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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.

Mac Lennan, Janie

  • Dixon, Illinois
  • Musician

Janie Mac Lennan; 2016

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Machelski, Kenneth (1950 – )

  • Hamburg, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: Jerry Darlak and The Buffalo Touch, New York Transfer, Honky Hoppers, Goral Boys
  • Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Vocalist Nomination (1998, 1999), Polka in the Hills – Favorite Polka Band (1998)

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Machnicki, Wayne

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Musician

Wayne Machnicki and Chris Weiss; 2009

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Maciejewski, Rich

  • Chandler, Arizona
  • Manufacturer (Classic Concertina), Musician, Technician

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Mack, Cameron

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician

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Maddie, Verne

  • Musician
  • Bands: Ethnic Jazz

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Maduzia, Wally

  • Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Lil’ Wally, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Chicago Concertina All-Stars
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2023)
  • Detailed Biography

Wally Maduzia; undated Wally Maduzia; undated Wally Maduzia; undated

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Majeski, Roger

  • Mosinee, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings

Roger Majeski; unknown Scott and Roger Majeski; 2006

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Majeski, Scott (1971 – )

  • Mosinee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Technician
  • Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings, The Edge, North Star Express

Scott Majeski; 2003 (Photo by Al Block) Scott Majeski; 2005 Scott and Roger Majeski; 2006

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Majewski, Joe (1949 – 2024)

  • Goodman, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The White Eagles Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2023)
  • Detailed Biography

Joe Majewski and Jake Starczowski; unknown Joe Majewski; 2023

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Makovsky, Bill (Wee Willie) (1940 – 2014)

  • Moorhead, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Band of the Year (2006), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2009)

Wee Willie Makovsky; 2005 Wee Willie Makovsky; 2005

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Mancl, Ronald

  • Nekoosa, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Jolly 8; Music Makers; Ron & Lu Music for You.

Ronald Mancl; 2020 Ronald Mancl; 2020

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Marcissuk, Ronald

  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dynasticks, Detroit Polka Authority, Prime Drive, Stas Golonka, Li’l Wally
  • Honors: Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame (2011)

Ronnie Marcissuk; 1970 (Photo by Steve Litwin)

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Marek, Gus

  • Stickney, Illinois
  • Musician

Gus Marek; 1991

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Maroszek, Eugene

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Maroszek Brothers
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
  • Detailed Biography

Eugene Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Janet

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Janet Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Joe

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: New Generation

Joe Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Mike

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Mike Maroszek; undated

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Marsolek, Craig

  • Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, Doctor Kielbasa

Craig Marsolek; 2006

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Martin, John (1937 – 2021)

  • Muskego, Wisconsin
  • Musician

John Martin; 2007

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Marzec, Matt

  • New Lenox, Illinois
  • Musician

Matt Marzec; 1991

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Maser, Lavain (Slim) (1912 – 1999)

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Musician, Retailer (Royal Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
  • Detailed Biography

Slim Maser; undated

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Maslowski, Dottie

  • Oak Creek, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Dottie Maslowski; 2011

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Mathiowetz, Ed (1935 – 2024)

  • Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Ed’s Old Time Band, Tony Hofmiester Band, Sota Band

Ed Mathiowetz - Sota Band; 1961 Ed Mathiowetz; 2006 Ed Mathiowetz - Ed's Old Time Band; 2007 Ed Mathiowetz; 2011

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Mathiowetz, Robert (1918 – 2008)

  • Ashland, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
  • Detailed Biography

Robert Mathiowetz; undated

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Matulnik, Charles S. (1918 – 1994)

  • Westmont, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)
  • Detailed Biography

Charles Matulnik; 1995

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Mauer, Paul

  • Avon Lake, Ohio
  • Musician

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Maus, Gilbert (Gilly) (1947 – 2010)

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Country Polkateers
  • Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Association – Band of the Year (2008), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012)

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Maxim, Archie (1930 – 2013)

  • Lowell, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)
  • Detailed Biography

Archie Maxim; 1985 Archie Maxim; undated Archie Maxim; 2007

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Mazur, Eddy (Eddy The Barber) (1920 – 2005)

  • Summit, Illinois
  • Musician, Technician

Eddy Mazur; undated

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Mazurek, Bob

  • Parkton, Maryland
  • Musician
  • Bands: Kolegi

Bob Mazurek; 1991 Bob Mazurek; 2005 Bob Mazurek and Dave Ball; 2005

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Mazurkiewicz, Dr. Jim

  • Bryan, Texas
  • Musician

Jim Mazurkiewicz; 2011

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Megal, Ken

  • Ferryville, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Ken Megal; 2006

