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April, 5th. 2017 Monthly-- Issue: 249 (27th year)
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April:
6(Thur)—Kowalski Bros—Papio’s Food & Spirits—2280 S. Reese Rd. Reese, MI. (6-9PM)
7(Fri)—Kowalski Bros—Eatey Moose Lodge 3782 Cody- Estey Rd. Estey, MI. (7-10PM)
8(Sat)—Kowalski Bros—Track Side Bar & Grill, 9714 Saginaw St. Reese MI. (2-5PM)
9(Sun)—Bay City Panic Polka Band—O’s Bar & Grill, 123 E Midland Rd, Auburn, MI (2-6PM)
14(Fri)—Kowalski Bros—Krysiak’s House Resturant, 1605 Michigan Ave, Bay City, MI. (5:30PM-8:30PM)
16-17(Sun-Mon)—28th annual Buffalo , NY. Dyngus Day Festival, Boy+PCM+Knews+ Many More- Check Buffalo Dyngus Days on Net for info
17(Mon)—Jimmy K & The Cleveland All Stars—JUKEBOX, 1404 W. 29th St. Cleveland, OH (1-3:45PM)
17(Mon)—Jimmy K—Dyngus Day, Sokolowski’s University Inn, Cleveland, OH. (5-9PM)
17(Mon)—John Gora + Others—Cheektowaga, NY. Millennium Hotel, Dyngus Day Celebration, (5PM---)
17(Mon)—Steve Drzewicki--- O’s Pub & Grill, 123 Midland Rd. Auburn, MI (6-9PM)-- (989-893-2830)
21(Fri)—Kowalski Bros---Whites Beach Tavern 5227 Shady Lane, Standish, MI. (7-10PM)
21(Fri)—Ed Klimczak-- American Czechoslovakian Club, Cabbage Roll Dance--922 Valley St. Dayton, OH. (7:30-10PM) Resv(937-287-4275)
22(Sat)---IPA Tribute Band-- TAPS Dance PRCUA, located at 5255 North Detroit Avenue Toledo OH , (Drs-6:30PM,)(7-11PM)
22(Sat)—John Gora—Potts Banquet Hall, 41S Rossler Ave. Buffalo, NY. (time ?)
23(Sun)—DynaBrass—Franek’s Polka dance, Roosevelt Hall, 2325 Greensburg, Mt. Pleasant Rd. Norvelt, PA (3-7PM)
23(Sun)—Kowalski Bros—Amvets, 520 N. Pine Rd. Bay City, MI. (4-8PM)
23(Sun)—Hank Haller-- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-8PM) (419-278-6600)
23(Sun)—D. Malinowski—Sharon Zabloski, 70th Anniv. Polka Station, PRCU Hall, 5255 N. Detroit Ave, Toledo OH. (2-8PM) Resv-(419-691-5684)
23(Sun)—The Music Company—Dinner Dance-- Warren Polka Boosters, K-C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd. Utica Mi. (1:30-7PM) ( 586-566-8936)
29(Sat)—Lenny Gomulka + Merry Makers Reunion—PRCU, 1430 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI. (6PM-12AM)-Heart Asso. Benefit, (734-284-5929)
29(Sat)—The Boys From Baltimore-- CPA, Dance, Holy Spirit, 5500 West 54th St. Parma Oh. ((7-11PM) 216-228-1134)
29(Sat)—DynaBrass + Others---Pott’s Banquet Hall, 41 S. Rossler Ave. (Valu Plaza) Creektowaga, NY. (7-12PM)
29(Sat)- Bay City Polka Panic Band—K of C Hall, 751 S. M18, Gladwin, MI. (7-10PM)
29(Sat)—Kielbasa Kings—Lake Orion Library Fundraiser, 825 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, MI (6:45-9:45PM)
30(Sun)—Jimmy K -American Slovak Club, Lorain OH. (11AM—3PM) Polka Brunch !
