Discography
Movin’ on
“Lawrence Welk was NOT my inspiration!” David DiGiuseppe
Accordionist David DiGiuseppe has many influences, but he and the famous polkameister have little in common. That much is obvious from DiGiuseppe’s CD release Movin’ on, which showcases his trademark blend of Irish tunes, Parisian musettes, and old-time fiddle music from the American South. Add to this worldly combination the rhythmic drive of a New England-style contra dance band veteran, and DiGiuseppe emerges as a most distinct stylists –on any instrument.
Movin’ on features DiGiuseppe’s ever-fiery accordion fronting a delightful collection of spirited jigs, driving reels, and beautiful waltzes. A multi-dimensional musician, he adds four vocals to the mix and plays mandolin and cittern as well as the squeeze box. Many of the pieces are newly composed by DiGiuseppe or his contemporaries.
Pianist Pete Campbell and guitarists Jonathan Byrd and Joseph Sobol accompany DiGiuseppe on the instrumentals, while the vocal tracks include accompaniment with viola, clarinet, wooden flute, and dulcimer.
Welcome to Heaven…
In Welcome to Heaven… David DiGiuseppe presents masterfully rendered American, French, and Celtic dance tunes, staking out new territory on his piano accordion. Although the button accordion has long been accepted as a folk instrument, very few piano accordion players have utilized their instrument’s flexibility and orchestral potential and applied it to this idiom.
But David DiGiuseppe has. In this remarkable and lovely CD, DiGiuseppe’s accordion breathes life into a series of suites and dances, and even takes the place of the driving fiddle in two old timey numbers–and it works!
Featuring Bob Vasile on guitar, Pete Campbell on piano, Mike Casey on flute, Joe Newberry on banjo, Ted Ehrhard on fiddle, Dean Herington on clarinet, Jim Roberts on drums, and percussion , Rob Van Veld on bodhran, and Don Gladstone on bass.
South Of Andromeda
South of Andromeda, David DiGiuseppe’s first solo recording, offers an exciting combination of traditional music performed in a contemporary folk style. Selections include Irish jigs, French musettes, Breton dances, English ballads, and original compositions. Featuring David on vocals, accordion, Irish cittern, and mandolin and accompanied by some of the finest musicians from the North Carolina Piedmont.
Craicdown
Roads
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, Irish cittern
Rob Sharer—guitar, flute, fiddle, vocals
Jim Roberts—drums, percussion
Three diverse musicians take a journey into the wellspring of acoustic roots music—with a high-energy, rock-inspired flair. Roads features a unique blend of genres and styles including Americana, Celtic, reggae, and original compositions.
Nee Ningy Band
Pettigrew Blues
David DiGiuseppe—accordion
Chris Turner—harmonica, vocals
Rachel Maloney—fiddle, vocals
Ted Porter—mandolin, vocals
The Nee Ningy band has been creating their own distinct brand of traditional music since the 1970s, and they’re still haveing fun. Over the decades, their signature high-energy style incorporated a dizzying array of musical traditions from blues to bagpipes, Cajun to country. Their latest album, Pettigrew Blues, pays homage to their old haunts in Durham, NC, with twelve new tracks on the Music Maker label.
The Parlour Sessions
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, Irish cittern
Chris Turner—harmonica, bagpipes
Rachel Maloney—fiddle
Ted Porter—mandolin, mandolin, bgpipes
FootLoose
Trip to the Moon
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, Irish cittern
Rex McGee—fiddle, banjo
Dean Herington—clarinet, soprano sax
Pete Campbell—piano, bass
Jim Roberts—percussion
Trip to the Moon features a contemporary take on traditionally-inspired tunes. In typical FootLoose style, this recording offers high-energy performances showcasing tight, sophisticated arrangements and solid improvisations in a wide variety of styles, tempos, and textures. Drawing on a diverse repertoire from traditional Irish, Southern old time, original, and other styles, the recording is heavily influenced by today’s contra dance aesthetic.
Everdance – A Waltz Collection
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, mandolin
Michael Barney Pilgrim—fiddle
Dean Herington—clarinet
Pete Campbell—piano
This all-waltz recording features a mix of traditional French Canadian, Scottish, Italian, and Cajun waltzes, Parisian musettes, and original compositions. A delightfully varied blend of tempos and textures makes this recording perfect for twirling around the dance hall or listening in your own living room.
Steppin’ Out – Music for Couple Dancing
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, mandolin
Ted Ehrhard—fiddle
Dean Herington—clarinet
Pete Campbell—piano, bass
Jim Roberts—percussion
This recording features a wonderful assortment of beautifully arranged music for couple dancing. It includes waltzes, tangos, hambos, schottisches, and zwiefachers.
FootLoose
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, mandolin, Irish cittern, washboard
Ted Ehrhard—fiddle
Dean Herington—clarinet
Pete Campbell—piano, bass
Jim Roberts—percussion
The FootLoose debut release features original tunes, unusual tunes, and even a few chestnuts from the traditional New England contra dance repertoire. Skillfully arranged and performed, high in spirit and energy, the quartet plays a mix of reels, jigs, waltzes, and even a tango.
Contrazz
Contrazz
David DiGiuseppe—accordion, mandolin
Rodney Marsh—saxophone, flute, penny whistle
Bernie Petteway—guitar, bass
Diane Petteway—piano
Ed Butler—drums, percussion
The Contrazz debut recording Dance! Dance! Dance! features a repertoire of traditional contra dance tunes—Celtic, Quebecois, and American old time—plus a few original compositions performed in a unique and contemporary fashion. With the swing and feel of a jazz band, Contrazz members improvise jazz-like solos with flair and feeling, bringing these traditional tunes to new places. This recording offers high energy contra dance music that rocks—and that will make you want to dance, dance, dance.