Steve and Michael Trucco

This father and son duo from Stockton, CA, in the heart of the Central Valley, has been playing

together for over sixteen years.

Steve Trucco began taking accordion lessons in 1949 at the age of ten. His teacher, John Pisacco, was trained by the Pezzolo brothers of San Francisco and at that time was the finest teacher in the valley. Mr. Pisacco stressed good timing and an articulate touch on both keyboard and basses. After six years of training and countless hours of practice with his sister watching and listening closely, Steve began his professional career with a small, four-piece group in the Stockton area. That was 51 years ago. Today, Steve, now 62 years old, still has the same four-piece group and is still available for weddings, parties or wherever they will let him play.

Steve’s son Michael, who is 25 years old, has been playing the accordion for sixteen years. Beginning lessons at nine years old, he studied under Pam Turbetti of Stockton, CA. After five years of lessons, Michael began playing professionally with his father’s group and also on his own. Through high school and even college 3000 miles away from home, Michael never had any thoughts of giving up the art. Recently graduated from college, Michael hopes now to be able to devote even more time to improving his already outstanding accordion-playing skills with the help of his mentor, Dr. Harry Gay of Stockton, CA.

Steve and Michael play mostly Italian waltzes and polkas. Their unique style of playing duets has been honed to almost an art form. Even though they are two separate accordionists, when they play together, they seem to meld into a single accordionist. Maybe being father and son has something to do with that. Enjoy!