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The Box That Made Milwaukee Famous
Written by Sarah S.   
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 11:14

milwaukee-accordion-club-ed-hausePeople of German and Polish descent have been ethnically and historically connected to the accordion, therefore it should come as no surprise that areas that are of predominantly German and Polish heritage have the most experience with acccordians. Wisconsin, having been dominated by immigrating Germans and Poles in the 1800's, has the vibrant and flexible sounds of the "squeezebox" at many festivities.

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How to Choose an Accordion for a Beginner
Written by Amin E.   
Sunday, 06 March 2011 00:00

hohner_pantherAccordion music is experiencing a revival right now; many people are once again taking up the instrument. 

There are so many makes and models to pick from, it is hard to know what to do when choosing an accordion for a beginner.

Start by thinking about what type of beginner you are buying for.  Here are five considerations that may affect your choice:

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Heavy Metal Accordion: An Introduction to Turisas
Written by Gilbert S.   
Sunday, 27 February 2011 12:08

Turisas: Heavy Metal, Viking-Themed, Accordion Band!An accordion can turn the most straightforward and mainstream compositions into wholly unique works.  The instrument almost demands a kind of "What if...?" approach to considering genre: 

What if... you constructed a rap beat from an accordion loop? 

What if... you covered some mainline pop hits with a Polka band? 

Or even "What if... you added an accordion to heavy metal?"  Well, that's what "folk metal" is all about!

One of the top bands in the sub-genre is Turisas.  Although the band has been active since 1997, it's their post-2004 work, starting with the album "Battle Metal", that accordion players should consider giving a listen, even if you've ever been interested in heavy metal. 

This is when Turisas started including Finnish accordionist Janne Mäkinen on their studio work.

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