Bobby Dietsch!
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Bobby Dietsch started playing the accordion when he was seven years old, never stopping and playing professionally at the age of fifteen to help put himself through college.
He describes his accordion style as rather unique, liking to emphasize passion and his own expression when performing, rather than just technique. Being classically trained, he uses most of the switches on both sides of the bellows, and prefers to use the left hand as another instrument to compliment the right hand, as was taught by Anthony Galla-Rini.
Bobby learned to repair and restore accordions, purchasing his own accordion business from a local master repairman. There is nothing quite like bringing vintage accordions back to their glory days.
Throughout the years, Bobby has entertained as a soloist and with groups such as The Reunion Ensemble and the Alpine Quartet and at numerous venues including in Las Vegas, church events, Oktoberfests, accordion clubs, restaurants, and private parties. After all these years, Bobby finds it hard to describe the joy it gives him to still be playing, and to see the people’s reaction to his music.
Please note that April 27th is the fourth Sunday of the month.
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