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  • Bagrowski, Jim (Bugsy)
    16919 Cherry Creek
    Tinley Park, IL, 60477
    Phone: 708-614-0409
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 8/20/46
    Instruments: Bass, Clarinet, Sax, Piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with: Stas Golonka, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, Tones, The Naturals, The Musical Aires, The Staral-Aires, The Polka Diamonds, The Family Polka Trio, L'il Wally, Pace, Doc Lula and the Boys
    Honors: IPA,UPA, USPA, Sat next to and played with Benny Goodman at 1964 Harrison High school alma mater concert. ,Played solo clarinet (Stranger on the Shore) for the late Richard J. Daley, Mayor of Chicago
    Information:
    E-mail: jbagrowski@msn.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Parade, Here Comes the VersatonesSomething new just for you,Po Starokrajsku-1,Musically Yours,Polka Tour,Po Staro-2, - Bel-Aire 3001-3007
    2. - Christmas Time -Bel-Aire 3009
    3. - Polish Party -Bel-Aire 3010

  • Baj Jr., Matthew P.
    Box 60041
    Florence, MA, 01062
    Phone: 413-586-3651
    Place of Birth: Northhampton, MA
    DOB: 08/17/1949
    Instruments: Bass, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Ivory & Brass
    Also performed with: Trumpets Unlimited, Heavy Chicago, Happy Louie, Polka Country Musicians, Eddie Forman
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: bplayermb@webtv.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - This Ones For You - PBR 1988
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Baker, Kevin
    2021 Deckner Ave. Apt. #122
    Green Bay, WI, 54302
    Phone: 920-406-8121
    Place of Birth: Pulaski, WI
    DOB: 11/17/1978
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: A.K.A.
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: hitter777@hotmail.com
    Web page: A.K.A. Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bales, Allen
    1311 Alder St
    West Bend, WI, 53090
    Phone: 414-338-1202
    Place of Birth: Wisconsin
    DOB: 4/5/45
    Instruments: Trumpet, Keyboards
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Julida Boys
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: abales@execpc.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - 25 Years Musical Reunion - TJB-5 -1988
    2. - Sound Peformance -TJB- 1985
    3. - Tuff Stuff - AMPOL LP5028 - 1979

  • Banasiak, Dave
    15232 Marne Circle
    Irvine, CA, 92604
    Phone: 949-552-0542
    Place of Birth: Toledo, OH
    DOB: 05/23/1940
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: California Connection
    Also performed with: Polka Knights, Ray Budzilek
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: digits1@home.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Toledo All Stars - 1965
    2. - California Here We Come -1989
    3. - Cooking With Polkas -1990

  • Banaszak, John
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: New Yorkers
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY

  • Banaszak, Tudy
    Place of Birth: Williamsville, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Bass, Drums
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Dave Gawronski 5
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hey! - Mark Records 11166
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Banoczi, Bob
    38275 Via Huerta
    Murrieta, CA, 92562
    Phone: 909-677-2787
    Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
    DOB: 6/6/38
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Dave Miron Band
    Also performed with: Cavaliers, Villagers
    Honors: KUOR FM Polka DJ 5 Years, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: bbanoczi@ix.netcom.com
    Web page: Polka Bob's Polka Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Captured Alive, Polkas at the Mayflower -Joy Records
    2. - Polkas-California Style -Joy Records
    3. - Have Polka Will Travel -Accent Records 1966

  • Baptiste (Porter), Don
    3701 Lakemont Ct
    Palm Beach, FL, 33403
    Phone: 561-776-9332
    Place of Birth: Chicopee, MA
    DOB: 6/14/38
    Instruments: Trumpet, Fluegelhorn, Valve Trombone
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Walt Solek
    Also performed with: Gene Wisnewski's Hamony Bells, Happy Louie, Al Soyka, Larry Chesky, Bernie Witkowski, Eddie Gronet, Connecticut Twins, Jimmy Sturr, Ray Henry
    Honors:Grammy Nominations, IPA, USPA, UPA recognition
    Information:Performed on all recordings for Happy Louie for ten years. Stated as the busiest trumpet player in New England, in the polka field from 1954-77. Performed with the Dorsey Band, Peter Duchin, Lester Lannin
    E-mail: hornmandon@earthlink.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Have Fun with Walter Solek - Dana Records- 1956
    2. - Melody Cruise-Harmony Bells -Dana Records -1957
    3. - Red Hot Polkas -MGM- 1974

