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Only about a week away!!!
Come out and join us for a great weekend of fun and entertainment!!
Bring the whole family!!!
We hope to see you all there!!
I will donate $25 per person to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Free Care Fund for anyone that books into my trip to Poland, Ukraine, & Czech Republic before Thanksgiving.
Trip Dates - April 21-May 5, 2020.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS – Visit Pope John Paul’s place of birth along with Poland’s historical sites and spectacular scenery, raft on the Dunajec River near Zakopane & dinner in the Tatra Mountains. There will be folklore performances by local entertainers and enjoyment of regional foods, and visits to the Salt Mine and Auschwitz in Krakow. See Lviv - the Paris of Ukraine. We’ll cruise around Prague with dinner and entertainment. We’ll have some WWII surprises.
These are just a tip of the full list of what we will do.
Over half the bus is already sold.
Book now to avoid being dissapointed. Call Helga at 724-816-7888 cell and see the full itinerary at www.adreamtrip4u.com
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Only two gigs left in the 315 for 2019. Pictured is one of them. The other gigs are in Long Island, Manhattan, Tennessee and Ohio. #FPB #FPB40 #Polka #PolkaRocks #AccordionsRock #ProudToBeInSyracuseAreaMusicHallOfFame #BreakingThePolkaStereotype #Music #Oktoberfest #Beer
41 years ago tonight...the first FPB gig. Missing in the photo is Al Reber. #FPB #FPB40 #Polka #PolkaRocks #AccordionsRock #ProudToBeInSyracuseAreaMusicHallOfFame #BreakingThePolkaStereotype #Music #MusicHistory #CNYMusic
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Don’t miss this great weekend!!
It’ll be here before you know it!!
Get your reservations made and plan to join us for the “USPA Eastern Extravaganza!”
The Boys and Polka County Musicians will be sharing the stage once again to bring you the finest in Polka music!!
Make your plans today!
We have a block of rooms reserved for folks making a full weekend trip to join us:
Holiday Inn Express
321 Center St., Ludlow, MA
413.589.9300
Use group code: USP
If anyone would be interested in taking a bus from the Holiday Inn, Ludlow, to the Smoke House on Friday save yourself some driving, Krysia Chunis is putting plans together as you’re reading this!!
PM her on FB or tag her in a post or contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
This has the makings of a great polka weekend!! Don’t miss it!!
We’ll see you all down the Polka Road!
Don’t miss this great weekend!!
It’ll be here before you know it!!
Get your reservations made and plan to join us for the “USPA Eastern Extravaganza!”
The Boys and Polka County Musicians will be sharing the stage once again to bring you the finest in Polka music!!
Make your plans today!
We have a block of rooms reserved for folks making a full weekend trip to join us:
Holiday Inn Express
321 Center St., Ludlow, MA
413.589.9300
Use group code: USP
If anyone would be interested in taking a bus from the Holiday Inn, Ludlow, to the Smoke House on Friday save yourself some driving, Krysia Chunis is putting plans together as you’re reading this!!
PM her on FB or tag her in a post or contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
This has the makings of a great polka weekend!! Don’t miss it!!
We’ll see you all down the Polka Road!
WORLD cup on the Accordion Polka CHAMPIONSHIP, coming to Toronto, Canada, summer of 2020. Welcome accordionists competing in multiple age categories on diatonic, chromatic, and piano accordions. It's going to be another spectacular event. Hope to see you all there!
*** CORRECTION on the PRELIMINARIES address:
The Slovenija Center hall is at 739 Browns Line, adjacent to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church.
PULASKI CLUB fall Schedule 2019
Sun. Sept. 8th, Welcome Back/Veteran Appreciation/Membership Drive
General Membership Meeting 12:30pm Nickelcity Dave DJ 2 to 5pm
Sat. Oct. 12th Pulaski Day Dinner/ 80th Anniversary Celebration 5pm to 12pm
Advance reservations only (see event flyer for all the details)
Sun. Oct. 13th, New Generation Band (Wis.) 2 to 6pm
(admission $12.00 at the door)
Sun. Nov. 3rd, General Membership Meeting 12:30pm Nickelcity Dave DJ 2 to 5pm
Dyna Brass (Mi.)
