Thanks for glancing my way. I am an accordionist of varying styles, from Polka to Tango, French to Italian, Mexican to American Standards, and as they say, "But wait, there's more". I play as a single, but also can add a Tuba, an Upright bass player, clarinet, saxophone, drums and more. In addition, I play guitar, piano, bass, should that need arise. I love to meet, entertain and play for people. Playing professionally since 1987, I have played from here to Toronto, Wisconsin, Albuquerque, Lubbock, Philly, Baltimore, Washington DC and throughout the Southeastern US. I would love to play for you and your event. Please right with any questions. Thanks, John Keith aka Johnny Accordion
Johnny was fun, personable, fun, enthusiastic, fun, and we plan to hire him again.
Our family cannot begin to express our gratitude for John. From the moment he arrived to the moment he left, he had people smiling ear to ear. Not only was he an incredible player but he was an incredible entertainer all around. Most importantly, he was all a wonderful human. Everyone needs to book him! We absolutely will be in the future, he made our experience one that we will never forget.
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It was quite a good time, and the crowd was just wonderful. Its doing gigs like this is why I still love playing music.
Our community had a Cinco de Mayo pool deck party with around 130 people and Johnny Accordion was our entertainment. He walked around the deck playing his accordion and he also played his guitar. He was great entertainment, everyone enjoyed him thoroughly. We hope to book him again for other events in the future. We would highly recommend him 😎
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks Pam, it was a blast playing for you guys, please tell Shelly and everyone else that I think you guys are, as they used to say, the bomb. I look forward to seeing you guys next time. John Keith
John was really great
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks for the review, it was a great time. Loved all young ones in traditional costume and dancing, and everyone was so nice. Thanks for inviting me, and wishing you all the best. John Keith
Johhny Accordion was fantastic. My residents enjoyed his music very much!!! Thank you
Johnny was just wonderful! He played for a 93rd Birthday celebration at an assisted living house, and all the residents thoroughly enjoyed it! Everyone had so much fun listening to him play, it was awesome!
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks so much, it was an honor and a pleasure. Please tell Arnold I could tell he was a good musician just by the way he kept good time tapping his champagne glass with his fork.
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I hired Johnny to play love me tender as I walked on the aisle. This was a surprise for my fiancé as his late grandfather used to play. Johnny was extremely easy to communicate with and very responsive. My wedding planner said that he was a pleasure to work with. I asked him to play a romantic version of love me tender on the accordion and he definitely delivered. Thank you for making our special day even more special!
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks for the kind words. It was truly a moving and beautiful occasion and I was honored to be a part of it. Best wishes.
John was wonderful! He was on time, stayed and socialized with our group afterwards. Does his music from memory. John has such a great gift of music! We enjoyed him very much!
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks so much, Nancy. It was a lot of fun meeting and playing for you folks. Playing for people like yourselves is why I play the Accordion; it really brings people together. Talking and having lunch afterwards (thanks for the pastrami) was just icing on the cake. Thanks again and take care. Yours, Johnny Accordion
Was one of our most memorable nights! Johnny played for my dads 85th birthday in our favorite Italian restaurant! Everyone loved it!
Thank you!
Response from Johnny Accordion:
Thanks, Shelly. It was a wonderful event, so great to see family and friends get together and celebrate your Dad's 85th ( and many more). Everyone was so friendly, and what a restaurant. This is the slow season it was as busy as can be. Thanks again and best wishes, Johnny Accordion aka John Keith
John was very professional, arrived and set up on time and his entire performance was excellent. Perfect fit for the occasion. Some guests called me later to tell me how much Johnny contributed to the success of the event. Highly recommended
Great personality, spirit and talent. All around 5 stars!
Response from Johnny Accordion:
This was a really fun French themed corporate event at the Disney Springs Hilton playing for Activate, a national event planning company. The group was a lot of fun, and the food and decorations were fantastic, and we all just had a good time. It was a group of about 80 people, and though French themed, I threw in some tangos and even a polka, to add spice. Thanks to all the people that made this happen. John Keith aka Johnny Accordion
Price Range: $100 dollars and up.
Gig Length: 10 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, A Little Spanish, French And German
I am musician by nature and love an audience. Whether playing solo or with one of my bands, we like to play music to get the toes tapping, the feet dancing and crowd singing along, though we can of course play in the background if that is what you would like. I/We are serious musicians who believe music is about all of us having a good time, a night to remember. From Italian to French, German to Argentinian, American Standards and more, we can provide a wonderful theme to your event. And for those whose pleasure is Polka, please see the Polka Twins on another Gigsalad promo kit, featuring me on Accordion and Vocals and Nick Rosaci on Tuba. I look forward to hearing from you. Johnny Accordion
Hello, Johnny Accordion here. I was raised in Florida, and grew up playing music, but did not discover the Accordion till I was 25, but it was love at first listen and almost 38 years later I am still passionate about it. I have played all over the country and in all kinds of settings and venues. I, and we, play with verve, but always professionally and to the tastes and needs of each special occasion, and we would love and be honored to play for you.
Our needs are very simple, we have all the gear we need for all except the largest of occasions. I just need to know, when, where and how loud.
Beer Barrel Polka, O Solo Mio, Sway, Theme from the Godfather, Edelweiss, You Are My Sunshine, Black Orpheus, Crazy, Southern Nights, All of Me, Mercy Mercy Mercy, Under Paris Skies, Besame Mucho, Take the A Train, Can't Help Falling in Love with You, Autumn Leaves. La Cumparsita, Quando Quando Quando, Blue Skies. Georgia on My Mind, Night and Day, Moonglow, Nuages, Smoke Smoke Smoke (that Cigarette), Satin Doll, Mambo #5, Trailers for Sale or Rent, to name just a few.
Louis Armstrong, Franky Yankovich, Tom Jobim, Astor Piazola, Willie Nelson, Clifton Chenier, Duke Ellington, Glenn Campbell.
Electricity, and some water, and if it is a big place, like a festival our an outdoor large wedding we will need a sound system to plug into.
Orlando, FL 
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