Nancy3 hoffman

Nancy 3 is a singer, accordionist, pianist, and musical director. As a cabaret singer, Ms. Three is well known for singing in six or seven languages on any given program. Nancy 3. is also a member of The Casco Bay Tummlers, www.cascobaytummlers.com a klezmer band.

Janine Blatt

Janine made her accordion debut in 1996 with Squeeze, Please! a homegrown Peaks Island group, and has been playing ever since. She is also a member of the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band.

Peter Blackstone

Peter loves to play and compose on accordion and guitar. He firsttook lessons on a 12 bass accordion in 4th grade. Besides The MaineSqueeze, he has played in an African band, a folk band, a gospel band and aZydeco band. He also currently plays in the Casco Bay Tango Project.

Barbara Truex

Barbara has been involved with music since she was a toddler. Herfavorite instruments are mountain dulcimer, and various kinds of ukuleles, guitars, banjos, zithers and hand percussion. She hosts a weekly global music program on WMPG in Portland. Her compositions have been performed in many settings beyond concerts including theatrical, dance and audio drama productions. Barbara works part time as a home caregiver when not creatingsomething musical. Find out more at https://barbtruexmusic.wordpress.com/

Sally Trice

Sally was captivated when she saw her first accordion as a ten-year-oldand begged her parents to let her take lessons. She's been squeezing ever since and also teaches accordion, sight-singing, and theory, working with students of all ages.

Alina Blakesley

Alina, originally from England, was raised in a vibrant Polish community that loved music and dance. She honors her roots through Polish songs and dances and has an extensive repertoire to entertain on any occasion.