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RIP Nick Ballarini. You were a great musician and a real mensch. You introduced me to the Petosa that I now play almost exclusively. You will be missed.
I'm sorry to hear this news. A couple of years ago, Nick and his son met me about halfway between Dallas and San Antonio with a vehicle full of accordions for me to try, and I ended up purchasing my Princetti Magna from him that day. In between accordions, Nick had a story or two to share of getting to play with Dick Contino, etc.
He was also very generous in sharing with this novice accordionist a 632-page PDF containing basic sheet music for well over 700 songs. If I ever learn 10% of what's in that book, I'll be able to play for hours!
That's the worst thing about being an accordionist. There aren't many of us to start with, and I know, or know of, almost all of the older mentors. I had previously corresponded with Nick regarding a Victoria accordion some years back. All interactions I had heard of with him were positive. I'm really sorry to hear this news.
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