Taking it from the past to the present tense, Geoff Berner (geoffberner.com) out of Vancouver is remarkable songwriter/singer accordianist, as Billy Bragg has recognized by having him open on a couple of recent tours. Check out his album "We shall not flag or fail, We shall go on to the end." Reviewed at the geoff berner page of www.stephaniepiro.com   The song "Clown & Bard" on this album with bitter sweet accordian (yes,it can be done) is an outstanding modern folksong.