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  • Ogrodny, Dee Dee
    Place of Birth: McKeesport, PA
    DOB: 1/17/
    Instruments: Piano
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Henny & the Versa Js
    Also performed with:
    Honors: IPA Favorite Female Vocalist (7 years in a row), USPA Favorite Female Vocalist (8 years in a row), UPA Piano Player of the Year -1992
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mother's Hands - Jazzo -1998
    2. - Sharing Our Blessing -Jazzo -1997
    3. - If I Could Be Like You -Jazzo -1993

  • Ogrodny, Ryan
    2411 James St
    White Oak, PA, 15131
    Phone: 412-751-1142
    Place of Birth: Greensburgh, PA
    DOB: 5/20/85
    Instruments: Violin, Clarinet, bass, piano, guitar, trumpet, sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Henny & the Versa Js
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Violin Player of the Year/UPA, New Horizon Award/USPA, IPA Song of Year "If I Could Be Like You."
    Information:
    E-mail: rjstrings@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Mother's Hands - Jazzo -1998
    2. Sharing Our Blessings -Jazzo -1997
    3. If I Could Be Like You -Jazzo -1993

  • Ogrodny, Stas
    Place of Birth: Mt. Pleasant, PA
    DOB: 3/19/
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Henny & the Versa Js
    Also performed with: Ray Jay and the Carousels
    Honors: IPA Song of the Year l993
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mother's Hands - Jazzo -1998
    2. - Sharing Our Blessing -Jazzo -1997
    3. - If I Could Be Like You -Jazzo -1993

  • Ohm, Wayne F.
    146 N. 10th Ave
    Wes Bend, WI, 53095
    Phone: 262-334-9397
    Place of Birth: Milwaukee, WI
    DOB: 10/13/35
    Instruments: Drums, Banjo
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Little Johnny's Orchestra
    Also performed with: Town & Country Dutchmen
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: ohm_37216@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Okrasinski, Robert
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Sweetheart - Ridge Records
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Oleksy, Joe
    Place of Birth: Chicago,IL
    DOB:
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Trumpet, Violin
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Casey Siewierski
    Also performed with: Joe Pat, Li'l Wally
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Pleasant Years - W 1965
    2. - High Shoes -
    3. - Love Life -

  • Oleksy, Steve
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Oles, Eddie

    Olinski, Eddie "O"

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

  • Orzewski, Milton (Mecislaus)
    Place of Birth: Johnson City, NY
    DOB:
    DOD:3/27/99
    Instruments: piano,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Krakowska Melodiers
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Osika, Jeffrey
    911 Bullis Road
    Elma, NY, 14059
    Phone: 716-713-5069
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Bass, Keyboards
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jan Cyman's Musicalaires
    Also performed with: Jerry Darlak & Buffalo Touch, Big Steve & the Bellaires, Dynatones, Sunshine
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: imatec2@yahoo.com
    Web page: www.musicalaires.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Touch This- Darlak
    2. - Sneak Preview -Dynatones
    3. - -

  • Ossowski, Walter
    3218 Ryan Ave
    Philadelphia, PA, 19136
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
    DOB: 2/28/15
    Instruments: Violin, Viola, Piano
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Walter Ossowski R.C.A. Recording Orchestra and Instrumental Quartet
    Also performed with: Walt Dombkowski Orchestra, Polonia Orch. R.C.A. recording
    Honors:Honored by the Polish Proffesional Society and Polonia as Meyer Davis Society Polish Quartet and Orchestra.
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Basia Polka/Rolnik Oberek - R.C.A. 25-9177 -1946
    2. - Fantazja Polka/Siekana polka -R.C.A. 25-9179 -1945
    3. - Kawalerska Polka/We Fraku Polka -R.C.A. 25-9087 -1942

    • O'Such, Joe

    Owczarzak, John


  • Pajakowski, Matthew
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    DOD:
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Matt Pajakowski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Palmer, Greg
    25 Wayne Ave
    Claremont, NH, 03743
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: East Hartford, CT
    DOB: 09/20/1960
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Polka Shamrocks
    Also performed with: Dick Pillar, John Jeski, BayState,
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: gpalmer@turbont.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Got For It - Dick Pillar
    2. - Happy Polka People -John Jeski
    3. - -