30(Sun)—Bay City Polka Panic Band—Silver Derby, 506 N. Garfield Rd. Crump, MI. (3-7PM)
30(Sun)—The Kordupel-Culkar Band--- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-8PM) (419-278-6600)
30(Sun)—Duane Malinowski-- American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St. Dayton, OH. (3-7PM) (937-287-4275)
30(Sun)—Box On---+ --Others Wisconsin Dells Polka Festival (2-6PM)
30(Sun)—John Gora—Yukon Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave. Yukon, PA (2-6PM)
30(Sun)—Sound Sations + Pan Franek—Seminarian Benefit, Holy Family Hall, 56405 Mayflower Rd. South Bend IN. RESV= (Dinner 12-2) Dance(2-5PM)
Mass (11AM)---- Call (574-282-2317)
May:
4(Thur)—Kowalski Bros-- Papio’s Food & Spirits, 2280 S. Reese St. Reese, MI. (6-9PM)
7(Sun)—Frank Moravcik-- American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St. Dayton, OH. (3-7PM) (937-287-4275)
7(Sun)—Vitak-Elsnic Tribute Band-- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-8PM) (419-278-6600)
7(Sun)—The Natural Tones—ZCBJ Hall, 1775 Owasso Ave. Owasso, MI. (2-6PM)
7(Sun)—DynaBrass—Polish Falcon’s Club, 431 E.3rd St. Erie, PA (6-10PM)
14(Sun)—Frank Moravcik--- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-8PM) (419-278-6600)
14(Sun)—Kowalski Bros-- Scotty’s Sandbar, 1201 Evergreen Dr. Bay City, MI. (4-8PM)
19(Fri)—Drzewicki+Kielbasa Kings+Big Daddy----Polish American Night, Comerica Park, Detroit Mi. (5PM---6:40PM)
20-21(Sat-Sun)—Trel Tones+Versa J’s+Ray Jay+ Sturr+Many More—Penn. Polka Festival, 209 Mall Blvd, Conv. Ctr. Monroeville PA.
21(Sun)—“Touch of Brass Reunion’—IMA, Club last dance, PRCUA, located at 5255 North Detroit Avenue Toledo OH. Drs (12:30) Dance (2-6PM)
21(Sun)—Freddie Ziwich--- Polka Boosters of America, St. Clements Banquet Ctr. 19600 Ford Rd. (1:30PM) ( 734-422-1901)
21(Sun)—Del Sinchak-- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-8PM) (419-278-6600)
21(Sun)—Bay City Polka Panic Band—Silver Derby, 506 N. Garfield Rd. Crump, MI. (3-7PM)
25(Thur)—Jimmy K & Cleveland All Stars – USPA Warm Up Dance, Holiday Inn Independence OH. (9PM-1AM)
26-27-28—Gomulka+Freeze Dried+Knewz+Box On+ Versatones+15 Polka bands---U.S.P.A. Polka Convention Holiday Inn, Independence, OH.
27(Sat)—Polka Revolution Band-- American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St. Dayton, OH. (7-11PM) (937-287-4275)
28(Sun)—Kowalski Bros—Amvets Post #22, 520 N. Pine Rd. Bay City, MI. (4-8PM)
JUNE
1(Thur)—Kowalski Bros—Papio’s Food & Spirits, 2280 S. Reese Rd. Reese, MI. (6-9PM)
3(Sat)—John Stevens Double Shot---CPA Picnic—BYOE, St. Sava’s Grove, Parma, OH. (4-8PM) (216-228-1134)
4(Sun)—Kordupel-Culkar Band—Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd, Kalida, OH (4-8PM) (419-236-8029)
9(Fri)—Steve Drzewicki—Polish Heritage Night, Dow Stadium, Midland, MI. (Before & After Game)
10(Sat)—Polka Revolution---- Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (4-9PM) (419-278-6600)
10(Sat)—Kowalski Bros—Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce, Frankenmuth, MI. (2-6PM)
11(Fri)—Kowalski Bros—Zendnder Park Main St., Frankenmuth, MI. Bavarian Festival, (12-4PM)
11(Sun)—Happy Times (12-4PM) + Fred Ziwich (4-8PM) Bavarian Haus, West of Deshler OH. St. Rt. 18 (419-278-6600)
16-18(Fri-Sun)—John Gora +Box On+ Others—Milwaukee Wi. Polish Festival. ( More Info TBD)
*****16 & 17--2017-3RD TOLEDO AREA POLKA SOCIETY, ANNUAL POLISH PICNIC, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. Oregon, OH.***
16(Fri)—The DynaBrass+ Others, TAPS Picnic, Open to Public-- Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. Oregon, OH.(5-1PM)
17(Sat)-The Boys +The Nutones + Echoes of Poland-- TAPS Picnic, Open to Public-- Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. Oregon, OH.(2-1PM)
18(Sun)—Kielbasa Kings—St. Anthony Strawberry Festival, 409 W. Columbia Ave. Belleville, MI. (4-8PM)
22(Thur)—The DynaBrass-+ Others--St Stans Polish Festival, 2501 John Solinski Dr. Bay City, MI. (6PM-12AM)
22-25(Thur-Sun)—Box On + many others—Cedar Polka Festival, Cedar, MI.
