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July 01,

Sam Pugliano 47 years on polka radio.

Appreciation Diner

Dance Honoring

Sunday, October 3, 2010

The Acme Club, Cheswick, PA.

 

 

 

June 23,

Paul Wilcox, host of Polka Varieties in Cleveland, dies at age of 85.

 

Paul Wilcox, of Fort Myers, Fl., hosted the hour-long Polka Varieties on WEWS in Cleveland every Sunday for 27 years, from 1956 to 1983. The show aired from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. across northeast Ohio, and was syndicated during its later years to 30 television markets. It was the only television program for this type of music in the U.S. at that time. The program featured various popular bands that played Slovenian-style polkas. America's Polka King, Frankie Yankovic, was the original band to perform on the show. Paul and Frankie teamed up as escorts on more than 60 polka tours worldwide. Paul had a broadcasting career that spanned five decades. He began on radio in 1947 and retired from radio in 1990 in Florida. He was also a news and sportscaster at NewsChannel5 in the 1960s. He was a distinguished flyer in the United States Air Force in the Korean War and World War II. Paul was a POW of the communists during the Korean War. He once told a fellow WEWS employee that he would count the ants in his cell to help pass the time. Paul will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

 

Click here for the memorial page

 

 

 

June 16,

Just released: America's Polka King Frankie Yankovic and Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek - The Two Of Us. This brand new album features some cuts that have never been released on an album before. Every once in a while an artwork or musical recording of one of the world’s great artists is found and brought to light. 12 years after Yankovic's death a new CD recording of Frankie Yankovic is being released. The recording was made in the early 90’s and sat in a studio, awaiting a release date that never came, until now. Special guest on this album is accordion great, Joey Miskulin from Nashville.

 

 

 

May 01,

New Dick Tady Orchestra CD - Button Box Magic, The Best Of The DTO Volume 4 "The 5th Decade" with the great button box melodies of years gone by and new tunes, never released by the DTO on prior albums.

 

 

April 24,

3 years polkas.nl

Dear polkas.nl visitors. Thanks for making polkas.nl one of the best visited polka sites in the world. Without your support I would not have the passion to continue with this site.

John (polkas.nl)

 

 

 

April 19,

On April 20, Walter Ostanek will be celebrating his 75th birthday. Make sure that you visit the Happy Birthday celebration page for Walter Ostanek. If you’d like leave a Happy Birthday message for Walter please click on Birthday Wishes. Happy 75th Birthday, Walter!

John.

 

 

 

March 12,

GAYLORD KLANCNIK winner of the "Best Slovenian CD" for the 2010 PACE Awards from the Polka American Organisation.

 

Ed Klanknic would like to thank everyone who helped him in supporting the release of Gaylord Klancnik's final CD project. Ed is happy to announce that it has been voted as the "Best Slovenian CD" for the 2010 PACE Awards. These awards are sponsored by The Polka America Corporation and are a response to the Grammy Awards no longer offering a Polka category. The final PACE voting was a combination of expert and fan based ballots, cast after a panel of industry peers nominated the top 10 albums in each category.

 

 

 

 

Februari 27,

Dear Visitors,

We’re flying to Lanzarote today! We are on vacation from February 27, until March 07. Email responses may take longer than usual.

John (polkas.nl)

 

 

 

February 19,

The Polka America Corporation Excellence (PACE) Awards, are designed to recognize the best new recordings, best original song, and outstanding service for the benefit of polka music.

 

Please click on the link below to the voting page for the PACE Polka Awards ballot. They are giving out awards for the polka CDs this year since the Grammys pulled the category. Nominated in the Slovenian category: Gaylord Klancnik, Alex Meixner, Walter Ostanek, Mickey Dee, Tom Brusky, Joey Tomsick, the Culkars, Bob Kravos, Verne Meisner, Danny Mack. Anyone can vote and it is absolutely free.

 

Click here for The Music Awards Official Voting Page.

 

 

 

February 17,

The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum honors their legacy with a multimedia exhibition and CD release, "The Vadnals: The Cleveland Style's Premier Polka Family." Richie Vadnal appears in person to debut his new CD album of his and Johnny's greatest polka hits. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free.

 

Click here for information and some Exhibition photos.

