“The first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival!”
FRITZ’S POLKA BAND
6081 ROCK ROAD
VERONA, NY 13478
(315) 363-3509
e-mail:
1st web site: www.fritzspolkaband.com
2nd web site: www.fritzspolkaband.net
“Sponsored by Jagermeister!”
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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