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ConcertinaMusic.com has compiled a list of Concertina People; individuals who have made a contribution to the chemnitzer concertina through their efforts as bandleaders, composers, innovators, manufacturers, musicians, promoters, retailers, teachers, and technicians. Each person is listed by name with basic information about them and their contribution to the concertina.

You can browse the list of Concertina People by selecting one of the individual letters from the menu. Each page includes a list of last names that begin with only that letter. The Search feature may be helpful for finding specific people.

Dahmen, Dale (1967 – 2023)

• Buffalo, Minnesota
• Bandleader, Musician
• Bands: Dale Dahmen and The Polka Beats, The New Jolly Brewers
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012)

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Danczyk, Robert (Bobby) (1943 – 2023)

• Mosinee, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Bands: Polish Memories Band
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)

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Dardzinski, Peter (1964 – )

• Tewksbury, Massachusetts
• Musician
• Bands: TBC, Polka Country Musicians

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Darlak, Jerry (1946 – 2010)

• Cheektowaga, New York
• Bandleader (Jerry Darlak and the Buffalo Touch), Musician
• Bands: Jerry Darlak and the Buffalo Touch, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Li’l Wally, Marion Lush and the Musical Stars
• Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (1997), Grammy Award Winner (1987 with Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Polka Celebration) (1994 with Walt Ostanek, Music and Friends), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2000)
• Detailed Biography

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De Lost, Larence

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Musician

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De Witz, Irving

• Hustisford, Wisconsin
• Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1978)
• Detailed Biography

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Deering, Leroy (1938 – 2020)

• Palatine, Illinois
• Bandleader, Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
• Detailed Biography

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Dettmer, Bob

• Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Dickover, Doug (1934 – 2013)

• Brainerd, Minnesota
• Bandleader, Manufacturer (Tyroler Concertina), Musician, Teacher, Technician
• Bands: The Doug Dickover Band, The Jolly Tyrolers Orchestra, Art Fenske and The Jolly Coppersmiths
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)

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Dietz, Jon

• New Prague, Minnesota
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
• Detailed Biography

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Doberstein, DeWayne (Dobbie The Concertina Man)

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Dobiecki, Benny (Carter, Benny) (1920 – 2006)

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Bandleader, Musician, Teacher, Technician (Polonia Music House)
• Bands: Benny Carter Orchestra
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1991)
• Detailed Biography

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Dobosenski, Jim

• Cloquet, Minnesota
• Musician
• Bands: Doctor Kielbasa

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Doell, Eldred (Al)

• Greenville, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)

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Dolato, Harold J. (Happy Harry) (1898 – 1997)

• West Allis, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
• Detailed Biography

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Dombrowski, Mark

• Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Bands: Norm Dombrowski and The Happy Notes

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Dombrowski, Walter (1968 – )

• Norwich, Connecticut
• Musician
• Bands: The Beat, Polka Country Musicians, New Brass Reunion Band, Mass Brass

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Domeier, Dennis

• Fairfax, Minnesota
• Musician

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Donay, Matt (The Butcher)

• Chicago, Illinois
• Musician

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Dorocke, Steve

• Chicago, Illinois
• Technician (Star Concertina)

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Dorschner, Larry (1920 – 2000)

• Minnesota
• Musician, Technician (Brown’s Concertina)
• Bands: Rainbow Dutchmen
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
• Detailed Biography

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Dorschner, Randy

• Appleton, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)

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Draeger, George

• Marshfield, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Drake, David

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Bandleader, Musician

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Drongoski, Richard (Jersey Polka Richie) (1958 – 2022)

• New Jersey
• Bandleader, Musician
• Bands: Jersey Polka Richie
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)

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Dubiel, Johnnie

• Princeton, Minnesota
• Musician

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Dulak, Henry

• Mesa, Arizona
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)

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Dums, George

• Rib Lake, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)

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Durski, Greg (1955 – )

• Fort Worth, Texas
• Musician
• Bands: Tony Blazonczyk’s South Side Sound, Chicago Knights

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Dwyer (Harju), Maureen

• Freesoil, Michigan
• Musician, Teacher
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
• Detailed Biography

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Dylejko, Joseph (1919 – 2009)

• Alabaster, Alabama
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
• Detailed Biography

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Dylong, Ed

• Forest Park, Illinois
• Musician

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Dziekan, Hank

• Hinsdale, Illinois
• Musician, Promoter

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