Rose City Accordion Club - RCAC

08/03/2026

The July 2026 newsletter is out!

Our mission is to promote the accordion by providing opportunities to play and learn together. See you at the next meeting!

06/18/2026

No club meeting this weekend! Join us at the Astoria Scandinavian Festival this weekend, June 19-21!
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- Coreen Bergholm leads fellow RCAC accordionists in the Nordic Accordion Band on Saturday at 1:45-3:15 pm in the Festival Hall.
- The RCAC’s Beer Babes plays on Friday, 4-6 pm, Saturday, 4-6 pm & 9-10 pm in the Beer Garden.
- Toby Hansen, esteemed instructor at RCAC Camp, plays with his ensem’ The Smilin’ Scandinavians Friday at 4:30, Saturday (9:00am and then the dance at 7:30pm) and Sunday at 11:15am.

All the details at https://astoriascanfest.com

See you there!

The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has been a tradition on the North Coast of Oregon for over fifty years. The Festival takes place on the 3rd full weekend of June. The festival embodies the rich cultural heritage that was transplanted to the Astoria, Oregon region by emigrants from the Nor...

06/17/2026

The latest newsletter has been sent out! Read the latest news and updates about our recent club and camp activities at https://rosecityaccordionclub.org/newsletters

Please note: There is NO CLUB MEETING this Saturday, June 20. Instead join us at the Astoria Scandinavian Festival! Details and schedule in the May 2026 newsletter.

And that “accordion” to Amber Matz, Club President. Keep those bellow shakin’! 🌹🪗🌹

Our mission is to promote the accordion by providing opportunities to play and learn together. See you at the next meeting!

06/17/2026

On behalf of Mark and Helena Greathouse, you are invited to a special performance of accordion solos and vocalist with accordion accompaniment benefiting Mercy Corps for Ukraine.

Sunday, June 28, 3-4pm
Summerfield Clubhouse Lake Room, 10650 SW Summerfield Dr., Tigard, OR

05/17/2026

Today we hosted Andy Mirkovich at the Rose City Accordion Club, and what an amazing treat it was! Andy was accompanied by the wonderful John Guiliani on upright bass. For many of us, it was our first time hearing Andy play. Talking to attendees after the performance, everyone was so happy to have this experience. If you see Andy Mirkovich advertised at an upcoming accordion social, make it a priority to see him play. You will be glad you did.

05/09/2026

Join us May 16 at 1:00 pm for a special accordion performance by Andy Mirkovich!

📍Location:
Milwaukie Public Safety Building
Community Room
3200 SE Harrison St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Doors open at noon for a brief RCAC club meeting.

Free admission.

Sponsored by the Rose City Accordion Club.

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04/14/2026

Greetings, RCAC! The March newsletter has been posted online:

https://rosecityaccordionclub.org/newsletters

This newsletter is packed with a recap of the March club meeting, upcoming gig dates for RCAC musicians, a special note from RCAC Camp Conductor, Joe Natoli, musings on bellows control from Doug Stickler, and a reflection on the adventure of learning by Courtney Von Drehle. I asked each of this folks for these special notes to you all, and they delivered. I hope you’ll enjoy what they have to say. Thank you, Joe, Doug, and Courtney!

I would like to make this newsletter a resource for accordionists of all skill levels. If you would like to contribute an article to the next newsletter, please reach out to me.

The March club meeting was great fun! Special thanks to Beth McDonald for leading music circle in March and for April as well!

See you at the next meeting, April 18. And mark your calendars for May 16th with special guest Andy Mirkovich!

~Amber Matz, President

Our mission is to promote the accordion by providing opportunities to play and learn together. See you at the next meeting!