“The first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival!”

FRITZ’S POLKA BAND

6081 ROCK ROAD

VERONA, NY 13478

(315) 363-3509

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1st web site: www.fritzspolkaband.com

2nd web site: www.fritzspolkaband.net

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www.jagermusic.com

December 21, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FRITZ'S POLKA BAND APPEARS ON "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE" DVD!!!

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB)from Verona, NY appears on "The

Manchurian Candidate" DVD which was released today by Paramount Pictures. The band

appears in the Deleted Scene/Special Features section titled "Campaign Trail Montage." A

song from Fritz's Polka Band, 'Rocco G's Polka' can be heard during most of the segment.

While viewing the segment, Director Jonathan Demme and Screenplay Co-writer Daniel

Pyne discuss that the segment was not included in the movie because "it took away from

Marco (Denzel Washington's character) too long."

"I was so psyched today when I found out that we were on the DVD," said Fritz Scherz,

band leader of Fritz's Polka Band. "Paramount had contacted me three or fourmonths ago,

and indicated that although our scene didn't make the final version of the movie,they were

really pleased with us andinterested in usingour scenein the special feature section of the

DVD release. Needless to say, I was thrilled at hearing that. The members of Fritz's Polka

Band would like to thankParamountfor having us on this DVD, and once again thank our

great fans for supporting us over the years, as well as the media. Of course, our sponsor,

Jagermeister has created new opportunities for us as well that we are thankful for, too. This

is truly oneof thespecial highlights in thehistory ofFritz's Polka Band!"

For more information on the movie, go to: www.paramount.com. Forinformation on

FPB, call: (315) 363-3509 or go to: www.fritzspolkaband.com and/or

www.fritzspolkaband.net. Information about the band can also be found at:

www.jagermusic.com.

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