  • Palo, Bill
    225 West Harrison St
    Chandler , AZ, 85224
    Phone: 480-899-9848
    Place of Birth: Chandler, AZ
    DOB: 1/14/54
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: A Touch of Chicago
    Also performed with: Roger and the Villagers
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: Rotbear@aol.com
    Web page: Touch of Chicago
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - EFO-Eddie Forman Orch - JRJ C-108 -1985
    2. - Hot Polkas From the Desert - Soundtech SO-2358 -1995
    3. - -

  • Paner, Dennis
    210 Hyland Rd
    Depew, NY, 14043
    Phone: 716-681-2637
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 3/18/50
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
    Also performed with: Li'l Wally, Sunshine, Steel City Brass, Big Steve and the Belaires, Cityside
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: dpaner@adelphia.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Introducing the Pole Cats - WAM 1976
    2. - Heat -Sunshine
    3. - -

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

  • Pasternak, Teddy (Li'l Teddy)
    1920 St. Louis Rd
    Phepls, WI,
    Phone: 715-545-3211
    Place of Birth: Wisconsin
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Li'l Teddy Polka Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kkdoboy@keynet.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Paterek, Joe "Pat"
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 5/21/19
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Accordion, Solovox
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Joe Pat Orch.
    Also performed with:
    Honors: IPA Polka Hall of Fame
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Musical Memories - Chicago LP5901 -1981
    2. - International Hits -Chicago LP5700-1972
    3. - Happy Birthday America -Chicago LP6900 -1976

  • Pawlowski, Chris
    137 Oak St
    Newburgh, NY, 12550
    Phone: 845-562-2902
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB: 12/1/62
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with: Polka Rascals, Jimmy Sturr, Dave Gawronski's Musical Magic, The Karas Brothers
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: mechfire1020@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polkas Can Be Cool - Polka Rascals - World Records 1988
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Pazik, Frank H.
    48 St. James Ave
    Chicopee, MA, 01020
    Phone: 413-598-8080
    Place of Birth: Chicopee, MA
    DOB: 08/13/1930
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Vic Curley (Kudla) Orch.
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

    • Peek, Kenny

  • Pegg, Robin
    195 Elm St.
    Buffalo, NY, 14203
    Phone: 716-847-0900 Office, 716-570-3611 Cell
    Place of Birth: Uniontown, PA
    DOB:08/25/58
    Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Bass, Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dynatones
    Also performed with: Sounds, Trel-Tone, Invictas, Big Steve & Belaires, Ray Jay & the Carousels
    Honors: Grammy -Walter Ostankek & Friends, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: rpegg@cgicafe.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. I Play Polka - Klassic -1999
    2. Where's Your Pants -Ethnic World Rec -1999
    3. Big Steve's Back -1996

    • Pencoske, Eddie

    Pendrak, Chuck

  • Penway, Ed
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Hi Notes
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Million Dollar Sound in Polkas - Chicago Polkas -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Petroski, Sr., Dave
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Johnny Sheeder
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Pennsylvania Favorites - Jay Jay
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Petrowsky, Gary
    P.O. Box 894
    New Hyde Park, NY, 11040
    Phone: 718-347-0013
    Place of Birth: Manhassett, NY
    DOB: 11/17/XX
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Wave
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: thewaveband@yahoo.com
    Web page: The Wave
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Wave-Ukrainian Style Music - 11/00
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Piatkowski , Al "Al Al Al"
    25 Roosevelt Pl
    Somerville, NJ, 8876
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Syracuse, NY
    DOB:1/17/59
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Beat
    Also performed with: Versatones, Dynatones, 59 others
    Honors: Grammy award, 7 Grammy Nom., UPA Accordion player of year- 1989
    Information:
    E-mail: alalalp@usa.net
    Web page: The Beat
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. When I Saw You - Sunshine -1999
    2. Live Wire -WAM -1982
    3. Polka Celebration -Bel-Aire 1986

