Eric Zawalich
Overview
#1 rated accordion player in the Tampa Bay Area.
Eric is available for any type of occasion including Weddings, Anniversaries, Community Events, Seniors Functions, Strolling, Restaurants and Multicultural Events. Eric's Large repertoire of music enables him to play hours of music from many Musical Genre's. Some of the music he is well versed in include Italian, German, Polish (Polka and Waltz), Tango, America Standards (Old and New) as well as newer Pop and even some Rock songs. Eric is also open to accepting requests from audience members or guests at most venues (unless otherwise stated) and he is also able to learn special request songs for events.
Reviews
25 reviews
Brian R.
April 7, 2026Awesome experience
Eric was very communicative and helpful from Day One. Also very enthusiastic and early for rehearsals and the performance. He took the time to figure out what we needed for our unique ensemble and made it happen. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Hired as: Accordion Player
Courtney
August 1, 2025Italian Music! Amazing atmosphere!
Erin was amazing! He arrived right on time, had a great selection of music and the vibe was PERFECT for our Italian Restaurant opening.
Hired as: Accordion Player
David G.
April 10, 2025Pleasant entertainer, good value
We liked how he played a lot of music with minimal speaking introducing each song.
Hired as: Accordion Player
Esteban C.
January 1, 2025Amazing!
What an amazing time and such a talented musician.
Hired as: Accordion Player
Candice R.
September 30, 2024Fantastic Fun!
Professional, Timely & Great Attitude!
Was the perfect addition to our brewerys annual Oktoberfest festivities!
Hired as: Accordion Player, German Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $200
Languages: English
Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Permormance insurance
What to expect
Eric is available for any type of occasion including Weddings, Anniversaries, Community Events, Seniors Functions, Strolling, Restaurants and Multicultural Events. Eric's Large repertoire of music enables him to play hours of music from many Musical Genre's. Some of the music he is well versed in include Italian, German, Polish (Polka and Waltz), Tango, America Standards (Old and New) as well as newer Pop and even some Rock songs. Eric is also open to accepting requests from audience members or guests at most venues (unless otherwise stated) and he is also able to learn special request songs for most events.
About
Eric was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He took up the Accordion at age 7 and took lessons at Tony Dannon's Accordion studio in Dearborn , Michigan. University of Michigan Music Teacher/Accordionist/Conductor, Lana Gore, taught Eric for 4 years. . Eric also took lessons from Michelle Kramarz and Polka Band Accordionist, Frank Paja. After relocating to Florida, Eric continued to hone his music skills playing solo Accordion at local Italian and German Restaurants as well as Country Clubs around the Tampa Bay area.
Additional booking notes
Usually just need a wall socket to plug an extension cord into, as most of my equipment runs on rechargeable batteries. Only need small 3' by 3' area for setup of equipment.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
06
Monday
Concert
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Temple Terrace, FL
October 2025
25
Saturday
Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
23
Thursday
Edelweiss Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
19
Sunday
Oktoberfest Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
18
Saturday
Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Friday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
16
Thursday
Edelweiss Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
11
Saturday
Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Thursday
Edelweiss Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
04
Saturday
Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
03
Friday
Oktoberfest Ft Lauderdale
6:00pm - 9:00pm
02
Thursday
Edelweiss Oktoberfest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
July 2025
31
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
March 2025
27
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
December 2024
30
Monday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Winter Garden, FL
September 2024
29
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Dunedin, FL
28
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seminole, FL
20
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seminole, FL
February 2024
29
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tarpon Springs, FL
July 2023
02
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
February 2023
26
Sunday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bonita Springs, FL
June 2022
28
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
August 2020
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
25
Tuesday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Bradenton, FL
October 2019
20
Sunday
Dinner Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Bradenton, FL
18
Friday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Spring Hill, FL
December 2018
18
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bonita Springs, FL
October 2018
20
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Spring Hill, FL
May 2018
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Naples, FL
April 2018
07
Saturday
Festival
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Brandon, FL
February 2018
24
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Palmetto, FL
December 2017
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Ruskin, FL
October 2017
18
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Other)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Largo, FL
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
September 2017
30
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Deland, FL
29
Friday
Fundraiser
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Lake Wales, FL
April 2017
26
Wednesday
Cultural Event
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Sarasota, FL
March 2017
19
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Dunedin, FL
February 2017
11
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Bradenton, FL
January 2017
27
Friday
Old Castle Restaurant
5:00pm - 9:00pm
December 2015
12
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Gainesville, FL
November 2015
07
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
4:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
October 2015
30
Friday
Holiday Party (Other)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Venice, FL
23
Friday
Holiday Party (Other)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Port Richey, FL
21
Wednesday
Cultural Event
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
08
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lakeland, FL
02
Friday
Festival
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
August 2015
01
Saturday
Cultural Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Venice, FL
Set list
Small sample of song list:
My way....I Love Paris...Anema e Core....Summertime in venice...Never on Sunday....Spanish Eyes... Besame Mucho....Helena polka.... Lichtensteiner Polka.....Beer Barrell polka....Last Waltz...Hofbrauhaus waltz....Wunderbar...Pennsylvania Polka...Edelweiss.....Chicken Dance.....Crazy.....Margaritaville and about 400 more!
Setup requirements
110 vots of continuous AC power.
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