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Polka Notes 7-10-13

The Bayway Polish Club in Elizabeth, NJ will not have “Polka Dancing” this coming weekend. Make your plans to be at Bayway’s annual “Hawaiian Luau Polka Dance” on Sunday, July 28th.  Dancing from 2-6 p.m. to Polka Country Musicians (CT). Dress the part and come enjoy plenty of polka fun….. This Friday night (7:30-11:30) it will be “Social/Ballroom Dancing” with DJ Ray spinning all of your favorites. See ad on polka pages.

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Hey Polka Fans! Don’t forget to get your copy of the new CD release “Enjoy The Little Things” by Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men. It’s a great one as you’ll enjoy 16 great selections of polkas, obereks and a waltz. Send check or money order ($18.00 postage included) to Dennis Polisky, 28 Westerly Terrace, Colchester, CT 06415.  Check ad on polka pages for all the details and send for your copy today.

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“Saturday Night Polka Special” this coming Saturday, July 13th at the German Club on Carter Ave. in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dancing from 7-11 p.m. featuring The Boys from MD who will be making their 1st appearance at the German Club. Get your tickets now by calling Erika Danner 401- 723-3549 or Annie Golembewski 508- 678-8116. Tickets will also be available at the door. Don’t miss this polka fun time.

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The Polish National Alliance Council #171 will sponsor their annual “Polish Festival Dozynki” on Sunday, July 21st ( rain or shine) at the Schnecksville Firehouse Pavilion in Schnecksville, PA. Gates open at 11 a.m. and festivities will begin with a Polish Mass at 12 noon followed by procession and blessing of harvest fruits. Please DO NOT BYOF as plenty of delicious food will be available- but you can BYOB! Music / dancing and entertainment featuring 2 bands – Joe Stanky & His Cadets (PA) plus The Reverse Polish Band (NY). Save $$$ by getting your advance tickets $6.00 now – tickets at the gate will be $7.00. For more information and tickets call Mike Pierzga 610-759-2775. See ad on polka pages.

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“Free Polka Concerts” featuring Bernie Goydish Polka All Stars this Wednesday, July 10th (2-3:30 p.m.) at Thompson Park, Jamesburg, NJ also (6:30-8:30) at Raritan Bay Park, South Amboy, NJ…… Appearing next Wednesday, July 17th (6:30-8:30) at Raritan Bay Park will be Walt Wagner Polka Serenaders from Delaware. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy plenty of Happy Polka Music!

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The Hudson Valley Polonaise Society presents “Polka Dancing Under The Stars” this Saturday, July 13th at the PLAV- Polish Legion of American Veterans Pavilion in Pine Island, NY. Dancing from 6-10 p.m. featuring Eddie Derwin & The Polka Naturals from PA. Delicious food will be available. Young polka fans under age 16 are “Free” when accompanied by an adult. Call Stella 845-291-8706 for tickets & more information. Tickets also available at the door. Everyone welcome!

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Blazonczyk’s Family 48th annual celebration of “Bel-Aire Polka Day Picnic” Saturday, July 13th at St. Joe’s Park on West Theodore Street in Joliet, Illinois. Music/dancing featuring 3 bands- Tony Blazonczyk New Phaze Polka Band, The Dynabrass plus The Diddle Styx. Picnic held rain or shine. Outdoor & indoor facilities. Come & enjoy Polka fun for the entire family. For information call 708-594-5182 or visit their website www.belairerecords.com.

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Joe Timmer presents “A Tribute To The Connecticut Polka Bands of the 1950’s” on  Sunday, July 21st featuring Walt Wagner & The Polka Serenaders from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Timmer’s Grove in Pt. Philip, PA. For more information call 1-302-239-5159.