 

 

 

DENIS NOVATO IN CONCERT

 

SLOVENE HALL

8425 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA

 

Sunday Februari 21, 2010

 

Click here fore more information

 

 

 

January 01,

Best wishes for a great 2010.  Have a safe, healthy and prosperous new year.  Thank to everyone for visiting the web site in 2009.  

John (polkas.nl)

 

 

 

December 25,

Merry Christmas and I’d like to wishing everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous 2010.

John.

 

 

 

December 24,

FATHER FRANK PERKOVICH – 81th BIRTHDAY.

 

Congratulations to The Original Polka Priest Father Frank Perkovich on his 81th Birthday. We celebrate this on polkas.nl with the brandnew Father Frank Perkovich pages. Happy Birthday Frank Perkovich. p.s. Father…. don’t forget to click on yourself. Have a blessed day!

John.

 

 

 

December 03,

Joey Tomsick Sweeps National Polka Awards

JTO wins in five categories including Band of the Year and Recording of the Year!

The Joey Tomsick Orchestra of Cleveland took top honors at the 22nd Annual Awards Ceremony presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, November 28, 2009. The band, which celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary this year, triumphed in all five categories in which it was nominated. Bandleader Joey Tomsick was named Musician of the Year, while Bandmembers Phil Hrvatin and Hank Guzel, Jr. received the award for Sidemen of the Year. Earlier this year, the Joey Tomsick Orchestra released it’s long awaited for CD “Polka Funhouse” which was named Polka Album of the Year, as voted on by the membership of the Polka Hall of Fame. The title track of the album won for Best Original Song of the Year. The Joey Tomsick Orchestra also won the most coveted award for Band of the Year, an honor that they will treasure forever! This crystal award was presented by Cleveland media personalities Dick Russ and Loree Vick before an audience of close to 1000 people at the St. Clair Slovenian National Home. The Polka Funhouse CD features 16 selections, about half of which are new or originals. You’ll find several button box tunes, some snappy new polkas, delightful waltzes, the beautiful “Grandpa” song, and the hot Polish-style selection “What Would I Do Without You”. By the way, you may purchase the award-winning album directly through Joey’s website at www.joeytomsick.com.

 

 

 

December 03,

What a wonderfull Thanksgiving!

It was an honor to meet so many people in Cleveland. See you next year, and please keep in touch.

John Hasper (Polkas.nl)

 

 

 

November 28,

NATIONAL CLEVELAND-STYLE POLKA HALL OF FAME AWARDS SHOW

WINNERS 2009

 

 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Art Perko

Del Sinchak

 

TRUSTEES HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS

Johnny Spetich

Greg Drust

SNPJ Farm

Kathy Hlad

Ron Luznar

Mirk Yama

 

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT CRYSTAL AWARD

Ray Somich (For 20 years of contribution and service)

 

CULTURAL / HERITAGE

SNPJ Heritage Center

 

SUPPORT / PROMOTION

John & Helen Kuzman

 

BEST BUTTON BOX-INDIVIDUAL

Ron Likovic

 

BEST BUTTON BOX-GROUP

Fairport Jammers

 

BEST VOCALIST

John Ross

 

BEST MUSICIAN-INDIVIDUAL

Joey Tomsick

 

BAND OF THE YEAR

Joey Tomsick Orchestra

 

RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Polka Funhouse (Joey Tomsick Orchestra)

 

BEST MUSICIAN – SIDEMAN

Hank Guzel (Joey Tomsick Orchestra)

Phil Hrvatin (Joey Tomsick Orchestra)

 

BEST NEW ORIGINAL POLKA OR WALTZ

Polka Funhouse (Joey Tomsick, Frank Doblekar)

 

GREATEST ALL TIME CLEVELAND-STYLE

Glas Harmonike

Waltz of Love

 

 

 

November, 14

We are on vacation from November 14, until December 02.

Updates will be done!

Email responses may take longer than usual.

 

YES! We’re flying to Cleveland for the Thanksgiving Polka Party & Awards Show 2009. We hope to see all of you. We’ll be there!

John & Jeanne.

 

 

 

November, 13

We lost another polka accordionist and bandleader. Elroy Benz of Cedarburg Wisconsin, USA. passed away this past week. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

John.

 

 

 

November, 05

SLAVKO AVSENIK - 80TH BIRTHDAY on November 26.