    • Barley, John

  • Barlik, Richard

    Attleboro, MA, 02760
    Phone: 508-695-9175
    Place of Birth: Pawtucket, RI
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Happy Bachelors Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: barlik@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Lets Toast - Rocksands Records - 1970
    2. - Smile A Lot -Rocksands Records - 1974
    3. - Blast from the Past -Rocksands Records - 2005

  • Barnas, Bill
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: bass, piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Touch
    Also performed with: Stephanie's Polka Band, Dynatones
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Barnes, David

  • Barreca, Crazy" Vinnie
    Farmingville, NY,
    Phone: 516-696-6332
    Place of Birth: Astoria, NY
    DOB: 6/6/50
    Instruments: Guitar,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: G.T. Express
    Also performed with: Soft Touch Music Productions
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: PolkaUIout@aol.com
    Web page: G.T.Express Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Beer, Women & Chicken - Talented Artist Records
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Barsukiewicz,Ray
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Buffalo,NY
    Instruments: sax, trumpet, clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Buffalo Touch
    Also performed with: Honky Hoppers, Mix n Match
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    Web page:
    DISCOGRAPHY

  • Bartkowiak, Kenny
    58191 Wayne Lane
    South Bend, IN, 46619
    Phone: 574-282-2135
    Place of Birth: South Bend, IN
    DOB: 12/23/55
    Instruments: Accordion, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Soundsations 1987 - present
    Also performed with: The Polka Tops-1971-77, E-Z Tones, 1977-87
    Honors: , ,
    Information: active polka musician since 1971
    E-mail: kennyb1223@sbcglobal.net
    Web page:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Soundsations Live -
    2. - Second Time Around -EZ Tones
    3. - Coming Your Way -EZ Tones

    • Beachly, Jack

  • Belina, William "Billy"
    2 Little St
    Easthampton, MA, 01027
    Phone: 413-527-0035
    Place of Birth: New Bedford, MA
    DOB:4/22/47
    Instruments: Accordion, bass, drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Billy Belina and Bay State
    Also performed with: New Brass, Heavy Chicago,Dynatones,Marion Lush,Bill Borek,Chicago Push, Bay State IV
    Honors: WMUA -20 years on Radio, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: wsb@housing.umass.edu
    Web page: Bay State Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Polka From Us To You - Belaire -1973
    2. More Polka Sunshine -Belaire -1974
    3. Lite and Lively Polkas -Halo

  • Benbenek, Edward
    Chicago, IL, 60652
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 10/2/32
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Marion Lush's Musical Stars
    Also performed with: Don Jodlowski & the Vibrasounds, Johnny Hzyny & the Music Makers, Edward Benbenek's Varietytones
    Honors: UPA Distinguished Service Award 1988, UPA Sax/Clarinet play 1996, UPA Deceased Category 1997
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Musical Stars Play - Dyno LP 9001 -1959
    2. - Musical Stars on TV -Dyno LP9002 -1960
    3. - Musical Stars Award Winning -Dyno LP9003 -1960

  • Benkowski, Rich
    3112 Hillcrest Circle
    East Palestine, OH, 44413
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Ambridge, PA
    DOB: 6/7/55
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The Brass Connection
    Also performed with: Bruno Mikos & the Harmony Stars, Polka-Aires
    Honors: USPA Favorite Song, IPA Favorite Song,
    Information:
    E-mail: rpmben@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Winning Combination - TBC
    2. - TBC III -TBC
    3. - The Devil and Jerry Darlak -45rpm TBC

  • Berendt, Frank
    Place of Birth: Chicago
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Old Country Village Musicians
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Old Country Village Musicians - Chicago 2500
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Berestecki, Ed
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB: 12/7/64
    Instruments: Bass, Piano
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Magitones
    Also performed with: Michael Costa's Limelite
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: alehouse@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Made in New York - Magitones
    2. - Face the Music -Magitones
    3. - Let There Be Lite -Limelite