  • Piatkowski, Rob
    8290 Wedgewood Lane
    Canastota, NY, 13032
    Phone: 315-697-7499
    Place of Birth: Syracuse, NY
    DOB: 9/15/61
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dyna-Sharps
    Also performed with: Dynatones,John Gora and Gorale
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: robert.j.piatkowski@lm co.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -'til The End of the World Goes 'round - Dynatones
    2. - Polka Nite-Life - Four Stars Polka
    3. - -Jim Adamczyk's Old Fashion Christmas -

    • Pidgeon, Wally

    Pielin, Pat

  • Pienta, Joe
    Philadelphia, PA,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: ,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Joe Pienta Orchestra
    Also performed with: Syl Rutkoski
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polkas by Joe Pienta - PASA
    2. - Polkas Just For You -PASA
    3. - -

  • Pietrucha, Paul

    Phone:
    Place of Birth: New Brunswick, NJ
    DOB: 8/19/1964
    Instruments: Trumpet, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
    Also performed with: Limelight, Freddy K
    Honors: Who's Who in Music 1982, USPA 1997/2001, Grammy Nom 1997/2001
    Information:
    E-mail: TPT177@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Lenny Live - Chicago Push
    2. - Home is Where the Heart Is -Chicago Push
    3. - -

  • Pietrzak, David
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
    DOB: 05/17/1945
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Tower City Drive
    Also performed with: Bob Zielinski, Bud Hundenski
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: PZAK@webtv.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Tower City Drive -
    2. - More Polka Memories -
    3. - Polkas of Distinction -

    • Pietrzak, Pete

  • Pietrzak, Stephanie
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Concertina,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Wanda & Stephanie
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

  • Pietrzak, Wanda
    Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
    DOB:
    DOD:
    Instruments:
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Wanda & Stephanie
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

  • Pijanowski, Rick
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Torun, Poland
    DOB: 3/30/59
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
    Also performed with: Steel City Brass, Li'l Wally
    Honors: IPA, USPA, Grammy Nom
    Information:
    E-mail: RichardP@curbell.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - All Dressed Up and No Place to Go - Sunshine -< LI>- Old Fashion Polkas -Sunshine
    2. - Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records

  • Pilarz, Ed
    156 Nadine Dr
    Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
    Phone: 716-684-1264
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:03/10/52
    Instruments: Bass, accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dynatones
    Also performed with: Marion Lush & the Musical Stars, Big Steve & the Bellaires
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: epilarz@localnet.com
    Web page: BWI Closeouts
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

  • Pilch, Jr., John
    1325 Atlas Lane
    Northhampton, PA, 18067
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Somerset, NJ
    DOB: 5/22/78
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
    Also performed with: Polka Family, Freddy K
    Honors: Grammy Nom., IPA &USPA Favotire Song, IPA Favorite Band
    Information:
    E-mail: Pilchy@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polka Passion - Nebraska PBS 2001 Video
    2. - Live & Kickin -Bel-Aire Records - 2001
    3. - Another Day at the Office -Bel-Aire Records - 2000

  • Pillar, Richard (Dick)
    36 Occum Lane- P.O. Box 305
    Uncasville, CT 06382
    Phone: (860) 848-8171
    Place of Birth:Uncasville, CT
    DOB:03/05/40
    Instruments: baritone trumpet, bass trumpet, guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dick Pillar Orchestra (Pillar Polkbration Band)
    Also performed with:
    Honors:IPA PMHF, Grammy Nomination-"In Polka Unity," PAW Citizen of Year, 3 IPA Song of Year
    Information: Promoter of POLKABRATION festival. Coined word: "Polkabration."
    E-mail: pillar@dickpillar.com
    Web page: Pillar's Polka Web site
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Everybody Polka -Steljo
    2. Polkabration Fun -Steljo
    3. Polkabrate -Steljo

  • Piotrowski, Bob
    Brandon, Minnesota
    Phone:320-524-2832
    Place of Birth:Chicago, IL
    DOB:04/12/44
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Currently - None
    Also performed with: Marion Lush, Stas Golonka, Jerry Zahara, Joe Walega, Gennie "O" & The Next Step
    Honors:UPA Pianist of the Year Award 2002, Nominated Accordion Player of the Year 2002
    Information:
    E-mail: bobppod@aol.com
    Web page: GenieO Web site
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. The Best of Gennie "O"
    2. Gennie "O" Sings Pop
    3. Memories of Marion

