As of March 6, 2015, it’s official and no longer at the discretion of the various airlines. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, musicians who board planes must be allowed to carry on their instruments provided they fit in the overhead bin. Click Here to Read More….
After a fun & successful run, I am formally announcing Ethnic Jazz, the band, will cease to exist after the completion of the performances already booked. We will perform a very limited schedule that will end in the fall of 2016. Thanks to all…it’s been a fun run, but all…
HEY ALL! I’m super, super excited about this new opportunity — The O. H. I. O. POLKA SHOW! With, yours truly, POLKA LINDA. My new show will begin in the next couple of weeks or so… ON WWW. POLISHNEWCASTLERADIO.COM. The day/time of the show will be announced shortly, too. Stay…
Obituary and Arrangements From the Rich Bobinski web site: We are saddened to share the news that “Richie” (as he was fondly called) Rich Gawronski of Naugatuck CT, Accordionist and Sound Engineer for The Rich Bobinski Orchestra passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Rich first played with Walter Solek when…
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January 31 | Eddie Forman & EFO (MA) February 20 | The Knewz (NY) 7pm – 11pm (IPA Benefit Saturday Night Special) February 21 | 11th Annual IPA Benefit 2pm – 7pm (Eddie Forman Orchestra -Maestro’s Men – Lenny Gomulka) March 6 | TBA March 13 | Skid Marks (…
The Dance this Sunday at The Ludlow PACC (1/24/16) from 2-6 PM with Dennis Polisky and the Maestros Men has been CANCELLED!!!!!! Cancelled due to the winter storm ! Stay Home & Stay warm! Next scheduled Dance will be on January 31,2016 with The Eddie Forman Orchestra(EFO) from 2-6 PM-see…
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – After 67 years, Nye’s Polonaise Room in Northeast Minneapolis is closing its doors for good. The popular polka and piano bar announced on Facebook Friday its last day of business will be April 3. Read More Here…
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Many years ago, the late Joseph Jozwiak, a director of the IPA, made a suggestion that an award be bestowed upon an individual or group of individuals who have made a significant contribution or endeavor to enhance the promotion of polka music. After much discussion, the International Polka Association voted…
We created PolkaConcerts.com free site to give bandleaders and promoters a place to list their polka events in one central location and it gives polka fans a single source for locating events in their area. Despite the costs of hosting and maintaining this site, we want to keep it free for polka…
I know you all have seen this one before! So humor me… My dad was the reason there was a “Polka” Linda and Ed March on the show “Saturday Morning Polkas” on WZIP, 88.1 fm, back in 1978. We retired in 2003 after 25 years of this labor of love…
International Polka Association New Trustee Texas Native to Represent Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico Since the establishment of the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame and annual Music Awards presentations back in 1968, eleven trustees have governed the processes that select Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees and recognize polka artists…
Long time polka promoter, cook, caterer and owner of Polonia Banquets, Marge Machay passes away on October 24, 2105. Whether she was behind the scenes cooking and managing the kitchen or whether she was the face out front greeting the people, Marge was the consummate professional. Always a smile and…
Document Release Date: October, 2015 2015 IPA Polka Music Awards Call to Action New Award: Favorite International Polka Album The International Polka Association is preparing to conduct the balloting for the annual Polka Music Awards that will determine the Favorite Polish Polka Album, Favorite International Polka Album, Favorite Song, Favorite Male Vocalist,…
HOT OFF THE PRESSES! For those of you coming from out of town for the CPA’s Turkey Trot Dance on Saturday, November 28th with The Boys, we’ve secured a block of rooms at Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio at a great rate of $85/night + tax! When you book, mention…
Finally, the stars have lined up right. For the first time in its 50-year history, the Chicago-based International Polka Association is holding its annual convention where God surely intended – in Cheektowaga. The polka aficionados will be partying for three days at the Millennium Hotel on Walden Avenue. Musicians will…
Lovin’ on Lynda ~ Metastatic Breast Cancer #LIFER Lynda (Ropolewski) Kurdziel, 47 was diagnosed with Stage II B invasive ductal carcinoma. She received this news in October 2008, at age 40 after her first mammogram. After a mastectomy and numerous treatments of radiation and chemotherapy over time, she was cancer…
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We’d like to announce our trip to beautiful Poland departing from Chicago, Toronto & NYC. Dates are May 20-31, 2016. Join my friend Mitch Biskup and I as we make memories for what we consider the Poland vacation of a lifetime. We always strive to include special attractions, events and…
Rehoboth Beach city officials recently informed Polkamotion by the Ocean promoters Mike Matousek and Mike Ziemski that a major construction project to renovate the Rehoboth Beach City Hall facility will make the Convention Hall unavailable for all events beginning in November of 2015 through early 2017. Read More…. Polkamotion Web…
Official Update: The Dates for next years Kielbasa Festival will be Memorial Day Weedend, May 26-30 as part of the New International Festival at The Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield,MA. There will be a full carnival, a Main Stage in the Coliseum, outdoor Main Stage, a Zoo, Games, over…
The Lehigh Valley has lost a longtime polka legend. Officials said 85-year-old “Jolly” Joe Timmer died in his sleep late Monday night at the Alexandria Manor senior living center in Nazareth, Northampton County. Timmer used to own WGPA-AM “Sunny 1100” radio in Bethlehem. He sold it in March. The local…
Polonia Today was updated a few days ago, but this isn’t material you’ll see on CNN, so it’s not too late to catch the items at http://www.poloniatoday.com . There’s good news and bad news, but it’s all interesting and fresh. And, of course, you will find our famous national Polonia…
