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# Organ Grinder Tom

Olde Time Street Organ Grinder

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- [Home](https://organgrindertom.com/) - Organ Grinder / Mechanical Organ / Street Performer / Festival Entertainer
- [Events](https://organgrindertom.com/events/) - Events 2026, Nov 27-28 - The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market - Raleigh, NC For over 38 years The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving Tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Exhibitors come together each year showcasing Arts, Crafts, Holiday Foods, Gifts, Floral, Holiday Decorations and much, much more!
- [History](https://organgrindertom.com/history/) - History A Short History of Organ GrindersFor centuries, organ grinders brought music to the streets—cranking out melodies on portable mechanical organs to entertain passersby in cities across Europe and beyond. Origins in EuropeThe first barrel organs appeared in the 1700s, evolving from church organs and fairground instruments. By the 1800s, smaller, portable versions allowed musicians—often
- [Contact](https://organgrindertom.com/contact/) - contact me Let's get in touch! Have an event that needs an Organ Grinder? Have a song request to be added to the repertoire? Need a copy of a volunteer performance certificate? Have any feedback to share? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Subject *Comment or Message *NameSend Message
- [About](https://organgrindertom.com/about/) - About me How I Got StartedI first became fascinated by mechanical keyless organs while living for short periods in Germany, the UK, and Ireland. Though rare, you can still occasionally spot an organ grinder playing in an old city center square — something less common in the U.S.Curious about these enchanting instruments and the colorful
- [Donations](https://organgrindertom.com/elementor-1779/) - Virtual Tips Tips Appreciated! Help purchase new music rolls!