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.
Haas, Gaylen
- Appleton, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)
Halkoski, Jerry (1939 – )
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (Polka DJ)
- Bands: The Julida Boys, Jerry’s Melody Notes, The Happy Notes
- Honors: Euro-American (1995)
Hartwich, Karl
- Trempealeau, Wisconsin
- Bandleader (Karl and The Country Dutchmen), Musician
- Bands: Karl and The Country Dutchmen
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Helget, Johnny (1939 – 2022)
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: The Johnny Helget Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)
Helget, Leon (1944 – 2018)
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)
Hengel, Christy (1922 – 2007)
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1990)
- Detailed Biography
Henkel, Kenneth L. (1938 – 2015)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)
Herda, Jim
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician, Promoter (Concertina Lounge), Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)
- Detailed Biography
Herdengen, Cyril (1908 – 2010)
- Mukwonago, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Special Note: The photo below is of Cyril celebrating his 101st birthday. Cyril passed away in April 2010, just shy of his 102nd birthday. He really enjoyed playing the concertina.
Hergenrother, Al (1926 – 2018)
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2011)
Hermann, Edward (1890 – 1991)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Innovator (Condensed Keyboard), Musician, Technician (Star Concertina)
- Bands: Star Concertina Club
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1978)
- Detailed Biography
Hermel, Cliff (1918 – 1999)
- St. Peter, Minnesota
- Promoter (Gibbon Ballroom)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)
- Detailed Biography
Hermel, Katie (1922 – 2003)
- St. Peter, Minnesota
- Promoter (Gibbon Ballroom)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)
- Detailed Biography
Herrmann, Virgil (Butch) (1947 – )
- Belle Plaine, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Czech Area Concertina Club, Sam’s Concertina Band
Holtz, Henry (1915 – 2007)
- Muskegon, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
- Detailed Biography
Homel, Casey (1942 – 2007)
- Oak Lawn, Illinois
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Casey Homel and The World’s Honkiest Polka Band, Chicago Concertina All-Stars, Jerry Zahara’s Happy Stars
- Honors: United Polka Association – Best Concertina Player (1996), United Polka Association – Best Trumpet Player (1994), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2024)
- Detailed Biography
Hrica, George (1922 – 2005)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Innovator (MIDI systems), Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Hyatt, Charlie
- Pleasant Valley, Connecticut
- Musician
- Bands: Happy Harmony Boys, Jan Cyman’s Musicalaires
- Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Song: Maurice Don’t Do That
