About Us
Welcome to Squeezebox Marketplace
Your trusted home for all things accordion, piano accordion, and melodeon in the UK and beyond
We’re a passionate, experienced team of musicians, teachers, performers, and instrument experts—united by a shared love for the squeezebox in all its glorious forms. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, our team is here to support your musical journey with quality instruments, expert advice, and a commitment to the traditional and evolving world of traditional, folk and acoustic music.
John Turner
With nearly 35 years of experience in the distribution of accordions and melodeons in the UK, John is a cornerstone of the British folk music retail scene. A founding member of several influential music businesses—including the historic acquisition of Dave Mallinson Music—John helped establish the largest traditional instrument retailer in Yorkshire.
He has built long-standing relationships with renowned accordion brands such as Dino Baffetti, Pigini, Bugari, Saltarelle, Fisitalia, Fabio Balloni, Burini, Beltuna, and Brandoni. A lifelong accordion enthusiast, John is passionate about accessibility and recently launched an innovative accordion rental scheme, bringing the joy of music to even more people.
Based n Boroughbridge, John can often be found at folk and accordion festivals across the UK—always eager to talk shop and share a tune.
Alan Shute
Our Glasgow-based accordionist and educator, Alan has been playing and teaching for more years than he’d admit! A stalwart of the Scottish folk scene, he’s performed with top ceilidh bands and collaborated with many respected players across Scotland.
Alan is a lead tutor with the Glasgow Folk Workshop (GFW) and plays an integral role in workshops at the world-famous Celtic Connections festival. His energy and love for the accordion are infectious, and he remains active on the competition circuit, constantly honing his craft and inspiring others. And for all our Scottish accordion customers and beyond Alan will visit you at home if that's what you prefer and he offers a fantastic bespoke service that many customers appreciate.
Paul Hutchinson
Based at our Hungerford branch, Paul is widely respected as one of the UK’s top accordionists. As half of the much-loved duo Belshazzar’s Feast, he toured internationally for 25 years, receiving numerous accolades including a BBC Folk Awards nomination.
Known for his elegant, genre-defying style, Paul blends classical influences with folk roots. His projects include Pagoda Project and Coracle, showcasing his original compositions alongside jazz clarinetist Karen Wimhurst and multi-instrumentalist Anna Tam. An experienced workshop leader and educator, Paul brings a touch of brilliance to everything he does.
Jon Loomes
Jon is a multi-talented traditional singer, guitarist, melodeonist, hurdy-gurdy player, fiddler, and instrument maker. Deeply inspired by the revival greats like Martin Carthy and Nic Jones, Jon crafts performances that are rich, authentic, and powerful.
He’s also the brains behind Talking Cat Recording Studios, where he works as a sound engineer and composer. Jon’s generosity with his time and talent makes him a valued team member—particularly in guiding newcomers in music, recording, and performance.
Colin J Nicholson
Born in Orkney and raised on the sound of the piano accordion, Colin has played across the globe in numerous lineups. When he's not teaching in Scotland, you’ll find him alongside Alan at GFW workshops, nurturing new generations of accordion players.
He brings calm expertise and a love of both music and adventure—often spotted scaling a climbing wall when not on stage.
Whether you’re seeking your first melodeon, upgrading to a premium Italian piano accordion, or just want to talk squeezeboxes, we’re here to help. At Squeezebox Marketplace, we don’t just sell instruments—we live and breathe them.