In January 2008, Texas accordion lovers from the Houston and Austin area gathered on the Carnival ship Ecstasy for a five day cruise to Mexico. While on board there was a talent show in which they all participated. Well, they won first prize.

Pictured above from the top left are Joe Brikha, Charles (the Giant) Sudholdt and Bob  Schoen.

In the front row are Shelia Lee, Nick Ballarini, Judy Dillard, Beverly Else, Mark Ropel, Delores Baumann, Mario Pedone, Yojan  Vigen  and Daniel Corredor.