23(Fri)- The DynaBrass-+ Others--St Stans Polish Festival, 2501 John Solinski Dr. Bay City, MI. (6PM-12AM)
22-25(Thur-Sun)—Box On + Kowalski Bros+Many Bands--St Stans Polish Festival, 2501 John Solinski Dr. Bay City, MI. (6PM-12AM)
29(Thur)—Kowalski Bros—Standish Depot 107 N. Main St. Standish, MI. (6:30-8:30PM)
July:
June 30th-July3rd—Seven Springs Polka Fireworks—Gomulka+Boys+Polka Fam+Box On+Versatones+ 14 Polka Bands, Champion, PA.
1(Sat)—Box On + Del Sinchak--–Peppermint at Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St. Girard, OH.
7(Fri)—Lenny Gomulka + Polish Muslims-(4PM-12AM)-- Amer-Polish-Cntry Club, 14 Mi & Hoover, 33204 Maple Rd. Sterling Hts, MI.
8(Sat)—Lenny Gomulka +Freeze Dried + Polka Country—Amer-Polish-Cntry Club, 14 Mi & Hoover, 33204 Maple Rd. Sterling Hts, MI. (10AM-1AM)
8(Sat)—Box On + Kowalski Bros-—PLAV Park 4323 W. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI. (3-11PM )
8(Sat)—Box ON--- PLAV Park 4323 W. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI. (1-5PM )
8(Sat)—The DynaBrass—Lagrange St. Polish Festival, Mettler Stage, Toledo OH. (12-5PM)
9(Sun)—Freeze Dried (12-5PM)+ New Brass(5-9PM)-- Amer-Polish-Cntry Club, 14 Mi & Hoover, 33204 Maple Rd. Sterling Hts, MI.
9(Sun)-- The DynaBrass—Lagrange St. Polish Festival, Mettler Stage, Toledo OH. (2-7PM)
16(Sun)—Box On—Immaculate Conception Festival, Ira, Twp. MI. (1-5PM)
16(Sun)—Duane Malinowski-- Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd, Kalida, OH (4-8PM) (419-236-8029)
16(Sun)—The Project--- CPA Picnic—BYOE, St. Sava’s Grove, Parma, OH. (3-7PM)
23(Sun)—Diddle Styx + Watkowski Family—Centerline Park, Warren Polka Boosters, Utica Mi. (Time ??) ( 586-566-8936)
20-23(Thur-Sun)---Box On + Versatones + Many others--Pulaski Polish Festival, Pulaski, WI. ( More info TBD)
29(Sat)—Kielbasa Kings—Chelsea Sounds & Sights Festival, Chelsea, MI. (1:30-4:30PM)
30(Sun)—Kowalski Bros—Munger Potato Fest., Munger , MI. (2-5PM)
August:
2(Wed)—Kielbasa Kings—Music in the park, Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, MI. (7-8:30PM)
3(Thur)—Kielbasa Kings—Nautical Festival, Rogers City, MI. (7PM-12AM)
4-6(Fri-Sun)—Box On (4Th-5th )+ Others—Boyne Falls Polish Festival, Boyne Falls, MI. (more info TBD)
5(Sat)—Mollie B + Del Sinchak –Peppermint at Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St. Girard, OH.
