Sad news, polka fans: Rita Janak of the Shiner Hobo Band passed away early this morning. Rita was one of Texas polka music's best ambassadors. Look for an obit in the May issue of the Texas Polka News. |
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Thursday, April 15
NEW BRAUNFELS: Josh Baca and the Hot Tamales at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 16
SCHROEDER: The Texas Continentals at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Chubby Knuckle Choir at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Texas Tradition at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
MORAVIA: Victor Rodriguez at Moravia Store, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
COUPLAND: Jon Stork + Gabe Garcia at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by Rocky King Band from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition from 8 p.m. to midnight.
GEORGETOWN: The Hot Peppers at Wesleyan Homes in Georgetown (139 Estrella Crossing), 2 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 17
CISTERN: Keen Country Band at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Good Time Polka/Waltz Club Public Dance feat. the Czechaholics at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels, 7 to 11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shane Kelley at Krause’s Cafe, 2 p.m., The Craze at 7 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Brandon Rhyder with Justin Cooper Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
COUPLAND: James Land and Matt Castillo at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
HOUSTON: Heartland Texas Band at Westwind Club and Dancehall in Houston (5902 Guhn Rd.), 8 p.m. to midnight.
WALBURG: Justice Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Brandon Rhyder with Justin Cooper Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by Monte Good & The Honky Tonk Heroes from noon to 4 p.m., Jason Roberts Band from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jeff Woosley and the Dancehall Kings from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday, April 18
SWEET HOME: Red Ravens at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.
WEST: Spring Awakening Dance at the KC Hall in West feat. Czech and Then Some and Dujka Brothers, 1 to 6 p.m.
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by Lost Cause at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Gospel Brunch with Clifton Jansky at Krause’s Cafe at 10 a.m., Czechaholics at 2 p.m.
COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by The County Line Band from noon to 3:30 p.m., Jake Hooker & the Outsiders from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar
Mollie B will perform at Schroeder Hall on Sunday, May 23. Call the hall for tickets: (361) 573-7002.
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Tuesday, April 20
HOUSTON: Houston Accordion Association at Pizza Inn, 1801 Mangum at W. 18th St., 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Walt Harfmann at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 22
NEW BRAUNFELS: Devin Baize Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 23
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music noon to midnight by Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys, the Moravians and Alpenmusikaten.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Ed Kopecky and the Fun Time Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: David Lewis Band and Zachary Grant Band at Schroeder Hall, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
DRIPPING SPRINGS: The Hot Peppers at 12 Fox Beer Co in Dripping Springs (4700 W Fitzhugh Rd.), 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Bellamy Brothers + Jamie Richards at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music from 10 a.m. to midnight by the Moravians, Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys and Alpenmusikaten.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Anthony Wright at Krause’s Cafe at 1:30 p.m., Rochelle and the Sidewinders at 6 p.m.
WALBURG: Jason Kane White Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Tanner Sparks with Mandi Powell at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
BLANCO: 281 Spring Fest at Twin Sisters Dancehall with music by Kalu and the Electric Joint, Suzanna Choffel, Kevin Fox & Deuce Coupe, The Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac McIntosh, Graham Wilkinson, The Ephraim Owens Experience, Shawn Nelson and Katie Shore. Doors open at noon, music starts at 1 p.m.
PULASKI, WI: Maroszek Spring Polka Dance hosted by The Maroszek Bros. and Company at the Mountain Bay Bar and Grill, 7 to 11 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted.
Sunday, April 25
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
CHICAGO RIDGE, IL: International Polka Association and Let’s Polka USA present the 9th annual Unity Dance at Glendora Banquets in Chicago Ridge, IL, music from 2 to 6 p.m. by The IPA Tribute Band with polka music hall of famers Mike Matousek and Rick Rzeszutko, $10 admission.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Das Its Lustig, the Moravians, Alpenmusikaten and Neely Rose.
SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Brunch at Krause’s Cafe with Curlytop Jazz at 10 a.m., The Hot Peppers at 3 p.m.
BLANCO: 281 Spring Fest at Twin Sisters Dancehall with music by David Ramirez, White Ghost Shivers, Saddle Sores, 2Fer1, Star Parks, JeTEXAS, Drew Smith and a “very special guest” to close out the show. Doors open at noon, music starts at 1 p.m.
