Polka Notes (week of Feb. 16th)
- PostEagle
- February 15, 2015
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“ST.PATTY’S / ST. JOSEPH’S POLKA DANCE CELEBRATION” Sunday, March 15th at the Polish Community Center located at 225 Washington Ave. Ext. in Albany, NY. Music & dancing will featuring 2 bands – the Polka Grammy Winning JIMMY STURR ORCH. plus special guests (EFO) EDDIE FORMAN ORCH. Get your advance tickets now and save $$$$. Call Tom Raymond 518-283-0129. Make your plans now to join in on all the polka fun.
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The Dupont VFW Post # 4909 on Main Street in Dupont, PA has “SUNDAY POLKA DANCES” every week from 2-6 p.m. Some of the finest polka bands such as THE POLSKI SWINGMASTERS – JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS – THE PA VILLAGERS – EDDIE DERWIN POLKA NATURALS – JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT – GEORGE TARASEK POLKA PARTNERS – STANKY & THE COALMINERS plus many others appear each week for your dancing & listening pleasure. Make your plans to join in on the polka fun! For dance schedule and more information call Dolly Kubasko 570-655-0760 or Bob Lopata at the VFW Club 570- 654-9104. All are welcome!
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“FRAN’S POLKA WEEKEND” will be held on September 25-26-27, 2015 at Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa on Route 209 in Ellenville, NY (Catskills). Enjoy 25 hours of great polka music by many bands plus gourmet meals, cocktail parties, night club entertainment, Champagne Breakfast, Polka Mass, plus much – much more. For complete details and information call or write for a free flyer & reservation form. Call 908-722-9025 or write to Fran Fierst, 305 Brooks Blvd. Manville, NJ 08835-1328. Do it today!
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THE ANNUAL FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be taking place for 11 days Thursday, February 26th thru Sunday, March 8th at the Festival Fairgrounds on Lemon Street in Plant City, Florida. THE JIMMY STURR ORCH. will open up the festivities at the festival on Thursday morning (Feb. 26) at the Sound Stage Fairgrounds Stadium. The “Polish Prince” BOBBY VINTON and his show will also be on Thursday backed by the Jimmy Sturr Orch. at the stadium. They will be among the many stars that will be appearing on stage each day. Also enjoy fine foods, arts and crafts, Midway rides, contests, games, exhibitions, etc. etc. and of course their famous Strawberry Short Cake. For tickets and more information visit their website www.flstrawberryfestival.com or call 813-754-1996.
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SAT. FEB. 21
ALEX MEIXNER BAND (8-12) German American Club, Casselberry, FL
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SUN. FEB. 22
MARK VI POLKA BAND (2-6) Polish American Citizens Club, Ludlow, MA
JOHN STEVENS DOUBLE SHOT (2-6) VFW Hall, Dupont, PA
STAN SIMMS NU SOUNDZ ( 3-6) Polish American Club, Holiday, FL
JASIU & THE POLKA ALL STARS (2-5) Polish American Club, Daytona Beach, FL
EDDIE BILINSKI SOUNDS OF THE SOUTH (3-6) Polish American Club, St. Petersburg, FL
DUANE MALINOWSKI (2-6) Conn – Weissenberger American Legion Hall, Toledo, Ohio
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THURS. FEB. 26
JIMMY STURR ORCH. (10:30 a.m.) BOBBY VINTON SHOW w/ JIMMY STURR ORCH. ( 3:30 p.m.) Florida Strawberry Festival, Plant City, FL
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SAT. FEB. 28
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN ( 7-11 ) The Grandview, Poughkeepsie, NY
THE BOYS w/ Larry Trojak & Mark Trzepacz ( 7-11 ) Polish American Club, Ludlow, MA
JIMMY STURR ( 4-8 ) Polish American Club, Holiday, FL
THE KNEWZ POLKA BAND ( 8-12 ) Holy Spirit Church, Parma, Ohio
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SUN. MARCH 1
DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO’S MEN – LENNY GOMULKA CHICAGO PUSH – EDDIE FORMAN ( 2-7 ) Polish American Club, Ludlow, MA
THE SHORELINERS (2-6) VFW Hall, Dupont,PA
JIMMY STURR ( 1-5 ) Polish American Club, Vero Beach, FL
OUTSIDE DA BOX POLKA BAND ( 3-6 ) Polish American Club, St. Petersburg, FL
JASIU & THE POLKA ALL STARS (2-5) Polish American Club, Daytona Beach, FL
JIMMY K MOSTLY HONKY COMBO ( 4-8 ) Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio
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THURSDAY MARCH 5
POLKA FAMILY BAND (7-11) Ellie’s Diner, Delray Beach, FL
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FRIDAY MARCH 6
POLKA FAMILY BAND (7-11) Ellie’s Diner, Delray Beach, FL
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SATURDAY MARCH 7
POLKA FAMILY BAND (4-8) Polish American Club, Holiday, FL
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SUNDAY MARCH 8
JOE STANKY & HIS CADETS (2-6) VFW Hall, Dupont, PA
CHRIS & RONNIE POLKA BAND (2-6) Polish American Club, Ludlow, MA
JASIU & THE POLKA ALL STARS (3-6) Polish American Club, Holiday, FL
EDDIE BILINSKI SOUNDS OF THE SOUTH (2-5) Polish American Club, Daytona Beach, FL
THE NORTHERN SOUNDS (3-6) Polish American Club, St. Petersburg, FL
THE MELLO TONES (2-5) Polish American Club, Belleview, 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 to insure it will be included in my Polka Notes Column. You can send the information to Stan Skawinski, 6908 Ranch Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243; e-mail: stanspolkanotes@msn.com or call/fax me at (941) 359-8790. or email directly to: Post Eagle (posteagle@aol.com)
NOTICE: Bands are subject to change – Please call the establishments in schedule to verify that the band listed will be performing that day.
THAT’S IT FOR NOW………. HAPPY POLKA DANCING!!!
