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May 08,
America's Polka Ambassador "Tony Petkovsek" will be inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame on May, 11, 2011, at an introduction ceremony and dinner at the Marriott Downtown Hotel, Cleveland, OH.
April 05,
Joe Bajuk from California releases his brand new CD disc called Cleveland-
March 26, 2011
Son of America’s Polka King Frankie Yankovic passed away.
JERRY YANKOVIC died at age 58 in Alaska.
Son of Frank and June (nee Erwerthe) (both deceased). Brother of Linda Takita, Richard, Frank J.r. (deceased) Andrea McKinnie, Gerald, Mark, John (deceased) and Robert.
March 24,
Just released, new CD "The Del Sinchak Band -
WALTER OSTANEK Featuring FRANKIE YANKOVIC winner of the "Best Slovenian CD" for the 2011 PACE Awards from the Polka American Organisation.
The Two Of Us
Producer: Walter Ostanek
Manufactured & Distributed By: Sunshine Entertainment, NY.
POLKA! THE MOVIE
The Story of Cleveland-
Movie Premiere at the Cleveland international Film Festival
MARCH 29 -
Tower City Cinemas -
Click here fore more information
AN EVENING WITH TONY PETKOVSEK
50 Years as America's Polka Ambassador
Hosted by Polka Historian Joe Valencic
APRIL 14, 2011
The Polka Hall of Fame and Museum -
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January 19,
Son of America’s Polka King Frankie Yankovic passed away.
FRANK R. YANKOVIC Jr. died at age 67.
Dear father of Frank III and Scott. Son of Frank and June (nee Erwerthe) (both deceased). Brother of Linda Takita, Richard, Andrea McKinnie, Gerald, Mark, John (deceased) and Robert. Friends received Zele Funeral Home, 452 East 152nd ST., Friday, 4 P.M., Till time of service, at 8 P.M. Please omit flowers. Donations, in his memory, to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
January 01, 2011.
Happy New Year! Best Wishes! Have a safe, healthy and prosperous 2011. Thank to everyone for visiting the web site in 2009.
John (polkas.nl)
December 30, 2010.
News from Lifetime Achievement Award winner Fred Ziwich.
Since Thanksgiving Weekend, I've put together a slideshow of
pictures with narration.
Here is the YouTube Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS-
It's also available on my Facebook page.
Festively, Fred Ziwich.
December 25,
I’d like to wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. And please don't forget it's Christmas Polka Time! Fred Ziwich wishes you Merry Christmas on our Polka Time page. Joey Miskulin wishes everybody Merry Christmas on the polkas.nl Christmas page.
John.
Click here for Fred.
Click here for Joey.
December 15,
Just released a brand new CD from Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek and The Western Senators called You Polka, You Brought Her! There also 3 new 2 hour DVDs from Walter Ostanek and the Western Senators called Polkarama! Season 4.
John.
December 01,
Just back home!
It was great in Cleveland I had a wonderful time. The Polka Party and the Show was great and I was so happy that Jelse finally got his Award. Thanks for being a part of Cleveland’s extravagant polka weekend.
John.
November 27,
American-
Hosted the National Cleveland-
Click here to see all of the 2010 Award winners.
November 26,
With deep regret I must tell you that I just heard that Jake Zagger passed away early this morning. Jake will be missed by all of us for his button box music. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake’s family.
John.
November 21,
Norm Kobal passed away on Saturday at age 77 after a long illness. He was one of the best sax players in the polka world. Norm made great recordings with Walter Ostanek, Joey Miskulin, Eric Noltkamper, Bob Kravos, Markic & Zagger, Dave Wretschko and many more. Our deepest symphaty goes out to the Kobal Family. May he rest in peace.
John.
November, 18
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are on vacation from November 18, until November 30.
Updates will be done!
Email responses may take longer than usual.
YES! We’re flying to Cleveland for the Thanksgiving Polka Party & Awards Show 2010.
We hope to see all of you.
We’ll be there!
John & Jeanne (polkas.nl)
November 5,
Just released. The Button Box Collection by Jake Zagger. Great compilation CD with 33 from his best songs. Click here for more info.
John.
November 4,
New CD Set Features Early 1900's Slovenian-
John.
Oktober 17,
THANKSGIVING POLKA PARTY
AWARDS SHOW
MEET THE WINNERS RECEPTION & DANCE
November 25 -
With: Linda Lee Brown, Chardon Polka Band, Joe & Nancy Novak, Stan Mejac, MI SMO MI Male Singers, Kres Dancing, Alaska Polka Chips, Klancnik & Friends, Walter Ostanek & Joey Miskulin, Hank Thunander, Bob Kravos, Polka Pirates, Corky Godee, Jef Pecon & Paul Yanchar, Hank Haller, Don Wojtila & Christine Hibbs, Fritz Polka Band, Martin Brothers Plus, Joey Tomsick, Del Sinshak.
Oktober 15,
National Cleveland-
Lifetime Achievement Award winners for 2010.
Congratulations to FRED ZIWICH and DICK SODJA.
Also congratulations to Polka DJ and promoter Jelse Vos from The Netherlands with
his Trustees Honor Roll from the National Cleveland-
John.
Oktober 14
Just released. Last Dance – The Milan Racanovic Orchestra. Great compilation CD from his recordings produced back in the 1970s. 20 polkas and waltzes from three albums and one 45 RPM record.
Oktober 12,
Saxophonist Eddie Platt, of Stow, Ohio, previously of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away.
Cremation has taken place and a Catholic Mass and memorial to celebrate his life will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, October 16th at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Summa, 444 North Main Street, P.O. Box 2090, Akron, Ohio 44398.
September 27,
PolkaConnection.com has over 100 CDs and DVDs on sale! this week. Click here for the POLKACONNECTION ON SALE! pages.
September 01,
Dear visitors,
Five years ago a Dutch polka fan, Mr. Rudy Meulen, wanted to share his knowledge
and love of polkas in The Netherlands. Once a month he created an internet radio
program called Polka Time. It was his goal to spread the music throughout Holland
and surrounding countries, which he certainly did. Rudy decided to stop with his
monthly program. A loss to the polka world that I needed to continue this tradition.
I discussed that idea with Rudy and yes, he thought it was a great idea. So starting
today I will be publishing a monthly radio program also called Polka Time. It will
only be 15 minutes but will contain several Slovenian & Cleveland-
John (polkas.nl)
August 29,
John Kuzman owner of Kuzman's Lounge Girard, Ohio The #1 polka Spot in Ohio, passed away Saturday,
August 27,
Dear Visitors,
We are on vacation from August 27, until September 12. Updates will be done! Email responses may take longer than usual.
John (polkas.nl)
August 25,
National Cleveland-
Click here for the 2010 Awards nominations.
August 19,
National Cleveland-
There are 5 finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the 2 with the highest
votes from the membership will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at
the Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show on Saturday, November 27, 2010. The finalists
are: Fred Kuhar, Hank Thunander, Bob Timko, Dick Sodja and Fred Ziwich.
Click here for the web-
National Cleveland-
Polka Hall of Fame
2010 Nomination List
Lifetime
Achievement Award
Polka Hall Of Fame