10(Thur)—Polka Family+Ampol Aires+Box On + Stephanie—Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
11(Fri)—Polka Cntry Musicians+Polka Family+Gomulka+New Brass-- Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
12(Sat)—Lenny Gomulka+Knewz+Versatones Reunion+Polka Cntry-- Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
12(Sat)—Kielbasa Kings—Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival, 4440 Russell St. Detroit, MI. (Mass-4PM) (Dance-6-9PM)
17(Thur)—Eddie Rodick+Steve Meisner+Squeeze Box-- Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
18(Fri)—Polka Only+Steve Meiner+Squeeze Box-- Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
19(Sat)—Polka Only+Steve Meiner+ 6PM=Hubcaps(7-11PM)-- Frankenmuth Music Fest, Frankenmuth, Mi (More Info TBD)
20-23(Thur-Sun---Box On + Many Others---Pulaski Polka Days, Pulaski, Wi. ( More info tbd)
20(Sun)—Aaron Dussing-- Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd, Kalida, OH (4-8PM) (419-236-8029)
25-27—Kielbasa Kings—( Sat. Mass 4:30- Dance 6:30-8:30) Our Lady of Scapular, (Mt. Carmel) Wyandotte, MI
25(Fri)— The DynaBrass + Others--Zabawa Fest, Holy Trinity Parish, 2220 Reed St. Erie, PA (7-11PM)
25(Fri)—Box ON (6-11PM) + Others---Grand Rapids Polish Festival, Rosa Park, Grand Rapids, MI.
September:
1-3(Fri-Sun)—IPA, Festival & Convention, Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY. (716-681-2400)
1(Fri)—Kielbasa Kings + Others—Muskegon Polish Festival, Hackley Park, Muskegon, MI. (12-6PM)
2(Sat)—Box On + Others—Muskegon Polish Festival, Muskegon, MI. (5:45-11PM)
2(Sat)—Ray Jay—St. John Festival, 906 College Ave. Cleveland, OH. (7-11PM)
3(Sun)—Kielbasa Kings—St. Pius Festival, 14101 Superior St. Southgate, MI. (1-4PM)
4(Mon)—Old School-- CPA Picnic—BYOE, St. Sava’s Grove, Parma, OH. (3-7PM)
4(Sun)—Fred Ziwich--- Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd, Kalida, OH (4-8PM)
8(Fri)—Big Daddy---St. Lawrence Church, Utica, MI. Apple Festival (5-8PM)
10(Sun)—Kielbasa Kings—St. Alfred Festival, 24175 Baske St. Taylor, MI. (2-5PM)
9-10(Sat-Sun)—Box On + Others—Posen Potato Festival, Posen, MI.
16-17 (Sat-Sun)—Big Daddy + Others—Kinde Polish Festival, Kinde, MI.
17(Sun)—The Project + Ziwich-- Polka Boosters of America, St. Clements Banquet Ctr. 19600 Ford Rd. (12PM) Dinner resv. ( 734-422-1901)
20(Wed)—Happy Times-- Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd, Kalida, OH (7-10PM)
22-24(Fri-Sun)—Big Daddy + Others—St. Ann’s Sausage Festival, Mound Rd. (Btwn-13 & 14 MI Rds.) Warren MI. (24th Big Daddy-6-10PM)
22(Fri)—Box On---German Festival, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St. Traverse City, MI. (6-11PM)
24(sun)—Stephanie-- Warren Polka Boosters, K-C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd. Utica Mi. (2-6PM) ( 586-566-8936)
October:
7(Sat)—Kielbasa Kings—Farmington Farmers Mkt. Polish Day, Grand River & Farmington Rds, Farmington, MI. (11AM—1PM)
7(Sat)—Kielbasa Kings—St. Hedwig Festival, 3245 Junction St. Detroit, MI. (Mass 4PM) (Dance-5:15-9:30PM)
6-7-8(Fri-Sun)—DynaBrass + Others—Pulaski Days, 935 Park St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. (Fri-9PM-1AM) (Sat-8PM-1AM) (Sun-1-6PM)
13-14(Fri-Sat)—Lenny Gomulka—October Fest. At Exchange & Water Streets, Owasso, MI. (949-723-5149)
15(Sun)---Buffalo Touch--- CPA, Dance, Holy Spirit, 5500 West 54th St. Parma Oh. (3-7PM) (216-228-1134)
15(Sun)—John Gora--+ - Del Sinchak--–Peppermint at Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St. Girard, OH.