Congratulations to Slavko Avsenik on his 80th Birthday. We celebrate this milestone on polkas.nl with 100 brandnew Slavko Avsenik pages. A unique and almost complete document. Any additions? please let me know.

John.

 

 

 

Oktober, 29

We lost another polka player. Accordionist and bandleader Jimmy Soldridge died of a heart attack on Oktober 10. Soldridge was born in Rockdale, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Frank E. and Angela (Bult) Soldridge. Jimmy Soldridge was a master accordionist and music leader of Jimmy Soldridge and the Happy Yanks Orchestra. He was also the former radio broadcaster for WXLV, at the Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. He served as lance corporal in the Marine Corps and played for the Marine Corps Band. Jimmy was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post #7293, Egypt and was a member of the American Legion. May he rest in peace.

John.

 

 

 

Oktober, 21

News from the National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame.

 

2009 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES ANNOUNCED.
At the Preview Meeting of the American Slovenian Polka Foundation held October, the election results show that the members chose Art Perko and Del Sinchak to receive the organization’s highest honor.

Three categories of Awards Show winners were announced by the Polka Hall of Fame. The categories were: Lifetime Achievement, Trustees Honor Roll and Greatest All Time Cleveland Style Hits.

 

 

Lifetime Achievement: DEL SINCHAK - ART PERKO.

Trustees Honor Roll: JOHNNY SPETICH - GREG DRUST - SNPJ FARM - KATHY HLAD - RON LUZNAR -  MIRK YAMA.

 

Greatest All Time Cleveland Style Hits: GLAS HARMONIKA - WALTZ OF LOVE.

 

The 2009 Awards Show will be held at the Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio at 2PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009.

 

www.clevelandstyle.com

 

Click here for the nomination list.

Learn more about the winners by clicking here.

 

 

Oktober, 14

News from Steve Meisner and Denny Anderson

 

Many of you know Don Hunjadi from owning & operating HG Studio, to Blue Chip Polkas and other radio shows, to running sound at Oak Brook for many years, to saxophonist & all around good musician performing on many of the best recordings to come out of Wisconsin over the last 25 years. Don was in a car accident, we all need to say a prayer for Don and his family during their time of need.
 

Don Hunjadi
Don was in a bad accident yesterdag morning responding to an emergency call. His truck went air born and landed in a culvert. He is at Froderth Hospital in the Trauma center. He has multipal cuts and bruses, afractured rib , some bleeding on the front of the brain, bleeding in the rib area, slight fractures of the spinal colum. I will let you know more in the future.

Dick Hunjadi.

 

Oktober, 01

Ed Klancnik / The KNF Band / Ranch Recordings

Brand new website.

www.ranchrecordings.com

 

 

 

September, 22

Joey Tomsick & The JTO

Brand new website.

www.joeytomsick.com

 

 

 

September, 11

News from Denny Anderson

 

Next Stop…….Terra Haute, Indiana

If your travels take you Indiana way…………….

Join us at the Oktoberfest in downtown Terra Haute September 17, 18 and 19, 2009.

Enjoy great music, food & drink…….and meet great people.

We will have our latest recording “Polkas Hot” available and and Oktoberfest souvenir photo of the band. We will also have Eric Noltkamper’s latest recordings, along with David Austin’s latest albums.

 

SEE YOU THERE………………….

www.imspb.com we hope you enjoy your visit “The Polka Way”…..Home!

Denny Anderson

The International Main Street Polka Band TM

PO Box 43394 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-0394

www.imspb.com

imspolkaband@comcast.net

 

 

 

September, 05

News from The National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame.

2009 AWARDS SHOW!

This year’s Awards Show 22 promises to be another great gathering of polka stars on stage, live, at the Slovenian National Home auditorium, in Cleveland, Ohio, 2 p.m., Saturday, November 28. The theme of “Polkas International” will spotlight different nationalities that have contributed to Cleveland style polka music. The musical entertainment will focus on Slovenian, Italian, Polish, and German polkas and waltzes that had a Cleveland sound. Ray Somich, II, is back as the director of the Awards Show. The Slovenian National Home will prepare a buffet dinner, and liquid refreshments that will be available before and after the Show. The Auditorium seating will be set-up to accommodate a larger audience on the main floor. Tickets will be available in advance at the Polka Hall of Fame, at $15 each. Phone 216-261-3263

 

Click here for the 2009 nomination list.

