Big Lou, the accordion princess, came early to polka and stayed late (although you can’t tell from her picture).  She has played in Polkacide, Thee Hellhounds and The Stir-ups.  Big Lou founded Those Darn Accordions, America’s favorite rock and roll accordion band.  As you may have guessed, Big Lou is passionate about the accordion and she hopes you are, too.  Big Lou began playing in the honky tonks of Central Texas, eventually finding her way to the Bay Area, where she currently resides.  She plays a lot in the Midwest and goes there whenever she has the time.  She especially likes the food and the people in Milwaukee.  They’re apparently nicer than those of us in California.

To catch some of Big Lou’s accordion playing, check out Salut Matelot and Polka Casserole.