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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.

Fabeck, Dan (1952 – )

  • Young America, Minnesota
  • Musician, Promoter (President Midwest Polka Association)
  • Bands: Joe Czerniak and the Duluth Polka Dots, Dobosenski Brothers and the Cavaliers,
    Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble, Twin Cities Soundz

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Fabian, Arv (1936 – 2022)

  • Sierra Vista, Arizona
  • Musician

Are Fabian; undated

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Fabisheck, Wally (1908 – 2006)

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

Wally Fabisheck; 2001

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Felling, Merle

  • Sauk Centre, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Merle Felling and His Concertina Band

Merle Felling and His Concertina Band; undated Merle Felling; 2019

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Fenske, Art (1927 – 2008)

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Art Fenske and The Jolly Coppersmiths

Art Fenske and Doug Dickover; undated Art Fenske; 2007

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Filipczak, John Sr. (1941 – )

  • Grantsburg, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: John Filipczak and The Classics, The Jolly Brothers
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

John Filipczak; 2003 John Filipczak; 2005

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Filipiak, Adrian

  • Minnesota
  • Musician

Adrian Filipiak; 2008

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Filipiak, Robert

  • Stanley, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Robert Filipiak; 2009

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Firkus, Carroll (1935 – 2023)

  • Racine, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2006)

Carroll Firkus; 2005 Carroll Firkus; 2006

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Firkus, Jeff

  • Racine, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Jeff Firkus; 2008

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Fischer, Wenzel

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)

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Flor, LeRoy (1930 – 2018)

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)

LeRoy Flor; 2019

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Fojtik, Joe

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

Joe Fojkit; 2006 Joe Fojkit; 2006

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Franecki, Leo ( – 1993)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

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Frederickson, Nathan

  • Hanska, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician

Nathan Frederickson; undated

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Frederick, Keela

  • Birnamwood, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Keela Frederick; 2006

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Fredrickson, Sid

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician

Sid Fredrickson; 2007 Sid Fredrickson; 2002

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Friedl, John (1873 – 1949)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Innovator (Reeds and Reed Plates), Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Detailed Biography

John Friedl; undated

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Fudalla, John

  • Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dan Gury and The Dyna Dukes, Michigan Connection

Michael Fudalla, John Fudalla, Paul Fudalla; undated

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Fudalla, Michael

  • Warren, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dan Gury and The Dyna Dukes, Michigan Connection

Michael Fudalla, John Fudalla, Paul Fudalla; undated Mike Fudalla; undated

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Fudalla, Paul (1965 – 2005)

  • Warren, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dan Gury and The Dyna Dukes, Michigan Connection, The Sound Aires, Dynasticks, The Jax, Prime Drive Special

Paul Fudalla; undated Paul Fudalla; undated Michael Fudalla, John Fudalla, Paul Fudalla; undated Paul Fudalla with Dan Gury and The Dyna Dukes; undated Paul Fudalla; undated

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Furiasa, Orlando

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Technician (Star Concertina)

Orlando Furiasa, John Bernhardt, Lucio Lorenzetti; 1990 Orlando Furiasa; 1991

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Futa, Paul Jr. (1958 – )

  • North Liberty, Indiana
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Paul Futa Family Affair, Melody Masters, E-Z Tones, Soundsations

Paul Futa Jr.; 2003

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