 

 

 

September, 04

Polka Friends,

I just wanted to let everyone know that "Slovenian Melodies" polka radio show is going to be premiering on 24/7 Polka Heaven, this coming Sunday at 9 PM. We will be heard four times each week. Our one hour show features the Cleveland-Style polka music that many enjoy. Thanks for all that you have done to help our show on the Akron, Ohio airwaves and I know you will do the same as we continue on WAPS, Akron, Ohio, but expand to 24/7.
Sincerely,

AJ Hite

www.slovenianmelodies.com

 

 

 

August, 08

Thanksgiving Polka Party & Awards Show 2009.

November 26 - 27 - 28, 2009.

 

TONY PETKOVSEK’S 48th ANNUAL CLEVELAND STYLE POLKA EXTRAVAGANZA

 

PREMIER POLKA WEEKEND in Cleveland, Ohio - The Polka Town.

 

 

 

November, 26

Marriott Hotel.

POLKA PARTY, with Bob Kravos, Walter Ostanek, Joey Tomsick, Frank Bucar, Grant Kozera, David Turk’s Jammers, Mike Wojtila & Dale Bucar.

 

 

 

November, 27

Marriott Hotel.

POLKA PARTY, with Hank Thunander, Hank Haller, Rob Deblander, Frank Bucar, Fred Ziwich, Grant Kozera Lori Skavarch, Kenny Zalar, Joey Miskulin & Walter Ostanek.

 

 

 

November, 28

Slovenian National Home.

POLKA HALL OF FAME AWARDS SHOW XXII

 

 

 

November, 28

Marriott Hotel.

MEET THE WINNERS RECEPTION & DANCE, with Frank Bucar, Eddie Rodick & Ron Likovic.

 

 

 

We hope to see all of you. We’ll be there!

John.

 

 

 

July, 29

Gaylord Klancnik Tribute Show on WMNF

 

Sunday, 8/2/2009 on the Polka Party Express, the Wackie's will be paying tribute to Legendary Band Leader and Accordionist, Gaylord Klancnik and his music. Mr. Ed Klancnik, President of Ranch Recordings, Fellow Polka Musician and son of Gaylord will join the Wackie's for a live on air interview. The Party starts at 2pm (EST) on 88.5fm WMNF in Tampa Florida. You can hear us on the Internet at www.wmnf.org or www.polkapartyexpress.com.

 

Thank You!

Wackie Jackie Z.
2008 WMNF Programmer of the Year
The Polka Party Express
Keeping the Tradition Alive on 88.5
www.polkapartyexpress.com
2-4PM every Sunday
WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa, Florida
wackiejackiez@aol.com

 

 

 

 

July 15

Passing of Lud Hrovat (LynnMarie's father)

LynnMarie’s father Lud has just passed away on Monday July 13, 10 p.m.

We are so sorry to hear the very sad news of Lud's passing.
Lud was so well loved by many people for a multitude of
reasons. His love of family, friends and music was very apparent everywhere he went. He encouraged his children and friends to pursue their happiness and did it with tremendous love in his heart. He will be sadly missed.

 

LUDWIG F. HROVAT, 81, of Seven Hills, beloved husband of the late Lillian (nee Miklaus), loving father of Lud Hrovat, Jr. (late Sandy), Kathy Hrovat (Edward), Larry Hrovat (Debbie), Lenny Hrovat(Gail), Karie Lovano (Tony) and LynnMarie Rink (Jim), treasured grandfather of 13, cherished great grandfather of nine, dear brother of the late Jennie Intihar, Stanley, Olga Ponikvar, William, Rose Kisley, Joseph and Mary Ann White. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. VISITATION FRIDAY, FROM 2 - 5 AND 7 - 9 P.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Lud was a W.W.II US Navy Veteran.

 

July 07,

POLKAS UNITED

A new Forum for Polka Music and the people! This is a public Forum to discuss Polka Music so this music genre can move forward and grow. Let's make something happen together.

www.polkasunited.com

 

 

 

July 02

ROMAN POSSEDI - 80th BIRTHDAY on July 4.

Congratulations to ROMAN POSSEDI on his 80th Birthday

Best wishes! From all of us.

