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Just released a new album from Bud Hyrczyk called If You Only Believe. Bud Hyrczyk has recorded 17 new button box tunes. Check the New Cds page on polkas.nl to see list of songs and to order.
TONY PETKOVSEK'S 50th ON-
Saturday August 20, 2011
Slovenian National Home, 6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH.
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Just released the second disc Tony Grandovic has produced in tribute to Benzy Rathbone, Encore Tribute to the late Benzy Rathbone including 4 original selections plus 10 more polkas and 4 waltzes. Check the New Cds page on polkas.nl to see list of songs and to order.
Direct from North Olmsted, OH. comes a new CD called Czech American Festival Favorites with Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine. Czech American Festival Favorites. Check the New Cds page on polkas.nl to see list of songs and to order.
Just released a new album from Alex Meixner called Three Ring Circus. The CD displays
the current Alex Meixner Band, as well as a few guest artists in their most dynamic
and diverse recording date. From very traditional to all new-
Accordionist Dan Peters has released his first compact disc. Dan had his own band for many years in Cleveland, Ohio, most recently he played with the Frank Moravcik Band for 10 years. Now, Dan is playing with Rose Braidish. Getting Together is the title of the new CD, 15 instrumental tracks of classic polkas & waltzes including 3 originals. Check the New Cds page on polkas.nl to see list of songs and to order.
Lori Skvarch from Latrobe, Pennsylvania started playing the button box at the age of seven. Lori decided to produce her second recording entitled From The Heart. Recorded at Peppermint Studios in Youngstown, OH. Produced by Gary Rhamy and Del Sinchak. This instrumental button box CD contains 12 tracks including 5 originals written by Lori.
Bobby Doszak Jr passed away. He was a drummer playing with several Polka bands. He was the host of Polka Showcase Radio shows every Sunday in Joliet, Illinois for several years.
Robert F. Doszak '' Bobby D'' Age 42, at rest Saturday August 6, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his loving family; daughter Jessica Doszak, father Robert Doszak, sister Kim (Dan) Doglio, brother Chris Doszak, grandmother Dorothy Doszak, niece and nephews Emma Doglio, Danny Doglio and Jaxon Doszak. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Judith Doszak, paternal grandfather Stanley Doszak , maternal grandparents Nina and Fritz Malsky and Godmother and aunt Loretta Roper. Bobby was born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. He worked throughout the Joliet area for many years for several beer distributors as a truck driver.
A Celebration of Bobby's Life will be held at the funeral home chapel Thursday August 11, 2011 at 11AM. Visitation will be Wednesday August 10, 2011 from 4 to 8PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to be used according to the family's wishes would be appreciated.
Anyone wishing to send a card or condolences can do so by sending them to;
The family of Robert Doszak Jr.
C/O Kim (Doszak) Doglio
717 W. Daisy Pl.
Coal City, Illinois 60416
If you wish to sign the guest book for (Bobby Doszak Jr.) you can do so by clicking here.
New on DVD
Walter Ostanek -
The complete fifth season set. All twelve shows in one complete package on four DVDs.
6 hours of music in this box set, over 90 songs, performed Live-
The Polka Legends Play Your Favorites.
The Polka Legends Play Your Favorites is the title of this brand new compilation CD. This CD on the Marjon Label has 26 tracks! Artists on this CD include: Walter Ostanek, Hank Haller, Ted Zalac, Johnny Krizancic, Roman Possedi, Ken Umeck, Frankie Yankovic, Jim Enrieti and Jimmy Soldridge.
National Cleveland-
The 2011 Awards Show will be held at the Euclid High School Auditorium,
711 East 222nd Street, Euclid on Saturday, November 26, 2011.
NOMINATIONS 2011
Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Honor Roll Recipients, Cultural/Heritage, Support/Promotion,
Best Button Box-
Click here and go to Nominations 2011
2011 Thanksgiving Weekend
This year's Thanksgiving polka dances represented the culmination of 50 years of polka radio show produced by Tony Petkovsek. Tony again will host the polka music spectacular, on November 24 and 25, at the Marriott Downtown Cleveland Hotel. The Awards Show will take place at Saturday, November 26, at Euclid High School, Euclid, Oh.
Thursday, November 24
Tony Petkovsek's Thanksgiving Polka Party
Linda Lee Brown
Wayne Tomsick Trio
Frank Moravcik & Linda Hochevar
Fred Ziwich & His International Sound Machine
The Dvojcki Ensemble
George Staiduhar
Eddie Klancnik & Friends + Walter Ostanek
Eddie Rodick Orchestra
Matt Frank & Friends
Hank Thunander & Joey Miskulin
Friday, November 25
Tony Petkovsek's Thanksgiving Polka Party
Fairport Jammers
Alex Meixner with Klancnik & Friends
Jeff Pecon Orchestra with Joey Miskulin & Walter Ostanek
Hank Haller Ensemble
Don Wojtila Orchestra with Christine Hibbs
Ultimate Jam (with Joey Tomsick)
Joey Tomsick Orchestra
Frank Bucar & The Singing Slovenes
Frank Svet
Saturday, November 26
American-
Polka Mass
Meet The Winners Dance
Bob Kravos And The Boys In The Band
Dick Tady Orchestra
September 30,
LOJZE SLAK 23 July 1932 -
Lojze Slak, one of Slovenia's most popular accordionists died at the age of 79 after fighting cancer.
