The crowds at the Durham Farmers Market can be overwhelming if I’m not in the right head space. But today I was, and I’m fortunate that I went, because I stumbled upon John Rutledge, a Durham accordionist. His instrument is a Beltuna, which in Italian means “beautiful tone.” Rutledge also performs at the Hillsborough Farmers Market on N.C. 86.

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