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November, 15
YES! It’s true. We’re flying to Cleveland for the Thanksgiving Polka Party & Award Show 2008. We hope to see all of you. We’ll be there! Want to find us? We are staying at the Marriott Hotel, please ask reception!
John & Jeanne (polkas.nl)
November, 04
News from Denny Anderson.
Hi to all,
For those of you that will be heading to different regions of the country this winter, I wanted to let you know now of this great spring event, so you can plan accordingly.
This will also be sent out early in 2009, as a reminder!
“The International Main Street Polka Band” will be appearing at “The Beckster Fest” in Amana, Iowa, on May 29 & 30, 2009 and Sunday May 31st , 2009 at the “Croatian Club” in Joliet, Illinois.
For more information regarding our date at the “Croatian Club” in Joliet, Illinois.
Call 815-
Mark Your Calendars Now for these grand spring events!
“The Beckster Fest” is arranged and presented by Becky Livermore, “Barefoot Becky”.
You can view the Beckster Fest band schedule at www.barefootbecky.com/becksterfest.htm
October, 20
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall Of Fame NEWS
2008 TRUSTEES HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS
TONY FORTUNA
Accordionist and bandleader from Cleveland.
Tony played accordion with the Al Markic
band in 1984 before forming his own band in 1989.
VIOLET RUPARCICH
Vocalist, radio host, and record promoter from Pittsburgh.
Violet released her first
album in 1961. She has recorded seven Slovenian recordings and three Tamburitza/Croatian
recordings.
DICK SODJA
Accordionist and his Sodja music store business from Arizona.
Dick played with Kenny Bass for 15 years. He was in the music store business for more than 30 years. Dick played on more than 200 recordings.
LOUIS SPEHEK
Pioneer accordionist from Cleveland.
Louis was born in Slovenia, but emigrated to Cleveland. He began recording in 1913. He died in 1966.
BOB TURCOLA
Accordionist and bandleader from Youngstown.
Bob started in polka bands in 1961. He has had his own polka band since 1967. Bob has seven albums.
DAVE WOLNIK
Drummer from Wickliffe.
Dave played in 84 different polka bands for 50 years before his passing in 2008. He played with Frankie Yankovic, Bob Timko, Joey Miskulin, and Joe Fedorchak. Dave played drums on many polka recordings.
Click here for the nomination list
October, 14
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall Of Fame NEWS
2008 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES ANNOUNCED
At the Preview Meeting of the American
Slovenian Polka Foundation held October, the election results show that the members
chose Frankie Mullec and Eddie Rodick to receive the organization’s highest honor.
FRANKIE
MULLEC is one of the accordionist/bandleaders of the late 1940s and 1950s, who helped
make Cleveland style polka music popular throughout the country. He sold a quarter
of a million records with hits such as “Tell Me a Story,” “Cleveland Polka,” and
“Because Your Blue Eyes Blink.” Frankie, 88, attended the preview meeting and was
thrilled to be named as an honoree. He said, “I’m glad you didn’t wait much longer.”
EDDIE
RODICK has been an accordionist/bandleader since his teen years, which adds up to
more than 40 years in polka music. Eddie said, “This is a great honor and words can’t
express how I feel.” Eddie is currently the Band of the Year winner. His band has
been voted Band of the Year previously in 1990 and 1992.
Frankie and Eddie will receive the Crystal Trophy at the Awards Show, 2 p.m., November 29, 2008, at the Slovenian National Home auditorium, 6409 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland.
Click here for the nomination list
October, 05
Accordionist and Bandleader Art Perko has passed away on Oktober, 03 at age 73 in Cleveland OH.
October, 02
News from Denny Anderson.
“St Croix Casino Polkathon 3”
Just a note to let all of you know I’ll be appearing at the St.Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, WI. On Saturday October 11, 2008 with The “Scott Bixby Band” 11am to 3pm. On Sunday October 12, 2008 with “Steve Meisner” 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for two days of POLKA MUSIC at the OCTOBER POLKATHON.
