Squeeze Con

Upcoming Date and Time

Saturday, May 11, 2024 1pm - 11pm

Location

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Squeeze Con is a FREE one-day festival devoted to all things ACCORDION! 2024 will mark our third year reaching a culturally diverse audience all with the love for this distinct instrument.

This year, the event will include performances by 13 bands across two stages, all featuring the accordion. Genres span traditional folk, classical, polka, Americana, punk, Tejano, rock, country etc. performed in languages such as Basque, Irish, Mexican, Italian, German, Yiddish, as well as American English, all making for a fun, uniquely eclectic, sonic extravaganza for the eyes and ears!

The line up of performers includes Tejano Outlaw, Toby Hanson, Scott Adams, Marmot Ate My Boots, Moody Jews of Boise, Seamus and the Dregs, Kalimotxo Cowboys, Hot Club Les Bois, Quirky Quarantine Quorum, Txantxangorriak, One More Time Accordion Band, Michael Civiello, and A Mighty Bank of Microbes.

The event will also include educational workshops highlighting this wonderful and diverse instrument, including its rich history and cross-cultural connections, on-the-spot lessons, where to find local instructors and fellow enthusiasts, accordion repair, a Buy-Sell-Trade fair and more!

This is a FREE event open to all ages. There will be a full bar with ID and food options available.