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WED. JULY 10
BERNIE GOYDISH “JERSEY POLKA STARS” (2-3:30) Thompson Park, Jamesburg, NJ (6:30-8:30) Raritan Bay Park, South Amboy, NJ

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FRI. JULY 12
DJ RAY (7:30-11:30) Bayway Polish Club, Elizabeth, NJ
TONY’S POLKA BAND (6-10) Pumpernickel’s Restaurant, Bolton Landing, NY
STANKY COAL MINERS (7-11) Evergreen Country Club, Fleetwood, PA
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN (7 p.m.) Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY
EDDIE FORMAN (7-8:30) City Band Shell, Easthampton, MA
THE NEW BRASS EXPRESS – THE POLISH MUSLIMS  (4-12)  American Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights, MI

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SAT. JULY 13
TONY’S POLKA BAND (6-10) Pumpernickel’s Restaurant, Bolton Landing, NY
JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS (6-8) Lackawanna County Courthouse, Scranton, PA
THE BOYS (7-11) German Club, Pawtucket, RI
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN (4-8) St. Joseph’s Polish Club, Colchester, CT
TONY BLAZONCZYK NEW PHAZE POLKA BAND – THE DIDDLE STYX – THE DYNA BRASS (2 p.m.) St. Joe’s Park, Joliet, IL
POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS – DOWN TOWN SOUND – COACHMEN ORCH. (12 noon – midnight) American Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights, MI

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SUN. JULY 14
RICH BOBINSKI ORCH. (3-7) Polish American Citizen’s Club –  Starlight Ballroom, Port Washington, NY
PA VILLAGERS (7-9) Palmerton Borough Park, Palmerton, PA
STANKY COAL MINERS (1-5) St. Mary’s Church, Berwick, PA
LI’L JOHN ATM BAND (3-7) St. Benedict Church, Marguerite, PA
JIMMY STURR – DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN – SYGNAL ORCH. (2 p.m.) Falcon Field Pavillion, New Britain, CT
THE BOYS (2:30-6:30) Pulaski Park, Three Rivers, MA
EDDIE FORMAN (12 noon- 1:30 p.m.) Soldier’s Home, Holyoke, MA
POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS (12-4)  JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (4-9) American Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights, MI
DON PEACHEY (Church Service 9 a.m. – Dancing 10-1) Lake Days, Beaver Dam, WI
JIMMY K & ETHNIC JAZZ ( Polka Mass 5:30 p.m. – Dance 7-11) St. Charles Borromeo Church, Parma, Ohio

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MON. JULY 15
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT ( 12 noon- 4 p.m.) Little River Casino & Resort – Grove Lounge, Manistee, MI

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WED. JULY 17
WALT WAGNER & THE POLKA SERENADERS (6:30-8:30) Raritan Bay Park, South Amboy, NJ
EDDIE FORMAN ( 7-9) Town Common Bandstand, West Brookfield, MA
MOLLIE B & SQUEEZE BOX BAND (5-9) Allison Steakhouse, Abbotsford, MI

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THURS. JULY 18
JIMMY STURR (7:30 p.m.) Third Ward Park, Passaic, NJ
LENNY GOMULKA CHICAGO PUSH (6-8:30)  Heritage Woods, Agawam, MA
DON PEACHEY- MOLLIE B & SQUEEZE BOX BAND – THE MUSIC CONNECTION (12 noon) Norwood Polka Jamboree, Ironwood, MI

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FRI. JULY 19
ANDY RAY BAND & DJ BRUCE Z (7:30-11:30) Bayway Polish Club, Elizabeth, NJ
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (9:30 p.m.) Lewis County Fairgrounds, Lowville, NY
STANKY COAL MINERS (7-9) City Hall, Berwick, PA
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN (6-10) Immaculate Conception Church, Indian Orchard, MA
EASTERN SOUND POLKA BAND (7-9:30) Seashell Stage, Hampton Beach, NH

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SAT. JULY 20
JIMMY STURR – JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS – THE CHARDON POLKA BAND  – THE AUSTRIAN BOYS (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on the Delaware, PA
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN – BUD HUNDENSKI & THE CORSAIRS- RARE VINTAGE- POLISH AMERICAN MUMMERS STRING BAND, Town Park, Cheektowaga, NY
LENNY GOMULKA CHICAGO PUSH (Polka Mass 4 p.m.) KORONA BAND w/John Gora  (8 p.m.) Immaculate Conception Church, Indian Orchard, MA