Mark these dates on your calendar. Hope to see all of you there.
Denny Anderson
The International Main Street Polka Band
PO Box 43394 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-
imspolkaband@comcast.net
September, 23
News from Wackie Jackie.
Hi Polkateers,
Join Mrs. Wackie and me, Wackie Jackie "Z." this Sunday 9-
Steve Meisner, Polka Hall of Fame winner, has received numerous other awards and nominations including "Musician and Band of the Year", "Favorite Polka Artist", "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Maryland Accordion Club, and resides as the 9th inductee to the Ironworld Polka Hall of Fame. In addition he was the 2005 "Honor Roll" inductee to the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. Polkateers, you won't want to miss this show!!
The Tribute starts at 2PM (EST)...........Come on, "Let's have a Polka Party!"
“Keeping Polkas Alive on 88.5”
Also, join Bobby Doszak Jr. this Sunday 9-
September, 20
More Sad News! Lou Trebar, known as “The Waltz King” has passed away at age 88 in
Cleveland, Ohio. Visitation Tues. 2-
September, 16
Sad News! Vocalist Eddie Kenik has passed away at 5.45 am this morning in Cleveland.
September, 03
More news from Danny Anderson.
Just another “Polka Reminder”. I’ll be appearing with “Steve Meisner” at the
St Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on Sunday September 7, 2008 starting at 2:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of great music.
Hope to see you there!!
Denny Anderson
The International Main Street Polka Band
PO Box 32757
Minneapolis, MN 55432-
September, 01
News from Danny Anderson.
Just a reminder that “IMSPB” will be appearing in: Jefferson, WI for “Gemuetlichkeit Days” on Saturday September 13, 2008 from 8pm to midnight. Also at Sturtevant, WI at “The Hiawatha Ballroom” on Sunday September 14, 2008 from 2pm to 6pm. Join us at both locations; we look forward to seeing you.
Available beginning September 13th a New Release “POLKAS HOT” by “The International Main Street Polka Band”
Please Visit www.imspb.com
Hope to see you soon.
Denny Anderson
The International Main Street Polka Band
PO Box 32757
Minneapolis, MN 55432-
August, 08
www.slovenianmelodies.com NEW polka web site. Radio Show "Slovenian Melodies" is
in the air on Sunday from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM on 91.3 FM, WAPS in Akron, Ohio.
AJ Hite bring the best in Cleveland-
Click here and listen on the internet.
August, 06
Accordionist and Bandleader Ray Champa has passed away.
Raymond F. Champa, age 79. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Locke); dear father of Raymond
G. (Joan), Kenneth (Sheila), Gregory (Martha), Jerome (Marilyn); grandfather of Kimberly,
Kristina (Brandon) Raybourne, Marissa, Kenneth Jr., Patrick, Maureen, Thomas, Brian,
Andrew, Catherine, Veronica, Byron Chen. Died August 4, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday August 7 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland,
OH. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at BRICKMAN BROS. FUNERAL
HOME, 37433 EUCLID AVE. (WILLOUGHBY), WEDNESDAY 5-
August, 04
News from Johnny Koenig.
Hey Everyone!
Just giving you an update of what's going on with me -
Johnny Koenig
(440)-
jmk3388@gmail.com
http://www.johnnykoenig.com
August, 02
News from Steve Meisner.
Dear Friends,
HAPPY SUMMER! For all of you in the Wisconsin Dells area, This evening I will make a special guest appearance with the swing crew starting with the Street Performance at 7:00pm and then at the Showboat Saloon at 10:20pm. I look forward to seeing you if you’re in the area. There have been updates to the August schedule so, please disregard your old copies. Also, time is running out to sign up for the Frankenmuth bus trip & the Fin & Feather showboat cruise. If you’re thinking about joining the fun don’t delay in sending your payments to me at the address below. If you need the brochures please visit my website and you can print them for there.
Thanks!
