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  • Daigle, John
    12 Whitin Ave
    Chicopee, MA, 01013
    Phone: 413-592-0367
    Place of Birth: Chicopee, MA
    DOB: 8/1/80
    Instruments: Drums
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The East-Side Groove
    Also performed with: Billy Belina and Baystate, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Leo Murawski, Joey Smola's Velvetones.
    Honors: Freddy K Jr. Memorial Scholarship - 1998
    Information:
    E-mail: info@esgroove.com
    Web page: The Stufff's Polka Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -Live! With The Ed Lawrence and Carl Peters Orchestra / Lawrence Records 2000 -
    2. - Get Into The Groove -- The East-Side Groove / 2/4 Records 2002-
    3. - -

  • Dana, Walter (see Danilowski)

  • Danilowski (Dana), Walter
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB: 00/00/1902
    DOD:03/04/00
    Instruments: Piano,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Walter Dana Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Dardzinski, Peter
    Tewksbury, MA,
    Place of Birth: Lynn, MA
    DOB: 1/25/64
    Instruments: Concertina, Bass
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: semi-retired
    Also performed with: TBC, Polka Country Musicians
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Made in America - TBC/WRS -1996
    2. - Live and Jam -PCM/WRS/1994
    3. - Classix of '93 -Classic/Sunshine -1993

  • Dardzinski, Vic
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Sound-A-Bouts
    Also performed with: Polka Country Musicians, Prime Drive
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - That was then-This is Now! - PCM-1997
    2. - Good ol' Daze -PCM -1996
    3. - Overdrive -Sunshine -1992

  • Darlak, Jerry
    32 Long St
    Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
    Phone: 716-893-9087
    Place of Birth: Hamond, IN
    DOB: 9/22/46
    Instruments: Concertina , Drums
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Jerry Darlak and the Buffalo Touch
    Also performed with: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, Marion Lush & the Musical Stars, Li'l Wally
    Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame-1997, Grammy Winner 1987- Polka Celebration and 1994 with Walt Ostanek, World Concertina Congress-2000
    Information:Played drums with Marion Lush. Was subject of TBC single, "The Devil and Jerry Darlak"
    E-mail: kmachelski@aol.com
    Web page: Buffalo Touch
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Celebration - Bel-Aire 1987
    2. - Honky 2 & 3 -Bel-Aire 1975/1980
    3. - Touch This/For Our Friends -Sunshine 1996/1998

    • Darlak, Sue

  • Data, Marisha

    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steve Adamczyk
    Also performed with: Midwest Opera Co., San Carlo Opera Co.
    Honors: IPA Hall of Fame 1974, ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Marisha Data sings Polka-Data - Capitol - T882
    2. - Marisha Data Sings -Chicago Polkas - LP-5200
    3. - -

  • Davidson, Rodney
    57168 Somerton Hwy
    Barnesville, OH, 43713
    Phone: 740-757-2549
    Place of Birth: Wheeling WV
    DOB: 07/01/1963
    Instruments: Accordion, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steppin' Stone
    Also performed with: Musical Magnetics Polka Band
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: rodandaud@1st.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • DeLeonibus, Anthony (Tony)
    105 De Angelo Dr
    Pittsburgh, PA, 15209
    Phone: 412-821-5446
    Place of Birth:Brownville, PA
    DOB: 11/21/1966
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: New Generation
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: tonyd.rn@verizon.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Outside the Box – NTE Records - 2004
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • DeLeur, Rick

    , ,
    Phone: 440-951-5035
    Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
    DOB: 00/00/1951
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Joe Oberaitis Band
    Also performed with: Hank Haller, Fred Ziwich
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: pdele4@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Music At it's Swingin' Best - Kerebo - 1973
    2. - Polkas by Pan Juzef -Delta Intl -1974
    3. - Mr. Polka Dynamite -Delta Intl - 1976

