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.
Pajakowski, Matthew ( – 1941)
- Buffalo, New York
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: Matt Pajakowski Orchestra
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Paluch, George M. ( – 1954)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Bandleader, Composer (Georgi-Vitak, Sajewski, Vitak-Elsnic, and Sajewski Publishing music companies), Musician, Promoter (Central Concertina Club), Teacher
- Bands: George M. Paluch’s Concertina Syncopators, George M. Paluch’s Concertina Orchestra, Georgie Masters Orchestra
- Honors: Virtuoso Music School, Buffalo, New York – Professor of Music (1931)
- A brief history of Professor George M. Paluch
Paluszewski, Stanley (1930 – 2002)
- Allegan, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
- Detailed Biography
Panfil, Carl (1931 – 2005)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Carl Panfil & the Melodiers
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
- Detailed Biography
Pasternak, Teddy (Li’l Teddy)
- Phelps, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Li’l Teddy Polka Band
Patek, Rudolph (Rudy) (1896 – 1982)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Retailer (Patek Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Pauers, George (1924 – 2020)
- Franklin, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
- Detailed Biography
Peirick, Edward O. (1915 – 2006)
- Watertown, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
- Detailed Biography
Pelczynski, John (1931 – 2007)
- Lannon, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Peters, Helmut (1898 – 1994)
- Belleville, Illinois
- Musician, Retailer
- Bands: Peters Brothers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
- Detailed Biography
Peters, Max (1913 – 1972)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Peters Brothers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
- Detailed Biography
Piasecki, Walter (Piasek) (1916 – 2012)
- Muskegon, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
- Detailed Biography
Piatkowski, Al (Al, Al, Al) (1959 – )
- Canastota, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Full Circle, The Piatkowski Brothers Band, The Enzian Bavarian Band, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Charm City Sound, Lenny Gomulka’s Chicago Push, John Gora and Gorale, The Beat, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Dynatones, others
- Honors: Grammy Award (7 times), Grammy Nomination (15 times), International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (2000), United Polka Association – Accordion Player of Year (1989)
Pietrzak, Stephanie
- Buffalo, New York
- Bandleader, Composer, Musician
- Bands: Stephanie’s Polka Band, Wanda and Stephanie
- Honors: Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame – First Polka Inductee (1999), International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (2010), International Polka Association – Song of the Year (1973, 2008), Female Vocalist Awards (Various)
Pinno, Dennis
- Bear Creek, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promotor (Denny’s Music Stand – New London, Wisconsin)
Piontkowski, Richard
- Marinette, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)
Piotrowski, Eugene (1932 – 2020)
- Cecil, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)
Piven, Bob (Bobby)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: Joe Walega, Li’l Richard, Windy City Brass, Jimmy Mieszala and The Chicago Magic, Jimmy Homel’s Changing Times, Rusty Fingers, Doc Lula, Just for Kicks, Casey Homel’s World’s Honkiest Polka Band, Jimmy Kilian and Honky Chicago
Plexa, Dale (1941 – 2015)
- Elko, Minnesota
- Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)
Prutz, Richard (1958 – )
- South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: The New Tradition, Polish Swinger, Invictas
Przybylski, Chad (1967 – )
- Seymour, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: The Polka Rhythms
- Honors: Citation of Achievement – State Assembly of Wisconsin (2016), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
- Detailed Biography
Pszanka, Casey
- Sobieski, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (NEWCABB – Northeastern Wisconsin Concertina, Accordion and Button Box Club)
Puzio, Casey (1924 – )
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: 47th Street Concertina Club, Midway Cavaliers