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SUN. JULY 21
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN- BUD HUNDENSKI & THE CORSAIRS- POLISH AMERICAN MUMMERS STRING BAND, Town Park, Cheektowaga, NY
JIMMY STURR (1:30 p.m.) Polish Club, Riverhead, NY
RICH BOBINSKI ORCH. (2-6) Elks Club, Middletown, NY
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (Polka Mass 11 a.m. – Dance 3-7) St. Stanislaus Church, Amsterdam, NY
JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS – REVERSE POLISH BAND (Polish Mass 12 noon – Dance 2-7) Schnecksville Firehouse Pavilion, Schnecksville, PA
EDDIE DERWIN & THE POLKA NATURALS – THE ADLERS – THE CHARDON POLKA BAND – ONE MAN POLKA BAND (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.) Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on the Delaware, PA
WALT WAGNER & THE POLKA SERENADERS (3:30-7:30) Timmer’s Grove, Pt. Phillips, PA
KORONA BAND w/John Gora  (12-5) Immaculate Conception Church, Indian Orchard, MA
EDDIE FORMAN (Polka Mass 11 a.m.- Dance 2-6 p.m.) White Eagle Picnic Grounds, Greenfield, MA
EASTERN SOUND POLKA BAND (2-6) St. Hedwig’s Church,  Manchester, NH
DON PEACHEY (1:30-5:30) Amerahn Ballroom, Kewaskum, WI
RANDY KRAJEWSKI BADINOV BAND (3-7) St. Sava’s Picnic Grove, Parma, Ohio

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TUES. JULY 23
TONY’S POLKA BAND (7-8:30) Pulaski Park, New York Mills, NY
THE KNEWZ POLKA BAND (7-8:30) Orchard Park Pavilion, Orchard Park, NY

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WED. JULY 24
THE ABLEMEN (7:30-9) Grace Lord Park Gazebo, Boonton, NJ
JOEY MILARDO MUSICAL CAVALIERS (7-9)  Town Green (behind Police Station), Cromwell, CT
DON PEACHEY (7-8:30) Swan Park Concert, Beaver Dam, WI

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THURS. JULY 25
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN (7-9) Town Green, Windsor, CT

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FRI. JULY 26
DJ WOLFIE (7:30-11:30) Bayway Polish Club, Elizabeth, NJ
RICH BOBINSKI ORCH. (7:30-9) Lyons Park, Port Chester, NY
EDDIE FORMAN (5:30-8:30) St. Michael’s Cathedral, Springfield, MA
DON PEACHEY (7:30-10:30) American Legion Hall, Fox Lake, WI

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SAT. JULY 27
THE ABLEMEN (8-12) Polish American Citizen’s Club – Starlight Ballroom, Port Washington, NY
TOMMY THOMAS (7-11) St. James Church, Lititz, PA
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (6-10) Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Wilkes Barre, PA
RICH BOBINSKI ORCH. (6-8) The Gazebo on the Green – St. Michael’s Church, Beacon Falls, CT
JIMMY K & ETHNIC JAZZ – MOLLIE B & SQUEEZE BOX BAND  –CAROL & THE KEY NOTES (3-12) Hamler Summerfest, Hamler, Ohio

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SUN. JULY 28
POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS (2-6) Bayway Polish Club, Elizabeth, NJ
JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS (2-5) St. John Kanty Church, Clifton, NJ
THE ABLEMEN (7:30-9:30) Main Memorial Park, Clifton, NJ
JIMMY STURR (1 p.m.) Arrow Park, Monroe, NY
POLSKIE SWINGMASTERS w/ Eddie Biegaj (2-6) VFW Hall, Dupont, PA
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (4-8) St. Nick’s Picnic Grove, Primrose, PA
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN (2-6) Polish American Citizen’s Club, South Deerfield, MA
EDDIE FORMAN (Polka Mass 11 a.m. – Dance 1-6 p.m.) Divine Mercy Church, Three Rivers, MA
JIMMY K & ETHNIC JAZZ (6:30-9) Seven Hills Home Days, Seven Hills, Ohio
BAILEY’S BEST (2-5:30) Polish American Club, Daytona Beach, FL

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A friendly reminder to all polka bandleaders, promoters, clubs, organizations, etc. to please send all your ads, news releases, band schedules, write-ups etc. to me as early as possible – at least 3 weeks prior to publication to insure it will be included in my Polka Notes Column.  You can send or e-mail the information to the addresses listed above or call/fax me at (941) 359-8790.

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NOTICE: Bands are subject to change

THAT’S IT FOR NOW……….HAPPY POLKA DANCING!!!