Guro Von Germeten. Photo courtesy Mod May Productions.
Vancouver is known for its mountains, oceans, trees and, perhaps one day, its accordion scene.
While guitars, keyboards and drums usually get all the attention, a group of local musicians have banded together to shine the spotlight on the oft-ignored squeezebox.
Called the Accordion Noir Festival, the event is now in its fifth year. From Sept 13 – 16 both local and international performers will gather in various venues in the city to celebrate the instrument that has never quite recovered its cool since being featured on the Lawrence Welk Show.
