The Daddy Squeeze Trio traveled to Madison and Chicago in April 2009. In Madison they appeared in concert with Lou & Peter Berryman.
They also performed on a live radio podcast called Mad
Toast Live.
New CD from DS3!
The
Daddy Squeeze Trio had a great time in San Antonio at the International
Accordion Festival! Their new, self-titled CD was
a hit at the festival, and now you can get a copy! Just go to the Recordings page
at and click on the order
form button. You'll enjoy the bluesy jug-band, swing, and other
selections performed by Dan, Tom, and Bob on accordion, bass, and
guitar. The Trio will be appearing frequently in the Twin Cities
area, and you can always pick up a CD at their performances.
Café Accordion Orchestra celebrates the release of their new CD Germaine
Germaine,
Cafe Accordion Orchestra’s seventh recording, finds the Twin Cities-based
band in a particularly sunny mood. CAO presents the combination of
accordion, mandolin, violin, guitars, bass, percussion, and vocals
in their trademark ensemble-oriented manner. While their previous two
releases (Le Disque
Français and Cinema) were concept albums, Germaine is
simply a collection of favorite tunes the band has been performing
over the past 15 years. More Info...
Ken Mahler - Accordion store is his main squeeze
Here is a recent article about Twin Cities accordion great, Ken Mahler, and how the internet helped revive his business. Click here...
"Hi-Top Sneakers"
CD release Concert Video, Feb 13th -
Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
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Recently Released Daddy Squeeze CD, "Hi-Top Sneakers"!
"Hi-Top
Sneakers" is a joyful, rootsy romp led by
accordionist Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton. Dan and an
all-star cast of musicians give you almost an hour of
Swing, Jugband, Blues, Country, Polka, and Cumbia,
with a couple beautiful waltzes thrown in. Dan is
joined by Pat Donohue, Bob Ekstrand and Steve Kaul on
guitars, Brian Wicklund on fiddle and mandolin,
bassist Gary Raynor, Clint Hoover on harmonica, Tom
Lewis on bass, Tom Wells on tuba, vocalist Jon Rodine,
and percussionists Marc Anderson, Dehl Gallagher and
Elizabeth Rowan.
Read a review of Hi-Top Sneakers from Minnesota Monthly
On "Hi-Top Sneakers" Dan showcases his song-writing skills, presenting 13 original tunes and songs that have been among the favorites of his fans over the years. Included are "The Yohnnie B Goode Polka", "Cuppa Java the Size of My Head", and "Say I Do". Dan also covers songs by the Memphis Jug Band (The Downtown Strut), Pete Kozak (Under the Table Again) and Dr. John Walker (Put Your Snout to the Spout).
If anyone owns or knows about this CD, please contact Dan at
daddysqueeze@yahoo.com or by calling 651-488-1174.
Hot Links to Some Hot Music from Brazil!
Why a link to these Brazilian music sites? Because Brazil has been the home of some of the most dynamic and creative accordionists on earth for the past 30 years. They play a variety of styles and rhythms, and call it by many names...choro, frevo, samba, and my favorite, forro. This music is finally making it's way into the American musical consciousness, and accordionists and accordion lovers should be very happy! As vital and earthy as Zydeco, and driving as Norteno, and as smooth and sexy as cumbia, the forro mixes elements of jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian folk music to create an irresistible, highly danceable sound. To learn more, click on the links below...but don't blame me if you wind up dancing!
Individual Artists Sites
Sivuca on the Web | Trio Nordestino | Dominguinhos
All Brazilian Music
On the left you will see a selection window morked "styles,
genres and movements". Click on the drop down arrow, and select "forro".
On the lower right of the forro page, you'll see selected biographies
and discographies. Pay special attention to Sivuca, Dominguinhos, and
Gonzaga.
www.allbrazilianmusic.com
Caravan Music
You can also go here, and substitute Colombia for Brazil,
and get some cool info on Cumbia and Villenato.
www.caravanmusic.com
All Music Guide
The all music guide is a great resource to look up artists of any genre. Here is what they say about Dominguinhos
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Here is a listing of Accordion Events around the Twin Cities area.