Gary Krupa Entertainment

Sedona, AZ

$100 to $500

Travels up to 120 miles

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Blue Christmas on the accordion

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On the Street Where You Live on the Accordion

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Red River Valley with RR panorama in background (with best footage)

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Playing the accordion at our campsite at Pinegrove, Flagstaff, AZ

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Gary Krupa playing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

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At our Christmas Party in 2023, celebrated with our friend Celeste

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Here I'm smiling with Courthouse Butte in the background

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Here I'm playing the song "Don't Fence Me In" while my Mom dances to it.

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Playing Christmas songs at our friend Celeste's Christmas Party, Dec. 2024

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About to play "Arrivederci Roma"

Overview

Accordion music for a variety of occasions

Ethnic, pop, folk, jazz, oldies, show tunes, etc.


Reviews

1 review

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Celeste K.

December 12, 2024

Wonderful Christmas music

Gary Krupa played his accordion as background music to our socializing potluck and singing of Christmas carols. He set the tone of love and joy for the Christmas season.

Hired as: Accordion Player

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Gary Krupa Entertainment

Thank you, Celeste, for your generous review on Gig Salad.

Part of the joy I feel for this Christmas and holiday season is being able to entertain with the accordion by playing the enchanting songs of Christmas. I'm also of the opinion that great food, great music and great people go great together. Your Christmas party this year featured all three in abundance. All your parties brightened our lives just because we were on hand to enjoy them. Thanks for inviting me to play at this year's Christmas party. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to contribute to a festive atmosphere at your home for the holidays.

Also, to perform with Safira, even if it was just for a short while, was an honor for me.

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Booking information

Price range: $100 to $500

Languages: English , French

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

What to expect

I'll perform songs that are appropriate for the venue I'm performing at. I may encourage the audience to dance or sing along. I'll play for a while, take a break for 15 minutes to a half hour, then play some more. I may ask another musician that I'm acquainted with to accompany me. Your delight will be my delight for the entire gig. I'm flexible about hours, type of music to play, when to take breaks, costume, and other aspects of the gig.

About

My name is Gary Krupa. I've played the accordion nearly my entire life. I've played mostly for private parties and family gatherings, but I also played professionally, such as at a Spanish restaurant in Port Jefferson, New York on a weekly basis. I play music that people enjoy listening to and sometimes dancing to. Do you like, or do your customers like songs like "Besame Mucho", "Always", "Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)", "Kiss of Fire"? I can play those songs on demand. I take requests and play what I know. If you give me a list of songs before the performance I'll play as many songs as I can from it. You can count on me to entertain your guests with passion and feeling. I enjoy entertaining people with my music.

Additional booking notes

If you have a microphone, amplifier and lighting equipment for me to use, I'll use them. Otherwise I'll bring my own equipment.

Past booked events

January 2015

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Santa Clara, CA

Set list

No established set list yet - will depend upon the gig.

Influences and inspiration

I've been influenced by great accordionists including my accordion teacher George Quackenbush and Myron Floren, the accordionist on the Lawrence Welk Show.

Setup requirements

microphone

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