For its sixth year, Texas Folklife brings the Big Squeeze Accordian Contest to the Bullock Museum‘s Lone Star Plaza. On Saturday, Apr. 25 from 1-5 p.m., you watch accordion players compete for three grand prizes in polka, zydeco, and conjunto accordion traditions. Following the competition, enjoy a free concert featuring some of the best accordionists across the state: Conjunto accordionist Eva Ibarra, Cajun accordionist Charles Thibodeaux, and 2014 Big Squeeze Champions Aaron Salinas, Garrett Neubauer, and Randall Jackson III.
This event is free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For more info, contact 512-441-9255 or visit texasfolklife.org.
Have fun!
