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\"boys-cd\"<\/a>The Boys released a brand new CD, \u201cWhere The Boys Are,<\/strong><\/em>\u201d on January 1, 2016.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Polka Hall of Famer Frank Liszka composed and sings his original: Mary Jane<\/em><\/strong>, a catchy, exuberant polka that instantly grabs the listener.\u00a0 He also rearranged and sings the powerful classics of Blue Ohio Dreamer<\/strong><\/em>, Uphill Climb<\/strong><\/em>, I\u2019m Gonna Live It Up<\/strong><\/em>, Love Of A Lifetime<\/strong><\/em>, and Stop The World and Let Me Off<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/em>Frank\u2019s duet with Stacey Morris, the USPA\u2019s Female Vocalist of the Year<\/em>, on Love Makes the World Go Around <\/em>is really something special.\u00a0 The Boys believe their renditions of the My Girl\/Modern Girls<\/em><\/strong> Polka Medley<\/em><\/strong>, Where Did The Boys Go Oberek<\/strong><\/em>, Mr. Pan Polka <\/strong><\/em>(featuring reed work by guest artist Eddie Siwiec), Mom and Dad Know Best Waltz<\/strong><\/em>, and Flirting Polka<\/strong><\/em> would have made Eddie Blazonczyk Sr., Li\u2019l Wally, and Frank Wojnarowsk mutually proud!\u00a0 Al Puwalski is featured on his arrangement of I Don\u2019t Believe I\u2019ll Fall In Love Today<\/strong><\/em>; while Mike Matousek sings his arrangement of I\u2019ll Never Find Another You<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/em>Last but not least, <\/em>Dave Morris is featured on the fun and lively: I Wish I Was A Millionaire Polka<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em>\u00a0Throughout the album you\u2019ll hear harmonies sung by Frank, Al, Mike Evan, and Mike Matousek.\u00a0 Polka fans can order the CD by sending an $18 check, payable to \u201cMike Matousek\u201d at 8372 Williamstowne Dr., Millersville, MD 21108. \u00a0Discover Where The Boys Are!<\/strong><\/em>
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2016 Tour Schedule<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

March<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

18\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>land in the Windy City to perform at Glendora Banquets<\/strong><\/em>, 10225 Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL.\u00a0 Music and dancing from 8 pm until midnight.\u00a0 Contact Patrick Henry at (800) 659-6811 for more information.<\/p>\n

19\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>venture out to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” as they perform for Craig Ebel’s “It’s Polka Time”<\/strong><\/em> radio show’s 25th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/em>!\u00a0 Craig is also celebrating his 30 years of broadcasting.\u00a0 The David Austin Band will also play at the Withrow Ballroom & Event Center<\/strong><\/em>, 12169 Keystone Ave N, Hugo, MN.\u00a0 Dancing is from 4 pm – 10 pm.\u00a0 Contact Craig at (763) 753-6599 for all the exciting details.<\/p>\n

20\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>then\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>head east to Wisconsin to perform at the Blue Top Supper Club<\/strong><\/em>, 3425 Church St., Stevens Point, WI from 1 pm – 5 pm.\u00a0 Contact Jeff Heinz at jeff.heinz@mwcradio.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

27 & 28\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>perform for Val’s 27th Annual Dyngus Day Celebration<\/strong><\/em> at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6471 Transit Road, Depew, NY.\u00a0 Contact Val Bakowski at valbakk@aol.com<\/a> or (716) 777-2455 for all the exciting details!<\/p>\n

April<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

2\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>appear at the Lyndhurst Polish American Citizens Club<\/strong><\/em>, 730 New Jersey Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ from 6 pm – 10 pm.\u00a0 Full bar and food available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Call Greg Prokopenko at (201) 803-0909 for all the details.<\/p>\n

3\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>appear at the Ludlow Polish American Citizens Club<\/strong><\/em>, 355 East St., Ludlow MA.\u00a0 Full bar and food available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Music and dancing from 2 pm – 6 pm.\u00a0 Call Ed Szela at (413) 567-1961 for more information.<\/p>\n

17\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>perform at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall<\/strong><\/em>, 94 Walnut Rd., Hamburg, PA, for a Polka Spring Fling<\/strong><\/em> from 1 pm – 5 pm.\u00a0 The $25 admission includes four hours of music and an “all-you-can-eat” Polish buffet!\u00a0 A cash bar is also available.\u00a0 Call the parish office at (610) 562-7657 for all the details.<\/p>\n

May<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

14\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform at the\u00a02nd Annual Pennsylvania Polka Festival <\/strong><\/em>at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, PA.\u00a0 This event promises a weekend of fun, food, and live polka music by top polka bands; plus a vendor marketplace! Contact Kelly Simon at\u00a0Kelly@simoneventmanagement.com<\/a> or stacerosa@hotmail.com<\/a> or call (800) 747-5599 for all the exciting details.<\/p>\n

