United States Polka Association

Posted 10/18/19

St. John Paul II 

Feast Day: October 22th

Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day

President Donald J. Trump

&

Nebraska Legislature

October 11

 The KOSMIX have finished the video of

“Everything’s Better at the Beach. 

It can be seen at The Kosmix Band website

or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltimSN-pasI

Thanks,

Randy Koslosky

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Sunday July 7, 2019 

Watch “To Tell the Truth” Game Show on ABC -TV at 9 pm Central (10pm Eastern).

IPA Polka Hall of Famer & 18 time Grammy Award Winner-

Jimmy Sturr will be on.

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National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2019 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Mark Grudzielanek Former All-Star baseball infielder 

Allison “AJ” Mleczko gold-medal winning hockey player Allison “AJ” Mleczko

Mike McCoy Notre Dame All-American  and Green Bay Packers defensive tackle 

Arlene Limas gold medal-winning martial artist Arlene Limas

And the recipient of the (NPASHF) organization’s newly-originated 

Tony Kubek Media Award Goes to:

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 

Named after Tony Kubek a former New York Yankees shortstop (1957-1965)

47th Annual Induction Banquet 
Thursday, June 20, 2019
American Polish Cultural Center 

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 5/2/19

Happy Louie & Julcia will be celebrating their 61st Wedding Anniversary

Friday, May 3, 2019

Congratulations!!!  Wow 61 years!!!  

Happy Anniversary!!!   Sto Lat!!!

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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Mollie B with the Jim Busta Band & Squeezebox

Dance Time 1-5pm

Come and enjoy the day in Mollie's beautiful Norwegian hometown. 

Optional dance lessons will be provided, starting at 11:30.    

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. 

Contact Karen to order tickets or for more information, 507-450-1373.

Enjoy the 24x36 wooden dance floor. 

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave

Spring Grove, Minnesota

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Prayers are powerful ~ please continue!

Here is the most recent update on Dan Gury from his son,

Matt:

Heart rate has been low so a pace maker was put in yesterday and it went well.

The doctors are now happy with his heart rate. Aphasia is what is giving him trouble

with speaking and finding the right words to say. However, he had speech therapy today,

and the therapist was impressed at how well he was doing since the first time she saw him.

Right hand and foot are making slight improvements everyday. He slowly rotated his right wrist

and can lift his right leg about 6 inches currently. We're hoping that he

will be transferred to rehab tomorrow.

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Please continue praying for Dan Gury.

This update is from this evening, from his son,

Matt: Update on my dad:
His last CT scan yesterday morning showed non threatening signs of swelling. There is 1 more CT scan scheduled for tomorrow morning to check but they think he already hit the high end of the swelling threshold. Speech is weak and frustrating for him at this time. He knows how to say very few words, but we can see him try to say things to us, gets frustrated, and says $h__. He can say yes, no, well, ok, and mhmm if you ask him a question. Sing slowly to him and he will join in if he knows the words, not clearly, but clear enough to know he's singing with you. Although, i did get him to count to 10 in Polish by helping him and he did continue to count a few on his own without my help. Yesterday we got him to move his right toes and ankle. Today we could see him try to move his lower right leg, but still not able to yet. He is on a puree diet as his swallow test came back not strong enough for regular food. We all appreciate the kind words and prayers everyone has been saying for us. Until the next update...
Love, the Gurys.

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~PRAYERS PLEASE~
Great musician, leader of Dan Gury & The Dyna Dukes, and an all around great guy,

Dan Gury, needs your immediate prayers.

Please include his wife Carol, son Matt, and their family, in your thoughts and prayers, as well.

This is from Matt last night:  
It makes me very sad to post news like this, but my dad, Dan Gury, suffered a severe stroke last night

December 19th. He is going through ct scans to monitor his brain swelling and we're all praying

for the best that surgery is not required. Please keep our

dad in your thoughts and prayers.

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Time for a change at Polish New Castle Radio.

Due to the lack of Financial Support.

PNCR will only be streaming Polka Music on the weekends!

Effective this Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10pm- PNCR will sign off.  

PNCR will not be available during the week. 

Then, on Friday, Oct 19 at Noon, PNCR will sign back on with

non-stop Polkas through Sunday at 10pm. 

For more information on  PNCR- Click Here

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The International Polka Association Releases

Historic Recording

Polkamotion Returns to Rehoboth Beach in 2018!

Polkamotion by the Ocean, the fantastic four-day polka festival held at the beautiful ocean-front town of Rehoboth Beach, DE, returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018! 

