Wednesday, February 3
NEW BRAUNFELS: Das Its Lustig at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 4
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Craze at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Jerry James Duo at Schroeder Hall, 7 to 10 p.m.
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
NEW BRAUNFELS: Ruben V at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Sip ‘N Shop with Brian Kasik at Schroeder Hall, 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, February 6
SEALY: Blue Denim at Sealy American Legion Hall
COUPLAND: Dale Watson live at Coupland Dancehall, $10, 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shawn Hart at Krause’s Cafe, 2:30 p.m., Josh Holden at 6 p.m.
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
SCHROEDER: Tribute to George Strait ft. Southern County Line at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, February 7
NEW BRAUNFELS: Gospel Brunch with Camille Sanders Trio at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m., Dujka Brothers at 2:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Heartland Texas Band at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 10
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaak Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11
NEW BRAUNFELS: Vagabonds at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Dean Lewis at Schroeder Hall, 7 to 8 p.m.
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 12
COUPLAND: Jarrod Birmingham live at Coupland Dancehall, 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Georges at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Randall King with Jake Worthington at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, February 13
CANCELLED!!! ENNIS: Ennis Czech Music Festival at Sokol Ennis with music by The Moravians, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
SCHROEDER: Valentine’s Dance with Rocky King Band live at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Broken Alibi at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to midnight, $15 cover
COUPLAND: Rick Trevino + James Lann Valentines Show at Coupland Dancehall, 9 p.m.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club with Texas Sound Czech at Wallis American Legion Hall in Wallis.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Czechaholics at Krause’s Cafe, 2 p.m.
WEIMAR: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Whistling Duck Winery near Weimar, 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 14
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: The Czechaholics at Blase’s Hall, 3 p.m.
SHELBY: Blue Denim at Harmonie Hall in Shelby, 2:30 p.m.
Check out the upcoming events at Krause's Cafe in New Braunfels:
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Thursday, February 18
SCHROEDER: Nick Russell at Schroeder Hall, 7 to 10 p.m.
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 19
COUPLAND: Max Stalling + Matt Castillo at Coupland Dancehall, 9 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Kevin Fowler with Clay Hollis at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, February 20
SPRING BRANCH: County Line Band at Anhalt Halle, 8 p.m. to midnight, $15 cover
CISTERN: Keen Country at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
SCHROEDER: Chad Cooke Band with Bubba Westly at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, February 21
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.
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Thursday, February 25
SCHROEDER: Eric Magnusson at Schroeder Hall in the Saloon, 6 to 10 p.m.
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 26
COUPLAND: Sunny Sweeney + Rye Mountain Revelry at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27
HALLETTSVILLE: Shiner’s 2nd Wind at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to midnight.
CANYON LAKE: The Czechaholics at Goofy’s Bar and Grill, 7 to 10 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Southpaw at Sweet Home Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Jon Wolfe + Lucas Jagneaux at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 28
SWEET HOME: Lost Cause Band at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.
GERONIMO: Blue Denim at Geronimo VFW Hall, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
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The January 2021 issue of the Texas Polka News is out and we're beginning work on the March 2021 issue.
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.
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Postal Service Delays
We have received several calls from subscribers who did not receive their paper during the first week of November as they should have. The November issue was mailed out on Oct. 27. If you have not received your paper, please first check with your local post office. If they don't have it, give us a call at (979) 968-3155 or email andy@texaspolkanews.com.
Send Us Your Stories
Do you recall any interesting dancehall stories? Perhaps you witnessed something unusual or comical at a dance. Maybe you remember a story told by a parent, grandparent, uncle or aunt. Tell us about it. We're working on a new feature for future publication in the Texas Polka News. Email your stories to Andy Behlen at andy@texaspolkanews.com.
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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Al Sulak's Country Sounds had them a dancing at Sweet Home Community Center.
Click on photo to see images by Joe C. Pavlicek.
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Blase's Hall with the Lost Cause Band performing.
Click on photo to see images by
Joe C. Pavlicek & Gary E. McKee.
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The Czechaholics entertained the masked crowd on a warm winter day at Krause's Cafe in New Braunfels. 1/16/21
Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee.
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Blue Denim entertaining the folks at Blase's Hall.
Images by Joe C. Pavlicek and Karen Kurtz.
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The annual Big 3 Festival at Taiton Community Center was a success as the Red Ravens, The Majek Orchestra, and Fritz Hodde Orchestra serenaded the crowd.
Click on photo to see images by
Karen Kurtz & Gary E. McKee.
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Blue Denim playing to a good crowd at Sweet Home Community Center
Click to see more photos by
Karen Kurtz.
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Check out this hour of great video featuring Texas polka bands on the Big Joe Polka Show over the years. |
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A man asks his doctor: "Do you think I'll live to be a hundred?"
The doctor asks the man "Well, that depends. Do you drink?"
"Oh, no sir! I abstain from all alcohol. Soda, too. I just drink plenty of fresh water."
"Do you smoke?"
"No, sir! Never smoked in my life, and I stay away from any place with second hand smoke."
"Do you eat a lot of sugary and greasy foods?"
"No, sir! I carefully watch my diet and caloric intake, and I'm sure to eat plenty of vegetables."
"Do you go to parties? Stay up late? Are you sexually promiscuous?"
"Not at all! Early to bed and early to rise! And abstinence is key."
The doctor raises an eyebrow at the man and says, "So, why exactly do you want to live to be a hundred?"
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