  • Beschta, Jerry
    622 Bowman Rd
    Wisconsin Dells, WI,
    Phone: 715-498-1068
    Place of Birth: Watertown, WI
    DOB: 00/00/1946
    Instruments: Bass-Guitar, Banjo
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jerry & The Troubadours
    Also performed with: Wisconsin Opry
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: guitar@midplains.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Biegaj, Eddie
    4536 Harvest Lane
    Toledo, OH,
    Phone: 419-475-4755
    Place of Birth: Toledo, OH
    DOB: 02/07/1962
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Crusade
    Also performed with: Twilighters, Polka Peddlers,The Troubadours, Barb Zielinski and the Holy Toledo Polka Stars, Toledo Polka Motion
    Honors: Male vocalist USPA 91, Gram Nom 1991, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame -1996 1996
    Information:
    E-mail: Cusadeed96@aol.com
    Web page: Crusade's Web page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Utopia - Runner Records- 1998
    2. - A Powerful Story -Runner Records -1999
    3. - Polka Memories -Sunshine -1996

    • Binkiewicz, Stephen "Bink"

  • Biskup, Mitch (Michael)
    24 Beach Rd
    Ware, MA, 01082
    Phone: 413-967-6684
    Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
    DOB: 5/21/47
    Instruments: Bass,Accordion, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The New Brass
    Also performed with: The Golden Brass
    Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame, IPA Best Instrumental Group 1972, IPA Best Album 1976-Roll Out the Barrel
    Information:Currently doing selective tours with The New Brass Reunion Band
    E-mail: Michael.Biskup@wofco.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Golden Brass - 1971
    2. - The New Brass-Roll Out The Barrel -1976
    3. - Brass Magic-The New Brass -1982

  • Blaire (Barlick), Edie
    Largo, FL
    Phone: 727-743-8273
    Place of Birth: Providence, RI
    DOB: Jan 1945
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Florida Honky Polka Band
    Also performed with: B Sharp Polka Band, Jan Cyman’s Classic Brass, SunShine State Express
    Honors: Designed 10 Album Jackets for polka bands, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: info@kitchinsynkdigital.com
    Web page: kitchinsynkdigital.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - On Go with JRO - LeMans -1976
    2. - New Directions -LeMans -1985
    3. - Can’t Play Polkas In A Dixie Bar-FHPB/Sunshine/2007

    • Blana, Eric

  • Blaski, Robert
    45 Garrahan St
    Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702
    Phone: 570-825-5368
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polkas From the East - Jay Jay
    2. - Polkas Just For You -PASA
    3. - -

  • Blazonczyk, Jr., Eddie
    511 Joseph St
    Plainfield, IL, 60544
    Phone: 815-254-7624
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 7/17/67
    Instruments: Concertina, bass, violin
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
    Also performed with: The Brass Works
    Honors: USPA - Favorite Single - Bride & Groom, UPA -Favorite Concertina Player, Grammy Nominations
    Information:
    E-mail: Versatones@aol.com
    Web page: Versatones web page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Shakin' Not Stirred - Bel-Aire -1998
    2. Music, Music, Music -Bel-Aire -1996
    3. Better Than Ever -Bel-Aire -1995

  • Blazonczyk, Eddie
    7208 S. Harlem Ave.
    Bridgeview, IL, 60455
    Phone: 708-594-5182
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 07/12/1940
    Instruments: Bass, Drums, Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
    Also performed with: Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires, Marion Lush,
    Honors: National Fellowship 1998, Grammy Winner 1987, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame 1969
    Information:
    Web page: Versatones web page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Angeline Be Mine - Bel-Aire
    2. - Rosie's My Baby -Bel-Aire
    3. - Polka Celebration -Bel-Aire

  • Blazonczyk, Tony
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 08/02/1972
    Instruments: Bass, Drums, Accordion,Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Rusty Fingers
    Also performed with: Chicago Knights, South Side Sounds, Verstones, Midwest Sounds
    Honors: Accordion player of the year-UPA 98, ,
    Information:Producer of Christmas in Chicago
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Christmas In Chicago - Bel-Aire 1999
    2. - Trial Size-Freeze Dried -Bel-Aire 1998
    3. - Polka From the South Side -Bel-Aire 1992

  • Bobin, Bob
    Place of Birth: city,state
    DOB:
    DOD: 01/14/98
    Instruments: accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Versatones
    Also performed with: Pala Brothers, Downtown Sound, Monotones
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY

