Richard Noel
Booking Information
Live Music for Any Occasion. Hire an Accordionist!

What we can add to your event

• Quality music for any size audience, any venue.
• Wide variety of musical styles & songs.
• Stroll and mix with the audience if desired.
• Dedication to provide the best music for your event.
• Creative stylings as soloist or as singer/accordion/percussion duo

Repertoire

• See the "Music" page for samples of various styles.
• Popular & Broadway Standards, Swing, Italian, French, German, Scandinavian, Irish, Latin, 20s through 70s, Classical, Jazz, and other styles upon request.
• German, Irish, French, Scandinavian, Basque, Swing Era, Christmas Celebrations, Broadway & Movie Themes.
• Requests Encouraged

Typical Rates

• Weddings, Corporate Events, Concerts, Strolling, Special or "Theme" Events. (These usually require extra set-up, preparation, and/or effort.)
  $200 first hour, $100 each additional hour (Solo Accordion)
• $250 first hour, $150 each additional hour (Bonhomie Duo)
• Rates will vary depending on the situation.
• Retirement Homes. $75-$125 per hour.

Extra fees will be charged for:

• Travel outside of the Bakersfield area
• Rehearsals
• Extra Equipment such as mics & additional speakers
• Multiple venues within the site
• Bad Accordion Jokes

Discounts MAY be Available for:

• Tennis Players who lose to me
• Accordion Afficionados who can correctly spell "Accordion"
• Super Nice People
• Repeat Customers......

Some Examples of Past Events

• French Music (e.g., Bakersfield Symphony Association "Moonlight in Paris"; Valentien Restaurant Bastille Days).
• Italian Music (e.g., Italian Dante Society; Luigi's Restaurant events; Bakersfield College Foundation "Tuscany at Twilight")
• Patriotic Music (e.g, Military Officers Association Dinner; Carriage House July 4th)
• Mardi Gras Music (e.g., Brookhaven; Walnut Park)
• Christmas Music (e.g., Taft College Foundation; Aera Energy; Rosemary's; Jim Burke Ford; Laurel Glen Bible)
• German Oktoberfest Celebrations (e.g., Rosewood; Carriage House; Walnut Park)
• Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day (e.g., Padre Hotel; Wine Me Up!)
• Valentine's Day Romantic Selections (e.g., Luigi's Restaurant; Carriage House; Glenwood)
• California Days (e.g., Bakersfield Women's Club; St. Phillip's Church)
• Amazon Rain Forest Music (e.g., First Presbyterian Church)
• Movie & Broadway Music (e.g., Brighton Parks; Glenwood)
• Swing Era (e.g., Carriage House; Glenwood)
• Concerts (e.g., Silicon Valley Accordion Society; Brighton Parks)
• Weddings: Music for the Ceremony and/or reception music (e.g., Beach wedding in Long Beach, CA)
• Anniversaries and Retirement Parties (Various private events)
• Luncheon & Dinner Events (e.g., Laurel Glen Bible; Carriage House Estates; Fresno Women's Trade Club, etc.)
• Corporate Events (e.g., Aera Energy Christmas Party, Law Offices Open House)
• Music for Any Occasion (Various venues and events)

Examples of Bonhomie Duo Events

• Weekly 3-hour gig at The Greek Restaurant at Ventura Harbor. Timeless music for restaurant diners.
• Bakersfield Jazz Workshop Performance
•  Newcomer's Club Camarillo Chapter
• Leavenworth, Washington Accordion Festival
• Retirement Home Events
• Birthday Party Events
• Dukes Concert Series Performances