August
Fri 1st St. Lawrence Croatian Club, (with Polka Quads) Steelton PA 8:00pm
Sat 2nd Steve Novosel’s Polka Palace 1ST Anniversary Dance,
Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave, Cheswick PA 5:00pm (call Steve Novosel for reservations
724-
Sun 3rd MUSIK FEST, Bethlehem, PA 12:00 Noon
4th & 6th WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, Budweiser Pavilion, West Allis, WI 11:00am
Thu 7th CONCERT IN THE PARK, Veterans Park, West Allis, WI 7:00pm
12th -
call Steve for tour info. 262-
Sat 16th CHERI SHEPARD CANCER BENEFIT, Moose View Bar, 10640 Big Arbor Vitae Dr, Arbor Vitae, WI 5:00pm
Tue 19th STREET SHOW, Wisconsin Dells, WI 7:00pm (special guest with the Swing Crew)
www.swingcrew.com
Tue 19th SHOWBOAT SALOON, Wisconsin Dells, WI 10:20pm
(Special guest with the Swing Crew) www.swingcrew.com
Thu 21st AMERICAN SERB HALL, 51st & Oklahoma, Milw., WI 1:00pm
Fri 22nd KOCHANSKI’S CONCERTINA BEER HALL, 1920 S 37th St, Milwaukkee, WI 8:00pm
Sat 23rd FIN-
(call Steve 262-
Sun 24th CROATIAN CULTURAL CLUB, 1503 Clement Ave, Joliet, IL 6:00pm
29th -
Steve Meisner
N7547 W Lakeshore Dr
Whitewater, WI 53190-
262-
www.stevemeisner.com
Augustus, 02
Bad news, drummer, singer and Polka Hall Of Famer Joe Stradiot has passed away.
June, 17
News from Steve Meisner.
Special Schedule Update
This Thursday June 19th at 7:00pm
WTKM and the Schauer Center present an evening with Lynn Marie & the Boxhounds
featuring a special guest appearance by Steve Meisner. For tickets call 262-
or visit www.schauercenter.org
May, 15
News from Wackie Jackie.
Hi Polkateers,
Join Mac the Polka Guy and Wackie Jackie Z. this Sunday, May 18th, 2008 on the Polka
Party Express, from 2-
“Keeping Polkas Alive on 88.5”
May, 10
The "Roger Bright Memorial Festival Band / The International Main Street Polka Band" will be appearing June 13th & 14th, 2008 in New Glarus, WI for the 7th annual "Roger Bright Memorial Polkafest". (See the Events Page, for more details by clicking here.) "The International Main Street Polka Band" will have their latest recordings available "Town & Country Polkas" and "Thanks for Christmas". Also a new release available in the fall of 2008.
In addition, Dave Austin and Craig Ebel will have their current recordings available.
Visit ( www.imspb.com) "The International Main Street Polka Band" for band information, schedules, other web links and a great photo page.
May, 06
News from Wackie Jackie.
Dear Polkateers,
On Sunday, May 4th, 2008 WMNF held their Annual Awards Dinner to Honor outstanding performance by their volunteers and programmers. At that dinner, Wackie Jackie Z. from the Polka Party Express was awarded the BEST NEW PROGRAMMER AWARD for 2007.
This award belongs to all the Polkateers who have supported the show and spread the
word that "We're Having a Polka Party" every Sunday afternoon from 2-
May, 02
News from Wackie Jackie.
Hi Polkateers,
Join us this Sunday, May 3rd 2008 on the Polka Party Express, from 2-
Mrs. Wackie will be the Co-
“Keeping Polkas Alive on 88.5”
April, 24
ONE YEAR POLKAS.NL
One Year Anniversary.
Thank you for visiting polkas.nl Please come back soon. To promote polkas, I’ve taken one more step foreward “click here for the first polkas.nl YouTube Videos.”
John.
April, 15
News from Johnny Koenig -
Hello Everyone! I hope this news finds everyone well. This is to give you an update
on what Johnny Koenig has been up to, and what he has coming up for this year. NEWS
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Musicially Yours, Johnny.