  • Bochenek, Ken
    606 Sagamore Parkway N, Suite 281
    Lafayette, IN, 47904
    Phone: 765-447-5329
    Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
    DOB: 6/8/1952
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Brass Winds
    Also performed with:
    Honors:Won US title in Polka Dancing with Chris Burzynski in Chicago, 1976 in contest sponsored by Mayor Michael Bilandic, Chicago, IL, Eddy Blazonczyk & Versatones playing, scheduled outside at Buckingham Fountain, rain forced it's moving inside one of Chicago's major downtown hotel ballrooms. Twenty six couples from around the country competing. Senior Instructors from Arthur Murray Dance Studios judging. Elimination competition.
    Information: Hosted Detroit Area Radio Program WIID-AM 1130 "Goodtime Polkas in the Morning" M-F 6-8 a.m. and evening show "Polka Jamboree" 1976-77
    E-mail: kbochenek@anesassoc.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Brass Winds - Untouched - Sound 1976
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bocian, Joe
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Hi Notes
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Million Dollar Sound in Polkas -
    2. - -Polka Session - Chicago 512
    3. - -

  • Bodek, Carl A.
    292 Lower Stella Ireland Rd
    Binghamton, NY, 13905
    Place of Birth: Endicott, NY
    DOB: 7/1/23
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Krakoska Melodiers
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bogdon, Christopher
    114 Crossing Ridge Trail
    Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066
    Phone: 724-772-8106
    Place of Birth: Pittsburgh,PA
    DOB: 5/16/71
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Li'l John and the ATM Band
    Also performed with: Polka Jets, Double Shot
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: chris@bogdonfamily.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Get Energized - WRS -1992
    2. - Pure Energy -Mengry Reccords -1993
    3. - Feel The Rhythm, Hear the Sounds -Sunshine 1996

  • Bogdon, Erik R.
    10 Carol Dr
    Carnegie, PA, 15106
    Phone: 412-278-3130
    Place of Birth: Carnegie, PA
    DOB: 04/08/1974
    Instruments: Accordion, Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Toledo Polkamotion
    Also performed with: Rythm & Sound, Energy, Polka Jets
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: erbogdon@comcast.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Jets -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bogdon, R.J.
    28 Wasson Place
    Pittsburgh, PA, 15216
    Phone: 724-513-9142
    Place of Birth: Carnegie, PA
    DOB: 1/28/1974
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: John Stevens Doubleshot
    Also performed with: Energy, Matt Wasielewski & the Polka Jets
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: rjbogdon@adelphia.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bojczuk, Andy
    Blasdell, NY,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Eden, NY
    DOB: 5/29/73
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steel City Brass
    Also performed with: Dynatones, Big Steve & the Bellaries
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: ABoj8788@adelphia.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2- Sunshine 2002
    2. - Big Steve's Back - SWK Music -1995-
    3. - -

    • Bojczuk, "Happy" Richie

  • Bomba, Johnnie
    15024 Cherry Lane
    Oak Forest, IL, 60452-1602
    Phone: 708-687-6642
    Place of Birth: Oak Forest, IL
    DOB: 12/19/21
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Bass Clarinet, flute
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Johnnie Bomba Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: IPA-Mr. Personality, First Polka band to play steady engagement at Chicago's Aragon and Trianon Ballrooms, Movie "F.I. S.T." ( 1977 ) with Sylvester Stallone. Johnnie appeared in the film as the Bandleader(playing Sax) in Wedding Scenes., Voted "Polka King of the Midwest" in 1951 in a poll done by Billboard Mag and Variety of the Ballroom operators and record retailers.
    Information: First Recording - 78, "Rain-Rain Polka" and " Hej Tam Na Gouze " in 1951
    E-mail: jpolaski@ync.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Johnnie Bomba-Lover's Polka, My Little Star, Chop Suey Polka, Johnnie Bomba Explodes, Tango's Waltz's, Oberek's and Polka's- all Dana
    2. Chicago Polkas/Dana with the Polkateers,
    3. Chicagoland Polkas-Bomba, Adamczyk, Zima(DANA) ALL Dana Recordings from 1951 to about 1964.

