EDDIE BLAZONCZYK 1985 TORONTO (PUKA JASIU, HEY HEY KAWALEROWIE)
EDDIE BLAZONCZYK’S VERSATONES – ZAKOPANE – 1985 CANADIAN POLKA CARNIVAL
2015 will be the Final Fall Polka Festival at Seven Springs
ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR POLKA FIREWORKS IS JUNE 1, 2015!
ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR POLKA FIREWORKS IS JUNE 1, 2015! http://polkafireworks.com/ Polka Family (PA) Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (MA) Ray Jay & the Carousels (PA) Henny & the Versa J’s (PA) Knewz (NY) DynaBrass (MI) Buffalo Concertina All Stars (NY) Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze (IL) Box On (MI) John…
Florian Chmielewski Wins IPA 2014 Pioneer Award
The International Polka Association Board of Trustees is proud to announce the winner of the 2014 Pioneer Award, Florian Chmielewski of Sturgeon Lake, MN. Florian will be presented this prestigious award at the IPA Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 5 at the Millennium Hotel in…
Applications for Junior and Teen Miss USPA are due May 1st.
Applications for Junior and Teen Miss USPA are due May 1st. If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 17 years old and are interested in applying the applications can be found at http://www.uspapolka.com/uspapageant.htm
Trumpet Exercises
This is a freely editable database that contains a wide variety of trumpet exercises. The idea is to create a comprehensive library of exercises that you can use while practicing or teaching. Since laptops are common and most music institutes provide a wireless internet connection for their teachers and students,…
International Polka Association – The 2014 Hall of Fame and Music Awards Recipients Announced!!!
International Polka Association The results are in. The 2014 Hall of Fame and Music Awards are as follows: Hall of Fame Inductees: Mark Trzepacz Randy Koslosky Chester Budny – deceased Favorite Band: Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Mollie Busta Lange Favorite…
Cleveland Polka Association is bringing back Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection for 2016
The CPA would like to announce that we already have one dance planned for the 2016 season. We are very excited to bring to the bandstand Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at St. John Byzantine in Parma, Ohio. This will be the later 90’s…
Polonia Today Online has been updated for April
Friend, Polonia Today Online has been updated for April at http://www.poloniatoday.com . There is everything from Smolensk, Sports, a Degrading TV show, Sale of a famous Polonian Business, to the death of a Polka Hall of Famer … and much more. Commemoration of the 1791 Polish Constitution is just ahead…
"Polka Dreams @ Sea 2" Polka Cruise – PRESS RELEASE
John Gora's Poland Tour – May 28th to June 9th
Hello Friends. Time is running out so I hope you’ll decide to join me and Eddie Biegaj on a fantastic tour of Poland from May 28th to June 9th this year. We’ll fly directly via LOT Airlines to Poland and will visit: Malbork, Sopot, Gdansk, Gdynia, Poznan, Gniezno, Olsztyn, Wroclaw,…
Musicians…Why You Need To Stop Playing Gigs For Free
Let’s imagine you and your musician friends want to host a special performance at your home. You are sitting down to plan this event and begin thinking about this really great restaurant that would provide excellent wine and hors d’oeuvres for all of the guests. It’s a newer joint in…
Another article about the possibility of Eddie Blazonczyk's Polka Celebration becoming Illinois' official state polka.
A Grammy-winning polka is closer to becoming the official Illinois polka. Read More… Grammy Winning Polka Celebration!
Eddie Blazonczyk's Polka Celebration becoming Illinois' official state polka?
SPRINGFIELD — An award-winning polka song is a step closer to becoming the official state polka song of Illinois.…Read More… Grammy Winning Polka Celebration!
Final Ruling for Air Travel With Musical Instruments
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Polonia Today Updated for March
Friend, Polonia Today was updated last week, but it definitely is not too late to visit http://www.poloniatoday.com. There is still plenty to see that you will find nowhere else. This month’s material ranges from a controversy about Poland’s Oscar-winning film or a School of Wizardry that may be coming to…
"The Platinum Voice" of Polkas – Vocalist & Violinist Eddie Skinger Passes
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/norwichbulletin/obituary.aspx?n=Edmund-J-Skinger&pid=174439411 International Polka Music Hall of Fame Biography
Everybody’s Polka Dancing – Combine 6 polkas together and over 50 snippets from Youtube video’s & pretty soon, everybody looks like they’re polka dancing !
Lenny Gomulka's Official State Polka of Massachusetts to be featured on ABC Boston Channel TV-5 WCVB
Dyngus Day – Rotterdam, NY
Need Help to Save Wildwood Polish Fest!
Ted Lange and Powerbox Records Announce New Web Site!
Kenneth Machelski and The Buffalo Touch Announce 2015 Schedule
Kenneth Machelski – The Buffalo Touch “Celebrating 20 years of Makin Polka Happiness” 2015 Schedule Public Dates..(all dates,times.. subject to change…) March 22nd Sun.3-8pm Buffalo Irish Center Polish,Irish,Italian April 5th, Sun. Leonard Post 7:00 Easter Sunday w/Concertina AllStars April 6th, Mon.DyngusDay Polish Villa II 2-6 pm plus bands all day..…
The Polish American Citizens Club of Lyndhurst, NJ is looking for members!
