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Sole, duo or trio...The MIDDLETONES are amazing!
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I am a part time professional accordionist and my main musical interests are Midi Enhanced Accordion music from all genres, including Texas Folk music. I perform mainly for charity events and local festivals, including all styles of international accordion music. In recent years I have giving demonstrations on accordion diversity and history; including input from my unique background as a physician. I also enjoy arranging compositions to accordion, and have been performing at many churches and Senior groups throughout Central Texas.
My latest performances include renditions/arrangements of "Ghostriders in the Sky", "Variations on an Amazing Grace", "Beer Barrel Polka Variations", "Russian Minka Variations", and other favorites. My preferred instruments are a Titano Starlight Royal Accordion or a Titano Virtuoso Fire accordion, both with a Master Play onboard Midi Synthesizer, a Petosa Mahogony Alpine Tuba Bass Accordion, and a variety of other accordions. |
Michael has a passion for the accordion and loves teaching audiences about this wonderful instrument. In 2017 he became a Board of Director on the A World of Accordions Museum, in Superior Wisconsin, USA, where heI has performed several times.
In addition to the accordion, he is an accomplished Tubist, and combine accordion and tuba performances periodically where he also sometimes play a Mirafone 189 Kaiser Tuba. Currently, Michael lives in Central Texas with his wife Darla. He has 3 grown children (Meredith, Lance, and Mitch). Historically they have performed also accompanied him on Harp, Drums, and Bass, respectively. When performances include children or his great friend, Mr. Clayton Capps on tuba; they have been affectionately called " Mike and the MIDDLETONES ".
Michael performs throughout the year in the Scott & White Clinic for Octoberfest, and other venues.
In addition to the accordion, he is an accomplished Tubist, and combine accordion and tuba performances periodically where he also sometimes play a Mirafone 189 Kaiser Tuba. Currently, Michael lives in Central Texas with his wife Darla. He has 3 grown children (Meredith, Lance, and Mitch). Historically they have performed also accompanied him on Harp, Drums, and Bass, respectively. When performances include children or his great friend, Mr. Clayton Capps on tuba; they have been affectionately called " Mike and the MIDDLETONES ".
Michael performs throughout the year in the Scott & White Clinic for Octoberfest, and other venues.
