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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.

Acker, Darrell

  • Marshfield, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Darrell Acker; 2009

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Adamczyk, Ray Jr

  • Evanston, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)

Ray Adamczyk Jr; 1991 Ray Adamczyk; undated Stan Kijek and Ray Adamczyk; 2007 Ray Adamczyk and Dan Gruetzmacher; 2008

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Adamczyk, Ray Sr

  • Evanston, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician

Ray Adamczyk Sr; 1991

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Adamczyk, Sonny

  • Illinois
  • Musician

Sonny Adamczyk; 1991

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Adams, Rudy (1934 – 2017)

  • Cicero, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bohemian American Concertina Association

Rudy Adams; 1991 John Bernhardt and Rudy Adams; 2003 Rudy Adams; 2003

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Altenburg, Art (1929 – 2021)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (Art’s Concertina Bar)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
  • Detailed Biography

Art's Concertina Bar, Group Photo; 1989 Art Altenburg; 2006 Art Altenburg; unknown Art Altenburg; 2008

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Altenburg, Kevin (1968 – )

  • Minooka, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Freeze Dried, Joe Walega’s Happy Hearts, Jerry Tarka and The Midwest Sounds, The Windy City Brass, Lenny Gomulka and The Chicago Push, Tony Blazonczyk and Chicago’s Milwaukee Avenue

Kevin Altenburg and Jake Vanoskey; undated Kevin Altenburg; unknown Kevin Altenburg; 2007

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Altenburg, Thomas (Tommy) (1941 – )

  • San Antonio, Florida
  • Musician
  • Bands: Hap-E-Notes, Chicago Concertina All-Stars
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2011), International Polka Association Hall of Fame – Pioneer Category (2012)

Tom Altenburg; undated Tom Altenburg; undated Tom Altenburg; 2009

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Amundson, Ed

  • Eugene, Oregon
  • Musician

Ed Amundson; 2005 (photo by Bob Nickel) Ed Amundson; 2006 Ed Amundson; 2007

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Arent, Raymond (1916 – 2004)

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

Raymond Arent; 2004

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Arnold, (Ernst) Alfred (1873 – 1933)

  • Germany
  • Manufacturer (Alfred Arnold Concertina), Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2022)
  • Detailed Biography

Alfred Arnold; undated

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Arnold, Arno (1893 – 1970)

  • Germany
  • Manufacturer (Arno Arnold Concertina), Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
  • Detailed Biography

Arno Arnold; undated

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Arralde, Michael

  • Kent, Washington
  • Musician, Technician

Michael Arralde; 2006

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Arthur (Slawnikowski), Bob (1928 – 2021)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
  • Detailed Biography

Bob Arthur; 2001 Hank Jacobs and Bobby Arthur; 2006 Bob Arthur; 2006

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