Prior RUK Accordion Orchestra member.

I am from Paxton, MA.
My teachers were my dad – George Lilyestrom, Guido Forschielli, Mo Carguillo, Mary Tokarski, Joe Cerrito, Dick Odgren.

Instrument: Excelsior accordion

Time playing: 65 years

Orchestras: Lou Borelli Big Band (piano), Lou Borelli Octet (piano), Louie Lewis and the Klezmerbops, Schwarze Schafe German Band, Cinco, Black Sheep Dixieland Band, Lou and Jan Duo, Mixed Grille, Jan’s Marching Band (bells), RUK Orchestra, Wachusett Community Band.

Favorite accordionists: Charles Magnante, Frank Marocco, Richard Galliano, Angelo DiPippo.