HOUSTON: Texas Hold’em Band at VFW Post #10352 in Houston (16035 Waverly Dr.), music from 2 to 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 28
NEW BRAUNFELS: New Braunfels Village Brass Band at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday, April 30
BENTON HARBOR, MI: Mollie B and Squeezebox at DANK #13 in Benton Harbor, MI
COUPLAND: Dale Watson at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Slim and the Phat Tones at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Kody West with Carson Jeffrey at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, May 1
MORAVIA: Moravia Fest at Moravia Store, music by Alicia and Tim Kulhanek from 3 to 6 p.m, Mark Halata and Texavia from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest.
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Dujka Brothers at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
COUPLAND: Kenny Ortz and State Line Band at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
BRYAN: Heartland Texas Band at the Sons of Hermann Hall in Bryan (1104 W. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy.), 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Texas Rein at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Timeline - A Journey Tribute Band with Shane and Renee Wilke at Schroeder Hall, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
PEARLAND: 15th Annual Tony Booth Day at Billy’s Hall in Pearland feat music by the Tony Booth Band, special guest Darrell McCall and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. BYOB. For tickets call (713) 252-9773 or (713) 806-5791.
Sunday, May 2
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3 p.m.
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest
SEATON: Out of The Blue at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
CORPUS CHRISTI: Czech Melody Masters at Moravian Hall in Corpus Christi, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Friday, May 7
WEIMAR: Gedenke! Weimar German Festival in downtown Weimar with music by Tainted Heart Band from 5 to 8 p.m. and Broken Alibi from 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Kevin Fowler at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
WEIMAR: Gedenke! Weimar German Festival in downtown Weimar with music by Alpine Express from 1 to 4 p.m., Southbound 955 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Black Cat Choir from 8 p.m. to midnight.
CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Texas Legacy Czech Band at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Heartland Texas Band at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Pure Country at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Ian Munsick + Jarrod Morris at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9
SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
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We would like to introduce everyone to our new advertising director, Kim Macik Jobb. Kim is a regular at polka dances, so many of you already know her. Reach her via email at kim@texaspolkanews.com.
Polka on the Airwaves
Don't miss out on your favorite polka music. Tune in to the following radio shows:
KMIL 105.1 FM in Cameron - Alfred Vrazel's Polka Show on Sundays noon to 2:30 p.m.
KHBR 1560 AM in Hillsboro – The American Czech Hour with David Kolar, Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.
KRXT 98.5 FM in Rockdale – Michael Craig's Polka Show, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday from 1:15 to 6 p.m.
KBEC 1390 AM in Ennis – Polka Party with Danny Zapletal, Sundays 10 a.m. to noon
KULP 1390 in El Campo – Dance Time with John Dujka, 10 a.m. to noon.
KULM 98.3 FM in Columbus – Polka Party Time Show with Ricky Canik, Monday-Friday 5:15-7 p.m. and Saturday’s 7-9 a.m.
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Contact Us
Contact emails/phone numbers are listed below:
Editorial and dance schedules:
Phone number for the Fayette County Record: (979) 968-3155
Phone number for TCHCC: (888) 785-4500
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Blue Denim journeyed to Victoria's Club Westerner (est 1929) for a dance given by the local dance club, Go Western.
Click to see more photos by
Karen Kurtz.
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The Moravian Woodpeckers playing for the folks at Pavlas Tavern in Moulton.
Click on photo to see images by Joe C. Pavlicek.
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The White Horse Tavern in Burton hosted a dinner theater tribute to Johnny Bush. Performing were Allison Crowson, Rocky King, Justin Trevino, Duane Wavra, John Dujka, Steve Palousek, Rick Weiss, Tracy Pitcox. Three of Bush's band, the Bandeleros were present. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
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Sweet Home danced into the spring with an excellent dance by Nathan Colt Young with Sean Orr on fiddle. Click on photo to see images by Joe Cool. |
The Happy Cousins and friends danced away at the Legion Hall in Wallis to the sounds of the Lost Cause Band.Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
Easter Sunday was a hoppin' in Moulton with some GREAT fried chicken and great music with Ken Brothers and Blue Denim.
Images by Joe C. Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee.
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Texas Polka Legend Alfred Vrazel plus Walt Harfmann jamming with Mollie B & Squeezebox in Granger from a few years ago. |
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Three old guys are out walking.
First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?'
Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!'
Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer.'
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