German style clothes.
He came to our senior community and played German music including polkas, songs from Fiddler on the Roof, and Edelweiss! My residents loved that he walked around to play and was very engaging. The music was just the right volume too. People were still able to talk and have conversations during his performance. A+
We had a wonderful event thanks to Bob! His repertoire is unmatched. I also enjoyed working with Bob personally and his professionalism was was exceptional. Fantastic experience all around!
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much.
Really great job. Looked the part. Sounded wonderful. My guests loved him and so did i! Will book again.
Really good on that accordian we had a great day!
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much.
We hired Bob for an unusual event: a family picnic following a funeral, and he was marvelous! Easy to work with on the arrangements, on time, engaging with guests and a terrific musician. Highly recommended! +++++
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much.
Bob was very accommodating. He played the songs I asked for and did so in a "background" kind of mode, which is also what I asked for. I would hire him again. What I would suggest to anyone considering using him would be to check out the acoustics of the venue. Unfortunately, our venue had a bit of an acoustics issue caused in part by having to run some fans to supplement the air conditioning and that affected the overall noise level. I don't think Bob was appreciated as much as he could have been even as "background". He considered using a speaker, but then he wouldn't have been able to roam the room which I liked. Live and learn!
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much.
Guest loved the music. Bob worked the crowd. Thank you
Bob was great! We are a Louisiana restaurant wanting to celebrate our 20 year anniversary. We specifically wanted an accordion player who could play Zydeco. Bob mentioned he never played Zydeco before, however he practiced and learned it in 2 weeks! We were very pleased.
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you
Bob was extremely thoughtful about playing for my event. He came early to set up and made sure to wear clothing that fit into our theme. He is an expert accordion player. I highly recommend Bob to anyone needing first class accordion playing.
Wonderful, thank you Bob !!
Bob was absolutely delightful. He provided the extra touch to make my brat party special.
He played wonderful German and other songs and roamed the house my guests listened.
I clearly would recommend him highly. Because of him we really had a delightful German theme event.
My thanks.
The accordion added a lot to our Octoberfest party and having Bob wander and play in his authentic attire was a treat. Everyone enjoyed the music and he was fun and professional too.
Bob Planner was a wonderful addition to our Oktoberfest celebration. Our guests enjoyed his music.
Response from Bob Planner:
thank you very much
We really enjoyed having Bob with us. This was an outdoor arts festival. He was thorough and following up with us. He was there on time and obviously wanted to do what would please us most. Although we specified him as a scrolling musician he was willing to get on stage and play through the PA system as well. Most of what he played was just right. I had envisioned some particularly lively polka type music to get our crowd motivated to jump around. Ha ha. But most of it was nice casual strolling type music
The rehearsal dinner for our son and his fiancée had a French bistro theme; we asked Bob Planner to play the accordion during cocktail hour on the terrace. Everyone loved him and the music! He played the type of music we requested, wasn't too loud or too soft, walked around/engaged with our guests and overall added so much to the ambiance of our event. He was communicative prior to the event, arrived to the venue early and was ready to roll when we arrived after rehearsing. We are so thrilled he was a part of our wedding weekend!
Hired Mr Planner for a school event. The kids loved it! He was sweet and on time and worked the crowd the entire 2 hours. Would hire him again.
Bob was hired to play the accordion at my husband's Oktoberfest Themed birthday party. He showed up 10 minutes prior and was ready to play right on scheduled time. He fit right in with his lederhosen. The crowd was very excited to have him there walking around the party singing and playing German songs. It was a great night and we all were very happy with the service and performance provided by Bob.
"You hired an accordion player?" My brother's voiced dripped with skepticism and amusement as we planned my mother's 90th birthday party. After the party, he said "Hiring Bob was a stroke of genius." And indeed it was. Bob's ability to engage with everyone there, from a 2 year old toddler to my mother's elderly cronies was the highlight of the party. Thanks again, Bob!
Good job!
Bob provided just the right ambiance for our German themed birthday party. Very professional and polite-will definitely use again for future parties.
Bob played an informal Oktoberfest event at the Druid Hills Golf Club and everyone thought he was talented and wonderful. Thank you so much!
We recently hired Bob Planner for a birthday party.. We could not have been happier! He arrived on time, ready to go. We didn't have space for a lot of equipment and it was ideal that he could wander thru out the party. His music is not over-whelming but provides a nice background sound. Since some of our guests were from Pittsburg he played some funs songs that everyone enjoyed. We also appreciated him taking his time to explain his accordion and the mechanics of it to all those who asked. Our guests of all ages really enjoyed his musical entertainment. We highly recommend him!
Price Range: $150 to $600
Bob Planner is a professional accordion player and vocalist who has performed at major venues throughout Georgia. His inspiration to play the accordion came from my ancestors who left Germany in the 1800s. Seeking a better life, they settled in Dayton, Ohio, where Bob was born. Growing up and listening to his parents, his uncle, and well-known accordionist, Robert Yahle, and Frankie Yankovic play the accordion, Bob became inspired to play the instrument at age 6.
When it comes to a party, Bob Planner plays acoustic accordion and synthesized accordion, which is available as a solo strolling accordion for Octoberfests, Italian, French, and cocktail hour. Also available as a duo or trio and some impressive yodeling, and even the German sing-a-long Schnitzelbank Song. Depending on the event and client choice.
Bob appears for private parties, birthday parties, weddings, and corporate events, for all occasions. His German band, Bob And The Bavarians, features accordion, trumpet, and tuba, and is a group dedicated to having fun while promoting Bavarian and German Music, international and European music, and a big selection of various types of music is available for parties and Octoberfests.
He has performed at numerous venues throughout Atlanta, from country clubs to the Ritz Carlton Buckhead for (Lancome Cosmetic Company and Epilepsy Ascn) to the Ms. Georgia Senior America Pageant.
Performed in Fiddler on the Roof at Jewish Theatre of the South and in the Sewanee Summer Music Festival at University Of The South, Sewanee, TN., and the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.
May 02, 2025 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
October 26, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 17, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
July 10, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 23, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
April 25, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 24, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 15, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
July 13, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 02, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Worship Service |
December 10, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 14, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
September 16, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Festival |
August 20, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 17, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
June 18, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
May 27, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
February 12, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party |
December 17, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 21, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
October 15, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
October 14, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Festival |
October 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
September 12, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
September 11, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 14, 2021 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 26, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | birth 90 year old man hasn't pd yey |
July 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 10, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 10, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | laurel grove slovenian |
June 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 22, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 23, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 15, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
August 15, 2020 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
June 27, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
December 16, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Weekly/Recurring Performance |
October 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
September 25, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 20, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
May 25, 2019 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
March 17, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 31, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 28, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
October 22, 2018 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Cocktail Party |
October 18, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
October 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Festival |
September 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Festival |
April 06, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 11, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 11, 2017 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 06, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 05, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 30, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 27, 2017 • 2:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 09, 2017 • 8:00am - 11:30am | Worship Service |
November 12, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
October 19, 2016 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 14, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
July 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 23, 2015 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
September 26, 2015 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Nightclub Event |
Leslie R. said “We hired Vadim and his partner to play for an intimate wedding and we got more praise for the music than anything else. I would highly recommend and look…”
Sami B. said “This is the second year in a row they performed at our annual Oktoberfest event. They did an amazing job. The music was good and they did great job at…”
Scott M. said “Very professional and talented. Easy to work with and very flexible.”
TC Costello has been a professional accordion player for over a decade. Completing several European tours in his 30s, he specializes in German, French, Italian…