March, 25
News from Phillip Nadvesnik -
SLOVENIAN FESTIVAL MELBOURNE 2008 VIDEOS.
The Slovenian Festival of Victoria is held every second year, for two days. This
time it was the turn of Slovenian Club "Jadran" to host the festival. Along with
the fun was Ansambel Sneznik from Slovenia, and an afternoon of "Show What You Know",
or "Pokazi Kaj Znas"
If you would like to watch videos of the occasion or missed out
on the day, please click here.
March, 20
News from Steve Meisner -
THERE WILL BE A FRANKENMUTH SUMMER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!!!!
Steve Meisner will be performing August 11th & 12th and the annual bus trip leaving Milwaukee will also take place. Steve will have information available shortly, please check the website for updates. Also, due to the tremendous response of fans turning out for the March 1st & 2nd Pennsylvania appearances we’ll be back Aug. 2nd to the Acme Club and Aug. 3rd to the Bethlehem Musik Festival. Bob & Janet Mirt & Larry & Cindy Placek have invited us back in March 2009.
Best wishes,
Steve Meisner (www.stevemeisner.com)
March, 04
Karl Lukitsch is currently writing and arranging for his new cd. This new album wil be released summer 2008.
February, 26
Cleveland’s Polka King Johnny Vadnal, 84, died Feb. 25 2008 at Lake West hospital. He was born March 14, 1923 in Cleveland; resident of Mentor for the past 8 years. Survivors are his wife Alice; father of Gail Ann Herbert, John (Tina) Vadnal of Forest, Va. & Michael Vadnal of Cooper City, Fl.; grandfather of Don, Scott & Josh; brother of Richie (Elaine) Vadnal; and sister in law of Mary Vadnal; Many Nieces & nephews and among whom is his sometime accordion playing buddy & family musical protege: Butch Fortuna. Son of the late Anton & Anna Vadnal; and brother of the late Tony, Valerie & Frankie.
CLICK HERE for the Johnny Vadnal Memorial Page
February
DAVID FRANCIS WOLNIK, 72, died Jan. 31, 2008. Dave played drums in Frankie Yankovic’s
band for 36 years. Beloved husband of Karen Ann (nee Keba); father of Amy, Brian
(Marisa), Andrea, Dan (Jane) and Joel (Pam); grandfather of Samantha Ann, Maggie
Rose, Stephen, Darryl and Brianna; son of Jacob and the late Esther (nee Miller);
brother of Kenneth Wolnik (Jean) of N. Royalton, OH., and Rosemary Junke (Al) of
Hinckley, OH. Survived by two nephews, Jon and Kenny. Family will receive friends
MONDAY 1-
Click here to leave your well wishes or memories for Dave’s family.
January, 10
News from Phillip Nadvesnik -
Hello everyone,
I'd like to let you know that videos of the Slovenian Hunter's Picnic from 2006 at
the Slovenian Club Melbourne (Research, Eltham) have been played on a Slovenian internet
television show "Pot poti/Pot-
Click here for Part 1
Click here for Part 2
Also seen on E TV, Moj TV, Sponka TV, Gorenjska TV, RTS Maribor.
January, 06
DON’T FORGET, COMING UP Sunday January 27th, 2008 Another great POLKA EVENT!!
“The International Main Street Polka Band”
(IMSPB) will be appearing at the Withrow Ballroom & Events Center in Hugo, MN.
We will be alternating with
The Music Connection
visit the Withrow Ballroom & Events Center web-
THE ILLINOIS POLKAFEST -
Check out the Naperville 2008 flyer for the band line up for 2008.
"The International Main Street Polka Band" is part of the line up in 2008.
We would like to thank the host of the Illinois Polkafest, Bob Dozak for inviting us.
Visit the Polkafest page at the primetime polkas web-
Or E-
December, 28
Have you made your New Year’s Eve reservations to join Steve Meisner for the “end all, end of the year bash”?
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
The Knights of Columbus, 1800 S 92nd St in West Allis, WI has a limited amount of
reservations left for this gala New Years Eve event.
