Meet Mike Middleton

I am a part time professional accordionist and my main musical interests are Midi Enhanced Accordion music from all genres, including Texas Folk music. I perform mainly for charity events and local festivals, including all styles of international accordion music. In recent years I have giving demonstrations on accordion diversity and history; including input from my unique background as a physician. I also enjoy arranging compositions to accordion, and have been performing at many churches and Senior groups throughout Central Texas.

My latest performances include renditions/arrangements of “Ghostriders in the Sky”, “Variations on an Amazing Grace”, “Beer Barrel Polka Variations”, “Russian Minka Variations”, and other favorites. My preferred instruments are a Titano Starlight Royal Accordion or a Titano Virtuoso Fire accordion, both with a Master Play onboard Midi Synthesizer, a Petosa Mahogony Alpine Tuba Bass Accordion, and a variety of other accordions.

I have a passion for the accordion and love teaching audiences about this wonderful instrument. In 2017 I became a Board of Director on the A World of Accordions Museum, in Superior Wisconsin, USA, where I have performed several times.

In addition to the accordion, I am a Tubist, and combine accordion and tuba performances periodically where I also sometimes play a Mirafone 189 Kaiser Tuba. Currently, I live in Central Texas with my wife Darla. I have 3 grown children (Meredith, Lance, and Mitch). Historically they have performed also with me on Harp, Drums, and Bass, respectively. When performances include my children or my great friend, Mr. Clayton Capps on tuba, we have been affectionately called “Mike and the Middletones”.