MUSICIAN AND BAND LINKS
Frankie Spetich * Lifetime achievement winner and button box guru, Frankie Spetich, is the host of this site. A chance to buy Frankie's recordings as well.
Jeff Winard * Wisconsin's Jeff Winard's site gives you information on his band and the chance to purchase GREAT recordings.
Al Battistelli * Accordion vituoso, Al Battistelli, has a magnificent website that will keep you interested for hours.
Mike Schneider *The Mike Schneider Band is one of the great, young bands in Wisconsin. Mike has won many awards and will continue to do so in the polka field. Check out our new recordings page for his latest release. This CD shows his many talents outside of Polkas, as well.
Steve Meisner * The son of a legend, Steve Meisner has made quite a name for himself in the polka industry. Stay up to date with all of the happenings in Wisconsin and when Steve makes it to the Penn-Ohio area, we will let you know. This site also gives you a chance to look at information about the late Verne Mesiner.
Johnny Koenig * Another young man who has entered the polka industry is Johnny Koenig. Johnny is taking polkas to new places and you can follow all of his endeavors through his website. Also, buy his CD, "The New Kid on the Block", if you don't have it in your polka library.
Bob Kravos * Bob Kravos not only plays polkas, but also helps produce them at Kravos Recording Studios. Head over to Bob's site for information on "The Boys in the Band", to order CD's, and learn about his recording studio.
Ron Sluga * The winner of the Best Sideman award the most times is featured on this website, Ron Sluga. Check the information on Ron and purchase his recordings that he has released, as well.
Dick Tady * Pittsburgh's premier polka band, The Dick Tady Orchestra, is featured on this link. Check out where the DTO is performing as well as interesting information about their latest recordings and the decision to make them.
Klancnik and Friends *Eddie Klancnik carries on the tradition started by his father, Gaylord, with this new band. Also information available about Eddie's recording studio. This brand new website is one of the best in the polka field.
Eric Noltkamper * Eric Noltkamper plays with many bands, including his own, and has many recordings. Stay up to date with Eric by visiting his site.
Kevin Solecki *Another fine, young musician who plays the Slovenian style polka, and other styles as well. Kevin has also been nominated for a Grammy.
Jack Tady *Another Polka Hall of Famer, Jack Tady, has this site that tells you about his band and his radio show out of Pennsylvania
Ken Novak * Arizona brings us Ken Novak (check out our new recordings page for Ken's latest release) and the Cleveland Style Polka out west. Ken wrote tunes for Dave Wretschko and and other bands before heading west. Great site with information on the other types of music Ken plays.
Johnny Koenig on MTV * Johnny Koenig has a webpage on MTV. Click on the link to take a look.
Joey Tomsick Orchestra * Celebrating his 25th year with the JTO, Joey Tomsick has a great site where you can check out many things about his fabulous band. Joey has also launched a new and improved website that is dynamite.
Alex Meixner *This young man has performed with many bands and many polka styles. Check out how much Alex plays our music throughout the country. Also part of group that just traveled to Netherlands to support the Frankie Spetich Foundation.
Al Meixner *The talented Meixner family starts with Dad, Al. His website keeps you up to date with information about his musical performances and has a great polka catalog for you to order your favorite recordings.
Del Sinchak Band *2009 Lifetime Achievement Winner, Del Sinchak, has a great new website that gives you information on his recordings, band members, schedule of playing dates and also interesting info on his rock and roll career.
Alaska Button Box Gang *In January, 2010 we received three CD's from the Alaska Button Box Gang and learned a lot about this group from their website. Take a look for yourself and you can order their discs from this site, as well.
Mike Wojtila and Musically Grand *Mike Wojtila is a gifted musician from the well-known Wojtila family. This website gives you information on playing performances, band and group members, and other relefvant information on Mike and his different musical performances.
POLKA RADIO SHOWS
Prime Time Polka Show * Pam and Jerry have one of the most comprehensive sites about Cleveland-Style Polkas, and archived radio broadcasts
Wisconsin Polka Parade Radio Show * Go to this site to hear radio shows from some of the best polka DJ's in Wisconsin. You are sure to enjoy their shows.
The Polka Pit Stop Radio Show * The Gould Family from Pennsylvania has a good radio show every Saturday. Check out their site for archived shows and more.
The Polka Party Express *This polka radio show out of Tampa, Florida brings you excellent polkas and waltzes every Sunday from 2PM-4PM. Visit their website to find out more about Wackie Jackie Z and the show.
POLKA RELATED SITES
Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame * This site is the home of the National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid, Ohio. Many links to CD's and history.
You Tube Videos from Joe Godina * Pennsylvania DJ, Joe Godina, gives you some excellent videos on this page. From "Golden Oldies" to present productions, enjoy these videos courtesy of this excllent polka promoter.
Polkas from the Netherlands * The best polka website from the Netherlands featuring Cleveland-Style information.
Peppermint Records * Peppermint Records is one of the premier polka recording studios in the country. Gary Rhamy and Del Sinchak are the two guys to see at Peppermint.
www.polkas.com *Nancy Hlad Notlkamper hosts one of the most comprehensive sites about polka music. A chance to buy recordings as well.
Polka Connection *An excellent website for you to buy your Polka CD's (all styles). This site also has many of the hard to find discs for you.
Akron Barberton Canton Polka Associaton *The ABC Polka Associaton is promoting music in Northeast Ohio. Good info on their site. Check it out.
International Polka Associaton *This is the site for the International Polka Associaton, promoting polka music of all styles. Stop by and take a look.
Cleveland Slovenian Website *We came across this site in July, 2009 and it is an AWESOME way to keep up with activities involving Slovenians and polka music in Cleveland, Ohio. Take a look today.
"OTHER" SITES, JUST TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER
www.inthebleachers.com * A great sports cartoon website that makes you laugh until you cry. Enjoy the daily cartoon from Steve Moore.
This page was last updated: March 4, 2010
