MELBOURNE, Fla. – Chester “Chet” E. Dragon, 92, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay. He was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Julia (Slusars) and Adam Dragon. He lived in Worthington, Massachusetts, before moving to Melbourne, in 1996. Chet graduated from…
MM 20th Anniversary Year 1996-2016 We are revving up for our 2016 performance dates and brand new cd! Thanks for your support and we hope you can join us at one of our special upcoming performances. Spring is almost here and it is time to Polka! Please find below 3…
The 8th Annual Junior Miss and Teen Miss U.S.P.A (United States Polka Association) Pageant info! The pageant will take place on Saturday, May 28th in the Lounge at 3:30pm at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44136 Junior Miss U.S.P.A. To participate: Junior Miss pageant you must…
Fans! We regret to announce that after 8 years of music, laughter, madness, mayhem and shameless self-promotion, the MIKES ARE ON SHOW has recorded our last show. We cannot thank you enough for all the support you have given us. We love when people come up to us at live…
President’s Day Dance of the Cleveland Polka Association (C.P.A.)
Here is the obituary that will be printed in honor of my grandfather, Joe Czerniak. Again, on behalf of the entire Czerniak family, we appreciate all the kinds thoughts, prayers and condolences. Grandpa Joe lived a full life and he was very appreciative of the many friendships he gained from…
Happy Valentines, everyone! Bob was able to visit Jeff on Saturday, and the news continues to be very encouraging…The Therapists consistently see improvements in Jeff’s motor skills, coordination and speech. He is able to shower and get dressed by himself and walk up and down stairs with some assistance. He…
The Boys released a brand new CD, “Where The Boys Are,” on January 1, 2016. The 15 tracks on this album include a new, original composition, eight innovative arrangements, and six classic polka selections that exemplify the high-energy, signature sound of The Boys. Polka Hall of Famer Frank Liszka…
The daily band schedule is up at PolkaFireworks.com. We’re still working on the hourly set list, but now you can see which bands are playing each day and plan “accordionly!” http://polkafireworks.com/schedule/
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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