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  • LaBotz, Joe
    Place of Birth: Lewiston, ID
    DOB: 1/6/70
    Instruments: Button Box, Guitar
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Joe LaBotz Band
    Also performed with: Dick Lesmann T.V & Recording Orchestra, Fairfield Kickers Button Box Club,Walt Groeschl
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: joelabotz@aol.com
    Web page: Joe LaBotz Webpage
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Butt n' Box by Joe LaBotz - Polkasound - 2001
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lackowski, Big Daddy
    7197 Highcrest Pt.
    Washington, MI, 48094
    Phone: 810-781-6330
    Place of Birth: Parisville, MI
    DOB: 03/08/1937
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Big Daddy Lackowski & the La De Das
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Polka Hall of Fame, ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lackowski, CJ
    953 Eastgate Ct
    Frankenmuth, MI,
    Phone: 517-652-6522
    Place of Birth: Saginaw, MI
    DOB: 6/12/71
    Instruments: Trumpet,Drums, Bass, Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Mark Janson and the Brass Express
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Great Lakes Polka Assoc. Polka Band of Year -1998
    Information:
    E-mail: Blacko3788@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hey Diddle Diddle - Frankenmuth Records -1997
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lackowski, Rhonda
    700 East Genesee Apt B-5
    Frankenmuth, MI 48734
    Phone: 989-652-4475
    Place of Birth:Bad Axe, MI
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Bass, Clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:C.J. & The Krue
    Also performed with: Johnny Green & the Greenmen, Cornbread & Ice Tea
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: RhondaLackowski@hotmail.com
    Web page: johnnygreen66.8m.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -Two Bucks Polka -
    2. -Wooden Heart -
    3. - -

  • Lalasis, Andy
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Bass,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Malach Brothers
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - A Concert In The Park - Romek Records
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lange, Marilyn
    10718 Rangeland Rd
    Auburndale, WI, 54412
    Phone: 715-652-2479
    Place of Birth: Auburndale, WI
    DOB: 4/13/1977
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The What Cha Callums
    Also performed with: Ray Konkel Band
    Honors: W.O.L.A. Orchestra Leaders of the Year - 2005; 2006 Recording of the Year-"Out Behind The Barn" - WPM; 2006 Exceptional Achievement Award - WPM
    Information:
    E-mail: whatchacallums@excite.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The What Cha Callums - 2000
    2. - Happy Hour -2002
    3. - Out Behind the Barn -2006

  • Lange, Ted
    P.O. Box 327
    Ridgeville Corners, OH, 43555
    Phone: 419-267-5650
    Place of Birth: Wauseon, OH
    DOB: 3/22/76
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
    Also performed with: Toledo Polkamotion, The Bratwurst Boys, Marv Herzog and the Bavarian Polka Band
    Honors: 2001 Movie, 1999 Great lakes Peoples Choice Award, 1998 Great Lakes Peoples Choice Award
    Information:
    E-mail: BOXPLAYR@BRIGHT.NET
    Web page: www.polkafan.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Beat Goes On - ToPoMo Records - 2001
    2. - Timeless -ToPoMo -2000
    3. - No Illusion -Sunshine -1998

  • Lawrysh, John
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Joe Pienta Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polkas by Joe Pienta - PASA
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lech, Ronald
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 12/20/1937
    Instruments: Chemnitz Concertina
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with: Performed with: Central Wisconsin's Concertina & Brass, Central Wisconsin Concertina Club, Central Ohio Squeezebox Society
    Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, inducted 1998
    Information:Musician, composer & teacher of concertina
    E-mail: ronnn37@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lech, Vincent (Vinny)
    P.O. Box 753
    Helen, GA, 30545
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 08-21-61
    Instruments: Chemnitzer Concertina 104 Key, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dan Witucki & the Music Masters
    Also performed with: Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten (Walt Disnet Epcot Band), Edi & Freunde (Walt Disnet Epcot Band), Toby Hanson & The Smilin' Scandinavians (Seattle, WA), Also performed onstage with: The Peter & Paul Wendinger Band, The Hank Haller Orchestra, Big Daddy Lackowski & the La De Das, and many other various Artists
    Information: Also performed with: W.C.C. Concertina Congress Concertina Club, Minnesota Dakota Dance Club, Ohio Squeezebox Society, The Maennerchor German Club, The Germania German Club, Various Bands, Artists, & Styles: Polka, Hawaiian, Happy Hans Band with Kory Tiederman on Button Box
    Honors: 1st Place Trophy Talent Show Simmons, Jr. High 1973 Chicago, Illinois, Fantasy Flights/Make-A-Wish Foundation - OR, WA State Concertinist, World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, upcoming nominee for 2007
    E-mail: concertinaplayer@aol.com
    Web page: oldtimeconcertina.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Morning Sky - The Music Masters Orchestra DW-82 1982
    2. - Christmas Is A Feeling -The Music Masters Orchestra DW-XMAS-82 1982
    3. - Bring Em' Out Of The Bottom -Dan Witucki & The Music Masters Joal SLP-1021 1983