  • Piotrowski, Rick
    Place of Birth: Utica, NY
    DOB: 11/20/56
    Instruments: Trumpet, Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Orlando Polkamagic
    Also performed with: Dynatones, Piotrowski Polka Brass,
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: ricobrew2000@cs.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polish Masters - PPB -1977
    2. - Chapter Seven -Dynatones -1980
    3. - Polka From Paradise -OPM -1993

  • Pitt, Gerry
    1831 Glenview Ave
    Green Bay, WI, 54303
    Phone: 920-494-5468
    Place of Birth: Green Bay, WI
    DOB: 1/21/68
    Instruments: Drums, accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Pitt Crew
    Also performed with: Polka Town Sound
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: gerrypitt@aol.com
    Web page: The Pittcrew.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. That Was Then This is Now - PCM Records -1997
    2. The Cutting Edge -Sunshine -1997
    3. Polkatown Sound -Sunshine -1988

    • Piwowarczyk, Ania

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

  • Placek, Lee
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Hi-Notes
    Also performed with: Marion Lush, Paul Shisko
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Platta, Royce
    3044 25th St
    Kenosha, WI, 53144
    Phone: 262-551-0554
    Place of Birth: Wausau, WI
    DOB: 7/7/62
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Jolly Gentlemen Variety Band
    Also performed with: Chicago Push, Versatones, Dynasticks, Tones, New Brass
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: royceplatta@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Podgorski, Ignacy
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments:
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Orkiestra Podgorskiego
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Podrasky, Chuck
    2700 Meadow Hills Lane
    Plano, TX, 75093
    Phone: 972-679-2927
    Place of Birth: Silver Lake, MN
    DOB: 03/23/1954
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: None
    Also performed with: Wesoly Bolek, Dobosenski Bros, Polka Padre, Polish Brass
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: cpodrasky@hotmail.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The World's Most Dangerous Polka Band - Bolek-Florida
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Polak, Wladyslaw (Walter)
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Lament Pijaka (78) - Victor
    2. - Krakowiaki Makowiaki (78) -Victor
    3. - Zonka Pila, Chlop Oral (78) -Victor

  • Polaski, Jim
    614 S. Gunderson
    Oak Park, IL 60304
    Phone: 708- 524-0778
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:11/6/49
    Instruments: Accordion, Solovox, trumpet, clarinet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Nu-Tones/Chicago
    Also performed with:
    Information:
    E-mail: jpolaski@ync.net

  • Polisky, Dennis
    28 Westerly Terrace
    Colchester, CT, 06415
    Phone: 860-537-3539
    Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
    DOB: 7/6/59
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Accordion, Bass
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The Maestro's Men
    Also performed with: Ray Henry, Jimmy Sturr,Walt Solek, Gene Wisniewski, Eddie Skinger, Dick Pillar, Rich Bobinski, Polka Famly, Menko Band, Polka Naturals, John Jeski, Stas Przasnyski, John Przasnyski
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: polisky@maestrosmen.com
    Web page: Maestrosmen.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Once More...From the Top - Sunshine -1999
    2. - Polka Your Troubles Away -Rounder - 1994
    3. - Unforgettable Hits -Deb Records -1994

  • Potoniec, Ed
    4601 Admiral Dr
    Cleveland, OH, 44109
    Phone: 216-351-0206
    Place of Birth: New Haven, CT
    DOB: 04/15/1948
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Drums, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Tower City Drive
    Also performed with: Bruno Miko Harmony Stars, Li'l Wally, Marion Lush
    Honors: Presidents Award USPA
    Information:
    E-mail: Grajcie@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Tower City Drive - Peppermint Productions -1999
    2. - A Full Serving of Polkas -Admiral Records -1991
    3. - A Polish Hayride -Brothers Records -1977

