Texas Folklife has extended the deadline for its second annual Big Squeeze contest until next Friday, April 19. The contest is open to accordion players under 25 who will compete for a $500 prize and a day of recording time at the historic SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston. Read more…

Chicago Public Radio had a great story today on the local Chicago bands and fans who are working hard to keep polka alive. Read more…

No matter how many times the accordion is counted out, it just keeps coming back. Here are some recent articles highlighting the brave souls who just can’t stop squeezing. Read more…

As an accordion player, you’ve heard your fair share of ‘em — today is the day to give back. In honor of April Fools Day, we’re opening the floodgates and holding an accordion joke contest. Share your favorite groaner and you could win something in the process. Read more…

Fellow accordion blogger Squeezyboy tipped us to this crazy video by German accordionist Uwe Steger showing off some of his extensions for the Roland V-Accordion. I’m usually not a fan of MIDI accordions, but I’ll admit his bizarre demo makes me want to try one. Read more…

Duo Esprit - Ian Watson & Julie North - will be special guests at The Guildford Accordion Club on 21st March (Good Friday). Meets at The Village Hall Ripley. Read more…

John Kirkpatrick Sat8Mar2008 Loughborough Folk Festival, Leicestershirewww.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk/folkfestival|01509231914Mon10Mar2008 The Town Hall, Chipping Norton, OxfordshireJK adjudicating the Folk Section of the Chipping Norton Music Festival. Brace yourselves! Read more…

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