    • Leonard, Paul

  • Lesiewicz, Brian
    3936 Kinview NW
    Grand Rapids, MI, 49544
    Phone: 616-791-7531
    Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MI
    DOB: 10/8/1982
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: CJ and The KrÜe
    Also performed with: Gerry Kaminski and the Merry Makers, Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, Polka Music Sound
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: bclesiewicz@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lesnoski, Michael "Larry"
    369 Earp Hall EUP
    Edinboro, PA, 16444
    Phone: 814-732-4979
    Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA
    DOB: 4/12/1983
    Instruments: Accordion, Tuba
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Kojtek
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: mlesnoski@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lewandowski, Bob
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago
    DOB:
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    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. - -

  • Lewandowski, Francis "Lefty"
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 6/26/32
    DOD: 4/22/93
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Polkateers
    Also performed with: Hi Notes, Don Lucki & The Naturals, Marion Lush, C-Notes
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lewandowski, Henry
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Violin,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Duma - Columbia
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Lewandowski, Jan "Lewan"

  • Lewandowski, Mark
    327 Laurentz Lane
    Greensburg, PA, 15601
    Phone: 724-832-5664
    Place of Birth: Greensburg, PA
    DOB: 6/10/xx
    Instruments: Trumpet, Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Polka Express
    Also performed with: The Nu-Tones
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: trumpet212@attbi.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lewandowski, Matt

    Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Flint MI
    DOB: 2/24/66
    Instruments: Drums, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Perfect Blend
    Also performed with: Crusade, TBC, Dynatones, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones,
    Honors: USPA-Favorite Band-Crusade-2003, Grammy Nom.-Versatones-1991-1994, Grammy Nom.-Dynatones-1991
    Information:
    E-mail: Lewands@adelphia.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Back in the Highlife - Maximum Records - 1998 (solo project)
    2. - Our Polka Hero - EWR -1996
    3. - When the Band Plays a Polka -WRS -1990

  • Libby, Bruce
    1074 120th St
    Roberts, WI, 54023
    Phone: 715-749-3374
    Place of Birth: St. Paul, MN
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Button Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Buttons and Bellows
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: bruce.libby@dot.state.mn.us
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Concertina Sessional - Aleatoric -1979
    2. - Libby on the Label -RY Productions-1997
    3. - -

  • Libera, Jackie
    6 Keely Drive
    Charlton, MA, 01507
    Phone: 508-248-0188
    Place of Birth: Southbridge, MA
    DOB: 04/18/1955
    Instruments: Clarinet, Trumpet, concertina,sax,bass,piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Maestro's Men
    Also performed with: Classix, Heavy Chicago, Bay State IV,Dick Pillar, Polka Family, New Brass, Freddy K, Dynatones, Ray Henry, Versatones, Jimmy Sturr, Gorale, Ray Jay.
    Honors: IPA Elector, Grammy Nomination, Performed at Smithsonian Inst. Folklife Festival in Washington, DC 1988
    Information:Radio DJ - WESO, Southbridge, MA, Member NARAS, IPA, MENC, MMEA
    E-mail: jlibera.massed@rcn.com
    Web page: Maestrosmen.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Classix of '93 - Sunshine -1993
    2. - Who Could Ask For Anything More -Polkatrain -1989
    3. - Once More...From The Top -Sunshine -1999

    • Libera, John

  • Lichwala, Roger
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    Instruments: drums
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: New Brass
    Also performed with: Golden Brass, New England Polka All Stars
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY

