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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 ".
I perform throughout the year in the Scott & White Clinic for Octoberfest, and other venues. My friends, family, clinic staff, hospital staff, and patients continue to attend my performances. It is to them that I dedicate this webpage.
 Feel free to contact me below at my e-mail address for the most updated information and upcoming performances. If I can assist making your event special and unique; please contact me for availability and rates. I can also be contacted on Facebook.
UPCOMING PUBLIC VENUES: (updated periodically) |
March 17, 2023 |
2023 Irish Accordion Music ; Corks & Barrells Bar |
| March18, 2023 |
National Accordion Association dinner performer |
| April 30, 2023 |
San Antonio Accordion Club, 4-6 pm |
| May 6, 2023 |
A World of Accordions Museum, World Accordion Day. Superior WI, USA… A MyronFloren Tribute Concert |
| May 7, 2023 |
A World of Accordions Museum, Sunday Polka Service, with Mike & The Middletones & Friends |
| June 11, 2023 |
Sun 4-7 pm in San Antonio, TX ... Dreams Fulfilled Through Music Concert with Mike & TheMiddletones, Magik Theatre |
| July 9, 2023 |
FUMC Belton Polka Sunday |
| Sept 21,22, 2023 |
Ft. Worth Oktoberfest |
| Sept 23, 2023 |
Missouri City Oktoberfest, Mike & The Middletones |
Nov 4,5, 2023 and/or
Nov
11,12, 2023 |
WURSTFEST, New Braunfels TX, Mike & The Middletones ( Pending)
Summer or Fall 2023 - Austin Accordion Club - date pending |
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| Further Performances: Multiple other performances are scheduled throughout the year; please contact Mike for details, or Follow Him on FACEBOOK. |
More to come…. please email Mike at Email: mmiddleton@sw.org
for an updated calendar, or if you have any questions about any of these events; or if you would like to schedule a show.
Email: mmiddleton@sw.org |
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Mike Middleton at World Accordion Day |
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| Mike Middleton at The World of Accordions Museum 2022 Willard Palmer and World Accordion Day Festival. |
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Accordion Stars Illustrated Features
Mike Middleton |
Dr. Mike was featured as the Cover Accordionist for the ACCORDION STARS MAGAZINE for Nov/Dec 2021.
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Dr. Mike was also featured in the March 2022 Issue of Medical Economics,
in an article about Physicians with Unusual Hobbies. |
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Mike Middleton performing for World Accordion Dayn, 6th May at The
World of Accordions Museum Weekend. |
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Mike Middletons "Badass boots", pictured with their unique
accordion logo and music notes. |
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Mike Middleton featured with the Temple Symphony Orchestra, 4th March 2017, conducted by Tom Fairlie
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Above left: Mike Middleton "Lone Ranger" at the Temple Symphony Orchestra
Above right:
Mike Middleton performing at the 2018 National Accordion Association (NAA) Texas Convention
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Mike Middleton publicity head and shoulders - click above image for original size picture
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CD Albums
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After many years of requests, I have finally done it ….recorded my music. These albums feature songs from many of my performances over the years that have become personal and local favorites. These are performed on acoustic accordions, midi enhanced accordions, and some with Tuba.
Please order via e-mail to Dr. Mike Middleton at: mmiddleton@sw.org
Meanwhile, we invite you to enjoy the following sound samples and Youtube link. Simply click on the links to enjoy sound samples of the albums.
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Back in Texas CD: Accordion to Mike & The Middletones |
| http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikeandthemiddletones |
| 01. San Antonio Rose,
02. Jambalaya,
03. The Blue Danube Waltz,
04. The Happy Wanderer,
05. Jonny Oslo Schottische,
06. Just Because,
07. L'Amour Est Bleu (Love is Blue),
08. Rangers Waltz,
09. Peanuts Polka,
10. Somewhere My Love,
11. Julida Polka,
12. El Cumbanchero,
Bonus Track -
13. William Tell Overture - Excerpts (including the Lone Ranger Theme) |
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Around the World and Back to Texas: Accordion to Mike & The Middletones |
| http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikeandthemiddletones |
| 01. Lady of Spain,
02. The Godfather Medley,
03. Edelweiss,
04. Czardas Hungaria,
05. Under Paris Skies,
06. El Choclo (Kiss of Fire),
07. Those Were the Days,
08. Sunrise Sunset,
09. Variations On a Ukrainian/Russian Theme (Schone Minka),
10. Jalisco,
11. Ghost Riders in the Sky |
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Accordion & Tuba Favorites:
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Mike Middleton (accordion) and Clayton Capps (tuba) |
| http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/drmikemiddleton |
| 01. Liechtensteiner Polka,
02. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Dr. Mike Middleton,
03. Three Cornered Hat Dr. Mike Middleton,
04. Toe Tapper Polka Dr. Mike Middleton, 05. Cowboy & Indian Polka (Ten Little Indians/Red Wing),
06. Village Inn Polka (Too Fat Polka) Dr. Mike Middleton,
07. Edelweiss Dr. Mike Middleton,
08. Barbara Polka (Baruska) Dr. Mike Middleton,
09. The Chicken Dance (The Duck Dance) Dr. Mike Middleton,
10. Fingertip Polka Dr. Mike Middleton,
11. Clarinet Polka Dr. Mike Middleton,
12. Accordion Train Boogie Dr. Mike Middleton,
13. Beer Barrell Polka (Skoda Lasky) Dr. Mike Middleton) |
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Please contact Dr. Middleton directly if you would like a copy of Amazing Grace Accordion Variations.