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Melander, Dan

  • Minnesota
  • Musician, Promoter (Concertina Appreciation Site)

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Meyer, Rollie

  • Gibbon, Minnesota
  • Musician

Rollie Meyer; 2002 Rollie Meyer; 2003

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Micek, Stanley

  • Plainfield, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bula Boys Band, Cicero Concertina Circle

Stanley Micek; undated Rick Bubula and Stas Micek; 2008

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Michurski, Ted

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician

Ted Michurski; 2003

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Mickelson, Allan

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Allan Mickelson; 2015

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Mikla, John

  • Baldwin, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Polka Notes

John Mikla; 2007 John Mikla; 2008

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Mikos, Bruno (1946 – 2023)

  • McDonald, Ohio
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Bruno Mikos and the Harmony Stars, Lil’ Wally, Marion Lush, Li’l Richard, Wanda and Stephanie, Jersey Polka Richie
  • Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (1986), United States Polka Association – Album of the Year (1979)

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Mikos, John D. (1971 – )

  • Austintown, Ohio
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bands: Polka Country Musicians, Lenny Gomulka and The Chicago Push, The Brass Connection, Bruno Mikos and The Harmony Stars, The Brass Works
  • Honors: International Polka Association, United States Polka Association, United Polka Association – Various Awards, Grammy Nomination (8 times), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2024)
  • Detailed Biography

John Mikos; unknown John Mikos; unknown John Mikos; unknown John Mikos; unknown

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Milanowski, Clarence

  • Shawano, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Clarence Milanowski; undated Clarence Milanowski; 2009

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Milbrett, Emil (1926 – 2001)

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: Six Fat Dutchmen

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Miller, Vernon (1938 – 1997)

  • Hartford, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
  • Detailed Biography

Vernon Miller; 1997 Vernon Miller; undated

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Minar, Jerry

  • New Prague, Minnesota
  • Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
  • Detailed Biography

Jerry Minar; 1996 Jerry Minar; 2007 LaVern Rippley, Dan Gruetzmacher and Jerry Minar; 2008

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Mocadlo, Melissa (1982 – )

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Musician,
  • Bands: The Generations Band
  • Honors: Freddy K Jr. Scholarship (2001)

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Moch, Ernie

  • Sparrows Point, Maryland
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Kolegi

Ernie Moch (Photo by Al Block); 2003 Ernie Moch (Photo by Al Block); 2004 Ernie Moch; 2005

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Mojsiewicz, Walter (1892 – 1975)

Walter Mojsiewicz; undated

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Moldan, Dain

  • Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Dain’s Dutchmen

Dain Moldan; 2014

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Moltz, Bill (1928 – 2024)

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)

Bill Moltz; 1959 George Hrica, Bill Moltz and Ann Moltz; 1966 Bill Moltz; 1972 Jack Zimmerman, Bill Moltz and George Hrica; 1982 Bill Moltz; 2010

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Monsen, Jimmy

  • Lisbon, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: The Jimmy Monsen Band, The Polka Brothers

Jimmy Monsen; undated

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Morris, Dave

  • Monongahela, Pennsylvania
  • Musician
  • Bands: Nu Tones, Jimmy Weber and The Sounds

Dave Morris; undated

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Motschke, Kevin

  • St Cloud, Minnesota
  • Musician

Kevin Motschke; 2009

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Motschke, Rhienhard (Riene)

  • Waite Park, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Riene’s Concertina Band, The Graniteers Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)

Riene Motschke; undated Riene Motschke; undated Riene Motschke; undated

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Motschke, Sylvester (1928 – 2011)

  • Little Falls, Minnesota
  • Musician

Sylvester Motschke; undated

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Mrozinski, Nicole

  • Lake Elmo, Minnesota
  • Musician

Nicole Mrozinski; 2023

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Mrozinski, Peter M. (1911 – 2000)

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Pete’s Polka Beats
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

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Mrozinski, Peter R. (1975 – )

  • Lake Elmo, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, Two Tones, Polka Praise, The Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble

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Mrozinski, Robyn (Jurek) (1977 – )

  • Lake Elmo, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, John Filipczak and The Classics
  • Honors: United Polka Association – Miss UPA (1997-1998)

Robyn (Jurek) Mrozinski; undated Robyn Mrozinski; 2023 Robyn Mrozinski; 2023

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Muench, Henry (1905 – 1984)

  • Bloomer, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)
  • Detailed Biography

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Murawski, Tony (1971 – )

Tony Murawski; 2013 Tony Murawski; 2010 Tony Murawski; 2010

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