The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival

05/30/2026

The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is coming up NEXT WEEKEND! 🪗✨ June 6th & 7th — come gather under the high desert sky at Art Queen for this FREE, multi-cultural community celebration of all things accordion.

Sunday features a stellar lineup of soloists, including cosmic cowgirl Jenifer Palmer-Lacy 🌵💫
A Joshua Tree local, Jenifer is a singer-songwriter, accordionist, and veteran open miker. Originally from Texas, she’s been calling Southern California home since the ’80s—bringing her soulful sound and desert spirit to every performance.

Come soak in the music, meet fellow accordion lovers, and celebrate this wild and wonderful instrument with us! 🤠🎶

05/28/2026

Celebrate the wild spirit, sound, and stories of the squeezebox under the high desert sun! This passion-driven, community-focused festival is FREE and open to all ages—come dance, listen, learn, and connect.

✨ Weekend Highlights
🎶 Live accordion-led music both days
🪗 Sunday Accordion Lesson @ 1 PM
🎟️ Custom Accordion Raffle @ 4 PM
🎉 Massive All-Play Jam Session to close the fest
🍔 Local food vendors + 🎨 outdoor art + creative booths

🔥 2026 Lineup Includes:
5 Cent Coffee • Doug Legacy & the Jocomo Zydeco Band • Tumbleweed Timemachine • Nathan & Jessie • The Mudbugs • WestoverHobbs • Toot & Squeeze • Luz Gaxiola • Ilya Kreymer • Ralph E. White • & more!

🎵 Saturday Feature: 5 Cent Coffee
Serving up their signature “neo-skiffle junkyard blues,” this Bay Area trio blends Americana with jug band grit—think ukulele, banjo, accordion, upright bass, and quirky percussion like washboards, kazoos, and chains. Inspired by old-time folk, traveling circuses, and dusty storytelling traditions, their sound is raw, theatrical, and unforgettable.

Come soak in the magic of the Mojave—big skies, good vibes, and accordion music that’ll move your soul. 🤠✨

05/28/2026

Join us for the 2nd Annual Joshua Tree Accordion Festival 🪗🌵June 6th & 7th, 2026 | Art Queen | Joshua Tree, CA

Celebrate the wild spirit, sound, and stories of the squeezebox under the high desert sun! This passion-driven, community-focused festival is FREE and open to all ages—come dance, listen, learn, and connect.

✨ Weekend Highlights🎶 Live accordion-led music both days🪗 Sunday Accordion Lesson @ 1 PM🎟️ Custom Accordion Raffle @ 4 PM🎉 Massive All-Play Jam Session to close the fest🍔 Local food vendors + 🎨 outdoor art + creative booths

🔥 2026 Lineup Includes:5 Cent Coffee • Doug Legacy & the Jocomo Zydeco Band • Tumbleweed Timemachine • Nathan & Jessie • The Mudbugs • WestoverHobbs • Toot & Squeeze • Luz Gaxiola • Ilya Kreymer • Ralph E. White • & more!

🎵 Saturday Feature: 5 Cent CoffeeServing up their signature “neo-skiffle junkyard blues,” this Bay Area trio blends Americana with jug band grit—think ukulele, banjo, accordion, upright bass, and quirky percussion like washboards, kazoos, and chains. Inspired by old-time folk, traveling circuses, and dusty storytelling traditions, their sound is raw, theatrical, and unforgettable.

Come soak in the magic of the Mojave—big skies, good vibes, and accordion music that’ll move your soul. 🤠✨

05/27/2026

The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is coming up June 6th & 7th at Art Queen in Downtown Joshua Tree! 🌵✨
Come celebrate the magic of the squeezebox with us under the big desert sky!

One of Sunday’s featured soloists is Carlos Avalon 🎹
A true song stylist with a lifetime of musical experience, Carlos brings a captivating stage presence filled with European charm and charisma. His unique act echoes the spirit of legends like Liberace, Wayne Newton, Paul Anka, and the deep emotion of Juan Gabriel—creating a performance that’s both nostalgic and entirely his own.

