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Accordianist Doris Nessett, of Doris & The Sidekicks, was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to a Finnish mother and a Swedish father. She learned how to play the accordian from her father, and the Finnish words to numerous songs from her mother.
At age 10, Doris discovered taking lessons were not for her and decided to learn her songs by ear. She started "Doris & The Sidekicks in the 1960's. Her daughter Sandra Turja played guitar and sang with her for many years. Doris has performed with Doris & The Sidekicks at various venues throughout northern Minnesota.
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Doris & The Sidekicks Finnish songs, with the exception of the classic "Wabash Cannon Ball," "Alley Cat Song," and "Minnesota Moon" written by Susan Spaeth. Recording, mixing, and mastering by Ry Productions. |
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Doris & The Sidekicks A recording of 20 of accordianist and Sidekicks leader Doris Nessett's best Finnish songs. Recording, mixing, and mastering by Ry Productions. |