28\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform at the\u00a0USPA’s 48th Annual Polka Festival & Convention<\/strong><\/em>!\u00a0 Another top line-up will be featured with several surprises!\u00a0 Visit www.uspapolka.com<\/a> for all the exciting details!<\/p>\n

June<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

24 & 25\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the iconic Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT for the 3rd Annual Ocean Beach Park Polka Days<\/strong><\/em>!\u00a0 Host band Polka Country Musicians<\/strong><\/em> along with many other top polka bands will provide four days of stellar polka music from 6\/22 – 6\/25.\u00a0 Visit www.oceanbeachparkpolkadays.com<\/a> for all the exciting details!<\/p>\n

July<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

2\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform for Big Dan’s Party <\/strong><\/em>adjacent to the outdoor pool at the beautiful Seven Springs Mountain Resort<\/strong><\/em> in Champion, PA from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm.\u00a0 Let loose at this free annual party!<\/p>\n

3\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform at the\u00a043rd Annual Polka Fireworks <\/strong><\/em>festival at the beautiful Seven Springs Mountain Resort<\/strong><\/em> in Champion, PA.\u00a0 A great lineup of polka bands along with all the amenities of this family resort will make your Fourth of July weekend extra special!\u00a0 For all the exciting details, email BelAire7208@aol.com<\/a> or call (708) 594-5182.<\/p>\n

17\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the Evergreen Club Pavilion<\/strong><\/em>, 415 Hartz Rd., in Fleetwood, PA from 2 pm – 6 pm.\u00a0 Enjoy the Old World ambience of this lovely German-themed grove just outside of Reading, PA. This meticulously-kept venue features a wooden dance floor, covered seating, delicious home-made food, and a great beer selection. And everything is very reasonably priced!<\/p>\n

22 & 23\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the 38th Annual Pulaski Polka Days<\/strong><\/em> in Pulaski, WI.\u00a0 Enjoy the nation’s top polka bands as they perform under two huge tents for four days!\u00a0 Food and beer is sold on the premises at very reasonable prices.\u00a0 Park your RV right next to the festival grounds.\u00a0 Don’t miss the big Pulaski Polka Days parade on Sunday.\u00a0 For all the exciting details, visit www.pulaskipolkadays.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n

August<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

12 & 13\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the Summer Music Fest<\/strong><\/em>, 9158 Townline Rd., Frankenmuth, MI.\u00a0 Dance to the sounds of top polka bands while enjoying the ambiance and great dining in this world-famous Bavarian town.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to visit the festival website or call (800) 386-3378 for more details.<\/p>\n

20\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the 42nd Annual<\/strong><\/em> Polish Town Fair<\/strong><\/em> in Riverhead, Long Island, NY.\u00a0 This festival features a giant open air market with vendors, Polish delicacies like pierogies, kielbasa and babka, Polish beer, polka music, Polish dancers, and carnival rides.\u00a0 Catch The Boys’ show from 5 pm – 11 pm.\u00a0 Call (631) 369-1616 for all the exciting details!<\/p>\n

21\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at Pulaski Park<\/strong><\/em>, 40 Belchertown Street, Three Rivers, MA from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.\u00a0 Enjoy this good old-fashioned covered picnic grove with its large dance floor and reasonably-priced food and drinks.\u00a0 Call Paul Brozek at (908) 233-4652 for more information.\u00a0 Visit www.pulaskipark.com<\/a> for directions.<\/p>\n

27\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the annual Zabawa Polish Heritage Festival<\/strong><\/em>, Holy Trinity Church grounds, East 23rd and Reed Streets, Erie, PA from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm.\u00a0 Celebrate Polish heritage with great ethnic food, beverages, and live music by top polka bands!\u00a0 Admission is free!\u00a0 Call (814) 456-0671 for all the exciting details.<\/p>\n

28<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0The Boys <\/strong><\/em>head to Western Pennsylvania to perform for Franek’s Polka Dance <\/strong><\/em>at the Roosevelt Hall, 2325 Greensburg\/Mt. Pleasant Rd, Norvelt, PA.\u00a0 Enjoy the comfort of the spacious, air-conditioned hall and dancing on Westmoreland’s largest wooden dance floor.\u00a0 Doors open at 2 pm with music from 3 pm – 7 pm.\u00a0 Food and refreshments will be available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Contact Frank Powaski at (724) 861-5872 or Powaski@comcast<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

