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David's Recordings Accordion Books Recordings by FootLoose David DiGiuseppe
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News Flash Dance! Dance! Dance! THE MIGHTY ACCORDION David DiGiuseppe has been nominated for a 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Award. His composition Le Vin is included in the World Song category. David DiGiuseppe is a multi–faceted performer who has been playing professionally since 1978. Appearing as a soloist and with numerous groups, DiGiuseppe is an accomplished instrumentalist, singer and storyteller. A nationally recognized accordionist, DiGiuseppe is known for his fiery and emotive playing, and is equally at home performing Irish tunes in a pub, French musettes in a cabaret, contra or Cajun music for a dance, or in the intimate setting of a concert hall. DiGiuseppe plays for contra dances and in concert with his band FootLoose. He presents concerts of songs and instrumental pieces in a duo with guitarist Danny Gotham, and with his new ensemble Craicdown. He is also a member of the contra dance band Contrazz. As a singer and storyteller, DiGiuseppe presents fun and informative family and educational concerts for schools, museums, libraries, etc. In addition to accordion, he plays mandolin, banjo, Irish cittern, Appalachian dulcimer, guitar and concertina. DiGiuseppe has released three recordings showcasing his playing on music from Celtic, Parisian and American traditions. Reviewer John O’Regan of Ireland wrote, “…a player of immense talent and vision, David is a musician worth encountering.” DiGiuseppe is also featured on four releases with his band FootLoose, a new CD with Contrazz, and appears on numerous CDs backing other musicians. The Mighty Accordion--The Complete Guide to Mastering Left Hand Bass/Chord Patterns by DiGiuseppe has recently been published by Mel Bay Publications. DiGiuseppe has also written two extensive collections of traditional tunes arranged for accordion published by Mel Bay Publications. |
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