9th Annual Florida Accordion Smash

The Florida and Southeast Accordion Associations are proud to present their 9th annual SMASH!, with an all-start lineup of performers including:

Murl Allen Sanders
Murl is an independent, modern accordionist, pianist, composer, teacher and recording artist who plays pop, rock, zydeco, country, jazz, blues and various ethnic styles on piano and accordion. He has worked with such diverse national and international artists as: Chuck Berry, Etta James, Merrilee Rush, Theodore Bikel, Peter Duchin, Leslie Gore, The Von Trapp Children, Lee Oskar, OhNo, Underground Resistance, Leroy Bell, Clare Fischer, Todd Simon, and composer David Matthews.

Cory Pesaturo
A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, where he was the first to major in accordion. At age 21, Cory's extensive resume includes 4 performances for President & Mrs. Clinton!

Alex Meixner
Grammy-nominated musician & producer to perform on both instruments! Alex Meixner’s performing career began at age 6 with his two sisters and father in an ethnic folk ensemble. From these early experiences through headline appearances at music festivals throughout the US; concert performances with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sandy Duncan and his own jazz and ethnic ensembles; as well as over 40 recordings, Meixner has developed a unique musical mix that appeals to a wide cross-section of audiences.

Tony Lovello
“Living Legend of the Accordion” to perform - watch him WOW the crowd, and don’t forget to bring your seatbelt! In addition to his performance, we are "roasting" Tony this year. Come out and witness THE LOVELLO ROAST. Tony is also doing us the honor of CONDUCTING THE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA, in which all attendees are welcome to participate!

Walter Kasprzyk
Two-time Connecticut state championship winner, and part of the world-famous K Trio, to perform at the SMASH. We understand he's got a surprise in store for Tony Lovello!