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.
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)
Maciejewski, Rich
- Chandler, Arizona
- Manufacturer (Classic Concertina), Musician, Technician
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
Majeski, Roger
- Mosinee, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings
Majeski, Scott (1971 – )
- Mosinee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Technician
- Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings, The Edge, North Star Express
Majewski, Joe (1949 – 2024)
- Goodman, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: The White Eagles Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2023)
- Detailed Biography
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)
Mancl, Ronald
- Nekoosa, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Jolly 8; Music Makers; Ron & Lu Music for You.
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)
Maroszek, Eugene
- Pulaski, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Maroszek Brothers
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
- Detailed Biography
Maser, Lavain (Slim) (1912 – 1999)
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician, Retailer (Royal Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
- Detailed Biography
Mathiowetz, Ed (1935 – 2024)
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Ed’s Old Time Band, Tony Hofmiester Band, Sota Band
Mathiowetz, Robert (1918 – 2008)
- Ashland, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
- Detailed Biography
Matulnik, Charles S. (1918 – 1994)
- Westmont, Illinois
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)
- Detailed Biography
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)
Maxim, Archie (1930 – 2013)
- Lowell, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)
- Detailed Biography
Micek, Stanley
- Plainfield, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: Bula Boys Band, Cicero Concertina Circle
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)
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
Milbrett, Emil (1926 – 2001)
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Musician, Teacher
- Bands: Six Fat Dutchmen
Miller, Vernon (1938 – 1997)
- Hartford, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
- Detailed Biography
Minar, Jerry
- New Prague, Minnesota
- Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
- Detailed Biography
Mocadlo, Melissa (1982 – )
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Musician,
- Bands: The Generations Band
- Honors: Freddy K Jr. Scholarship (2001)
Moltz, Bill (1928 – 2024)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)
Monsen, Jimmy
- Lisbon, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: The Jimmy Monsen Band, The Polka Brothers
Morris, Dave
- Monongahela, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: Nu Tones, Jimmy Weber and The Sounds
Motschke, Rhienhard (Riene)
- Waite Park, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Riene’s Concertina Band, The Graniteers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)
Mrozinski, Peter M. (1911 – 2000)
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Pete’s Polka Beats
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Mrozinski, Peter R. (1975 – )
- Lake Elmo, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, Two Tones, Polka Praise, The Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble
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)
Muench, Henry (1905 – 1984)
- Bloomer, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)
- Detailed Biography
Murawski, Tony (1971 – )
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: East Side Tony’s Deluxe Tones
