Big Lou The Accordion Princess

Brisbane, CA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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La gualante de Pauvre Jean, featuring Innuendo

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Overview

Big Lou plays the music of the French cabarets of the 1930s, the most romantic music in the world. She often plays solo, but she can add a guitar, or a viola da gamba, or you can hire her 4 piece band.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Janice C.

October 1, 2025
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Oktoberfest Delight

Lou was great! She played an appropriate song list and even took requests. The guests all really enjoyed the evening and music as a result. She is a definite re-hire for our next event!

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Annabel L.

April 20, 2025
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Lou gave us all so much joy!

We had such a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful accordion playing Lou provided us all! Thank you so much what a talent you have! Thank you for playing all the French classics and letting us sing along. What a magical memory for us to cherish thank you so much ❤️

Hired as: Accordion Player, French Entertainment


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Kat A.

May 11, 2023
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Perfect fit - Provided great atmosphere

Arrived a few minutes early to set up, which was minimal. She was super flexible as we moved the party inside due to weather. It was great to have live music while all the guest ate and drank. My husband and my dad (his 88th birthday party) sat and listened. Everyone really enjoyed.

Hired as: German Entertainment

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Booking information

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What to expect

I create a romantic atmosphere. My accordion requires no amplification for small to moderate events. I dress to suit the occasion.

About

Big Lou has played with Polkacide, Those Darn Accordions, the Baguette Quartet and Innuendo. She has been a guest artist with the San Francisco Symphony and the London Philharmonia.

Additional booking notes

I have no requirement for equipment. I am completely self contained. Most of the time, unless the event is large, all I need is a chair.

Past booked events

September 2025

27

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Livermore, CA

August 2025

21

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

11:30am - 12:30pm

Walnut Creek, CA

April 2025

19

Saturday

House Party

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Alameda, CA

October 2024

19

Saturday

Dinner Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Alameda, CA

October 2023

19

Thursday

Dinner Party

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Fremont, CA

September 2023

29

Friday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Francisco, CA

25

Monday

Cocktail Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

Alameda, CA

May 2023

10

Wednesday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lafayette, CA

October 2022

05

Wednesday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 2:45pm

San Francisco, CA

June 2022

26

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

San Jose, CA

October 2018

11

Thursday

Corporate Event

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Foster City, CA

September 2017

29

Friday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Sunnyvale, CA

Set list

La Vie en Rose
Domino
No Je ne Regrette Rien
La Foule
And many, many others

Influences and inspiration

Edith Piaf
Gus Viseur
Jo Privat
Andre Verchuren

Setup requirements

If you want me to be amplified, I need a PA and two microphones.

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