  • Bonczkiewicz, David
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Nickel City Boys
    Also performed with: Wanda & Stephanie
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: NickelCity_Dave@Yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Borkowski, John "Jubber"
    3404 Parkview Drive
    Bensalem, PA 19020
    Phone: 610-272-1473
    Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
    DOB:09/17/70
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: None
    Also performed with: The Switch!, The Polka Family, Chuck Pendrak, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, John Gora's Gorale, TKO, Middlesex Express, Energy, Gene Mendalski's G-Men
    Honors: , ,
    Information:East Coast Audio Sales Manager for Disc Makers - America's #1 CD Manufacturer for Independent Musicians. Co-Chair of Polkas Against Cancer Benefits for Fox Chase Cancer Center.
    E-mail: jborkowski@discmakers.com
    Web page: Discmakers.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Switch! In The Polka Tradition -
    2. - The Switch! The Switch! Is On -
    3. - Polka Family Christmas-Family and Friends -

  • Borowicz, Marian
    25 Jackson Lane
    Brantford, ON, Canada, N3R 7Z8
    Phone: 519-752-0274
    Place of Birth: Brantford,ON, Canada
    DOB: 10/6/1946
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Echo the Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: 24th Annual "Lifetime Achievement Award" for promoting Polish music in Canada - 1995 (GREG Productions), Marian Borowicz's “Lottery Polka” on Walter Ostanek’s 1996 grammy nominated album "Putting It All Together"
    Information:
    E-mail: marianborowicz@rogers.com
    Web page: Echo the Band.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Something New (Cos Nowego) - Echo the Band - 1996
    2. - Golden Autumn (Zlota Jesien) -Echo the Band - 1994
    3. - 10th Anniversary -Echo the Band - 1992

  • Borsuk, George
    860 Live Oak Ave NE
    St. Petersburg, FL 33703
    Phone: 727- 528-1170
    Place of Birth: Brantford, Ont, Canada
    DOB: 00/00/1969
    Instruments: Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Concertina, Fiddle
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Florida Honky Polka Band
    Also performed with: Li’l Wally, George Borsuk’s Buffalo Connection, Jan Cyman s Musicalaires, The Brass Sounds, Stephanie’s Honky Polka Band
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: George@Borsuk.net
    Web page: www.fhpband.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Just a Little Bit - The Brass Sounds - 1994
    2. - Sunshine Christmas Album -Sunshine -2001
    3. - How’s Your Dyngus? – Florida Honky Polka Band 2005

  • Borzymowski, Frank
    8751 Birkenhead Ct
    Laurel, MD, 20723
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Baltimore, MD
    DOB:
    Instruments: Alto/Tenor Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Frank Borzymowski's Rhythm & Sound
    Also performed with: The Boys, Mark IV,
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. I Played Polkas - Klassic Recordings -1999
    2. Polka Menagerie -LeMans- 1982
    3. Feel the Rhythm,Hear the Sounds -Sunshine -1996

    • Borzymowski, Ted

  • Boskovitch, Brad
    2822 Keats Way
    Indiana, PA, 15701
    Phone: 724-463-3660
    Place of Birth:Uniontown, PA.
    DOB: 7/25/77
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The Brass Connection
    Also performed with: Common Bond
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: r300zx89@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Botielus,
    P.O. Box 6714
    Portland, OR, 97228
    Place of Birth: Ft. Lee, VA
    DOB: 8/19/60
    Instruments: Accordion, Synthesizer, sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Samsonite and Delight-Ya
    Also performed with: Jamies Rock-n-Roll Legends
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: mailto: botielus@teleport.com
    Web page: Samsonite and Delight-Ya Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Soundtrack to "Kill the Bunny" - 1996
    2. -
    3. -

  • Brown, Linda Lee
    2801 East Ashman St
    Midland, MI, 48642
    Phone: 517-631-9811
    Place of Birth: Bay City, MI
    DOB: 10/27/46
    Instruments: Accordion/Midi, Saxophone/Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Linda Lee and the Bavarian Inn Band
    Also performed with: Linda Lee and the Golden-Aires
    Honors: Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, Honorary Member Showstoppers Band, Euro-America Music Award
    Information:
    E-mail: LindaLee45@AOL.com
    Web page: Bavarian - Click on Linda Lee
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Im Rosengarten ( In the Garden of Roses) -
    2. - Wunderbar -
    3. - From Linda Lee With Love -

