Aug. 26 Polka Weekend
Czechaholics are at SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston on Saturday. The Red Ravens and Blue Denim are at the Columbus Hall this Sunday for the first ever "Red and Blue Battle of the Bands." So much music this weekend! Scroll down to see the complete schedule.
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Thursday, August 26
NEW BRAUNFELS: Chris Cuevas Project at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 27
BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Rocky King Band, Brady Honeycutt and 3 Chord Trio. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.
WALBURG: Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band at Dale’s Essenhaus from 7 to 11 p.m.
TAYLOR: Gabriel River Band at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Steve Trevino “I Speak Wife Tour 2021” at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 7 p.m.
PORT ARANSAS: Jane Gordon w/Season Ammons at The Back Porch Bar in Port Aransas (132 W. Cotter Ave) 9 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, August 28
BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Coby Carter and Frank Cavitt and the Honkey Tonk Doctors. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.
HOUSTON: Czechaholics at SPJST Hall Lodge 88 in Houston, 7 to 11 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Steve & Don Music at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Coltin’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Rochelle and the Sidewinders at 6:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club Dance at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels. Music by The Dujka Brothers from 7 to 11 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Southpaw at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
SCHROEDER: The Texas Continentals at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
FLATONIA: Brenda Guy at Henry K’s in Flatonia (105 W South Main St.), show starts at 8 p.m.
PORT ARANSAS: Jane Gordon w/Season Ammons at Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas (5009 Highway 361).
Sunday, August 29
HALLETTSVILLE: Billy Mata and Texas Tradition at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Geezer at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
COLUMBUS: First Ever Red & Blue Battle of the Bands at Columbus Hall (Formerly the KC Hall in Columbus, off Interstate 10). Music 2 to 7 p.m. by the Red Ravens and Blue Denim.
SEATON: Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Paul Finley at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Cactus Country at 2 p.m., Pete Hames Group at 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 1
NEW BRAUNFELS: San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
Thursday, September 2
Friday. September 3
EAGLE LAKE: Senior Citizen Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center with music by This Is It, 8-11 p.m.
ARLINGTON: Brave Combo at Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.), 8 to 9:30 p.m. Meach Pango opens at 7 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Cody Canada and the Departed with special guest Waves at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMusikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 10 p.m., biergarten open 6 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, September 4
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bonner Rhae Rhoden at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Al Sulak and Country Sounds at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
WEST: Czech and Then Some at Tipsy Lion Bar and Grill Westfest Party in West (128 N. Main St.), 2 to 5 p.m.
WEST: Westfest at the Fair and Rodeo Grounds in West. Music under the East Pavilion: noon to 1:30 p.m. - Jodi Mikula Orchestra, 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. - Jodie Mikula Orchestra, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Bohemiam Blitz, 9 p.m. to midnight - Brave Combo. Music under the West Pavilion: noon to 1:30 p.m. - Praha Bros, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. - Happy Players, 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Praha Bros, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Happy Players, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Czech Harvesters, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. - Jerry Haisler, 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. - The Moravians.
WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMusikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 10 p.m., biergarten open 5 p.m. to midnight.
Sunday, September 5
HIGH HILL: St. Mary Church Picnic with music by Texas Sound Check from noon to 3:30 p.m., Mark Halata and Texavia, 4 to 8 p.m. and Texas Dream 8 p.m. to Midnight FREE DANCE.
WEST: Westfest at the Fair and Rodeo Grounds in West. Music under the East Pavilion: noon to 1:45 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 2 to 3:45 p.m. - Czech And Then Some, 4 to 5:45 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 6 to 7:45 p.m. - Czech And Then Some, Shutdown - Sunny Sauceda. Music under the West Pavilion: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Ennis Czech Boys, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Happy Players, 3 to 6 p.m. - Brave Combo, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Happy Players, 8 to 10 p.m. - The Vaneks.
SWEET HOME: Good Ole Boys at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
PLANTERVILLE: St. Mary’s Bazaar with music by Chris Rybak from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CHAPPELL HILL: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Homecoming Festival with music by Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz and his Polska Kapela Band. Catered meal, live auction, drawings, kids games and more.
GRANGER: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bazaar in Granger with a dance 7 to 11 p.m. by Fritz Hodde and the Fab 6, $10 per person.
FAYETTEVILLE: St. John the Baptist Church Picnic in Fayetteville. Mass at 9 a.m., Barbecue beef, pork and sausage dinner, $12 a plate, plates to go and drive-through start at 10:30 a.m. Live music under the parish pavilion during the meal featuring Larry Sodek and local parish musicians. Country auction at 1:30 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m., silent auction, plant and cake wheel, kids activities and more.
WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMusikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 6 p.m., biergarten open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Gospel service 11 a.m. to noon.
