Lots of music around Texas and beyond this weekend. Check out all the dates below!
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Thursday, April 29
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yesenia and the Groove Doctors at Krause’s Cafe, 6 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.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Dirty River Jazz Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
HALLETTSVILLE: Southpaw at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m.
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.
MORAVIA: Sean Orr at Majek Vineyard and Winery in Moravia (12508 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956), 2 to 5 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shawn Hart at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m., Off the Grid Band at 2 p.m., Yodel Blitz at 7 p.m.
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest, 4 p.m..
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.
HOUSTON: Texas Sound Check at Klaus Brewing Company Maifest in Houston, music starts at noon.
ROUND TOP: Mike Stroup and the Moravian Woodpeckers at the Stone Cellar in Round Top, 7 p.m.
RATIBOR: Music on the patio with Brandi Clarke, Billy Pitts, and Jerry Haisler at Ratibor Country Store near Temple, 7 p.m.
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.
NEW BRAUNFELS: MC and the Mystyk at Krause’s Cafe at 10 a.m., the Percolators at 2 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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Wednesday, May 5
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
NEW BRAUNFELS: Julian Escobedo at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m., Percolators at 2 p.m.
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.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good and the Holy Tonk Heroes at Krause’s Cafe, 7 p.m.
WALBURG: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Dale’s Essenhaus, 6 to 10 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. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.
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.
GRANGER: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Granger Lake Fest, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Blue Denim at Krause’s Cafe, 6 to 10 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 12
New Braunfels: The San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 14
WALBURG: Texas Tradition at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 15
CISTERN: Scott Wilkerson & EZ Country at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WEIMAR: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Whistling Duck Winery near Weimar, 2 p.m.
WALBURG: Justice Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Charley Crockett + Jesse Daniel at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Heinrich Kreische’s 200th Birthday Party at Kreische Brewery State Historic Site in La Grange, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Austin Polka Band performs 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, drinks, games and special tours.
Sunday, May 16
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Slavnost “Mayfest” at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, music by Mark Halata and Texavia, 11:30 to 4 p.m..
SEATON: Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Legal Limit at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.
TOMBALL: Rosehill Social Club annual fundraiser at the Tomball VFW. BBQ lunch and dance from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by The Country Knights.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 19
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with Squeezebox & Ted Lange Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.
Thursday, May 20
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with Squeezebox & Ted Lange at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.
Friday, May 21
CYCLONE: Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B at SPJST Lodge #24 in Cyclone, doors 6 p.m., dancing 7 to 11 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door, call (254) 985-2258 for tickets.
Saturday, May 22
CISTERN: Blake & Reed from Mama Tried at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
NORDHEIM: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Nordheim Tractor Pull, 8 p.m.
NADA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at St. Mary’s Nada Community Center, doors 5 p.m. SOLD OUT!!!
WALBURG: Jason Kane White Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Jason Allen at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
FRENSTAT: Summer Break Kickoff in Frenstat benefiting the Priest Religious Fund. Free battle dance with the Czechaholics and Dujka Brothers, 1 to 6 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Pavilion (8610 FM 2774, Caldwell, TX 77836).
HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, music starts at 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 23
SCHROEDER: Mollie B at Schroeder Hall, doors 3 p.m., music 4 to 7 p.m. $15 adv. tickets, $20 at the door. VIP tables for 6 available. Call (361) 573-7002.
SEATON: Larry Burgin And Texas Tradition at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
TAITON: The Alex Meixner Band at Taiton Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $10 admission.
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
HOUSTON: Slavic Heritage Band at the Czech Centre Museum, 4920 San Jacinto St., 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m., Josh Ward, Jake Worthington and Jake Bush at 7 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: The Czechaholics at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
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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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The West KCs had their spring dance celebrating both the season and the reopening of dancing. A very large crowd (280+) attended
Click to see more photos by
Gary E. McKee.
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Services for Ms. Rita Janak were held in Shiner for the cheerleader of the Shiner Hobos.
Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee.
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The Red Ravens returned to Sweet Home Community Center for their fans dancing pleasure. Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz. |
Vic Rodriguez performed a solo show for the folks at Moravia Store. Images by Joe C. Pavlicek. |
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Tom Sefcik Hall began regular dances with Jerry Haisler and his gang this last Sunday. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
The Good Times Dance Club of New Braunfels hosted a dance with music by the Czechaholics. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
The Swiss Alp Dance Club hosted their first dance in a while at the Schulenburg KC Hall with the Lost Cause Band playing.
Images by Joe C. Pavlicek.
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Das Ist Lustig performed an excellent show at Sengelmann's in Schulenburg last Wednesday night. Images by Gary E. McKee. |
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The Fritz Hodde Polka Band performing at the El Campo Polka Festival, Jan 24, 2021. |
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Air Force One crashed on a farm in Nebraska. Panic stricken, the local sheriff mobilized and descended on the farm in force. When they got there, the disaster was clear. The aircraft was totally destroyed with only a burned hull left smoldering in a tree line that bordered a farm.
The sheriff and his men entered the smoking mess but did not find the remains of anyone, including the President. They spotted a lone farmer ploughing a field not too far away as if nothing at all happened. They hurried over to the man's tractor.
"Hank," the sheriff yelled, panting and out of breath. "Did you see this terrible accident happen?"
"Yup. Sure did," the farmer said, cutting off his motor.
"Do you realize that is the airplane of the President of the United States?"
"Yup."
"Were there any survivors?"
"Nope. They's all kilt straight out. I done buried them all myself. Took me most of the morning."
"Oh my God, the President is dead?"
"Well," the farmer grumbled, restarting his tractor. "He kept a-saying he wasn't... but you know what a liar they all are!"
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