Lojze Slak also known as Lojzeta Slaka was one of the pioneers of Slovenian folk music on the diatonic button accordion.
September 13,
Accordionist Ray Polantz from Richmond Hts, Ohio passed away. Ray will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. My sympathy to the Polantz family.
John.
RAYMOND L. POLANTZ, age 64, passed away September 12, 2011. Beloved husband and best
friend of Dorothy (nee Nerkowski) for 41 years; devoted father of Raymond M. (Lisa),
Daniel (Kristen) and Brian (Noel); cherished grandpa and "Papa" of Drew and Danica;
son of the late Elsie (Karshina) and Frank Polantz and dear friend of many. Ray's
passions were his family, being a polka musician, playing bocce and golf, and spending
time with family and friends at Roaming Shores. He was an eighteen year survivor
of many cancers. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday September 17, 2011 at
St. John of the Cross Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends
to pay tribute to and celebrate his life at The Cosic Funeral Home 28890 Chardon
Rd. Willoughby Hills. Friday 2-
2011 marked the 16th performance by the Joey Tomsick Orchestra at the Sugarcreek
Ohio Swiss Festival. Cleveland Style Polkas and Waltzes, dancing, award-
The ( JTO ) Joey Tomsick Orchestra: Left to right Phil Hrvatin saxman, Jimmy Penko drums, Joey Tomsick
accordion & buttonbox , Hank Guzel bass & vocals on their way to the Swiss Festival in Sugarcreek Ohio.
National Cleveland-
Lifetime Achievement: FRED KUHAR -
Fred Kuhar had a polka band continuously for 38 years. The accordionist recorded a series of five albums with his band playing polka music in the style of Johnny Pecon. Fred produced seven Johnny Pecon "live " performance CDs, and has preserved the Pecon sound for posterity. Fred also served as president of the American Slovenian Polka Foundation for nine years, and initiated the project to transfer 78 polka recordings to digital for the Museum archives.
Bob Timko is considered to be one of the premier accordionists born in Cleveland,
Ohio. For many years, Bob was an accordionist with the Kenny Bass orchestra. In the
late 1960s, the Bob Timko orchestra became one of the hottest Cleveland-
Trustees Honor Roll: JOHN GERL -
John Gerl (Drummer)
Linda Lee Brown (Bavarian Inn's Linda Lee)
Gus Oswald (Drummer for Hank Haller for almost 50 years)
Angie Zabjek -
Bill Tomsic, Ray Sterle, Mike Dragas (the Sidemen of the Art Perko Orchestra for over 35 years)
Ray Skovenski (Band Leader from Western Pa.)
Al Strukel (Band Leader and recording artist)
Greatest All-
Save the Last Dance for Me (Music -
Terezinka Polka (Button box favorite based on a Slovenian Folk Song.)
The other Award winners will be named at the Crystal Awards Show XXIV, at 2 p.m., November 26, 2011, at Euclid High School Auditorium.
The Western Senators and Walter Ostanek have been recorded a new album. This CD pays a tribute to many songs named after the various ladies of polka music. Special Guests: Joey Miskulin, Ron Sluga, Denny Anderson and Norm Kobal.
2011 Thanksgiving Weekend
This year's Thanksgiving polka dances represented the culmination of 50 years of polka radio show produced by Tony Petkovsek. Tony again will host the polka music spectacular, on November 24 and 25, at the Marriott Downtown Cleveland Hotel. The Awards Show will take place at Saturday, November 26, at Euclid High School, Euclid, Oh.
Just Released, 2 brandnew CD's from Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek.
The compilation Polka Celebration, 50 Years Of Friendship from Walter Ostanek & Joey Miskulin contains a collection of songs they have recorded together over the years. The other new CD called Carefree, Polkas And Waltzes, this album from Walter Ostanek And His Band has 22 new songs in the original Ostanek style!
Golden Double Jubilee
Today on Tony Petkovsek’s daily radio program he was presented with a very special
memento from polkas.nl. Recently Tony Petkovsek announced that he will be semi-
After getting to know Tony I learned that one of his all-
During the 50th Thanksgiving Polka Party Cecilia Dolgan, president of the National
Cleveland-
John Hasper.
www.polkas.nl
Eddie Liszewski (Eddie & The Slovenes) passed away January 26, 2012 at age 80. Our sincere sympathy to his family, friends, and many fans. He will be missed, but never forgotten!
Friends will be received on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm at
the Bowser-
