Thursday, April 1
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Brett Cline Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 2
DELHI: Nathan Colt Young Band at 5R Bar and Grill in Delhi, 8 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Georges at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 3
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
RED ROCK: Nathan Colt Young Band at Watterson Hall near Red Rock, 9 p.m.
COUPLAND: Robert Earl Keen at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
MOULTON: Bill Pekar at Pavlas Tavern in Moulton, 7:30 p.m.
BLANCO: Twin Sisters Dance Hall Grand Re-Opening feat. music by Dexter Rowe Band at 6 p.m. $10 admission.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wrangler Country at Krause’s Cafe, 2 p.m., Dirty White Horse at 6:30 p.m.
FLATONIA: Mike Stroup at the Wine Haus in Flatonia, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
BASTROP: Sean Orr Power Trio at Gracie’s in Bastrop, 7 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, April 4
MOULTON: Moulton Easter Picnic at St. Joseph Parish Social Center, Mass at 1 a.m., Easter egg hunt, fried chicken dinner for $10, music by Ken Brothers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blue Denim from 3:30 to 7:30 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, April 7
RIVERSIDE, IOWA: Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at Riverside Casino, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaac Klaus and the Lederhose Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Pete and Sean Williams Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 9
SCHROEDER: Sip ‘N Shop at Schroeder Hall with Brian Kasik, 6 to 10 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Ruben U at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club with Lost Cause at Wallis American Legion Hall in Wallis.
CISTERN: Slim Bawb at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
COLUMBUS: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Boots and Bling FFA Fundraiser in Columbus, 8 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Roger Creager with Colby Swift Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
MOULTON: Mike Stroup and the Moravian Woodpeckers at Pavlas Tavern in Moulton, 7:30 p.m.
DACOSTA: Keen Country Band at Dacosta Hall, 8 p.m. to midnight.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Raw at Krause’s Cafe, 2:30 p.m., Bonnie Lang Band at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 11
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanagh Duo at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m.
OXFORD JUNCTION, IOWA: Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at the Legion Hall in Oxford Junction, Iowa, 6 to 9 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Larry Fleet at Schroeder Hall, 7 to 11 p.m.
SEATON: Larry Burgin and Texas Tradition at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
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Wednesday, April 14
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
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.
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 Kelly 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.
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: Czechaholics at Krause’s Cafe, 2 p.m.
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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.
Friday, April 23
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music noon to midnight by Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys, the Moravians and Alpenmusikaten.
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.
WEST: Spring Fling Dance at the KC Hall in West feat. Czech and Then Some and the Dujka Brothers. Fried chicken meal for $10 a plate at 11 a.m., dancing 1 to 6 p.m. for $10 per person.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music from 10 a.m. to midnight by the Moravians, Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys and Alpenmusikaten.
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.
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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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Texas 361 provided the boot scooting tunes for the folks at Sweet Home Community Center.
Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz.
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Blue Denim kicked off a weekend of dancing in Lavaca County. A record crowd attended the Saturday afternoon dance at Blase's.
Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz, Joe C. Pavlicek, & Gary E. McKee.
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The Moravian Woodpeckers entertained the fluid antiqueer crowd at the Stone Cellar 3/19/21
Images by Gary E. McKee.
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Blase's hosted the first large polka event of the season with the Dujka Brothers and the Czechaholics delighting the huge crowd with great music.
Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz, Joe C Pavlicek, and Gary E. McKee.
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Ennis Czech Boys delighted the crowd at Pavlas's Tavern Saturday night with dancing and friendship.
Click on photo to see images by
Joe C. Pavlicek, & Gary E. McKee.
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Moravia Store had their first dance with Nathan Colt Young, they started at 6 pm, when these photos were taken and continued to a full house by 11 pm. 3/20/2021
Click to see more photos by
Gary E. McKee.
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Billy Mata and Texas Tradition opens for their first time at Blase's Hall, Halletsville, Tx. March 20, 2021. Their version of Little Liza Jane. |
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