Fri. Nov. 15th, Meet and Greet, DJ Nickelcity Dave 6pm "FREE"
Sat. Nov. 16th, 6 to 10pm & Sun. Nov. 17th, 2 to 6pm
(admission $12.00 at the door)
Sat. Nov. 30th, Andrzejki (non-polka event) 7pm to 2am
($25.00 per person) INFO: Mary Kiselus (602) 526-7321
Sat. Dec. 7th, Cameo Foundation Christmas Dinner 7pm to 10pm
($30.00 per person, music by Nickelcity Express band)
Thurs. Dec. 12th, Polish American Congress Christmas Celebration 6pm to 10pm
Sun. Dec. 12th, Christmas Dinner and Dance
Dinner 1 to 3 pm, Dance w/ Varitones Band 3 to 6 pm
MEMBERS $15.00, NON-MEMBERS $20.00, KIDS 7-14- ½ price, Under 7 “FREE” /
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED 602-909-4965, 602-275-9329
Tues. Dec. 31st, New Year's Eve Party 7pm to 2am
INFO: Mary Kiselus (602) 526-7321
www.pulaskiclubaz.org www.facebook.com/pulaskiclub.az
admission $8.00 members /$10.00 guests (unless noted) door opens 1hr before event
band & times subject to change
Poland, Ukraine & Czech Republic Trip – Apr 2020 – Please join Ron Dombrowski of “Polka Buzz”, and me as we make our way thru 3 amazing countries. Now that summer is over and Christmas (Anniversary/Birthday) is coming, think of this as the perfect gift for that special someone – as well as yourself. We just need your deposit now to hold your seat – filling fast. Call Helga now for details at 724-816-7888 or see the full itinerary at www.adreamtrip4u.com. Don’t miss out!
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Everyone is polish at a polka party! Mark your calendars for Next Saturday!
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Remembering Robert Walter Petchark
Mystic - Robert W. Petchark, 74, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Born in New London, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (MorganDon’t miss this great weekend!!
It’ll be here before you know it!!
Get your reservations made and plan to join us for the “USPA Eastern Extravaganza!”
The Boys and Polka County Musicians will be sharing the stage once again to bring you the finest in Polka music!!
Make your plans today!
We have a block of rooms reserved for folks making a full weekend trip to join us:
Holiday Inn Express
321 Center St., Ludlow, MA
413.589.9300
Use group code: USP
If anyone would be interested in taking a bus from the Holiday Inn, Ludlow, to the Smoke House on Friday save yourself some driving, Krysia Chunis is putting plans together as you’re reading this!!
PM her on FB or tag her in a post or contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
This has the makings of a great polka weekend!! Don’t miss it!!
We’ll see you all down the Polka Road!
Oktoberfest in Lapeer,MI. September 21st. Music by The Polish Muslims and The Steve Drzewicki Band. More info on the link below:
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Oktoberfest returns to the Center for the Arts with two amazing bands, spanning from traditional polka tunes to some non-traditional favorites! The Steve Drezewicki Band was formed over 35 years ago, and in that time has released multiple CDs, played at many venues around Michigan including Comerica...Oktoberfest!
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Come polka with us at the end of September with our first sausage festival in South Bend Indiana.
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Many thanks to Gretsch Guitars for the shout out and kind words about us being nominated by National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum! #FPB #FPB40 #Polka #PolkaRocks #AccordionsRock #ProudToBeInSyracuseAreaMusicHallOfFame #BreakingThePolkaStereotype #Gretsch #GretschRocksAndPolkas
Fritz’s Polka Band returns to the New York State Fair for the 24th year in a row
Pictured from left are Fritz’s Polka Band members Fritz Scherz, Gabe Vaccaro, Mike Faraino and Frank Nelson. Fritz’s Polka Band from Verona returns to the New York State Fair from 4 to 5 p.m.…Come celebrate 40 years of Polish tradition & enjoy some delicious homemade pierogi at our booth!
