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Papa Joe

Top Performer

Bellerose, NY

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Accordion Player

Travels up to 200 miles

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Papa Joe's TV Interview

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Papa Joe Entertainer

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Papa Joe on FOX 5 TV

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Papa Joe Takes on Las Vegas

An Awesome Honor

Italian Heritage Celebration at Gracie Mansion

Playing my Roland FR-4X

Opa Joe at the Village Lanterne

Featured on FOX 5 NEWS

Where it started

Honored to be one of the featured Accordionist in it.

Featured in ACCORDION STARS ILLUSTRATED

Accordion and World’s Best Contemporary Accordionists

Happy 90th Birthday

50th Anniversary

Oktoberfest

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Overview

“The Godfather Of The Accordion”

When you book Papa Joe, you will be hiring a Seasoned Professional Accordionist & Singer with over 50 years of performing experience. Papa Joe has appeared on Fox 5 TV News, Optimum’s Italian America Long Island TV Station and performed at Gracie Mansion for NYC’s Italian Heritage Celebration.

Together, we can help to make your party event a success.

Music options include: Strolling or Stationary Accordionist/Singer which is ideal for Any Occasion or Restaurant.

Papa Joe has been featured in
“Accordion Stars Illustrated Magazine”
and is a Member of;

The American Accordionists Association &
The Long Island Accordion Alliance

Reviews

55 reviews

Anthony C.

February 8, 2026

Verified review

Outstanding!!!!

Joe was absolutely outstanding. So many of our guests came up to me to say that he was great. He added so much to our event. True gentleman

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Papa Joe

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Maria

November 5, 2025

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Outstanding Entertainer

Papa Joe was outstanding!
He made our party very special
Our guest were entertained to the fullest!
Thank you

Hired as: Accordion Player, Italian Entertainment, One Man Band

Sally A. C.

September 29, 2025

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The Most Impressive One-Man-Band {Accordionist} Ever!

From start to finish he playing was impeccable! Everyone of my 100 guest enjoyed every single song he played! He came fully prepared with German themed songs which was really cool because it was an Oktoberfest Party. He played many other favorites, as well! Some songs I could swear the actual singer was singing... like when he sang What a Beautiful World by Louis Armstrong {which happens to be my favorite song!}; I would highly recommend PapaJoe for any event/party you're having! HE IS THE BEST!

Hired as: Accordion Player, German Entertainment, Italian Entertainment, One Man Band

Allison K.

September 3, 2025

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The best!!

He was so good!! Made it a real party!! I highly recommend!!

Hired as: Accordion Player

Mark T. A.

September 2, 2025

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Papa Joe was perfect for our event

We had an Italy-themed surprise party. Papa Joe provided exactly the right tone and atmosphere for our party. The crowd loved him. They all told me later how much he added to the event. My regret was booking him only for an hour before the DJ took over.

Hired as: Accordion Player, Italian Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

What to expect

When you book Papa Joe, you will be hiring a Seasoned Professional Accordionist & Singer with over 50 years of performing experience. Together, we can help to make your party event a success. Music Instrument options include:

Strolling Acoustic Accordion which is idea for smaller venues such as; Cocktail Parties, small Social Clubs and Italian or German Restaurants; or

Stationary Midi Digital Accordion which idea for larger venues such as; larger Party Celebrations, Senior and Social Clubs that require a fuller sound & possibly some dance music

About

Introduced to the accordion at a young age, “Papa Joe” De Clemente has played for countless Parties, Weddings, Senior Clubs and Restaurants in the Metro NYC Area for over 50 years. In addition, he has performed at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas NV for the International Accordion Convention, appeared on Optimum’s Channel 20 Italian America Long Island TV Show and entertained guests at Gracie Mansion, in NYC, for Mayor Di Blasio’s Italian Heritage Celebration. Papa Joe is also a member of the Long Island Accordion Alliance and has also performed as the featured artist. With a wide selection of songs from basic 30’s-40’s Standards, 50’s – 60’s Rock to Italian American & German classics, I have played as long as 7 hours of entertaining music, all by memory.

Papa Joe is also a member of
The Long Island Accordion Alliance &
The American Accordion Association.
He is also featured in the book;
“Accordion and World’s Best Contemporary Accordionists”

Additional booking notes

Papa Joe owns several types of accordions: from an Acoustic Accordion to a Hi-Tech MIDI Accordion each designed to fit different venues.

Services offered

Accordion Player 1940s Era Entertainment German Entertainment One Man Band Italian Entertainment 1930s Era Entertainment

Upcoming booked events

22

Sunday

Bridal Shower

12:00pm - 2:30pm

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Briarcliff Manor, NY

12

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 9:00pm

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Beverly, MA

May 2025

30

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Howard Beach, NY

Friday

26

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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Brookhaven, NY

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

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Eastchester, NY

21

Saturday

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Franklin Square, NY

11

Saturday

24

Monday

Nonprofit Event

7:30pm - 8:30pm

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Cornwall, NY

22

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Bethpage, NY

15

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 4:00pm

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Garden City, NY

September 2022

09

Friday

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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West Islip, NY

18

Saturday

Dinner Party

8:30pm - 11:30pm

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New York City, NY

25

Saturday

Festival

12:00pm - 3:00pm

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Hartford, CT

19

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:15pm

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Farmingdale, NY

18

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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West Islip, NY

08

Wednesday

Friday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Locust Valley, NY

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 4:30pm

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White Plains, NY

September 2019

29

Sunday

02

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:30pm

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Paterson, NJ

May 2019

26

Sunday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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New York City, NY

April 2019

26

Friday

Unavailable

12:00am - 11:55pm

14

Sunday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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Williston Park, NY

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 4:00pm

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Port Washington, NY

12

Friday

15

Friday

101st Birthday

6:00pm - 9:00pm

06

Wednesday

Long Island Accordion Alliance

6:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Farmingdale, NY

02

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:15pm

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Mount Sinai, NY

Setup requirements

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