  • Lindblad, Dana V.
    3544 S. Timber Trail
    Suamico, WI, 54173
    Phone: 920-434-7189
    Place of Birth: New Castle, PA
    DOB: 3/27/75
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Polkatown Sound
    Also performed with: Stix-N-Tones
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: DLindbla@amschoices.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Made To Order - Sunshine -1995
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lipchinsky, Tom
    604 Braddock Ave
    Uniontown, PA, 15401
    Phone: 724-438-5932
    Place of Birth: Uniontown, PA
    DOB: 7/26/57
    Instruments: Drums, Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dynasonics
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: dynasonics_tom@yahoo.com
    Web page: Dynasonics
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polish Graffiti -
    2. - Pour on the Polkas -
    3. - -

    • Liszka, Frank

  • Litwin, Steve
    39 Adams St
    Binghamton, NY 13905
    Phone: 607-797-3274
    Place of Birth: North Tonawanda, NY
    Instruments: Concertina, accordion
    Vocalist: no
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors: 1995 - Concertina Award -Buffalo Past and Present Honoring Committe , Honored by Blazonczyk Family for 20 year sponsorship of Concertina Jam at Polka Fireworks Festival, Seven Springs Resort, Inducted into the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, September 25, 2004
    Information: Polka Insider column since 1973; Columns, with first articles starting in 1968, published in a variety of newspapers including Polka News of Conn., Polka World, Polka Scene, Polka Press, Polka Insight, Polish American World Polonia Reporter, Polish American Voice, Polish American Journal and others; Polka Editor-Polish American Journal; Sponsor of Concertina Jam Session, since 1983, at Polka Fireworks Festival-Seven Springs; January 1996- As Associate Editor put the PAJ on the internet with the paper's own web page; Originator of the Polka Musician Database on the PAJ Polka Website
    E-mail: pajpolka@verizon.net
    Web page: Steve's Polka Page

  • Lucki, Don
    Elk Grove, IL, 60007
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 7/18/33
    DOD: 12/21/03
    Instruments: Trumpet, Drums, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Don Lucki and Dalux
    Also performed with: Li'l Wally (original band member), The Accents, The Naturals (leader), Li'l Richard, Joe Walega, Marion Lush and many others.
    Honors: Inducted into the IPA Polka Hall of Fame, 2002
    Information:Recorded & Arranged over 50 albums for Lil Wally, The Naturals, Lil Richard,Joe Walega, Chgo Polka All Stars, Casey Siewierski & Others. Appeared on over 50 albums contributing arrangements - Albums for Little Richard, Casey Siewerski and others. Produced albums for Chicago Polka All Stars.
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Li'l Wally Albums - 1950-53
    2. - The Naturals Albums -1955-67
    3. - The Accents -1987

  • Lucotch, Ryan
    Phone: 724-529-7264
    Place of Birth: Vanderbilt, PA
    DOB: 02/06/1980
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The Brass Connection
    Also performed with: Polish 6 Pack
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lukes, Fritz
    3243 - 190th St
    Lester Prairie, MN, 55354
    Phone: 320-395-2889
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: CACC
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: fjlukes@tds.net

  • Lula, John (Doc)
    1146 Northville Drive
    Toledo, Ohio 43612
    Phone: 419-478-3263
    Place of Birth: East Chicago, IN
    DOB: 5/17/47
    Instruments: Accordion, Cordovox
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Doc Lula & his Chicago Five
    Also performed with: Doc Lula's All Stars, Don Jodlowski's Vibrasounds
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: doclula@yahoo.com
    Web page: www.geocities.com/doclula/index.html
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Classic Chicago-Bel-Aire Label-2004
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Lush (Luszcz), Marion
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:08/10/31
    DOD:05/04/93
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Musical Stars
    Also performed with: White Eagles
    Honors:IPA PMHF -1972,
    Information:The Golden Voice of Polkas
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Na Zdrowie -Dyno
    2. I'll Build You A Home -Dyno
    3. The Golden Voice of Polkas -Dyno

    • Lussier, Mark

  • Lyskawa, Stan "Jolly Stan"
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago
    DOB:
    Instruments:
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Solo Artist
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Sing Along With Stas - Chicago
    2. - Sing Along With Stas II -Chicago
    3. - -


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