Marking its 13th year in Rehoboth Beach and 38th year overall, the festival features some of the nation’s top polka bands. 

The lineup includes host band:

*The Boys (MD), featuring Polka Hall of Famers Frankie Liszka and Mike Matousek,

*The Polka Country Musicians (CT), featuring Polka Hall of Famer Wally Dombrowski,

*The Knewz (NY), featuring multiple USPA Favorite Male Vocalist award-winner, Andy Bojczuk,

*Polka Hall of Famer Jimmy Weber and The Sounds (NJ) making their only reunion appearance of the year,

*The Beat (NJ), featuring the signature songs of Mike Costa,

*The Eddie Forman Orchestra (MA), featuring Polka Hall of Famer Eddie Forman celebrating his 50th anniversary in the polka business,

*The Nu-Tones (PA), featuring nine-time USPA Favorite Female Vocalist award-winner Stacey Morris,

*Old School (OH), featuring top polka musicians and their incomparable honky-style sound, and

*Melody Sounds III (MD), featuring guest Polka Hall of Famers Fred Bulinski and Freddy K, and other polka stars.

Throughout the festival in the hall, authentic homemade Polish food (pierogi, golabki, fresh and smoked kielbasa, etc.) will be available for sale, along with reasonably-priced beverages served at the full bar.  Other activities include the annual Polkamotion Open, a fun-filled “best ball” golf tournament for players of all skill levels (newbies are welcome) that takes place on Tuesday at the Rookery North Golf Course in nearby Milford, DE.  On Wednesday night, the music kicks off in the hall with the $5 Polkamotion Welcome Party from 7 pm – 11 pm.  For the first time, live polka music will be featured at the Band Stand at the end of Rehoboth Avenue (near the boardwalk and beach) on Friday from 11 am – 2 pm.  Stop by to enjoy the sounds of many of the polka stars who will be featured in the hall.  On Thursday night, the doors open in the hall at 5 pm with music and dancing from 6 pm until midnight.  Admission is only $16.  Doors open at 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, with music from 5 pm – 12:30 am each night.  Admission is only $18.  As always, kids under 16 are free!  Save with the three-day ticket package for $50.  Advance tickets are recommended.  For more details, band schedules, ticket information, lodging packages, and more, visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at (410) 729-9697 or mike@polkamotion.com.  If you’ve got the notion, to polka by the ocean, pack your lotion, and come on down to Polkamotion! 

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Proud to be Polish? 

Join us for the Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk and show your colors!

Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk (Bieg Stulecia) is a race commemorating

the 100th anniversary of Poland’s resurgence as a sovereign country on November 11th, 1918.

The Chicago race is a part of bigger endeavor that includes 100 races

held around Poland and abroad on the same date.

WPNA- Click Here for the Registration

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The Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO)

"THE WAY IT WAS"

scheduled to be released in the late Spring

 Featured vocalists are

Eddie Biegaj, Eddie Zavaski, & Polka Paul

Instrumentalists are

Jim Turek, Greg Dolecki, June Ingram, Eddie Zavaski,

Dave Goclowski, Rich Pavasaris, & Jim Sajkowicz

The CD features 22 songs – 17 Polkas, 2 Obereks, 1 Waltz,

1 Modern, and 1 Latin

To receive your copy, please call or text 860-910-5447 with your name and mailing address,

and your CD will be mailed out to you as soon as we get them back from production

 Producer – Jimmy K

Graphic Design – Michelle Eron

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Trod Nossel Studios, Wallingford, CT

Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Justin A. Watson

Additional Engineering by Caitlyn Thomas

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Posted 1/26/18

Posted 2/1/18

44th Annual Polka Fireworks

Seven Springs- PA
Wednesday, July 4th thru Sunday, July 8th, 2018

**Lenny Gomulka's Chicago Push   **Box On   **Polka Family
**John Gora & Gorale  **The Boys  **Eddie Forman & EFO
**The Beat  **The DynaBrass
**Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze  **Polka Method
**Henny & The Versa J's  **The Nu-Tones

And Many More

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 1/20/18

40th Annual- Pulaski Polka Days!!!

Pulaski, WI

July 19 – 22, 2018

Band Lineup:

**Polkatown Sounds Reunion  **The DynaBrass  **Box On

**Michael Costa & The BEAT  **Doctor Kielbasa  **Polish Connection

**DynaVersaStickToneAires  **Polka Country Musicians

**Stephanie America’s Polka Sweetheart  **Nathan’s Oldtime Band

**Polka Family  And Much More............

For more information: Click Here

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The fantastic four-day polka festival at the beautiful oceanfront town of Rehoboth Beach, DE returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!

