David C. Symons - Accordionist

New Orleans, LA

$300 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I am a professional accordionist with over 25 years experience leading ensembles and performing solo. I have given concerts all over the U.S. as well as Canada, Australia, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, and Poland. Locally, I have performed at New Orleans venues such as The Maison, d.b.a, The Spotted Cat, Allways Lounge, Hi-Ho Lounge, Siberia, Marigny Brasserie, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Voodoo and French Quarter festivals, and the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo. I am versed in klezmer, French and Italian styles. I am founder and director of BrechtFest, New Orleans annual celebration of the songs and poetry of Bertolt Brecht, started in 2019.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Tara T.

July 15, 2025
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Wedding event

David was such a pleasure to work with. He communicated and responded very quickly to all my texts. His effort at playing requested songs and alternative recommendations were fantastic. The sound level of the music was perfect for my event and he was intuitive and responsive when speeches were being made. He even sang the lyrics for our bride and groom dance- nice voice David ! 5 Star performer

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Tricia L.

August 13, 2024
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Italian Music

David gave a wonderful performance featuring all Italian music for our Italian ladies club----the group enjoyed all the songs that were played.

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Laure L.

June 13, 2018
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Professional service - enjoyable music

Communication was easy, David arrived on time and played French music like we had agreed upon. Overall very enjoyable, great touch to our booth.

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David C. Symons - Accordionist

Thanks! Glad I could help.

David


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Sarah M.

November 9, 2017
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Great job!

David played at our wedding in Jackson Square. He played beautifully and came dressed very well. He was also very responsive and helpful in picking out music for the ceremony. Thank you!!

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Caitlin W.

June 4, 2015
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Salt Wives Trio for Wedding

Wow, David and the Salt Wives Trio were amazing! I cannot recommend them enough! I got married in a rustic setting in New Orleans, and wanted French-style music for the when guests arrived, the ceremony, and for cocktails after the ceremony. David played the accordion and was accompanied by a violinist and a singer. There were exactly what I had in mind, and many guests commented on how great the music was - my Dad even bought their CD that night.

Working with David was very easy. We met to discuss what I had in mind, and kept in touch leading up to the big day to confirm song selections, etc. He is beyond professional, and from that I knew they were going to give a high quality performance. I'd book them in a second again!

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

About

Some of the bands I have led:

Black Sea Quartet (Vermont, (phone number hidden)6)
Inner Fire District (Vermont, (phone number hidden)0)
The Salt Wives (Rhode Island/Louisiana, 2008 - present)

Some of the bands I have played with:

Debauche (Louisiana, (phone number hidden)3)
The Underscore Orkestra (Australia/Europe, 2014)

If you would prefer a duo, trio, or quartet, I play with some of the New Orleans' finest violin, clarinet, and bass players. Hire me, and you will have an on-time, shoe-shined, double-windsored, fleet-fingered gentlemanly artist to lend some old-world romance to your event. I am available for acoustic strolling, as well as amplified performing. I can bring and run my own sound equipment at no additional charge.

Services offered

Past booked events

July 2025

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

1:00pm - 3:30pm

New Orleans, LA

August 2024

12

Monday

Cultural Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

New Orleans, LA

June 2018

10

Sunday

Convention/Trade Show

12:00pm - 5:00pm

New Orleans, LA

November 2017

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 12:30pm

New Orleans, LA

May 2015

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 10:30pm

New Orleans, LA

Influences and inspiration

Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Kurt Weill, Guy Klucevsek, Tom Waits, Tin Hat Trio, and many more.

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