  • Demerski, John
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Bristol, CT
    DOB: 5/10/1935
    Instruments: Drums, Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: John Demerski & the Villagers
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Something for Everyone -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Derwin, Eddie
    1576 West Mountain Road
    Plymouth, PA 18651
    Phone: 570-779-4175
    Place of Birth: Plymouth, PA
    DOB: 7/8/62
    Instruments: Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Eddie Derwin and the Polka Naturals
    Also performed with: Kryger Brothers, Ray Barno Orch.,Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Jan Lewan, Polka Kats
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: ednaturals@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Far From Over -Kryger Bros. 1988
    2. - Polkas Right On Target - Polka Naturals 1993
    3. - A Polka Roundup - Polka Naturals 1998

  • Dipyatic, Joe
    199 Hemlock Dr
    Portage, PA, 15946
    Phone: 814-736-9358
    Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
    DOB: 2/29/1952
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Jimmy Weber & The Sounds
    Also performed with: Vinny & The New Sounds, Ray Jay & the Carousels, Polka Dynamics
    Honors: Two Grammy Noms., USPA Best Band, Album, Song -Polka Music That Sounds Goods, Various IPA/USPA Awards
    Information:
    E-mail: joedip@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Sounds Alive Again - Independent - 2004
    2. - Soundsational Polkas -WRS - 1986
    3. - Party Time -WRS - 1984

  • Dipyatic, Mike
    199 Hemlock Dr
    Portage, PA, 15946
    Phone: 814-341-4421
    Place of Birth: Johnstown, PA
    DOB: 3/20/1988
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with: Change of Pace, Versa J's, Polka Family, Doubleshot. Polka Magic
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: mjd3607@sru.edu
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Dmuchowski, Eddie "D"
    157 Laurance Lane
    Ridge,N.Y. 11961
    Phone:631-849-4947
    Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie "D" Dmuchowski
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: Eddied1939@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Best of Eddie "D' Volume One, Volume Two
    2. - Let's Do The Polka -Stella Records -1970
    3. - Live at the Quiet Village -D" Records -1972

  • Dobosenski, Jim
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Cloquet, MN
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Accordion
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Doctor Kielbasa
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: dobojd@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Dolecki, Greg
    159 D.Welton Way
    Thomaston, CT, 06787
    Phone: 860-283-2898
    Place of Birth: Harford, CT
    DOB: 12/31/64
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Walt Solek
    Also performed with: Rich Bobinski, John Prazsnyski, Sound-A-Bouts, Stan Scott, Musical Cavaliers,Walt Solek, Walt Dolecki
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: gdolecki@snet.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Dombrowski, Walter D.
    174 Stone Hill Rd
    Jewett City, CT, '06351
    Phone: 860-376-2282
    Place of Birth: Norwich, CT
    DOB: 7/15/68
    Instruments: Trumpet,Concertina, Keyboards, Bass,Drums, Violin, Clarinet, Alto Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Beat
    Also performed with: Polka Country Musicians, New Brass Reunion Band, Mass Brass
    Honors: Grammy award
    Information:
    E-mail: Tzman999@prodigy.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Back In The High Life - MAXimum Records -1999
    2. - That Was Then...This is Now! -PBR Records -1997
    3. - Polka Country Musicians Live..and Jam -PBR Records -1995

    • Dominak, Paul

  • Dragon, Chet
    104 East Avenue D
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    Phone: 321-952-8634
    Place of Birth: Northhampton, MA
    DOB: 01/22/24
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Chet Dragon Orchestra
    Also performed with: Joe Rock, Larry Chesky, Walt Solek, Al Soyka, Rhythm Gents
    Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame, ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Fun in the Sun - Starr Records
    2. - Rendezvous in Warsaw - Eurotone Records
    3. - Chet Dragon Plays the Polka in Chicago - Bel-Aire Records

  • Dramczyk, Frank
    Place of Birth: Toledo, OH
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The Mixx
    Also performed with: Glass Town Sound, Golden Eagles, Holy Toledo Polka Stars, Polkamotion, Troubadors
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Holy Toledo Polka Stars Poland Tour - Holy Toledo
    2. - Rollin' Into the 90s -Troubadors -1991
    3. - Outta Hand -Troubadors -1992

  • Drazek, Marty
    DesPlaines, IL,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 7/17/44
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Joe Walega
    Also performed with: Lil Richard, Marion Lush, Chicago Magic, Castels, Nitelife
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: MDrazek@chicagonet.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hearts on Fire - Walega
    2. - Happy Bird -Lil Richard
    3. - Rocky Top -Chicago Magic

