Thursday, July 15
CONROE: Mike Gest and the Night Session at Carriage Inn in Conroe, 4 to 6 p.m. Free dinner and dance.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Natalie Rose Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
AUSTIN: The Hot Peppers at Elmcroft of Austin (7017 Menchaca Rd.) 2 to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 16
NEW BRAUNFELS: Doug Lane at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 4 to 6 p.m.
VICTORIA: Southpaw at Breezy’s in Victoria, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
BASTROP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at Copper Shot Distillery in Bastrop (809 Main St.), 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 17
CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Texas Sound Check at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.
COUPLAND: Kenny Orts at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lance Lipinsky at Krause’s Cafe at 1 p.m., Mark Halata and Texavia 5:30 to 10 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Southpaw at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.
GONZALES: Music at the Templin Saloon by Joe Koenig 4:30 to 6 p.m., Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Visit https://www.facebook.com/thetemplin for more information.
ROUND TOP: Mike Stroup and the Moravian Woodpeckers at The Stone Cellar in Round Top, music starts at 7 p.m.
SHINER: Chris Rybak at Shiner Market Days in Shiner, music starts at 10 a.m.
MORAVIA: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at Majek Winery in Moravia (12508 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956), 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 18
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3-7 p.m.
MORAVIA: Moravia Church Picnic with music by Texas Sound Check from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Mark Halata and Texavia from 4-8 p.m.
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
EL CAMPO: Blue Denim at Taiton Community Center, 2 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Clifton Jansky Gospel Brunch at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m., Walt Harfmann+ at 2 p.m., Chris Cuevas Project at 6 p.m.
WEST: Ennis Czech Boys at the West KC Hall 100th Anniversary Celebration, doors open at 1:45 p.m., dance from 2 to 6 p.m. Free admission.
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Monday, July 19
SCHULENBURG: Live music at Sengelmann Hall by Frances Barton of the Czech Melody Masters and John Novak, who will then give a talk on their new book Czech Songs in Texas, which will be available for sale. Event sponsored by the Fayette County Historical Commission. Social hour at 5:30, event at 6:30, food and beverages available.
Wednesday, July 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Off the Grid Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 22
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Craze at Krause’s Cafe, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 23
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
MOULTON: Southpaw at the Moulton Jamboree, 8 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, July 24
WEIMAR: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at Whistling Duck Vineyards and Winery, 2 to 5 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Justin Cooper Band at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
BRYAN: Heartland Texas Band at the Sons of Hermann Hall (1104 William J. Bryan Pkwy.), 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Coltin’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Pete and Sean Williams Band, 6 to 10 p.m.
MARTINEZ: Red Ravens at the Martinez Social Club. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. BBQ plates for $10. Dance 2 to 5 p.m., admission $10
Sunday, July 25
MOULTON: Czechaholics at the Moulton Jamboree, noon.
SWEET HOME: Glen Collins & the Alibi at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Vagabonds at Krause’s Cafe, 9 a.m., Das Ist Lustig at 2 p.m., Blues Like It Usta Wuz at 6 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 27
LAKEWAY: The Hot Peppers at Hops & Thyme (2125 Lohmans Crossing Rd.) 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 29
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yesenia and the Groove Doctors at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 30
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Texas 361 at the Club Westerner 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaac Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
LOCKHART: St. Mary of the Visitation 49th Annual Jamaica/Bazaar. Free admission. Music 6 p.m. to midnight by Strait Ahead Band (Country, Oldies, Pop) followed by Marcos Orozco Tejano Band.
HUNTER: The Hot Peppers at Riley’s Tavern (8894 FM 1102), 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 31
CISTERN: Briana Adams at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Weldon Henson at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
LOCKHART: St. Mary of the Visitation 49th Annual Jamaica/Bazaar. Free admission. Music 6 p.m. to midnight by Junction Country Band followed by David Farias Tejano Band.
Sunday, August 1
NEEDVILLE: Needville Polkatennial Fest at the Needville Knights of Columbus Hall feat. music by The Red Ravens and Czechaholics.
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Tuesday, August 3
HOUSTON: The Houston Saengerbund 137th Season Begins. Show starts at 7 p.m. (1311 Holman St. in Midtown).
Thursday, August 5
BASTROP: The Farm Street Opry feat. Terry Lyne Moore and Ed Gary, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $7.50. 1408 Chestnut St. Visit farmstreetopry.com for more information.
Friday, August 6
EAGLE LAKE: Senior Citizen Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center with music by Blue Denim, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, August 7
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Texas Sound Check at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI: South Texas Summer Polka Fest at Moravian Hall. Battle dance with The Czechaholics and the Leo Majek Orchestra, noon to 6 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Jarrod Birmingham w/ Texas Dream at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.
MARION: Litt’l Fishermen at the Marion Sausage Fest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 8
SCHROEDER: Red Ravens at Schroeder Hall near Goliad, doors 2 p.m., show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets $8 advanced, $12 at the door.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
WALL: Wall Polka Club at St. Ambrose Hall with music by the Dujka Brothers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $25 per couple or $15 per individual. Free will donation drinks.
WEIMAR: St. Michael Catholic Church Harvest Feast at Veterans Memorial Park in Weimar. Music 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by Shiner Hobo Band, Lost Cause and the Broken Spokes. Fried Chicken and Stew Dinner for $10, serving starts at 11 a.m. Auction, bingo, washer tournament, kids games, country store, car show and more. Fireworks at dusk.
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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:
Advertising: Kim Macik Jobb kim@texaspolkanews.com Deadline for ads in the Texas Polka News is the 10th day of the month before the next issue.
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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Ms Betty's 80th birthday party at her Cistern Country Store with the Czechaholics providing the dancing music. Images Gary E. McKee |
The West KCs hosted Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six along with the Jody Mikula Orchestra for a great dance on 7/11/21. Images by Gary E. McKee. |
Das ist Lustig returned to the White Horse in Burton for a jolly good time. Click to see more photos by Gary E. McKee. |
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Blue Denim returned for their monthly dance at Sweet Home Community Center on 7/11/21. Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz and Joe C. Pavlicek. |
The Moravian Woodpeckers with Ella B sitting in filled Pavlas' Tavern in Moulton to complement the sounds from Willie's "new" jukebox on 3/10/21. Click on photo to see images by Joe C. Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee. |
The Hobos lost another member. Laddie Kurtz who had been a member twice passed on. Photos by Karen Kurtz |
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Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Battle Dance at the West K.C. Hall. |
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Young Chuck moved to Texas and bought a donkey from a farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.
The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry Chuck, but I have some bad news The donkey died.”
Chuck replied, “Well, then just give me my money back.”
The farmer said, “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.”
Chuck said, “Okay, then, just bring me the dead donkey.”
The farmer asked, “What ya gonna do with a dead donkey?”
Chuck said, “I’m going to raffle him off.”
The farmer said, “You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!”
Chuck said, “Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody he’s dead.”
A month later, the farmer met up with Chuck and asked, “What happened with that dead donkey?”
Chuck said, “I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece, less the $100 I gave you and made a profit of $898.00.”
The farmer said, “Didn’t anyone complain?”
Chuck said, “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back.”
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