Your package includes;
A limited time complimentary bar
A delicious buffet dinner
Music by yours truly till the cows come home
A midnight buffet
Champaign & party favors
Call Dale at 414-
If you still haven’t had enough party New Years Eve be sure to join me New Years Day at Rick’s Eastside Pub & Grill, E Milwaukee St in Whitewater, WI for Rick & Ellie’s Customer Appreciation Party & Polka Jam. Doors open at 9:30 AM for the Badger game, food & refreshments will be served, & music will start around 2:00 PM featuring the Meisner’s, Hartmann’s, and many more talents in harmony the rest of the afternoon.
Don’t miss your chance to bid the old year a gala farewell & the New Year a hardy welcome
with Steve Meisner.
Happy New Year from Steve!
December 15
OKTOBERFEST IN MARCH 2008
Cape Coral, Florida, March, 7 -
With Walter Ostanek, Denny Anderson, Frank Moravcik, Ron Sluga, Ed Klancnik, Dan Yarnick,
Joe Fedorchak, Hank Haller, Bob Turcola.
December 13
Grammy Awards (February, 10, 2008)
Walter Ostanek & Brian Sklar & The Western Senators are nominee for the album Duelling Polkas.
November 14
THE 17th ANNUAL 2008
SOUTHWEST POLKA PARTY
February 12, 13 & 14, 2008
Las Vegas -
With:
Stan Blout Orchestra
Sam DeFazio's Goodtime
Band
Julie Lee & her White Rose Band
Del Sinchak Band
Rhythm Playboys
Master of Ceremonies:
Roman Possedi
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Room Reservations: 1-
For More Information:
Visit
www.southwestpolka.com
November 04
The Ed Klancnik Band has finished producing The Korby's Polka for Canada's Polka King, Walter Ostanek. The song will appear on Walter’s next major release in 2008. The tracking took place at Ranch Recordings and mixing was done by Gary Rhamy at Peppermint Productions.
November 02
Just launched on the web site a much better Johnny Pecon -
(Many thanks to Carl for his help)
November 01
Recently released the 3th album by the Penn-
21 bands on this new project.
December, 08
It was an honor to meet so many people in Cleveland.
Thanks for taking the time to talk to me.
Please keep in touch, John Hasper (Polkas.nl)
April 21
Frankie Mullec has passed away on April 20, 2009 at age 89 in Wickliffe, Oh. Mr Mullec was WW II Navy Veteran and Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award Winner in 2008. Burial will be private.
April, 17
Al Markic has passed away on April, 15, 2009, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Al Markic played banjo and guitar, he recorded with many of the Great Cleveland Polka Bands. Al was a great rhythm player. Al died in the hospital from complications of pneumonia and other problems. There will be no public showing and a private burial. Al was cremated according to his wishes and will be interred in the Veteran’s Cemetery in Ritton, Ohio.
April, 08
News from AJ Hite,
Hi Everybody,
It has been a while since I have sent you any information on the radio show, "Slovenian Melodies". I hope the return of spring finds you well and still enjoying polka music. Our radio show has been doing quite well since we moved to 6:00 PM and since we launched our website in July. We have made many changes to both and want you to stop by and check out the website, if you haven't lately. We just added a "Show Facts" page that gives you information as to the bands and songs that we are playing each week on our show. We are trying to give our listeners a wide variety of tunes and bands and a chance to go back and hear some songs that haven't been played on the polka radio shows very much in the last decade or so. Also check out our "Radio Shows" page to listen to a show that is uploaded almost every week. Any comments you have, please let us know and please let your friends know about the show and website. Also, anything we can put on the radio show or website to promote you, your show, your band, whatever, get it to us and we will do so, free of charge. Thanks to all who have helped us in the past. Take care.