September<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

14 – 17\u00a0 Polkamotion by the Ocean <\/strong><\/em>can’t be conducted in the Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall this year, but polka dances have been arranged at the nearby American Legion W.T. Spooner Post 17 Pavilion<\/strong><\/em>, 113 American Legion Rd, Lewes, DE.\u00a0 Catch Polka Family<\/strong><\/em> on Thursday, 9\/15 from 6 pm – 10 pm.\u00a0 Then the Eddie Forman Orchestra<\/strong><\/em> plays on Friday, 9\/16 from 6 pm – 10 pm with a special appearance by the Charm City Sound Reunion Band<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 The Polka Country Musicians<\/strong><\/em> wrap things up on Saturday, 9\/17 from 6 pm – 10 pm.\u00a0\u00a0 The Polkamotion Open Golf Tournament<\/strong><\/em> will take place as usual on Wednesday, 9\/14 and DJ polka parties<\/strong><\/em> will take place at Zogg’s<\/strong><\/em>, 1 Wilmington Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE, from 11 pm – 1 am after each dance during the week.\u00a0 Call or email Mike Matousek at (202) 246-7918, mike@theboysband.com<\/a> for more information or visit www.polkamotion.com<\/a> or www.rbpolka.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

October<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

16\u00a0 The\u00a0 Boys<\/strong><\/em> team up with the Golden Tones<\/strong><\/em> for a two-band polka blast at Pine View Acres<\/strong><\/em>, 145 Chamberlaine Ave., Pottsville, PA 17901, from 2 pm – 7 pm.\u00a0 Great food and full bar available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 For details, contact Jerome Machey at (570) 436-2322 or emailjer@ptd.net<\/a>.\u00a0 For directions and facility information visit www.pvacres.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

21\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at the Maplewood Moose Lodge<\/strong><\/em>, 1946 English Street, Maplewood, MN from 7 pm – 11 pm for the Midwest Polka Association.\u00a0 Call Pat Eckman at (651) 433-2173 for more details.<\/p>\n

22\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at Dale’s Weston Lanes<\/strong><\/em>, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston WI. 54476 from 7 pm – 11 pm.\u00a0 Food, refreshments, and lodging are all available!\u00a0 Contact Jeff Heinz at jeff.heinz@mwcradio.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

23\u00a0 The Boys<\/strong><\/em> perform at Glendora Banquets<\/strong><\/em>, 10225 Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL for an IPA sponsored polka dance.\u00a0 Full bar and great food is available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Call 1 (800) TO – POLKA for more information.<\/p>\n

November<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

5\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform at Kuzman’s Lounge<\/strong><\/em>, 1025 S. State Street, Girard, OH from 7 pm – 11 pm.\u00a0 Doors open at 6 pm.\u00a0 Cash bar and food available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Admission is only $12; kids under 16 are free.\u00a0 For venue information call the lounge at (330) 545-8521.\u00a0 Contact Jill at (440) 319-1877 or jmck0510@gmail.com<\/a> for event details.<\/p>\n

6\u00a0 The<\/strong><\/em> Boys<\/em><\/strong> perform for the Polka Booster Club of America Dance <\/strong><\/em>at St. Clement Banquet Center, 19600 Ford Rd. and Altar Rd., Dearborn, MI from 2 pm – 6 pm.\u00a0 Contact Terry Bagrowski at (734) 422-1901 for more information.<\/p>\n

20\u00a0 The Boys <\/strong><\/em>appear at the Ludlow Polish American Citizens Club<\/strong><\/em>, 355 East St., Ludlow MA.\u00a0 Full bar and food available at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Music and dancing from 2 pm – 6 pm.\u00a0 Call Ed Szela at (413) 567-1961 for more information.<\/p>\n

The Polka Cruise You Can’t Miss!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Norwegian<\/a>Join the Polka Country Musicians<\/strong><\/em>, The Knewz<\/strong><\/em>, and The Boys<\/strong><\/em> for seven days of polka fun sailing the Western Caribbean on board the luxurious Norwegian Getaway<\/strong><\/em> on a fabulous Polka Brews Cruise <\/strong><\/em>from February 5 – 12, 2017!\u00a0 The cruise originates in Miami, FL and visits the exotic ports of Roatan <\/strong><\/em>(Honduras), Harvest Caye <\/strong><\/em>(Belize), Costa Maya <\/strong><\/em>(Mexico), and Cozumel <\/strong><\/em>(Mexico).\u00a0 Prices start at $999<\/strong><\/em> (including taxes), which include the Ultimate Beverage Package<\/u><\/strong><\/em> for the 1st and 2nd persons in a cabin!\u00a0 For all the exciting details, contact Maryrose Nesbitt at (954) 594-6883 or polkabrewscruise@aol.com<\/a><\/strong>!\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to see the flier.\u00a0 Reserve your cabin early because this cruise is in high demand!<\/p>\n