Copies are $5.00 each. Please contact at e-mail provided in contact information listed below.
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 2015-2016 : Nominee for Best Song 2015, by the IPA (International Polka Association), “The San Antonio Rose” from the “Accordion to Mike & The Middletones: Back In Texas” album - 2007, Temple Daily Telegram newspaper article:
http://www.tdtnews.com/story/2007/11/11/44914/
- 2007, Featured Performer, November 2007 with the Chisolm Trail Chorus CAC, Temple http://www.evg.org/~chisholm/index.htm
- 2005, Featured Performer with Principle Tubist, Mr. Clayton Capps
Spring Concert @ Intermission, Temple Symphonic Band
- 2003-2005, Temple Symphonic Band, Tuba
- 2002 & 2003 Texas Accordionist Association in Plano, Texas, where I have also presented and demonstrated basic "Midi for Accordion" techniques.
- 2001 ATG/TAA Texas Folk Music Competition, San Antonio, Texas - First Place
- Principal tubist and featured accordionist, Southwestern University Symphonic Band" 1981-1985
- 1982 AAA Duet Category 3rd Place (with Helmi Harrington, PhD)
- Performer at Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Texas 1982-1984
- 1981 and 1982 Texas State Accordion Champion- Grande Days/El Campo, TX
- 1981 Shiner, Texas - Polka Champion
- McCallum High School Band- Outstanding Musician Award, Class of 1981
- Texas All-State Band, Tuba 1981
- Former member of the award winning Strahl Music Ensemble - 1978-1982
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Biography and Current Musical Activities
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- Former student of Tony Rozance, Hanni Strahl, and Helmi Harrington, Ph.D. from 1970-1982 from San Antonio and Austin, Texas, respectively.
- Southwestern University, BS, Biology and Chemistry Magna Cum Laude, 1985 (with Minor in Music)
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, 1985-1989
- Nuclear Medicine Combined Residency- Hospitals of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 1989-1993
I am currently employed as Director of Nuclear Medicine and Professor of Radiology, at the Scott & White Clinic/Texas A&M Health Science Center. I have served as President of the American College of Nuclear Physicians and the Southwest Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine. I currently am Secretary /Treasurer of the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging and also am Secretary of the Scott & White Clinic Board of Directors, 2008-present.
Current Activities include:
- Local Soloist, accordionist and performer for charity events,1994-present
- Periodic member - East Bell County Brass and Polka Band, 2002-2003
- Mikeska's Christmas Float Polka Band - accordionist, 2003, 2004 and prn
- Volunteer tubist- Temple College Symphonic Band, 2004-2008
- Participant - Tuba Christmas Concerts throughout Texas annually
- Temple Train Festival - Featured Accordionist, 1998-2007
- Temple Czech Festival , Solo and Group Performer, October, 2007 - present
- Other festivals, and local events with Tubist - Mr. Clayton Capps, 2008 - present
- Performing at central Texas churches prn, including 2012 Belton First United Methodist Polka Service, July 2012, 2013.
- Polka Service August 11, 2013
- Repeat annual guest performer at the Lions Club Follies, Temple , Texas
- Previous Wurstfest German Festival Performer 1981-1985, and most recently in 2014 with “Mike & The Middletones” in New Braunfels Texas
- Performing at Polka Sundays as multiple Churches in Bell County throughout 2013-present
- Periodically perform at the National Accordion Conventions in Dallas, including 2015
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Contact
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Mike is available for private, public, and charity performances as a Soloist, or with his band “Mike & The Middletones”. He does presentations on the history of accordion music, as well. He can tailor his performance to your needs.
Please contact him directly for inquiries.
Mike Middleton, MD
Director, Division of Nuclear Radiology
Scott & White Clinic
2401 S. 31st Street
Temple, TX, 76513 USA
Work: (254) 724-2745
Cell: (254) 760-6984 |
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This
webpage is dedicated to all my
friends and family that have been supportive
of my music over the last 25 years. |
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