The polkas.nl gang.

 

 

 

June 22,

Martin Serro (1915 - 2009) has passed away

Martin J. Serro, 93, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Irwin, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009. Martin was the son of Slovenian parents, Frank (Cerar) Serro and Mary Drop Serro. He owned and operated the Irwin Trailer Sales before retiring in 1975 and moved to Sarasota in 1980. In his earlier years, Martin had a polka orchestra, known as "Martin Serro and his Trio" in which he played the button accordion. The trio continued performing until 1942 playing for dances, weddings and picnics. During the same period of time, he hosted a radio show over WHJB, Greensburg, which aired twice weekly from 1935 to 1942. In addition to TV and radio appearances, Martin had a hit recording in 1960 called The Slovenian Picnic Waltz. This song and Martin were inducted into the Cleveland Polka Hall of Fame. Martin encouraged many young people in the area to master the button box accordion by traveling to Slovenia and bringing many button boxes back to the states for them. Many of these students learned the button technique from Martin's friend, Mario Mosti of Jeannette. Martin was a lifetime member of the Herminie Volunteer Fire Company, Irwin Lions Club, Loyal Order of the Moose in Irwin, past president of the Irwin-Norwin Chamber of Commerce, Jeannette Toastmasters, SNPJ Lodge 87 and the Crystal Ballroom in Herminie, Button Box Club of Herminie, Croatian Lodge of Cokeburg, St. Edwards and Immaculate Conception churches in Pennsylvania and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sarasota. He was chairman of the 1973 North Huntingdon Bi-Centennial. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jennie Frowen Serro, of Sarasota; daughters, Marlene Davis and her husband, Chuck, of Acworth, Ga., and Dr. Linda Serro of Estero, Fla.; three grandchildren, Dr. Gregory Houck and his wife, Rachel, of Estero, Catherine Mazur and her husband, Gary, of Holiday, Fla., and Michael Houck, of Estero; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Houck and Ella Mazur. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, John, Joseph and Louis; and four sisters, Mary Garcar, Rose Andrewson, Anna Serro and Frances Golobish. He has one surviving sister, Jennie Baloh, of Herminie; and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Herminie. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Crystal Ballroom in Herminie following the Mass and interment at the Westmoreland Memorial Park in Greensburg. Donations may be made in Martin's honor to the TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

 

 

 

June 07,

Grammy dump polkas! Please click here to read another article.

 

 

June 06,

More disrespect for the music we love! The Recording Academy, which doles out the annual Grammy Awards, has announced it's eliminating the polka category after 24 years.

 

Please click here to read the news article that the Grammy Awards have discontinued the Polka Grammy.

 

 

 

June 05

News from Alex Meixner.

 

After a long search, my family is relocating to Florida. With the tremendous amount of traveling I do for gigs, it’s easier for us to be based closer to Jamie’s family down there…and winter is much better than it is for us in Pennsylvania! I’m taking most of June off to get situated and then it’s back to the road in July….. also in July, I will be premiering- “Stay All Night” my new album! I’m very excited about this one and sure y’all will like this. Without putting too much pressure on the final mixes (which are currently being tweaked….) – I think the live energy of the show has been captured. I have some new originals, as well as some fan favorites. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing my friends in Kimberley, British Columbia and Utica, NY next month. If you’re in the area (or if you’re not try to make it to the areas!) for the Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships (www.kiotac.ca) and the Bavarian Festival sponsored by the Utica Maennerchor in Marcy, NY – they’re sure to be a fun time. See ya down the road.

Alex.

 

 

 

What a success!

The Polka Party 2009 was enjoyed by everybody - public and musicians. No one could believe the enthusiasm of the Dutch fans. Every artists was received a warm welcome and crowd went wild for the music. The audians ranged from young to old with most being in there 20s or 30s. But let’s not forget that some of Holland’s oldest and most trusted fans also enjoyed the shows. The artists were amazed and thrilled with the reaction of the crowds to there music. It was said that it was a long time since people come just for the music. Every artist hopes that the Dutch fans want them to come! Back as almost everyone of them left Holland with a tear in there eyes. Walter & Irene, Alex, Eddie, Frank, Ed, Brian, Ron, Ron, Linda, Kim, Phil, Eric like to thank everyone!

 

Sincerely,

Jelse and John.

