Joe Simien California Creole - West Coast pioneer Joe Simien as an esteemed Louisiana French accordionist who lived in Los Angeles. Joe was born on October 3, 1923, in Le Beau, Louisiana. Joe's father kept two accordions on the kitchen floor and everyone in the family was permitted and inclined to pick one up and play a little.
Joe told how he came to play the accordion again after he had moved to California. John Simien was friends with rubboard player Charlie St. Mary.
Joe Simien California Creole - West Coast pioneer Joe Simien as an esteemed Louisiana French accordionist who lived in Los Angeles. Joe was born on October 3, 1923, in Le Beau, Louisiana. Joe's father kept two accordions on the kitchen floor and everyone in the family was permitted and inclined to pick one up and play a little.
Joe told how he came to play the accordion again after he had moved to California. John Simien was friends with rubboard player Charlie St. Mary.
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