Jamey Bearb grew up with strict accordion rules. His dad, Cajun musician Ricky Bearb, demanded the accordion, handmade by pioneer builder Marc Savoy, sit a precise position in its storage box. Even the shoulder strap had its designated place.
Seven-year-old Jamey could practice only in the room where the instrument was stored.
Forty years later, he owns the accordion. His father has a big smile…