 

 

April, 26

JOHNNY KRIZANCIC, March 31, 1929 - April 25, 2009.

Johnny Krizancic, Well-known Tamburitza Croation Slovenian Cleveland Style Polka musician, composer, producer, DJ, promoter and owner/director Marjon Records. Johnny Krizancic was a 2007 Trustees Honor Roll winner at the Polka Hall of Fame Award Show.

 

 

More sad news!

Polka legendary Johnny Krizancic has passed away yesterday at age 80. Funeral arrangements are pending. I cannot believe that three of the greats have passed away in the last two weeks. Martha: my deepest condoleances.

John.

 

 

 

April, 24

Two years polkas.nl

 

Two Years Anniversary.

Thank you for visiting polkas.nl  Please come back soon. To promote polkas, We do another step foreward, please click here 7 unique polkas.nl YouTube Videos.

John.

 

 

 

April 21

Frankie Mullec has passed away on April 20, 2009 at age 89 in Wickliffe, Oh. Mr Mullec was WW II Navy Veteran and Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award Winner in 2008. Burial will be private.

 

 

April, 17

Al Markic has passed away on April, 15, 2009, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Al Markic played banjo and guitar, he recorded with many of the Great Cleveland Polka Bands. Al was a great rhythm player. Al died in the hospital from complications of pneumonia and other problems. There will be no public showing and a private burial. Al was cremated according to his wishes and will be interred in the Veteran’s Cemetery in Ritton, Ohio.

 

 

 

April, 08

News from AJ Hite,

 

Hi Everybody,

It has been a while since I have sent you any information on the radio show, "Slovenian Melodies". I hope the return of spring finds you well and still enjoying polka music. Our radio show has been doing quite well since we moved to 6:00 PM and since we launched our website in July. We have made many changes to both and want you to stop by and check out the website, if you haven't lately. We just added a "Show Facts" page that gives you information as to the bands and songs that we are playing each week on our show. We are trying to give our listeners a wide variety of tunes and bands and a chance to go back and hear some songs that haven't been played on the polka radio shows very much in the last decade or so. Also check out our "Radio Shows" page to listen to a show that is uploaded almost every week. Any comments you have, please let us know and please let your friends know about the show and website. Also, anything we can put on the radio show or website to promote you, your show, your band, whatever, get it to us and we will do so, free of charge. Thanks to all who have helped us in the past. Take care.

AJ Hite

www.slovenianmelodies.com

6:00-7:00 PM, every Sunday

91.3 WAPS FM, Akron, Ohio

 

 

 

April, 07

News from Denny Anderson,

 

Hi to all,

”IMSPB”TM gathers several times a year to perform and share its music. These performances give us an opportunity to see those people that have become part of our musical lives and to

meet new friend’s during our musical journey. Because all of us enjoy being together as group, if only for a limited time each year, our time together as a group has been described as a “Grand Musical Event”. This year “IMSPB”TM, will share a “Grand Musical Event” with all the fine folks at “The Beckster Fest” in Amana, Iowa. We hope to see you at one of our “Event’s” this year and that you have an enjoyable grand time to remember for years to come. So please visit us at one of our events. Also visit www.imspb.com and remember “keep a song in your heart”. Other appearances will be sent out later in the year.

 

Please join us at the following Event’s.

This spring “The International Main Street Polka Band” TM will be appearing at “The Beckster Fest” in Amana, Iowa, on May 29 & 30, 2009 and Sunday May 31st , 2009 at the “Croatian Cultural Club” in Joliet, Illinois. “The Beckster Fest” is arranged and presented by Becky Livermore, “Barefoot Becky”. You can view the Beckster Fest band schedule at, www.barefootbecky.com/becksterfest.htm. To view a PDF file of the “Beckster Fest” schedule click on the following link.

http://www.barefootbecky.com/imgaes/BecksterFest09.pdf

You can e-mail Becky directly at polkabecky@aol.com.

For RV and Trailer parking information go to www.amanarv.com or call 1-800-471-7616. For more information regarding our date at the “Croatian Cultural Club” in Joliet, Illinois

Call 815-723-3154 or visit www.croatianculturalclub.com.

Make your reservations early as it will be sold-out! Mark Your Calendars Now for these grand spring events! We would like to thank Becky Livermore for inviting us to be part of “Beckster Fest”.