  • Brozek, Jim
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Palmer, MA
    DOB: 10/19/59
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Paul Brozek's Polka Jamboree
    Also performed with: Mass Brass, Melody Stars
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: rollerdawg@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Brozek, Paul
    305 Franklin Street
    Belchertown, MA, 1007
    Phone: 413-323-8236
    Place of Birth: Palmer, MA
    DOB: 1/12/63
    Instruments: Trumpet, Fluegelhorn
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Billy Belina Baystate
    Also performed with: Paul Brozek and The Polka Jamboree, Massachusetts Polka Express, The Melody Stars, The Instrumentals, The Mass Brass
    E-mail: pbrozek@javanet.com
    Web page: Paul Brozek's Web page
    Honors:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Gettin' it Together - 1986
    2. - Coming Your Way Soon -1989
    3. - -

  • Brozek, Steve
    Phone: 860-684-4157
    Place of Birth: Palmer, MA
    DOB: 4/11/57
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Paul Brozek's Polka Jamboree
    Also performed with: Zieminski Brothers, Joe Mojacha, Melody Stars, Eddie Forman Orch, Ivory and Brass
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: sbrozek@home.com
    Web page: Steve's Brozek's Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Brueggen, Gary W.
    Box 73
    Ontario, WI, 54651
    Phone: 608-343-1317
    Place of Birth: Viroqua, WI
    DOB: 10/6/1972
    Instruments: Concertina, tuba, button accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen
    Also performed with: Karl's Country Dutchmen
    Honors: WI Polka Hall of Fame 1998, WI Polka Hall of Fame 2003,
    Information:
    E-mail: wisconcertinakid@hotmail.com
    Web page: Gary Brueggen's Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Cashton Our Polka Town -
    2. - Gospel/Christmas Songs -
    3. - I Feel a Headache Coming On -

  • Brueggen, Gary W.
    Box 73
    Ontario, WI, 54651
    Phone: 608-337-4548
    Place of Birth: Viroqua, WI
    DOB: 10/6/72
    Instruments: Concertina, tuba, button accordion, keyboard, drums, valve trombone
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Ridgeland Dutchmen
    Also performed with: Karl's Country Dutchmen, Brian's Mississippi Valley Dutchmen, Jim Busta, Richie Yurkovich, Mike McIntyre, Ray Dorschner's Rainbow Valley Dutchmen
    Honors: New Band-Upcoming Band, WI Polka Hall of Fame 1998,
    Information: "Wisconsin's Concertina Kid," Started playing professionally on drums at the age of 9
    E-mail: wisconcertinakid@hotmail.com
    Web page: Gary Brueggen's Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Ridgeland Dutchmen - 1997
    2. - Songs That Have Been Forgotten -2000
    3. - Ice Cubes and Beer -2001

  • Brusky, Tom
    Milwaukee, WI,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Milwaukee, WI
    DOB: 11/26/69
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard, Bass, drums, tuba
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Tom Brusky Polka Band
    Also performed with: Bob Breuer Band, Keith Gennerman Band, Ed Hause Band
    Honors: Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame "Horizon" Award, 2000 , Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame "Sideman of the Year" Award, 1998
    Information:
    E-mail: tombrusky@execpc.com
    Web page: Tom Brusky Home Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Did You Remember to Pack Your Accordion - Polkasound -2000
    2. - Polka From the Digital Domain -Polkasound -1999
    3. - Tom X 5 but Not Quite Live -Polkasound -1997

  • Bruzdzinski, Casey
    457 Hirsch Ave
    Calumet City, IL, 60409
    Phone: 708-862 1749
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 11/8/1924
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Casey Bruzdzinski Ochestra
    Also performed with: St. Joe's Cocertina Club, Chet Lasik Concertina Jamboree, Bohemian American Concertina Association, Ed Nowak 4 Plus 1 Concertina Band.
    Honors: Inducted into the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, September 25, 2004
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bruzdzinski, Dave A.
    688 Ingraham Ave
    Calumet City, IL, 60409
    Phone: 708-862-5320
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 4/20/60
    Instruments: Concertina, Drums, Bass
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Jerry Tarka & the Midwest Sounds
    Also performed with: Chicago Push, Windy City Brass, Dominoes, Paliga Polka Dots, Pala Brothers, Stas Golonka, Li'l Richard, Downtown Sound, Music Company, The Good Times
    Honors: UPA 1987-Outstanding Concertina Player of the Year
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Keep on Smiling - Archer 3304
    2. - Simply Polkamentary -Chicago 780L
    3. - DJs Choice -Bel-Aire 406

