We revisit a conversation we first aired in April 2023 which was the first installment of our series on people’s professions. We’ll learn what it takes to do different kinds of jobs and how these ...

On its own merit, the accordion is a curious combination of sound creation: the platypus, the Frankenstein monster of musical instruments. On its right side lie a couple octaves grafted from the piano ...

A lookout was chosen to hold open the door. An invasion song was selected. "OK, when I say go, we go! No hesitation, or the maitre d' has time to throw us out," said ringleader Paul Rogers. Blasting ...

SQUEEZEBOX at Trinity St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor West), Wednesday (February 10), 8 pm. $22-$67.50. soundstreams.ca. Squeezeboxes from all over the world take centre stage at the all-accordion ...

The Squeezebox Slam in Somerville began with a noble dream. Susan Berstler, director of Somerville’s Nave Galleries and a creative force around these parts generally, “envisioned getting 1,000 ...

Love it or hate it, the accordion has been a part of the global music scene for the better part of two centuries. And it’s because the instrument still has a regular presence in multiple musical ...

There were Canary Islanders with an accordion in Maverick Plaza. There were guys in kilts, with an accordion, at the Arneson River Theater. There were young punk/rock/etc. players, with accordions, ...