roland fr8x and fr7x v accordion by linda herman

How long have you been playing?

Forever it seems. I was 8 years old when someone came to the farm selling accordion lessons and I got elected. Looking back, I'm glad that happened. When I was 16 I played my first dance band job in iowa city Iowa. wow, getting payed to play music was fantastic and still is.

What gear do you use?

Roland FR8X V Accordion midi to the Roland BK7M

What are you looking for from Fandalism?

exposure and friends

Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?

Glen Kelley
He was the leader of one of the bands I played in. We were together 20 years.

Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?

I am the band

What's the biggest audience you ever performed to? What's the smallest?

Inwood Ballroom in Spillville Iowa - approximately 1000 people
Santa Monica private birthday party 12 people

You're stuck on a desert island and only get to bring one album with you. What do you pick?

Carole King's Tapestry