News, Announcements & Reviews

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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New CD from Daddy Squeeze, "Hi-Top Sneakers"!

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).

Counterfeit CAO CD??

Counterfiet CAO CD

If anyone owns or knows about this CD, please contact Dan at daddysqueeze@yahoo.com or by calling 651-488-1174.

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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