Learn more about Carlos:
Carlos Avalon Official Website

✨ Festival Details ✨
The 2nd Annual Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is a FREE, all-ages, two-day celebration of accordion music featuring:

🎶 Live performances across folk, zydeco, Americana & more
🪗 Community jam sessions (bring your accordion!)
💃 Dancing under the desert sky
🎼 Free beginner accordion lessons

📍 Where: Art Queen
61855 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA
📅 When: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
🎟 Admission: FREE!

Featured artists include Doug Legacy & the Jocombo Zydeco Band, The Mudbugs, Nathan & Jessie, and Ralph E. White.

Check the full schedule & updates here:
JT Accordion Festival Info Page

Come out, dance, play, and celebrate accordion culture in the Mojave! 🪗💛

05/27/2026

The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is coming up June 6th & 7th at Art Queen in Downtown Joshua Tree! 🌵✨
Come celebrate the magic of the squeezebox with us under the big desert sky!

One of Sunday’s featured soloists is Carlos Avalon 🎹
A true song stylist with a lifetime of musical experience, Carlos brings a captivating stage presence filled with European charm and charisma. His unique act echoes the spirit of legends like Liberace, Wayne Newton, Paul Anka, and the deep emotion of Juan Gabriel—creating a performance that’s both nostalgic and entirely his own.

Learn more about Carlos:
Carlos Avalon Official Website:

https://www.carlosavalon.com/

✨ Festival Details ✨
The 2nd Annual Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is a FREE, all-ages, two-day celebration of accordion music featuring:

🎶 Live performances across folk, zydeco, Americana & more
🪗 Community jam session Sunday PM (bring your accordion!)
💃 Dancing under the desert sky
🎼 Free beginner accordion lesson, Sunday at 1!

📍 Where: Art Queen
61855 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA
📅 When: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
🎟 Admission: FREE!

Featured artists include Doug Legacy & the Jocombo Zydeco Band, The Mudbugs, Nathan & Jessie, Ralph E. White, and Fumbkeweed Timemachine!

Check the full schedule & updates here:

https://artqueen.org/jt-accordion-festival/

Come out, dance, play, and celebrate accordion culture in the Mojave! 🪗💛

05/24/2026

Join us for The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival this June 6 & 7th! 🪗✨
This multi-cultural, free festival for the community will get you inspired by the accordion and ready to dance under the desert sky.

Kicking things off on Saturday, we’re thrilled to welcome our opening act: Toot & Squeeze 🎶

With their flute and accordion duo, Audrey and Dan transport you to the provocative sounds of a Beat Generation coffeehouse. Think cool jazz, bossa nova, and original improvisations—drawing inspiration from the freedom and brilliance of Monk and Miles. Their music creates the perfect atmosphere for meaningful conversation, deep listening, and fresh ideas.

Toot & Squeeze… silly name, serious jazz. 😎

Explore more:

Website https://tootandsqueeze.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tootandsqueeze

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tootandsqueeze/

05/23/2026

🎙️✨ RADIO DEBUT ✨🎙️

Check out our radio debut on Z107.7 Joshua Tree with Gary Daigneault’s Up Close Show — recorded May 22, 2026 and available now as a podcast!

We’re talking all things Joshua Tree Accordion Festival 🪗🌵
Featuring live accordion magic from Skyler Fell & Jenifer Palmer Lacy, plus insider details on what to expect from festival co-producer & artistic director Joe Alvarez.

Get the scoop, feel the vibe, and get ready for a weekend of music under the desert sky 🤠✨

🎧 Tune in now and come join us June 6 & 7 at Art Queen!

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault · Episode

05/23/2026

The desert is about to get LOUD. 🌵🔥

Doug Legacy & The Jocomo Zydeco Band take over Joshua Tree for a weekend of rhythm, soul, and straight-up dance-floor chaos.

Accordion in the sunset… boots in the dust… and music that does not let you stand still.

✨ Full lineup. Live energy. Zero chill.

📍 The Art Queen – Joshua Tree
📅 June 6 & 7, 2026

Come for Doug. Stay for the jam.
Trust us—you’re dancing.