Accordion-Related Links

Kimric's other Links

2010-06-06 Squeeze Box Goddess: "Converting a diatonic bass system into a 12-tone bass system."

2007-08-29 KQED Arts: "The Monsters of Accordion at 21 Grand."

2006-09 LetsPolka.com: "Smythe’s Accordion Festival."

2003-09-04 East Bay Express "Beyond Polka."

2003-08-27 SF Weekly: "Squeezing the Best From Summer."

2001-08-24 SF Gate: "'Yes! Accordions!' / The squeeze box is making a comeback in the East Bay."


San Francisco Accordion Club

​Let's Polka: website for polka lovers and other accordion pursuits

Renée de la Prade: Wild eclectic buttonbox player (who also works at Smythes!)

Jason Webley: singer/songwriter -- a monster of the accordion

Nada Lewis: accordionist, teacher specializing in Eastern European music

The Accordion Guy (Denis D'Aoust): teaches accordion in Mountain View CA

Motion Trio : Accordion ensemble from Poland

Guy Klucevsek: innovative composer and performer on accordion

Accordions Worldwide: Resource site for information about the instrument

The Classical Free Reed: accordions used in classical and new music

• Kimric visits the Weltmeister accordion factory in Germany!

• BEHIND THE BELLOWS: A documentary about the accordion by Steve Mobia. Includes footage with Kimric Smythe and many others. Explores the history and variety of squeezeboxes and their effect on the culture. DVD available at Smythe's Accordion Center