Rory Nieto La Maquinaria Norteña Links Facebook Gear FR-18 diatonic “This accordion is the soul of my band.” Bio Originally from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, Rory Nieto began his career as a musician at the tender age of nine alongside his father, Baldemar Nieto and the Norteño group, Invasion Norteña. Now after more than a decade as a professional accordionist, he is a founding member of La Maquinaria Norteña. Combining his passion for the accordion with influences of Tejano and Norteño music, Rory has created an individual style that has led him to the frontier of the accordion as an instrument.