    • Drongoski, Richard

  • Drzewicki, Fred
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Solo Artist
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - - Columbia
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Drzewicki, Steve
    1102 26th Street
    Bay City, MI, 48708
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Bay City, MI
    DOB: 09/21/1956
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Steve Drzewicki Band
    Also performed with: Harold Mitas Orch
    Honors: Key to the City of Bay City, DJ-20years, Sunday Polka Radio show 89.1 FM 7-9 a.m
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - What's Happenin' - S and S labels 1999
    2. - Finally It's Here -S and S labels 1981
    3. - -

  • Dudas, Stephen V.
    2867 Middleton Cir
    Kissimmee, FL, 34743
    Phone: 407-344-8812
    Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
    DOB: 5/20/50
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Orlando Polka Magic
    Also performed with: Eddie Forman, New Brass
    Honors: IPA best group (Golden Brass) '71, IPA best album (Golden Brass) '71, Let The Sunshine In" best song (Golden Brass) '71
    Information:
    E-mail: stephendudas@mindspring.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Brass Magic -< LI>- Solid Brass -< LI>- More Polka Sunshine -

  • Dudas, Jr., Stephen V.
    2867 Middleton Cir
    Kissimmee, FL, 34743
    Phone: 407-344-8812
    Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
    DOB: 11/3/75
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Orlando Polka Magic
    Also performed with: Twin City Connection
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: DudasJr@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Orlando Polka Magic -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Dudek, Joe
    Place of Birth: Chicago
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Bal-Aires
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - A Groovin' Polka Style - Bel-Aire 4005
    2. - The Modern Sound of Polkas -Bel-Aire 4003
    3. - -

  • Dukla, Franciszek (Frank)
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Violin,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Fr. Dukli Wiejska Banda
    Also performed with: Orkiestra Dukli
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Na Okola Czarny Las (78) - Victor
    2. - Uparta Dziewczyna (78) -Victor
    3. - Icek Rekrut (78) -Victor

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

  • Durlak, Joe
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments:
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Solo Artist
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - - Columbia
    2. - -Rondo
    3. - -

  • Durski, Greg
    6825 Danieldale Drive
    Fort Worth, TX 76137
    Phone: 817.306.9565
    Place of Birth: South Bend, IN
    DOB:1/29/55
    Instruments: Concertina, Clarinet
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Tony Blazonczyk's South Side Sound
    Also performed with: Chicago Knights
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: Boxplay@aol.com
    Web page: Boxplay Web Page

  • Dusseault, "Happy" Louie
    6 Aspen Drive
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
    Phone: 413-596-6587
    Place of Birth: Ware, MA
    DOB: 8/4/34
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Happy Louie and Julicia Orch.
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Grammy Nom. 1995, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame 1982, IPA Awards 1968 & 1970
    Information: While Louie was in the service, stationed at West Point he played way back with The Walt Solek band. Louie was a member of the U.S. Military Band at that time.
    E-mail: hlandj@aol.com
    Web page: Happy Louie Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Red Hot Polkas -MGM 1965
    2. - Good Luck -Ha-Lo Records 1970
    3. - Love & Peace -Ha-Lo Records -1971

  • Dziagwa, Andrew "Andy Day"
    741 Saylor Ave
    Elmhurst, IL, 60126
    Phone: 630-279-1248
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 11/26/28
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Ampol Aires
    Also performed with: Eddie Zima, Joe Durlak
    Honors: Mr. Personality Award 1978, UPA Trumpet Player of year 1986, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame 1995
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Nite Life in Chicago - Ampol -5004
    2. - The Untouchables of Polka Music -Ampol 5020
    3. - The Ampol Aire One More Time -Ampol 5031

  • Dziuba, Joe
    42 Lancaster Rd
    Freehold, NJ, 7728
    Phone: 732-294-5587
    Place of Birth: Bayonne, NJ
    DOB: 7/31/61
    Instruments: Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Beat
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: jdziuba@telcordia.com
    Web page: The Beat
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - When I Saw You - Sunshine -1999
    2. - Meet The Beat -Sunshine -1998
    3. - -


 

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