Featuring The Exciting Polka Sounds of:

(bands subject to change)

In The Hall, Also Enjoy:

Other Attractions Include:

And Everything Is Within Easy Walking Distance!

Visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at mike@polkamotion.com or 

(410) 729-9697 for more details!  Advance tickets are recommended.

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Posted 1/20/18

The IPA recognized Father Norb for his

efforts in promoting Polka Music.

Father Norb received The I.P.A. 2018 Joe Jozwiak Award

(January 14, 2018)

Congratulations to Father Norb 

Most deserving individual

Thank You Father Norb!!

Video of Father Norb receiving the award: Click Here

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Posted 1/12/18

Jack Black Performed "Everybody Polka"

on the Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda

"Everybody Polka" Video

Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Posted 1/06/18

Are you Proud of your Heritage?

2 Must Read Articles from the Polish American Journal (Jan. 2018)

    Editorial Click Here--"Act Now, Before It is Too Late"

&

Click Here--"FREE IS IS GOOD, BUT"

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Posted 12/14/17

Lenny Gomulka for Christmas

Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push have an all-new Interactive website & store easily accessible from your Smart phone, PC or any device. Credit cards & checks are accepted Visit them at  www.chicagopush.com

Lenny Gomulka CDs are all in stock and they are shipping FREE the same day well in time for Christmas. Featured are 3 Christmas CDs including “The Gift of Music”, “Push-Style Christmas” and “A Very Merry Christmas.”  All CDs include shipping. Shop today on your Smart Phone or any device. Get your Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push CD’s today with FREE shipping available only at www.chicagopush.com

Merry Christmas from Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push!

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Posted 11/20/17

The "Tatra Mountains Cultural Foundation"

will be in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago 

on Thanksgiving Day!!!

TV-- WGN

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Posted 11/5/17

Christmas is around the corner:

Shopping Polish:

Amber, Polish Art Center, Polka CD's, Polish Pottery, and etc. 

Cooking and Baking for Christmas:

Wigilia: Oplatek, Pickled Herring, Pierogi, Kolaczki, Chrusciki, Makowiecz, and much More...

Start now so you are ready for the Christmas Season.

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Posted 10/24/17

Posted 10/19/17

St. John Paul II 

Feast Day: October 22th

Posted 10/18/17

Pulaski's Memorial Day

Nebraska Legislature

October 11

Our Lady of Czestochowa 

Queen of Poland

Feast Day-- August 26

Pray for us!!

PolkaMotion Returns in 2018! 

The fantastic four-day polka festival at the beautiful oceanfront town of Rehoboth Beach, DE returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!                                                                                            

Featuring The Exciting Polka Sounds of:

• The Boys host band featuring Polka Hall of Famers Mike Matousek and Frankie Liszka

• Polka Country Musicians featuring Polka Hall of Famer Wally Dombrowski
• The Knewz featuring multiple USPA Favorite Male Vocalist Andy Bojczuk
• Jimmy Weber & The Sounds making their only reunion appearance in 2018!
• The Beat featuring the unmistakable signature songs of Mike Costa
• EFO featuring Polka Hall of Famer Eddie Forman celebrating his 50th anniversary in the biz!
• The Nu-Tones featuring nine-time USPA Favorite Female Vocalist Stacey Morris
• Old School featuring top polka musicians and their incomparable honky-style sound
• Crab Town Sound with guest Polka Hall of Famers Fred Bulinski & Freddy K

(bands subject to change)

In The Hall, Also Enjoy:

• Authentic, Homemade Polish Food (pierogi, golabki, kielbasa, etc.)

• Reasonably-Priced Beverages (all your favorites, generously poured!)

Other Attractions Include:

• The Annual Polkamotion Open Best Ball Golf Tournament  (Wednesday)
• New…Live Polka Music at the Rehoboth Band Stand  (Friday 11 am – 2 pm)
• One of the Best Beaches on the East Coast (ocean temps are at their warmest!)
• Festive Boardwalk Amusements (super clean and family friendly)
• Great Bars and Restaurants On Every Block! (fresh seafood, anyone?)
• Tax-Free Shopping! (lots of charming shops and boutiques to explore)
• Convenient Lodging Options (motels, hotels, condos, and houses for rent)

And Everything Is Within Easy Walking Distance!

Visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at mike@polkamotion.com or

(410) 729-9697 for more details!  Advance tickets are recommended.

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Posted 7/9/17

Ocean Beach Band Line Up for 2018

June 20-23, 2018

Polka Country Musicians, The Boys, The Knewz, Matt's All Stars,

Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Maestro's Men, Eddie Forman Orchestra,

IPA Tribute Band, Polka Method, Polski Chix, John Gora

Polka Mass Saturday Evening

Taken off of Polka Method's Facebook

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Posted 6/27/17

Press Release

Dance All Night

DynaBrass releases new CD on TOPOMO Records

Toledo, OH, June 26, 2017: TOPOMO Records is excited to announce the release of “Dance

All Night” a new full length recording by The DynaBrass. This new CD was recorded at PowerBox Studio

in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio.

This new CD is a collection of 15 songs, a dozen polkas, two obereks and a waltz. This studio project

features 10 songs never previously recorded by a polka band, including 7 originals by The DynaBrass,

which gives this recording a fresh new sound. You will certainly find some polka favorites on this disc,

such as “Playboy Polka”, “Out Til Dawn”, “Please Stop The World”, “Left Handed Oberek” and “Another

Good Old Polka Medley”.

The title song “Dance All Night” has a very catchy melody with some built-in crowd participation.

Based on early responses from live performances, “Dance All Night” is destined to be a fan favorite.

Joe Zalewski and Ted Lange teamed up for several original songs including “Follow Me To The

Party”, “You Are Always With Me”, “A Bottle of Red Oberek”, “Hands Of Time” and the new DynaBrass

break song “Follow Me To The Bar”, which is guaranteed to leave you walking away singing Bar, Bar,

Bar, Bar. AJ Zalewski worked with Ted and Joe to pen another original (his first) entitled “A Simple Love”.

Other songs that will grab your attention include Dale Kivinen’s rendition of the Tracy Bird hit “Holdin’

Heaven, an Alabama classic, “Old Flame” and Isla Grant’s “An Accordion Started to Play Waltz”.

Jeff Mleczko Update: Jeff is doing fantastic. While there is no timetable for his return to the

stage, he continues to make significant progress with his rehabilitation efforts. Jeff and his family would

like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the support that Jeff has received over the past year and a half.

The DynaBrass 2017 Schedule: The DynaBrass, under the interim leadership of Joe Zalewski,

is maintaining a full performance schedule and actively booking engagements. A copy of the DynaBrass

2017 schedule is enclosed.

How to Purchase the CD: Anyone interested in purchasing the new DynaBrass CD can do so

by mailing a check payable to "TOPOMO Records" c/o Joe Zalewski, 5524 Ginger Tree Lane, Toledo,

OH 43623. The “Dance All Night” CD’s are $18 each and the price includes shipping and handling.

Thank you for your continued support of Polka Music and The DynaBrass!

DynaBrass Website Click Here

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Posted 6/19/17

Polka Escalator (Listen to a Polka on the way down or up)

@ the Wisconsin Center located in Milwaukee, WI - escalator leading to the Hilton Milwaukee City Center skywalk

Click here for News Article

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Posted 3/28/17

FEI World Cup Finals-  Congratulation to:

Dawid KUBIAK (POL)

For more information on Dawid Kubiak- Click Here

March 29-April 2, 2017

Good Luck to Dawid Kubiak in Omaha, NE!!!

For more information on the: 

Longines FEI World Cup Jumping & 

FEI World Cup Dressage Finals Omaha- Click Here

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Posted 3/26/17

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Did you read Zits the Comic Strip???

Some humor about dancing-- Click Here

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Posted 3/26/17

Braster Device

Established in 2008 by Polish Scientists- 

Helping in Women's Health

For more information- Click Here 

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Posted 2/7/17

Ralph Modjeski-- "America's Greatest Bridge Builder"!!!

He was a Polish civil engineer who achieved prominence as a pre-eminent bridge
designer in the US.   He has help constructed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, 
Mid-Hudson Bridge (officially the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge),
San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (known locally as the Bay Bridge), Ambassador
Bridge, Manhattan Bridge. and many many more. 
 
Film- "Bridging Urban America: The Story of Master Engineer Ralph Modjeski"
Airing on your PBS Station.
 
For more information: Click Here

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Posted 10/26/16

Article from the Omaha World Herald:

Music is "like a second life" to Westside chief financial officer

Bob Zagozda leader of Bobby Z & Polka Joy

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