AJ Hite
6:00-
91.3 WAPS FM, Akron, Ohio
April, 07
News from Denny Anderson,
Hi to all,
”IMSPB”TM gathers several times a year to perform and share its music. These performances give us an opportunity to see those people that have become part of our musical lives and to
meet new friend’s during our musical journey. Because all of us enjoy being together as group, if only for a limited time each year, our time together as a group has been described as a “Grand Musical Event”. This year “IMSPB”TM, will share a “Grand Musical Event” with all the fine folks at “The Beckster Fest” in Amana, Iowa. We hope to see you at one of our “Event’s” this year and that you have an enjoyable grand time to remember for years to come. So please visit us at one of our events. Also visit www.imspb.com and remember “keep a song in your heart”. Other appearances will be sent out later in the year.
Please join us at the following Event’s.
This spring “The International Main Street Polka Band” TM will be appearing at “The Beckster Fest” in Amana, Iowa, on May 29 & 30, 2009 and Sunday May 31st , 2009 at the “Croatian Cultural Club” in Joliet, Illinois. “The Beckster Fest” is arranged and presented by Becky Livermore, “Barefoot Becky”. You can view the Beckster Fest band schedule at, www.barefootbecky.com/becksterfest.htm. To view a PDF file of the “Beckster Fest” schedule click on the following link.
http://www.barefootbecky.com/imgaes/BecksterFest09.pdf
You can e-
For RV and Trailer parking information go to www.amanarv.com or call 1-
Call 815-
Make your reservations early as it will be sold-
See You This Spring!!
Denny Anderson.
March, 25
News from Phil Hrvatin, sax man with the Joey Tomsick Orchestra.
Many people involved the 48th Annual Awards Banquet fromThe Federation of Slovenian National Homes on March, 21 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tony Petkovsek, Denny Bucar, Jeff Pecon, Wayne Tomsick, Mark Habat, Cilka Dolgan, Lou Sadar, Joe Valencic and many more were in the attendance.
March, 24
News from Phillip Nadvesnik,
Dear everyone,
I regret and am also relieved to let you know that I'm taking a break from this whole internet radio scene for a while, since I've been lacking in enthusiasm and do not care about this as much as my musical (instruments) hobbies. To anyone who has sent me requests and dedications for the "next" show, I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. I really, really CANNOT thank you enough for sending me recordings of your bands to me for airplay. Your recordings are all keepers, and I'm sure will be used again soon by myself to promote polkas, as you have helped me over the years. I enjoyed receiving recordings in the mail, and developing new internet friendships who are musicians. Thanks for making "Polka Radio Melbourne" a tremendous success! Downloads of the shows will still be available, and the large catalogue of recordings will stay online.
Thank you again for the support and the music sent. I hope that some of you enjoyed my podcasts.
Phillip.
January, 23
News from Denny Anderson.
Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
Many of you may remember Art Walunas who some years back had the hit recording of
“No Beer In Heaven” and also the hit recording of “Old Milwaukee Polka” written by
Art. Art Walunas has had a long and productive career in Western Music and just recently,
recorded and wrote lyrics adapted to the “Pittsburgh Way Polka” in honor of the Pittsburgh
Steelers football team, pseudo name, “Pittsburgh Steelers Song” / sing-
I had the pleasure of adding vocals and other things to the recording along with Dorian Chalmers and Joey Johnson (the Tailgaters) at Joey Johnson’s studio in Minneapolis.
It’s a fun song and may be a regional; however, everyone knows football and the Steelers and as we all know football season is nearing the exciting end. the “Steelers” have won the “AFC” and are on their way to the “Superbowl”.
Click here for ther recording done by “Art Walunas and his
Football Orchestra with vocals and hell raising by the Tailgaters”.
January, 01
I’d like to start out 2009 wishing everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous new year and also to thank everyone for visiting the web site. I am really proud to say that since September 2008 I have seen more than the double the number of visitors over last year. And, I thought 2007 was fantastic! I’m just hoping that I can keep on spreading polkas over the whole world. Again thank you for all of you support.
John (polkas.nl)
December, 18
Milwaukee’s Polka King Louie Bashell has passed away on December 17, 2008, at age 94. Louie died from complications of pneumonia after battling Altzheimer’s disease for two years.
