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 V at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
BASTROP: Paul Schlesinger and the Knights of Texas Swing at Gracie’s in Bastrop, 7 to 11 p.m.
WALBURG: Backroads Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 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., Beer Stein Hoisting Contest at 5:30 p.m., Bonnie Lang Band at 7 p.m.
WALBURG: Pure Country at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
COUPLAND: Merle Haggard Birthday Party with Noel Haggard at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 11
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lance Lipinsky at Krause’s Cafe, 9 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 with the Staudt Brothers at Schroeder Hall, 7 to 11 p.m.
SEATON: Larry Burgin and Texas Tradition at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club featuring Blue Denim at Club Westerner 2 to 6 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 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.
WALBURG: Texas Tradition at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
MORAVIA: Victor Rodriguez at Moravia Store, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
COUPLAND: Jon Stork + Gabe Garcia at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by Rocky King Band from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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.
WALBURG: Justice Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Brandon Rhyder with Justin Cooper Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by Monte Good & The Honky Tonk Heroes from noon to 4 p.m., Jason Roberts Band from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jeff Woosley and the Dancehall Kings from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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: Gospel Brunch with Clifton Jansky at Krause’s Cafe at 10 a.m., Czechaholics at 2 p.m.
COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall with music by The County Line Band from noon to 3:30 p.m., Jake Hooker & the Outsiders from 4 to 8 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.
Wednesday, April 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Walt Harfmann at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 22
NEW BRAUNFELS: Devin Baize Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 23
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music noon to midnight by Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys, the Moravians and Alpenmusikaten.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe, 6:30 p.m.
WALBURG: Ed Kopecky and the Fun Time Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: David Lewis Band and Zachary Grant Band at Schroeder Hall, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest with music from 10 a.m. to midnight by the Moravians, Das Its Lustig, Ennis Czech Boys and Alpenmusikaten.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Anthony Wright at Krause’s Cafe at 1:30 p.m., Rochelle and the Sidewinders at 6 p.m.
WALBURG: Jason Kane White Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Tanner Sparks with Mandi Powell at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
BLANCO: 281 Spring Fest at Twin Sisters Dancehall with music by Kalu and the Electric Joint, Suzanna Choffel, Kevin Fox & Deuce Coupe, The Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac McIntosh, Graham Wilkinson, The Ephraim Owens Experience, Shawn Nelson and Katie Shore. Doors open at noon, music starts at 1 p.m.
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.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Brunch at Krause’s Cafe with Curlytop Jazz at 10 a.m., The Hot Peppers at 3 p.m.
BLANCO: 281 Spring Fest at Twin Sisters Dancehall with music by David Ramirez, White Ghost Shivers, Saddle Sores, 2Fer1, Star Parks, JeTEXAS, Drew Smith and a “very special guest” to close out the show. Doors open at noon, music starts at 1 p.m.
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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.
Saturday, May 1
MORAVIA: Mark Halata and Texavia at Moravia Store, 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest.
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.
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.
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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 White Horse Tavern in Burton hosted a dinner theater tribute to Johnny Bush. Performing were Allison Crowson, Rocky King, Justin Trevino, Duane Wavra, John Dujka, Steve Palousek, Rick Weiss, Tracy Pitcox. Three of Bush's band, the Bandeleros were present. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
Chris Rybak w/band played his 2nd gig while still convalescing from his injury. The Hideaway Amphitheater at Splashtown in Sheridan was a great setting. 4/2/21.
Click to see more photos by
Gary E. McKee.
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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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Easter Sunday was a hoppin' in Moulton with some GREAT fried chicken and great music with Ken Brothers and Blue Denim.
Images by Joe C. Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee.
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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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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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The Moravians performing "Memories Polka" at the Caldwell Kolache Festival in 2019. |
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A small-town country farmer has a watermelon patch and upon inspection he discovers that some of the local kids have been helping themselves to his prized watermelons.
The farmer thinks of ways to discourage this profit-eating situation. So he puts up a sign that reads: "WARNING! ONE OF THESE WATERMELONS CONTAINS CYANIDE!"
He smiled smugly as he watched the kids run off the next night without eating any of his melons.
The farmer returned to the watermelon patch a week later to discover that none of the watermelons have been eaten, but finds another sign that reads: "NOW THERE ARE TWO!"
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