Dan Gruetzmacher
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Inducted into the World Concertina
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Welcome to the Dan Gruetzmacher web site. This page will introduce you to Dan Gruetzmacher, let you hear samples of his music, and provide contact, services, and ordering information.
A brief biography. Dan has been playing concertina for over 60 years. He started playing when he was seven years old. Together with his brothers and sisters, he made his first recording back in 1941 on a wire recorder. He formed his own orchestra in 1969. In 1979 the Dan Gruetzmacher Orchestra recorded "Duel Concertinas". In 1990 he recorded "Let's have a party", in 1991 they released "We love our USA", then came "Ladies Choice" in 1992. The next release was "Favorites of the Dan Gruetzmacher Orchestra" in 1995. In 1998 the band changed some members and in 1999 they recorded their most recent album " The New Dan Gruetzmacher Orchestra".
Music Section
Click on the links below to hear song samples!
Let's Have a Party!Let's have a party * Lakeside WaltzCountry girl polka * Sleepyhead WaltzDance Hall Polka * Starlite WaltzClock on the Steeple Polka * Lauries LaendlerYoung Widow Polka * All My DreamsMystery Waltz * Buttons and Bellows LaendlerCassette only We Love Our USAWe Love Our USA * Granddaughters WaltzCountry Gentlemen Polka * It Thrills Me SoWho's Going to Love You * Crystal ChandelierStrolling Girl Waltz * Mosquito PolkaAlone Again * Red Lips Red Wine PolkaAccordion Man Waltz * Black Crow PolkaDas Kufstein Lied Waltz * Going Back To My Homeland WaltzCassette only Ladies ChoiceSay Thank You Dear and Give Her Roses * Heidelberg PolkaTwilight in Bohemia Waltz * Sweet Nearness of YouChristmas Toy Polka * Beautiful Rose WaltzChimney Sweep Polka * Alvin's WaltzHobo Polka * You And Me * Dog House PolkaBaby Waltz * New Love PolkaMy Darling Ann Waltz * Last WaltzCassette only Favorites of the Dan Gruetzmacher OrchestraSt. Louis Polka * Falling Apple Laendler * SeemannHeine Polka * The West, A Nest & You Dear WaltzElen Polka * Hawaiian Sunset * Two Eddie's PolkaYou're All I Asked For * So Ein Tag WaltzMusicians Come and Play Polka * If I Never Get To HeavenDeer Waltz * Boopsy Polka * Northwoods LaendlerI'll Cry Myself to Sleep * White Rose WaltzCassette only The New Dan Gruetzmacher OrchestraOne Eyed Jack Polka * Syl's Button Accordion PolkaWhite Horse Polka * For The Good TimesGood Morning Polka * Blue Eyed Dolly WaltzAlice Waltz * Waltzing In the Woods * My Ship is SailingI Knew When We Met Waltz * When We're Apart WaltzErica Waltz * Waltz #17 * Waltz Across TexasI'm Dreaming Waltz * I Love to Dance PolkaEmil's Polka * Harbor Lights * Hard to Get PolkaBroken Down Merry Go RoundCassette And CD
Cassettes - $10.00 + $2.00 ShippingCDs - $15.00 + $2.00 ShippingOrders of 3 or more, Shipping $3.50 Total
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Concertinas in Stock
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NEW ITEM
In GoodCondition, Key of Ab, Reeds Tuned to a Button Box Sound, 5 Switch, 104 Key ...$1850.00
5 Switch, Key of Eb, Quad, 104 Key, Minn M, Low Octive Base w/Double Musette (2 Med. & 2 Lows), Tuned to High & Low Button Box Stereo, New Condition, Tuned & Designed by Dan Gruetzmacher, w/Case, Call for details ...$4500.00
SOLD
Black Stradivarius Deluxe Concertina
5 Switch, Plate Reed, Special Musette Tuning, 104 Key, Quad, Key of Bb, in Good Condition, w/Case ...$4495.00
SOLD
Black Deluxe Arnold Concertina
5 switch, Quad, Key of Bb with Stereo Mic's and case ...$1195.00
2 switch, Low Octave Bass, Quad, Key of Eb, Freshly Tuned, with case ...$1695.00
With Amp & Case, Key of C, F, Bb. Also has Inside Mic & Volume Control, Serial #65, Very Good Condition... $2300.00
SOLD
White Stradivarius Concertina (Minnesota M)
Key of Bb, Quad, 104 Key, Very Good Condition with Case ...$2295.00
Black & White Deluxe Plate Reed Stradivarius Concertina
Gold Trim, Like New, 5 Switch, Key of Db, Quad with Stereo Switch, ..$4500.00. (Call on the History of this Concertina, It was my Personal Recording Concertina 715-675-2455)
White Star Streamline Concertina
Key of Ab, 104 Key, Quad, with Thumb Switch, very good condition with case ...$1250.00
A-1 Shape, w/Case ...$250.00
124 Key, Key of Bb or Press 5G, Quad, seven switch, Like new with Mic and case ...$1400.00
SOLD
Quad, 104 Key, 5 Switch, Key of Bb or Press 5 G, with Stereo Mic and Case ...$1550.00
Other Instruments
Misc.
For more information please call (715) 675-2455 or email us at dsgruetz@msn.com
For those of you in our area, Dan also repairs and customizes concertinas, gives music lessons, and has bookings available. For more information please call or email us. We will also respond to written request. Address them to:
Dan GruetzmacherT3136 Calico Ln.Wausau, Wi. 54403Thank you for visiting our site. Please email any suggestions, comments, or requests to us.
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