December, 11
The nominations for the Grammy Awards have been announced. For the Best Polka Album
the nominees are: Walter Ostanek, Bob Kravos, LynnMarie, Paulino Bernal, Polka Family
and Jimmy Sturr. The Award Show will be held in Los Angeles -
March, 31
I get more and more questions about the Polka Party 2009 in Holland. Some polkas.nl visitors who are not living in Holland have plans to come. Holland is a beautiful country for a vacation. Come to Holland if you like tulips, cheese, windmills and very good polkas. Our beers are great, and we have more than enough water. At request, from now on all the Polka Party information is also in English at the website. If you have plans to come, please call our information phone number for tickets or additional information. If you have any other questions? Please email or call. Hope to see you in Holland!
John.
March, 28
News from polkaconnection.com
PolkaConnection.com has been in business for nearly 20 years! 2 years ago, on March
31, 2007, we went on-
Two Years
polkas.nl
July 03,
Dear Polkateer,
Tune into the Polka Party Express with the Wackie's on 7/5/2009 as they celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday with a Polka Tour around the United States. Join the Fun, Hear Great Music and Enjoy Contests Galore this Sunday. The Party starts at 2pm (EST) on 88.5 WMNF in Tampa Florida. You can hear us on the Internet at www.wmnf.org or www.polkapartyexpress.com.
July 02
ROMAN POSSEDI -
Congratulations to ROMAN POSSEDI on his 80th Birthday
Best wishes! From all of us.
The polkas.nl gang.
June 22,
Martin Serro (1915 -
Martin J. Serro, 93, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Irwin, passed away Saturday,
June 20, 2009. Martin was the son of Slovenian parents, Frank (Cerar) Serro and Mary
Drop Serro. He owned and operated the Irwin Trailer Sales before retiring in 1975
and moved to Sarasota in 1980. In his earlier years, Martin had a polka orchestra,
known as "Martin Serro and his Trio" in which he played the button accordion. The
trio continued performing until 1942 playing for dances, weddings and picnics. During
the same period of time, he hosted a radio show over WHJB, Greensburg, which aired
twice weekly from 1935 to 1942. In addition to TV and radio appearances, Martin had
a hit recording in 1960 called The Slovenian Picnic Waltz. This song and Martin were
inducted into the Cleveland Polka Hall of Fame. Martin encouraged many young people
in the area to master the button box accordion by traveling to Slovenia and bringing
many button boxes back to the states for them. Many of these students learned the
button technique from Martin's friend, Mario Mosti of Jeannette. Martin was a lifetime
member of the Herminie Volunteer Fire Company, Irwin Lions Club, Loyal Order of the
Moose in Irwin, past president of the Irwin-
June 07,
Grammy dump polkas! Please click here to read another article.
June 06,
More disrespect for the music we love! The Recording Academy, which doles out the annual Grammy Awards, has announced it's eliminating the polka category after 24 years.
June 05
News from Alex Meixner.
After a long search, my family is relocating to Florida. With the tremendous amount
of traveling I do for gigs, it’s easier for us to be based closer to Jamie’s family
down there…and winter is much better than it is for us in Pennsylvania! I’m taking
most of June off to get situated and then it’s back to the road in July….. also in
July, I will be premiering-
Alex.
Click here for the
Polka Party
Web-
What a success!
The Polka Party 2009 was enjoyed by everybody -
Sincerely,
Jelse and John.
Johnny Krizancic
1929 -
JOHNNY KRIZANCIC, March 31, 1929 -
Johnny Krizancic, Well-
April, 26
More sad news!
Polka legendary Johnny Krizancic has passed away yesterday at age 80. Funeral arrangements are pending. I cannot believe that three of the greats have passed away in the last two weeks. Martha: my deepest condoleances.
John.
April, 24
Two years polkas.nl
Two Years Anniversary.
Thank you for visiting polkas.nl Please come back soon. To promote polkas, We do another step foreward, please click here 7 unique polkas.nl YouTube Videos.
John.