Join us for a celebration of accordion music excellence at this year’s Big Squeeze Showcase! Presented in partnership with The Bullock Texas State History Museum, we’re excited to feature renowned band, La Calma, as the headline act for this exciting event.
The best part? It’s completely FREE and open to the public, with the festivities held outdoors and accessible for wheelchairs.
Prepare to be entertained by a talented lineup of performers, including Rodrigo Gonzalez with students Jayden Bucio, Adiel Vazquez, Alyssa Villarreal, and Ruby Acosta; Juan Longoria Jr. with Federico Longoria; Ashley Almanza; Abby Rodriguez; and Levi Burroughs.
Special Performance by: Los Fresnos High School Conjunto Halcón
Featuring Percy Cardona as our engaging showcase host!
RSVP TODAY: Eventbrite
The Big Squeeze Contest will make its triumphant return in 2025, so be sure not to miss out on this extraordinary showcase!
The Big Squeeze 2024 is supported by Texas Folklife Board Members, members across the state, Hohner, Inc., Texas Commission on the Arts, and H-E-B. Additional support is provided by regional partners: The Bullock Texas State History Museum, The City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Dallas College, Rancho Alegre and other stakeholders dedicated to the preservation and continuation of the accordion tradition.