15(Sun)—Lenny Gomulka-- Polka Boosters of America, St. Clements Banquet Ctr. 19600 Ford Rd. (1:30PM) ( 734-422-1901)
29(Sun)—Dyna Brass—Warren Polka Boosters, KofC Hall, 44425 Utica Rd. Warren MI. (2-6PM)
November:
12(Sun)—Ray Jay-- Polka Boosters of America, St. Clements Banquet Ctr. 19600 Ford Rd. (1:30PM) ( 734-422-1901)
19(Sun)—IPA Tribute Band-- Warren Polka Boosters, K-C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd. Utica Mi. (2-6-7PM) ( 586-566-8936)
25(Sat)—Joe Oberaitis-- CPA, Turkey Trot, Dance, Holy Spirit, 5500 West 54th St. Parma Oh. (7-11PM) (216-228-1134)
December:
2(Sat)—NuTones—CPA Christmas Dinner Dance- New Orleans Party Center,, Brecksville, OH (6-12AM)
6(Wed)—Ted Lange Band—Deshler Bavarian Haus, Ohio Polka Boosters- Christmas Dance, (6-10PM) (419-236-8029)
10(Sun)—Fully Charged-- Warren Polka Boosters, Christmas dinner Dance, K-C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd. Utica Mi. (1:30-7PM) ( 586-566-8936)
17(Sun)—Mollie B--- Polka Boosters of America, St. Clements Banquet Ctr. 19600 Ford Rd. (12PM) Dinner resv. ( 734-422-1901)
Polka Dance Listings (By Ruth ) 2017Polka Schedule Wisconsin & Adjoining States (Last Updated 4-1-2017)
Apr 7 Fri 5-9pm Orlando Polka Magic at St Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg FL
Apr 8 Sat 1-5pm Musical Brass, Mayville Park Pavilion, Mayville WI
Apr 8 Sat 12-4pm Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen at Mill Road Banquet Center, Galesville WI
Apr 9 Sun 1-5pm Cynor Classics at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point WI
Apr 9 Sun 1-4pm Little Falls Music Makers, Crickets Event Center, Amery WI
Apr 9 Sun 2-6pm World’s Honkiest Polka Band by Patrick Henry at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S Harlem, Chicago Ridge IL
Apr 9 Sun 3-6pm Sounds of the South at St Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg FL
Apr 16 Easter Sun 1-5pm New Polish Sounds at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point WI
Apr 16 Easter Sun Dinner 1:30 2:30-5:30pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Polonia Banquets, 4604 S Archer Ave, Chicago IL
Apr 16-17 Sun-Mon Dyngus Weekend at Salvatore’s Hospitality, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew NY
Apr 17 Mon Dyngus Day Part 1 9am-1pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Crumstown Conservation Club, North Liberty IN
Apr 17 Mon Dyngus Day Part 2 5-9pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at South Bend Elks Lodge, South Bend IN
Apr 17 Mon Dyngus Day 5-9pm Nu Soundz at St Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg FL
Apr 17 Mon 6-10pm Dyngus Day Bobby Z & Polka Joy at Donohue’s Bar, 33rd & L St, Omaha NE
Apr 17 Mon 4-7pm Dyngus Day at Red Fez Shrine Club, Red Fez Rd, Charlotte NC (910-548-5495)
Apr 22 Sat 1-10pm Annual Cashton Bash, Downtown Cashton Community Hall, Cashton WI
Malek’s Fisherman, Gary Brueggen’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, Brian’s Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
Apr 22 Sat 1-5pm Barefoot Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen, Mayville Park Pavilion, Mayville WI
Apr 22 Sat 1-11pm The Cynors and New Generation at Jump River Polka Fest, Jump River Community Center, Jump River WI
Apr 23 Sun 1-5pm Polish Connection at Blue Top Supper Club, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point WI
Apr 23 Sun 1-3pm Norm Dombrowski’s Happy Notes in Groove Lounge at North Star Mohican Casino, Bowler WI
Apr 23 Sun 1-5p Cynor Classics at MPA Anniversary Dance at Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Ave N, Hugo MN
Apr 23 Sun 1-5 The Music Connection, Belvedere Super Club, Marshfield WI
Apr 23 Sun 3-6pm Florida Honky Polka Band at St Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg FL
Apr 28-30 Fri-Sun Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest at Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd, Wis Dells WI www.dellspolkafest. Com
Polka Country Musicians, Doctor Kielbasa, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, Mollie B with Squeezebox, Sheelytown, Ampol-Aires, New Generation, Box On!
Apr 30 Sun 1-5pm Hauser’s Hot Shots at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point WI
Apr 30 Sun 1-5 Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen at Turner Hall, Monroe WI
Apr 30 Sun 1-4pm Top Notchmen, Crickets Event Center, Amery WI