Fritz’s Polka Band, frontman, nominated for awards
Fritz’s Polka Band from Verona, as well as the band’s frontman Fritz Scherz have been nominated for national awards by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame (CSPHOF) in Euclid, Ohio, Fritz’s …www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh-EjIh6PK8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2X4RZapf81so9CRaEVqnbgAd4tNOIQoWI...
FRITZ’S POLKA BAND AND FRITZ’S POLKA BAND NAMESAKE, FRITZ SCHERZ NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARDS!Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, as well as FPB namesake, Fritz Scherz have been nominated for national awards by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame (CSPHOF) in Euclid, OH. FPB has been nominated in the “Band of the Year” category. An FPB original tune, Fred’s Polka (the last song written by original member, the late Fred Scherz Sr.) is nominated in the “New, Original Song” category. Fred’s Polka can be listened to by clicking on this link: youtu.be/AJ0BjcururU. Meanwhile, FPB namesake, Fritz Scherz (accordionist/vocalist) has been nominated in the “Musician of the Year” and “Button-Box: Artist or Duo” categories. The winners will be announced during the CSPHOF Awards Show on Saturday, November 30th at the Cleveland (OH) Downtown Marriott Hotel as part of the annual Thanksgiving Polka Weekend.
“The guys in my band look forward to performing on November 29 & 30 at the Thanksgiving Polka Weekend in Cleveland for the third year in a row as we always have a fabulous time there,” said Fritz Scherz, band leader of Fritz's Polka Band. “It’s a special honor to be nominated for multiple national awards again. To think we get to play twice that weekend AND attend the awards show as nominees is an awesome feeling! Many thanks to all the CSPHOF members who helped us get nominated! We encourage our friends to join the CSPHOF right away and vote for us!!!”
October 14, 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of Fritz's Polka Band (FPB)! FPB made history in 1999 by becoming the first polka band to play at a Woodstock Festival. FPB appears on "The Manchurian Candidate" DVD, released in 2004. FPB was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2011, FPB had two songs ‘Grandparent’s Polka’ and ‘Here Is Fritz’s Polka Band’) included in two episodes of the TV show, ‘Breaking Bad’. In 2013, FPB released their 18th recording, a double live CD entitled, “The WSKG Sessions”. In August 2018, FPB and each band member were again nominated for national awards by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame.
For more information on Fritz’s Polka Band, view the band’s website: www.fritzspolkaband.com, Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/fritzspolkaband, their Twitter feed at: www.twitter.com/fritzspolkaband, and/or their Instagram at: www.instagram.com/fritzspolkaband. For details on joining the CSPHOF, go to: www.polkafame.com and/or call: (866) 66-POLKA.
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I played with the Coalminers for about 8 1/2 years. We played many festivals and clubs. And, I ws able to play four cruises with John and the gang.
Please join us, Tuesday August 13th, 2019 at the the Buffalo Bison"s Polish American Night and share this SPECIAL night with me. vb
I am pleased, honored and humbled to announce and accept this year’s Buffalo Bison's Polish Community Leadership Award and to join past recipients who I have long admired and respected. - A very special thanks to the The Buffalo Bison’s and the selection committee for choosing me. I kindly ask you to PLEASE join Irena Woszczak and myself on this very special night, Tuesday, August the 13th, 2019 for the award presentation, and for an evening of Polish Festivities including the ball game between the Bison's and the Toledo Mud Hens. All hosted by the Buffalo Bison's, starting with a tent party and live Polka music with The Knewz at 5:00pm. Game at 7:05 followed by a fireworks show. Hope to see you there!! vb
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Five names have been nominated for the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award of the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum. Nominations have also been released for annual awards in eleven categories. Polka Hall of Fame members have until Friday, September 6, 2019, to return their ballots.
The organization’s membership determined that these polka music achievers are to be considered for induction into the Polka Hall of Fame. Two will be chosen:
Rudy Kershishnik, musician and vocalist
Joe Kusar, accordionist and bandleader
Al Meixner, accordionist and bandleader
Anton Mervar, accordion manufacturer
Joe Mlakar, accordionist and bandleader
The winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented at the Polka Hall of Fame membership meeting and Awards Show Preview Party, Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Euclid City Hall Council Chambers, 585 East 222nd Street in Euclid, Ohio. Trustees Honor Roll recipients will also be revealed.
