Tag: midwest

Meredith Pangrace of Maura Rogers & The Bellows

by Accordion Americana, posted in Next Wave

It all began with a gift to Meredith Pangrace from her husband. The small accordion, intended as a ‘gag’ gift, incredibly, became enormously important in Meredith's life and would take it down a different path. It was, in fact, the spark that led to Meredith's decision to choose to save a fellow musician's life by giving her the … Continue reading Meredith Pangrace of Maura Rogers & The Bellows

Dan Newton, Representing the Midwest Americana style

by Accordion Americana, posted in Luminaries

I first became aware of Dan Newton, several years ago. I was in a Manhattan music store browsing through sheet music, and came upon a compilation by Dan called "Cafe Accordion” with a CD affixed to the back cover. I purchased the book and brought it home.  I found his recording charming, played in an … Continue reading Dan Newton, Representing the Midwest Americana style