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.
Tabaczka, Ray (1926 – 2011)
- Ludington, Michigan
- Band Leader, Musician
- Honors: Michigan Polka Hall of Fame (1975); World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)
- Detailed Biography
Tansek, Charlie
- Canton, Ohio
- Band Leader, Composer, Musician
- Bands: Charlie Tansek and The Chicago Tradition, The Harmony Knights
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
- Detailed Biography
Taylor, Harty (1905 – 1963)
- Mount Vernon, Kentucky
- Composer, Musician
- Bands: Cumberland Ridge Runners, Karl and Harty
Teikowski, Ed
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Retailer, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Terasek, Roger (1923 – 2003)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
- Detailed Biography
Thiel, Chuck
- Lester Prairie, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: The Jolly Ramblers
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012)
Thies, Chuck
- Muskegon, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
- Detailed Biography
(1932 – 2019)
Tolpa, William (1958 – )
- Remsen, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Eagles Polka Band, Melodic Sounds
Towalski, Richard (Li’l Richard) (1942 – 2001)
- Oak Park, Illinois
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Li’l Richard and The Polka All Stars, Lil’ Wally, Marion Lush, Eddie Zima
- Honors: “Li’l Richard Day” designated as November 9, 1969 by Chicago Mayor, Richard J. Daley (1969), United Polka Association – Song Writer of the Year (1977), United Polka Association – Song Writer of the Year (1998), International Polka Association – Hall of Fame (2005), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
- Detailed Biography
Tretow, Vernon
- Franklin, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Tucholski, Aloisious (Tucker, Al) (1920-2003)
- Buffalo, New York
- Composer, Musician
- Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1990)
- Detailed Biography
Tylisz, Clarence (1923 – 2000)
- Michigan City, Indiana
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Clarence Tylisz and His Happy Notes, St. Joe Concertina Club