See You This Spring!!

Denny Anderson.

 

 

 

March, 31

I get more and more questions about the Polka Party 2009 in Holland. Some polkas.nl visitors who are not living in Holland have plans to come. Holland is a beautiful country for a vacation. Come to Holland if you like tulips, cheese, windmills and very good polkas. Our beers are great, and we have more than enough water. At request, from now on all the Polka Party information is also in English at the website. If you have plans to come, please call our information phone number for tickets or additional information. If you have any other questions? Please email or call. Hope to see you in Holland!

John.

 

 

 

March, 28

News from polkaconnection.com

 

PolkaConnection.com has been in business for nearly 20 years! 2 years ago, on March 31, 2007, we went on-line with our store. Since then we have made many new friends and gained hundreds of new customers at PolkaConnection.com Please tell your friends about us and thanks for all your business through the years! It is time to celebrate! From now until April 1, 2009, we will offer 10% off any order at PolkaConnection.com When you place an order simply use the coupon code Polka10 and you will automatically receive 10 % off any order! YES, your friends can use the coupon code too. Enter Polka10 today and receive 10 % off your order!

 

 

 

March, 25

News from Phil Hrvatin, sax man with the Joey Tomsick Orchestra.

 

Many people involved the 48th Annual Awards Banquet fromThe Federation of Slovenian National Homes on March, 21 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tony Petkovsek, Denny Bucar, Jeff Pecon, Wayne Tomsick, Mark Habat, Cilka Dolgan, Lou Sadar, Joe Valencic and many more were in the attendance.

 

 

 

March, 24

News from Phillip Nadvesnik,

 

Dear everyone,

I regret and am also relieved to let you know that I'm taking a break from this whole internet radio scene for a while, since I've been lacking in enthusiasm and do not care about this as much as my musical (instruments) hobbies. To anyone who has sent me requests and dedications for the "next" show, I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. I really, really CANNOT thank you enough for sending me recordings of your bands to me for airplay. Your recordings are all keepers, and I'm sure will be used again soon by myself to promote polkas, as you have helped me over the years. I enjoyed receiving recordings in the mail, and developing new internet friendships who are musicians. Thanks for making "Polka Radio Melbourne" a tremendous success! Downloads of the shows will still be available, and the large catalogue of recordings will stay online.

Thank you again for the support and the music sent. I hope that some of you enjoyed my podcasts.

Phillip.

 

 

 

January, 23

News from Denny Anderson.

 

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,

Many of you may remember Art Walunas who some years back had the hit recording of “No Beer In Heaven” and also the hit recording of “Old Milwaukee Polka” written by Art. Art Walunas has had a long and productive career in Western Music and just recently, recorded and wrote lyrics adapted to the “Pittsburgh Way Polka” in honor of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, pseudo name, “Pittsburgh Steelers Song” / sing-a-along.

I had the pleasure of adding vocals and other things to the recording along with Dorian Chalmers and Joey Johnson (the Tailgaters) at Joey Johnson’s studio in Minneapolis.

 

It’s a fun song and may be a regional; however, everyone knows football and the Steelers and as we all know football season is nearing the exciting end. the “Steelers” have won the “AFC” and are on their way to the “Superbowl”.

 

Click here for ther recording done by “Art Walunas and his

Football Orchestra with vocals and hell raising by the Tailgaters”.

 

 

 

January, 01

I’d like to start out 2009 wishing everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous new year and also to thank everyone for visiting the web site.  I am really proud to say that since September 2008 I have seen more than the double the number of visitors over last year.  And, I thought 2007 was fantastic!  I’m just hoping that I can keep on spreading polkas over the whole world.  Again thank you for all of you support.

John (polkas.nl)

 

 

 

December, 18

Milwaukee’s Polka King Louie Bashell has passed away on December 17, 2008, at age 94. Louie died from complications of pneumonia after battling Altzheimer’s disease for two years.

 

 

 

December, 11

The nominations for the Grammy Awards have been announced. For the Best Polka Album the nominees are: Walter Ostanek, Bob Kravos,  LynnMarie, Paulino Bernal, Polka Family and Jimmy Sturr. The Award Show will be held in Los Angeles - Sunday, February 8, 2009.

 

 

  

 

 

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