Melinda West Music Accordion Player from Los Angeles, CA

Hello! Thanks for visiting. I am music director, accordionist singer, who is also a pianist and guitarist. I have played over 1000 gigs professionally, and am a band leader with a few different band lineups. Some of my credits include Hollywood Bowl, LA Philharmonic, Cirque de Soleil, Disneyland and Disney World, SXSW, Grammy-Award Winning Mariachi Divas, and playing alongside Postmodern Jukebox. I specialize in French, Italian, German, Latin, and jazz styles. Every event I perform for has a quirky and eccentric flair that makes the experience feel magical and immersive. Whether it's a Parisian accordion stroll, or an upbeat tango or Balkan serenade, or even playing classical piano with a violinist, I like to provide flexible creative options and clear communication to my clients to enhance their event vision to the fullest. Here are some offerings that I do: -Solo Accordion -Solo Accordion + singing (English, Spanish, French) -Strolling Accordion -Duo, Trio, Quartet, and Quintet Groups -Corporate events -Cocktail Hour -Wedding Reception Band -Wedding Ceremony Pianist or Accordionist I typically bring a PA system, monitors, and mix for myself every event. My PA is a Yamaha 600i Stagepass with two speakers. Since I specialize in world music styles, I am available for many types of events: -French or Parisian Themed -Oktoberfest -Italian themed -Mardi Gras -St. Patrick's Day -Bastille Day etc I can customize a set list according to your event, and I do take requests. Some of my influences are: Edith Piaf, Gogol Bordello, Stromae, Manu Chao, Charles Aznavour, Django Reinhardt, Pink Martini, Astor Piazzolla, Amy Winehouse, Great American Songbook (Jazz Standards), Charles Mingus, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Julieta Venegas, Celia Cruz, and many more!