Just to say that the 2005 Petosa Extravaganza video was outstanding. Each performer's expertise was impressive in their individual styles and proficiency, and Dick Contino's style is truly uniquely impressive and inimitable. He is so full of vitality to produce the amount of exertion required in his many and varied renditions. It is a lot more than showmanship. His performance was incredulous, with all due respect to the other performers, as well, who were spectacular.

Lillian Monte

Hi Joe.  

Whatta show!  What a wonderful musical experience!!   What an outstanding Accordion Extravaganza!!! And all to honor your father on reaching the stature of an octogenarian.  Richly deserved.

The Extravaganza was well-planned and obviously lived up to its pre-event billing, attracting a full house. Tony Lovello was the perfect opener and set the stage for the Petosa professionals who followed. Great mix of talent.  Exceptional pacing.  Pete Barbutti was the consummate emcee.  A very funny man.  And then,  Dick Contino provided the sensational show-stopping closing.   Wow!   I have never, in my 50 years of playing Petosa, seen such an assemblage of  incredible talent on one stage.  

Kudos to you, Joe,  for all of your hard work.

Now, I hope we don't have to wait for your father to turn 90 to do it again?

My very best,
BOB CANTIN, Chairman
Arizona Accordion Club

Hi, Joe

Your ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA video is simply fantastic, Frieda and I enjoyed so much. The array of oustanding performers is the best around. How did you ever put this together, what a great tribute to your father, he sure was well deserving of such an event..

Must say that we enjoyed Pete Barbutti so much had to watch him several times, not to take anything away from the other talent , but his was so humorus and refreshing..

Don't know if you ever new how I met up with your dad. It was about 1971 or 72 when he and another gentleman came to our house in Spokane and he talked me into buying his accordion [IORIO] will never forget, and from then on our friendship just grew into what it is with PETOSA today.. Can/t believe thats 33 years ago.. Pete Barbutti introduced Dick Contino as Mr. Accordion , I think that title fits you PETOSA better.... Just had to add my two cents worth.. Again thanks for all your help......

LOVE and best of friends
AL and FRIEDA MALSOM

Dear Mr. Petoza, Sons and Family,

We just want to express our appreciation for being invited to the recent Extravaganza.  It was truly a special event.  We want to add our birthday wishes for Mr. Petosa and pray that he recovers his health completely.

The event was so well planned an executed that we were quite amazed.  The sound systems all functioned without a hitch, which seems unusual for the number of participants.  The different styles and techniques coupled with a variety of accordion capabilities provided a new appreciation for the accordion as an instrument.

The performing artists were outstanding as well as the special guest artists.  It brought an appreciation for the variety of special talents expressed through the accordion.  Pete Barbutti provided just the right element for introducing the performers and adding a gifted sense of humor. Thank you again for the opportunity of attending,

Carl and Pat Nielsen

Joe Jr.

Dennis and I would like to thank you personally for the wonderful accordion concert you put on for your father. We are sorry he could not be there to enjoy the concert, but he can watch it on DVD. Please give him our best
wishes.

Dennis and Judy Cervetto Hedberg

Hello, I am writing to thank you for an incredible day, May 8th. It was a once in a lifetime event and I was honored to be there. Thanks so much Joe. Happy Birthday to Joe Sr.,  I hope you are feeling better.
What an incredibly generous family. 

Thanks,

Rod
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Rod and Barb Miller
Majestic Mountain Kennels

A  big THANK YOU to Petosa for the Extraveganza program yesterday.  Was exceptionally good, well planned and well executed.   A very fitting tribute to your DAD. Your generosity to those attending was also appreciated.

Ron and Aleyne Bergman

Hi Joe:

Just wanted to drop you line and thank you once again for the opportunity to attend the wonderful concert event on Sunday. It was an event that the likes of will probably never be seen again. I was so sorry to hear that your father was unable to attend. Hopefully he will be able to enjoy the video when it is available. I am certain he would have been most proud of the culmination of his and your accomplishments over the years and particularly the great artists who performed that choose to play Petosa accordions.

I must confess the Canadian contingent were all a bit sad to leave on Sun evening knowing the accordion event of a lifetime was over. We felt as though we were leaving behind very special friendships and exceptional talent in the accordion world that for the most part will never be duplicated.

Talk to you soon Joe!

Best Regards, Gordon

Joe....

Thank you very much for the invation to your Dad's birthday celebraton. I have never witnessed so much great talent in one place at. 5 1/2 hours of exceptional Accordion music by the greatest musicians in the world. If this were to happen again I would be the first to sign up. Carol and I wish to extend happy birthday and our best to your Dad.

Thank you again.

Gary W Stimach

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