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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.

O’Brien, Jerry

• Ludington, Michigan
• Musician

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O’Donnell, Bryan

• Franklin, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
• Detailed Biography

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O’Donnell, Lloyd (1910 – 2000)

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
• Detailed Biography

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Oginsky, Joe

• Owosso, Michigan
• Musician

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Ohotto, Art

• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Musician, Promoter (Concertina Bowl)
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
• Detailed Biography

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Okrzesik, Andrew

• Homer Glen, Illinois
• Musician
• Bands: Lenny Zielinski and the D Street Band, FreezeDried

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Olejniczak, Robert (1939 – 2023)

• Racine, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2011)

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Olsen, Leon

• New Ulm, Minnesota
• Bandleader, Musician, Teacher
• Bands: The Leon Olsen Show
• Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Association – Band of the Year (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2013)

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Olshanski, Edmond

• Wausau, Wisconsin
• Musician, Promoter
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
• Detailed Biography

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Onak, John (1938 – 2010)

• Crete, Illinois
• Bandleader, Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
• Detailed Biography

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Orgas, Kevin

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Oriwohl, Karl (1917 – 2010)

• Berlin, Germany
• Manufacturer, Musician, Promoter (Author)
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)
• Detailed Biography

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Osika, Jeffrey

• Elma, New York
• Musician
• Bands: Jan Cyman’s Musicalaires, Jerry Darlak and The Buffalo Touch, Big Steve and The Bellaires, Dynatones, Sunshine

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