Professional player
of Musette
Accordion, Stephen Grabstein, known as "Téo,"
is in LA this summer from Palm Springs, and ready to treat us to his
talent from 2-4pm! During the rest of the year, catch him at Pomme Frite (Best
Outdoor Dining in Coachella Valley 2013) and at La Brasserie (Best
French restaurant 2013).
"Téo
grew up near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco but spent summers in
the Napa Valley escaping the chilly fog. Fortuitously, his best
friend and her wonderful French family took Téo under their wing and
immersed him in their culture, encouraging his passion for Musette
accordion. Spending youthful summer nights playing Accordion duets
under beautiful skies and abundant vineyards cemented Téo's passion
for the instrument.
As
a youngster Téo was so popular an Accordion player that he was
invited by San Francisco Mayor George Christopher to
perform in the rotunda of City Hall. At the conclusion of his
performance, he received a standing ovation ... and became one of the
youngest persons to be presented the Key
to the City of San Francisco.
Through
all phases of his life, the Accordion has been his life blood and
today as an adult, he is more passionate about it than ever. Téo is
always eager to to share his love of French (and Italian!) romance
musics with the world."
CDs: “Mostly Musette” 2010 and “Two” 2012
facebook.com/stephen.grabstein
Looking at Stephen's Facebook page, I am sad to report of his passing in August 2016.
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