SHINER: Shiner Catholic Church Centennial Fall Picnic with music in the main hall by local musicians 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Shiner Hobo Band 2 to 4 p.m. and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 to 7 p.m. Music outside by The Czechaholics 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mid-Life Crisis 2 to 3 p.m., Southpaw 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Shiner's 2nd Wind 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dance inside the hall by The Emotions from 9 p.m. to midnight.
HALLETTSVILLE: Sacred Heart Parish Picnic at the KC Hall in Hallettsville. Kovanda Czech Band under the Main Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Red Ravens and The Dujka Brothers under the Polka Pavilion/Biergarten from 1 to 8 p.m.
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Monday, September 6
Tuesday, September 7
BURTON: Tony Booth at the White Horse Tavern in Burton, 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaac Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, September 10
CALDWELL: Caldwell Kolache Festival Pre-Festival Dinner and Dance with music by the Lost Cause Band, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 11
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Al Sulak and Country Sounds at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.
CALDWELL: Caldwell Kolache Festival with music all day by The Dujka Brothers, The Czechaholics and The Moravians.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mark Halata and Texavia at Krause’s Cafe, 6 to 9 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Justin Cooper Band at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
HOUSTON: Heartland Texas Band at the Westwind Club and Dancehall (5905 Guhn Rd.), 8 p.m. to midnight.
HALLETTSVILLE: Shiner’s 2nd Wind at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to midnight.
Sunday, September 12
WHARTON: Wharton Knights of Columbus Bazaar with music by the Czechaholics, 1-5 p.m.
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
MARAK: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Picnic with music by the Praha Brothers from noon to 3 p.m.
KYLE: Squeeze Box Market Days at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle (11oo W. Center St.), music by Rebecca Jayne at 8:30 a.m., Off the Grid Band at 10:15 a.m., Conjunto Los Pinkys at noon, Conjunto Romo at 2 p.m., Conjunto Cats at 4 p.m., J.R. Gomez y Los Conjunto Bandits at 6 p.m.
ELGIN: Czech Melody Masters at SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Thursday, September 16
GARLAND: Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle in Garland, music by Brave Combo from 7 to 9 p.m.
BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry presents Georgette Jone of Nashville (daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette). Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy 105 Brenham, TX 77833). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $7.
Friday, September 17
GARLAND: Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle in Garland, music by Brave Combo from 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 18
TAYLOR: Czech Melody Masters at Texas Beer Co. ”Oktaylorfest” in Taylor, 6 to 8 p.m.
GARLAND: Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle in Garland, music by Brave Combo from 7 to 9 p.m.
AUSTIN: The Hot Peppers at Celis Brewery Oktoberfest in Austin (10001 Metric Blvd.), time TBA.
HOUSTON: Whitney Drive KC Summer Fling Dance with music by Texas Sound Check, 7 to 11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club Dance at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels. Music by The Moravians from 7 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 19
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Crossroads Troubadours at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.
GERONIMO: Czechaholics at the Geronimo VFW Hall, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
MOULTON: St. Joseph Church Picnic in Moulton with music by Mark Halata and Texavia from 2 to 6 p.m.
ELGIN: Glen Collins and the Alibis at SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin, 3 to 7 p.m.
SEALY: Texas Heritage Music and Dance Club presents Al Sulak and the Country Sounds at Sealy American Legion Hall, doors open at 1 p.m., dance 2 to 6 p.m. Admission $10 for non-members.
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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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The Dujka Brothers provided the soundtrack for your dancing pleasure for the Swiss Alp Dance Club at the KC Hall in Schulenburg. Click to see more photos by John Roberts & Joe C. Pavlicek. |
the Cistern Picnic hosted the Czechaholics for their church picnic. Images by Gary E. McKee. |
TBrenham's Bluebonnet Opry with their top notch band hosted Valerie Lee and Sean Orr to entertain the folks. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
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Elgin SPJST Hall brought Mark Halata and Texavia to bring the joyful polka music to town. Images Gary E. McKee. |
The Geronimo VFW hosted Blue Denim with Robert Herridge sitting in on fiddle. Photos by Karen Kurtz. |
Blase's Hall welcomed Bobby Flores to its hall for a Western Swinging great time. Images by Gary E. McKee. |
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Mark Halata and Texavia in Elgin. |
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Two hunters chartered a small plane to take them into the wilderness for a week hunting moose.
They managed to bag six moose. As they were loading the plane to return, the pilot said the small plane could carry only four.
The two hunters objected. “Last year we shot six. The pilot let us take them all, and he had the same kind of plane as yours.”
Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all six were loaded. The plane took off. However, while they were attempting to cross the mountains, the little plane gave out under the heavy load and went down.
Somehow both hunters survived the crash.
After climbing out of the wreckage, one asked the other, “Any idea where we are?”
The other replied, “I think we’re pretty close to where we crashed last year!”
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