    • Poudrier, Eddie

  • Powers, Mark D.
    P.O. Box 126
    Wausau, WI, 54402
    Phone: 715-848-2825
    Place of Birth: Terre Haute, IN
    DOB: 04/11/1977
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Kick
    Also performed with: Bruce Bradley Band
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: mdpowers@gte.net
    Web page: Kick Web Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Gotta Lotta Rhythm - Kick-Independent -1999
    2. - Naturally -Rhapsody Records -1998
    3. - -

  • Prill, Gerald
    729 Fitzner Dr
    Davison, MI, 4843
    Phone: 810-658-3734
    Place of Birth: Harbor Beach, MI
    DOB: 6/21/69
    Instruments: Accordion, Bass,Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band:Polka Music Sound
    Also performed with: Mark Janson & Brass Express, Mich Conn.
    Honors: voted Favorite Band. Band Great Lakes Polka Assoc.
    Information:
    E-mail: gmprill@yahoo.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - A Paragraph of Polkas - Sunshine -1994
    2. - Classic Keepsakes - Sunshine -1994
    3. - The Dream Lives On -Peppermint Productions -1991

  • Prokopenko, Gregory
    611 Fifth St
    Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
    Phone: 201-939-6051
    Place of Birth: Jersey City,NJ
    DOB: 11/21/1963
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: The Middlesex Express
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: MIDDLESEXEXPRESS@AOL.COM
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Prutz, Richard
    1810 4th street
    South Connelsville, PA, 15425
    Phone: 724-626-0872
    Place of Birth: Scottdale, PA
    DOB: 02/22/1958
    Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: The New Tradition
    Also performed with: Polish Swinger, Invictas
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: vanessa@lcsys.net
    Web page: New Tradition
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - All Tuned Up! - 1998
    2. - Matter of Time -1996
    3. - -

  • Prytko, John
    224 Saddlehill Rd
    Manchester, CT, 06040
    Phone: 860-649-7963
    Place of Birth: New Britain, CT
    DOB: 9/25/36
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard, Guitar
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Johnny Prytko's Night Crew
    Also performed with: Good Times
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: jprytko@juno.com
    Web page: John Prytko's Page
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Pennant Winning Polkas - Glo 718 - 1967
    2. - Long Island Sound Polkas -Rex 730 - 1969
    3. - Polka Madness -Bomont - 1998

  • Przepiora, Jim
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Clarinet,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Buffalo Tones
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. -
    2. -
    3. -

  • Przybylski, Franciszek (Frank)
    Place of Birth:
    DOB:
    Instruments:
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band:
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - - Columbia
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Ptak, Don
    6953 W. 64th St
    Chicago, IL 60638
    Phone: 773-586 2265
    Place of Birth:Chicago, IL
    DOB: 09/01/37
    Instruments: Trumpet
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Casinos
    Also performed with: Li'l Wally
    Honors: Marion Lush Songwriter of the Year Award - Nov 8, 2003 - United Polka Association, Founders Award - Sept 25, 1985-United Polka Association.
    Information:
    E-mail: dptak5@comcast.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mother Dearest Mother, LP 4002 - Belaire - 1964
    2. - Polka Convention polka, LP 4013 - Belaire - 1968
    3. - Polish Jam Session, LP 4001 - Belaire - 1964

  • Pulver, Roger
    145 Bronco Dr
    Bozeman, MT, 59718
    Phone: 406-388-6751
    Place of Birth:
    DOB: 4/23/47
    Instruments: Plectrum Bango, Guiter
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Varitones
    Also performed with: Verne Meisner, Roger Bright, Frank Yankovic
    Honors: Nom Best New Polka Band, Cleveland Hall of Fame 1995, Best Polka Band -Wis,
    Information:
    E-mail: ppulver@mcn.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Beer Garden Polkas - Cuca Records -1972
    2. - Movietime -Columbia - 1973
    3. - Through the Years -Bright Productions 1999

  • Puzon, Zigmund
    Calumet City, IL,
    Phone:
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 5/26/18
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Accordion, Piano
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Polka Chips
    Also performed with: Jolly Stan Lee, Johnny Bomba
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Polish Picnic - Stan Wolowic -Coral -1961
    2. - The Greatest Band in Polka Land - Stan Wolowic- Capitol-1961
    3. - The Million Seller Polka -Stan Wolowic -Capitol


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