Lou-Jan Duo
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Lou-Jan Duo

Even though we play in bands of all sizes and genres, the "Lou-Jan" duo is our most popular entertainment package. With Jan on accordion and Lou on trumpet, flugel horn, trombone, clarinet, flute and vocals, this versatile band can fit behind your sofa, we can play outside, stroll, fill up a big room with sound, do an Oktoberfest, Christmas Party, St. Patrick's Day Party, Mardi Gras, Italian Festival, wedding, funeral, birthday, anniversary, Scandinavian Festival, or just about any event you can think of.

A Review!

Lou and Jan played for a birthday party in January, 2019 and this was the clients's review. "I have to say that you and Lou were a perfect fit for the party. The music was great, the section of music was spot on, the costumes added to the fun and the volume was right on, people could talk and enjoy the music. Everyone was commenting on how good the music was.

Thanks again, Jimmy"

(Since the client had requested some polkas, Lou wore his lederhosen and Jan wore her dirndl)

Borelli's Octoberfest!

Sometimes our clients have a small Oktoberfest in their back yard for just a few family members and friends. They might not have the space for the whole band. We offer our "Ludwig and Auntie Hilda" Oktoberfest Package as an option. Here's a video clip of us playing an Augtoberfest (Oktoberfest in August) at a town concert in Paxton, MA.

This was at Scargo Tower in Dennis, MA, August , 2014

Cape Accordion in the tower - Dave Magliozzi James Gerke and Janet and Lou Borelli jamming in the tower.

Lou and Jan play for a "South of the Border" Festival in Jamaica Plain, MA

Luwig and Auntie Hilda doing the "Ein Prosit"!

Lou and Jan (AKA Ludwig and Auntie Hilda) playing at the Eastern States Expo. The young lady in the middle is our client, Jaclyn. We played for "Springtoberfest" in the Bier Garten, May, 2013. What a great venue! Thanks, Jaclyn!

Lou and Jan do an Oktoberfest Show any time of the year. We are called "Ludwig and Hilda". This is very popular at German Restaurants, Festivals, Concerts and private parties. Lou and Jan play and sing German songs, including "Schnitzelbank", "Sixteen Days of Oktoberfest", "Ein Prosit", "Vogeltanz", etc. We like to get the audience involved in the show. We teach the audience a German Dance, some German words and sometimes we have a yodeling contest or a German chocolate cake eating contest. It's really fun!

Lou and Jan do a Country Western Jamboree Show. This is extra fun if the audience wears country western hats and boots!

Lou and Jan do a Latin Festival Show with songs from Mexico, South and Central America, Caribbean, Spain, Portugal, Italy.

We have played on a bus, a train, a boat, in back yards, tents, country clubs, festivals, private homes, breweries, wineries, nursing homes, retirement communities, day cares, schools, colleges, museums, town gazebos, gardens, churches, hotels, restaurants, at the beach, on a farm, etc.

We have a variety of music to suit most needs and we will help you design a program which is unique to your party.

Video Sampler!

Lou and Jan play a variety of themes which are perfect for a one or two hour concert.. List is below. Here's a video showing snippets of the various themes.

Concert Themes
Perfect for a one or two hour concert
“Holiday Party” Christmas, New Years, Easter, Valentines, Thanksgiving, etc.
“Mardi Gras” Dixie Land; Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday.
“Italian Festival” Goes great with a spaghetti dinner. Includes complimentary Italian CD. Don’t forget the cannolis.
“Scandinavian Festival” Music from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark
“St. Patrick’s Day Party” Any time in March is perfect
“Jazz Set” Just right for a cocktail party or jazz brunch
“Vive le Francais Concert” Selection of French songs; (Bastille Day is July 14)
“Jewish Tribute” Includes Klezmer music
“International Festival” Music from around the world; can be subdivided to feature one country or region
“Old Fashioned Sing-a-long Set” We provide the lyrics, too
“Fifties Sock Hop” Encourage the audience to dress in Fifties style, too
“Big Band Tribute” Brings back fond memories to those who remember the big bands from the 1940’s. Ballroom dancing encouraged.
“ Polka Party” Mostly Polish Polkas; includes waltzes and Obereks.
“Oktoberfest” So much fun for a fall festival; we are called Ludwig and Auntie Hilda; Includes complimentary Oktoberfest CD. Let’s all yodel!
“Hawaiian Luau” Very popular in the summer, especially outside.
“Americana Collection / Patriotic Tribute” Perfect for patriotic holidays
“Selections of Great Show Tunes” Any time of year for a tribute to Broadway
“Variety Concert” We recommend this one as your first concert
“Ballroom Dance” For the ‘Senior’ Prom
“South of the Border” Perfect for Cinco de Mayo; Music from Mexico, Italy, Spain, Caribbean, Portugal, South & Central America; Wear your sombrero!
“Country Western Jamboree” Wear your cowboy boots and Western hats!
“Baby Boomer Concert”- Sing and dance to Hits from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s. Does anyone still have bell bottoms or a tie- dyed shirt?

Borelli Kids Program Video!

Lou and Jan play at children's day cares, birthday parties, etc. Sometimes a pre-school will have "Grandparents Day" and the grandparents are invited to see what the kids do. Here's a link of Lou and Jan playing for a day care, January, 2013.