New TV taping of Lets Polka. Sat 3/28 @ 1:00 Pm. – WSKG
Closing Theme (L. Gomulka)
Closing Theme (L. Gomulka) We’d like to play for you our closing number, We’d like to say dobra noc and good-bye, On behalf of all the rest we’d like to wish you all the best, Of happiness and luck forever and a day, We give our thanks for all the…
When The Band Is Done (Waltz)
When The Band Is Done (Waltz) (L. Gomulka words & music) When the band is done and everyone goes home, When the lights turn out and soon we’re all alone, Missing you and wishing you were still right by our side, Knowing you, enjoying you you’re always on our mind.…
Now and Forever Polka
NOW AND FOREVER Polka (E. Blazonczyk) HEJ Z TAMTEJ STRONY MLYNA HEJ KWITNIE JARZEMBINA SPODOBALA MI SIE HEJ TAK JAK TY DZIEWCZYNA SPODOBALA MI SIE POWIEM CI COSIK DZIEWCZE BEDZIESZ TY MOJA JESZCZE BO JA CIEBIE KOCHAM MOWIE CI JO DZIEWCZYNO ZE JA CIEBIE KOCHAM DLA CIEBIE GWIAZDY SWIECOM I…
Going To A Wedding (polka)
Going To A Wedding (polka) (W.E. Jagiello) HEJ MLODZI PANOWIE JUZ SIE WYBIERAJCIE A WY MUZYKANCI – WESOLO ZAGRAJCIE – 2x PAMIETAJ PAMIETAJ PANIE ORGANISTA ZE HELCIA WE WIANKU – DO KOSCIOLA PRZYSZLA – 2x PAMIETAJ PAMIETAJ PANIE BAKALARZU ZE HELCI WIANECZEK – ZOSTAL NA OLTARZU – 2x ZIELONA JEST…
Everybody Loves An Oberek
Everybody Loves An Oberek (E. Blazonczyk – L.Gomulka) Zagraj muzycko, I za spiewajcie, Piosenke starom, starom jak swiat, Bo chodz minely, Dni I miesionce, Melodje przet-rwal, Melodji czas Chorus: Wszyscy spiewaja³ piosenki kochaja, Bo czas plynie szybko, Wszyscy spiewaja³ piosenki kochaja³ Jestes´ my bardzo blisko Smutno na swiecie, Rzyc clowiekowi,…
This Could Be the One (polka)
This Could Be the One (polka) (Flaco Jimenez) This could be the one, the day I hold you For so long I wished that I’d have told you You were everything I’ve hoped for With the chance I’ll show you, how it’s done, This could be the one. This could…
All My Friends Are Gettin’ Old (polka)
All My Friends Are Gettin’ Old (polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) All my friends are gettin’ old, All they do is stay at home, Goin’ out and actin’ nuts, It’s catchin’ up with all their butts, All my friends are gettin’ gray, don’t they see it every day, Gotta…
Hangin’ On To You (polka)
Hangin’ On To You (polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) Hangin’ on to you, Stayin’ close to you, Havin’ fun while passin’ time, Aging like a vintage wine, Hangin’ on to you. Hangin’ on to you, No one else could do, Plannin’ just to hang around, throughout every up and…
Polish Angels (Polka)
Polish Angels (Polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) Sure is funny, How things keep changing, When you get a couple years under your belt, All the money, Can’t stop your aging, All you’ve got is friends and family in your heart. Chorus: (And) Polish Angels keep us together, Whether we…
A Toast To A Very Special Couple (polka)
A Toast To A Very Special Couple (polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) Here’s a toast to a very special couple, With the most of His blessings sent your way, May you live, love in harmony forever, With the spirit of goodness each day, Here’s a toast to a very…
Our Last Waltz Together
Our Last Waltz Together (L. Gomulka words & music) Ostatni walczyk dzis polaczyl serca dwa To taniec ktory Laczyl kiedys nas co dnia A dzis zatancze chyba jusz ostatni raz Pszypomne sobie jak tanczylas kiedys w snach. This waltz I do, I do for you, For you and only you…
Always Be A Gentleman (polka)
Always Be A Gentleman (polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) Had a talk with someone near to me, A little boy that’s very dear to me, In first grade with questions about school, What’s a lie and what’s the golden rule, Thought a while to fervently expound, Then I explained…
Rose Colored Glasses Polka
Rose Colored Glasses (polka) (L. Gomulka words & music) He wore Rose colored glasses and sported a beard, dressed in flashy colors, wherever he appeared, His voice was strong & clear, His influence unique, A knack for pleasing people, his character was meek, He wrote hit after hit, and set…
Polonia Today has been updated for February
Friend, Polonia Today at http://www.poloniatoday.com has been updated for February. Poland has five Oscar nominations, restitution is being documented and Kaczynski supporters have answered the Supreme Court. Moreover, there’s interesting information about Lent, Pulaski, Polish Studies and Polish cuisine. As every month, the Polonia and Polka event listings will help…
MOLLIE B POLKA PARTY on RFD-TV tonight at 6:30 EST/5:30 CST
Extraordinary Clarinet Polka Featuring Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Jackie Libera and Frank Kolodzieski – Wildwood, NJ – 1995
The 4th Annual Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo
Hi! It’s time again to Party in Wisconsin Dells! The 4th Annual “Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo” takes place April 24, 25 & 26, 2015 at the beautiful Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965. Hours: Friday: 6pm -1am, Saturday: Noon – 1am, Sunday: Noon – 5pm. Adult Admission Friday $17, Saturday, $18 and…
ChmieBell Tours Bus Trip From Minnesota to Ocean Park Beach Polka Days
Flashback to Grammy Awards 1986
Move over Springsteen, Sting and Sade. Make way for Eddie Blazonczyk and Lenny Gomulka. Two of Chicago`s oom-pah-pah and push polka boys were whooping it up Thursday afternoon after each had albums nominated for this year`s Grammy Music Awards in the newly-created but long-awaited category of best polka recording. Read…