Annual award winners are announced at the gala Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show presentation on Saturday, November 30, 2:00 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Downtown Marriott Hotel, 127 Public Square, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Awards Show is the high point of the three-day Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Polka Weekend at the Marriott. This year's musical acts include TV’s Alex Meixner, Nashville’s LynnMarie and E3, and Canada’s Polka King Walter Ostanek.
The Awards Show is the featured event of the 56th annual Thanksgiving Polka Party Weekend with three days of dancing, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 28, 29 and 30, 2019, at the Marriott. A list of all 2019 Polka Hall of Fame nominees is below.
Tickets are on sale for the Awards Show and the evening dances. Special reduced Marriott Hotel rates apply. For hotel information, call Kollander Travel, (216) 692-1000. For tickets, call (216) 261-FAME, toll-free (866) 66-POLKA, or write to polkashop @ aol.com. Check the Polka Hall of Fame website, www.polkafame.com.
New member applications for the purpose of voting MUST be received with payment at the Polka Hall of Fame before Friday, August 23, 2019, to allow for processing, mailing ballots, and return by the September 6 deadline (U.S. addresses only).
The Polka Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1987 by musicians and leaders of Slovenian and ethnic organizations. It is located at 605 East 222nd Street in Euclid, Ohio, in the historic former Euclid City Hall. Hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 to 4:00. Admission is free. Polka recordings are available in the museum store.
Polka Hall of Fame 2019 Annual Awards Nominations
Band of the Year:
Rob DeBlander Band
Fritz’s Polka Band
Klancnik and Friends
Kordupel and Culkar Band
Recording of the Year:
“Me to You,” Al Battistelli
“Positively Polka,” Tom Brusky
“Home,” LynnMarie and E3
“Having Fun with Polkas,” Kordupel and Culkar Band
“Make Some Noise,” Alex Meixner
Musician of the Year:
Anthony Culkar
Joshua Kay
Alex Meixner
Brian O’Boyle
Eddie Rodick III
Fritz Scherz
Side Musicians of the Year (3 elected):
Aaron Dussing
Don Hunjadi
RJ Likovic
TJ Likovic
Eddie Rodick III
Garrett Tatano
Frank Yasnowski
Paul Yeager
Joe Zdelar
Support & Promotion:
Joe Godina
Val Pawlowski
Sharon Staiduhar
Joe Valencic
Pam & Jerry Zagar
Cultural & Heritage:
Tony Klepec
Slovenian Society Home, Euclid, OH
SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, OH
SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, PA
United Musicians Polka Association of Pennsylvania
Button Box: Artist or Duo:
Patty Candela
Joe Grkman Jr.
Ron Likovic
TJ Likovic
Alex Meixner
Fred Scherz
Button Box Group or Band:
Button Box Divas
Fairport Jammers
Ron Likovic and Friends
Magic Buttons
Patty C and the Guys
Western Pennsylvania SNPJ Button Box Club
Vocalist:
Gary Byndas
Murray McFadgen
Kim Skovenski
Dave Skrajner
New, Original Song:
“Fred’s Polka” (Fritz Scherz)
“Home” (LynnMarie Hrovat and Eddie Rodick III)
“La Parisian” (Al Battistelli)
“Rapid Fire Polka” (Mike Schneider)
“Why Don’t You?” (Lyle Schaefer)
Greatest All-Time Hit Song (2 Elected):
Back Home in Pennsylvania
Keystone Polka
No Beer on Sunday
Tony’s Polka Village
Windy City Polka
Last call for placing an ad in our 51st Annual Festival and Convention Ad Book. Deadline extended to 8/11/19. Don’t delay!!
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Join The AMPOL AIRES this Sunday July 28th from 1:45 - 4:15 pm at the St. Jane de Chantel Parish Carnival, 5252 S Austin Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Lots of food, drinks, dancing, and a big raffle!!! Fun for the whole family!!
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