Tom Torriglia-Accordionist

Tom talks about what it's like to be a professional accordion player.

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[tresmurcielagos]

You Rock Man!!!!

I've been studying the accordion now for about a year and a quarter. I love it, but it's not an easy instrument to play. I'm in Boston, MA (originally from SFO), and the slogan of the Massachusetts Accordion Association is, "Raising the Spirits Of The World - One Accordion at a Time."

You're doing it, man. I couldn't help smiling while you were playing!

Cheers!

[squeegeetom]

thanks so much. I appreciate the encouragement....tom

[SVella]

Keep up promoting the accordion, I remember you when I grew up on Scott St. in the city. My father and cousin played.

[squeegeetom]

Thanks. Actually, I am back living on Scott St. I hope to see you at the SFIAC festa on September 19

[Accordeonguy]

I have to say that is's a great initiative, and i have respect for the big amount of work that he puts in. I love it when people work for it to make the accordeon know by everyone. But why does he have to do this with this kind of crappy musette sounding songs? Shouldn't he learn to play proper pieces and then let it hear to everyone? I'm glad to join him then..

[squeegeetom]

you're absolutely correct.  tom

[viperaproductions]

I miss you Tommy boy! This video rocks:)))

[SVella]

Was the Tom Torriglia that founded the accordion festival you or your father? or another relative? Or no relation. Supposedly it says that person is no longer with us - and you are definitely with us.

[squeegeetom]

thank you. tom