  • Bryda, Jim
    Elyria, OH,
    Place of Birth: Lorain, OH
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Lorain Polka Sharps
    Also performed with: Li'l Wally
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bubniak, Mike
    2 Kopernik Blvd
    Amsterdam, NY,
    Phone: 518-842-5070
    Place of Birth: Amsterdam, NY
    DOB: 02/11/1955
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Tony's Polka Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: Bubniak@Superior.Net
    Web page: Tonyspolkaband
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -This is Our Time - 1999
    2. - Feel the Heat -2000
    3. - All Mixed Up - 2001

  • Buciur, Dan
    Place of Birth: Boston, NY
    DOB:
    DOD: 1975
    Instruments: Trumpet, Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Modernaires
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - One Way Only - WAM
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Budzilek, Ray
    Place of Birth: Cleveland
    DOB: 6/5/29
    DOD: 6/21/82
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Ray Budzilek Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame-1973
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - - Capitol, Roulette, Dyno,
    2. - -Request, Epic, GLO, JB
    3. - -Sound, Starr, Sunshine, Surprise

  • Budzilek Jr., Ray
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Bob Zielinski Orch.
    Also performed with: Bruno Mikos, Jan Cyman, Solid Brass, Marion Lush, Dynatones
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: RBUDJR@webtv.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Bulanda, Stas'
    Chicago, IL,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Trumpet, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Stas' Bulanda's Dyno-Chicago
    Also performed with: Windy City Brass, Dial-A-Tones, Average Polka Band
    Honors: IPA -Fav. Song, UPA-Songwriters Award, USPA -Favorite Song
    Information:
    E-mail: Jenny@cometlink.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Back to the Future - Chicago Records
    2. - Let's Have a Party -Chicago Records
    3. - That's Entertainment! -Chicago Records

  • Bulinski, Daniel
    619 Kenyon Drive
    Red Lion, PA,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, NY
    DOB: 03/09/1951
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet, Concertina, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: TKO
    Also performed with: Muscial Knights, Musicalaires
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: DSBULPA@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Another Round -TKO
    2. - Party Time Polka -Musicalaires
    3. - New Directions -Pete Shallins

  • Bulinski, Fred "Freddie"
    921 Hillcrest Rd
    Hanover, MD, 21076
    Phone: 410-787-8675
    Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, NY
    DOB: 2/5/47
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Brass Works
    Also performed with: Jumping Jacks
    Honors: IPA Hall of Fame Inductee 1992, ,
    Information: Promoter of Polkamotion By The Ocean
    E-mail: fpbulin@erols.com
    Web page: Polkamotion Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. On The Road with the Brass Works - 1977
    2. It Takes People Like You -
    3. The Brass Works Live From Polkamotion -

  • Burka, Michael
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dynatones
    Also performed with: Sunshine, The Knewz, New Tones
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Where's Your Pants? - Ethnic World Records
    2. - Have you Heard the Knewz -Sunshine Records
    3. - Power of Ten -Sunshine Records

  • Busch, Thomas
    N2257 Green Valley Rd
    Pulaski, WI, 54162
    Phone: 920-822-1812
    Place of Birth: Cuba City, WI
    DOB: 8/6/64
    Instruments: Trumpet, Piano, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: A.K.A.
    Also performed with: Alvin Styczynski
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: buschmusic@netscape.net
    Web page: A K A Band
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - In Cognito - Sunshine -2000
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Buza, Mark
    285 Stella Ireland Rd
    Binghamton, NY, 13905
    Place of Birth: Binghamton, NY
    DOB: 8/26/65
    Instruments: Soprano/Alto/C Melody/ Tenor Sax, Clarinet,Flute
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: The Mark Buza Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: USPA Nom. Favortie band/recording-1998, IPA Nom. Best Recording-1998,
    Information:
    E-mail: MBOrch707@aol.com
    Web page: Mark Buza Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - What's More American - Briarhill Records -1996
    2. - Bridging The Gap With Polka Music -Briarhill Records -1998
    3. - Fingers On Fire" b/w "We Wish You A Merry Polka Christmas -Briarhill Record -1998

  • Bzibzac, Ronny
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Pole Cats
    Also performed with: Nickel City Boys
    Honors:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -


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