Aug. 19 Polka Weekend
Off the Grid in Fredericksburg, Jerry Haisler at Ratibor, and Red Ravens in Victoria. Scroll down to see the music lineup for the next few weeks.
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Thursday, August 19
BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry presents Sean Orr, Valerie Lee and Howard Davenport. 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.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Pete and Sean Williams Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
Friday, August 20
TAYLOR: Serling Country at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
MORAVIA: Nathan Colt Young Band at Moravia Store, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Holly Tucker at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
SPRING: Doug Boggs and the Cowboy Jazz Band at Bareback Bar and Icehouse, 7:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: George Gatan at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Broken Arrow at 7 p.m.
NEEDVILLE: Hall Grand Reopening Free Dance with the M&M Playboys at the newly remodeled Needville SPJST, 8 to 11 p.m. BYOB, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, sodas, snacks, ice and set-ups available.
MOORE, OK: Das Ist Lustig at Royal Bavaria German Restaurant & Brewery (3401 South Sooner Road). Reservation-only event. Two hours of German music and all you can eat German buffet for $25 per person, kids under 12 for $10. Call (405) 799-7666 for reservations.
FREDERICKSBURG: Off The Grid Band at Altdorf Biergarten in Fredericksburg (301 West Main), 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Ryan Waguespack at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bottom Line Blues Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Yodel Blitz 6 to 10 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Bobby Flores and The Yellow Rose Band at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 to 11 p.m.
HOUSTON: Mark Halata and Texavia at Re:HAB Bar on the Bayou (1658 Enid St.), 9 p.m. to midnight.
RATIBOR: Jerry Haisler, Brandi Clarke and Billy Pits at Ratibor Country Store, 7 to 10 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Tanner Usrey with special guest Graycie York at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
BASTROP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at Ronnie’s Lone Oak in Bastrop (816 FM 1441), 8 p.m. to midnight.
SHINER: Shiner’s 2nd Wind at Shiner Downtown Market Days, 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 22
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by The Dujka Brothers at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
CISTERN: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish Picnic with music by the Czechaholics, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Red Ravens at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.
BELLE PLAINE, KS: Brave Combo at Bartlett Arboretum, gates open at 3 p.m., show from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets $10-$20.
ELGIN: Mark Halata and Texavia at SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin, 3 to 7 p.m.
SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lance Lipinsky at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels at 10 a.m., Das Ist Lustig 2-5 p.m., Off the Grid Band at 6 p.m.
GERONIMO: Blue Denim with special guest Robert Herridge at Geronimo VFW, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
HOUSTON: East River Band at VFW Post #10352 (Waverly Dr. at Greens Rd.), 2 to 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 25
AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garden in Austin, 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Walt Harfmann+ at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
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.
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.
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, AlpenMuikanten 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 5, $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 Czecaholics 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 (1100 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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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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Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six, Texas Sound Czech Band, The Moravians, and The Texas Dream Band provided the music for your dancing pleasure. Click to see more photos by Joe C Pavlicek, Earline Berger Okruhlik, and Gary E. McKee. |
Dancing was the order of the day in Praha. Images by Joe C. Pavlicek, Bobby Horecka, and Gary E. McKee. |
The Garden Waltzers, Chicken Dancers, and the Seven Steppers were out in force. can you count the smiles? HEY!. Click on photo to see images by Joe C, Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee. |
Sweet Home Community Center hosting its Sunday Afternoon Dance with Nathan Colt Young. Images by Karen Kurtz. |
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Shiner Brewery hosted the Moravians on Saturday afternoon. Images Julie Matus |
Merry Makers at the Praha Picnic - smiles and laughter abounded. Photos by Gary E. McKee and Joe C. Pavlicek. |
Drone shots of Praha, taken between 10 am & 11:20 am. Images by S. "Tex" Davis. |
Pavlas's Tavern in Moulton hosted the Ennis Czech Boys along with Scott and Brandon Hodde, Kenneth Krystinik, and others. A record crowd attended the warm up party to Praha Picnic. Click on photo to see images by Joe C. Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee. |
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Fritz Hode and the Fabulous 6 in Elgin on July 25! |
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A priest and a farmer were playing a round of golf. On the first hole, the priest clasps his hands, says a prayer and shoots a hole-in-one.When it's the farmers turn, he shoots and the ball ends up in the woods. The farmer is furious and screams: "Dammit I missed".
The priest tells him "If you curse one more time, god will punish you".
On the second hole, the priest clasps his hands, says a prayer and shoots another hole-in-one. When it's the farmers turn, he shoots and this ball also ends up in the woods. He screams "Dammit I missed"
A loud rumble is heard and lightning strikes the priest. Shortly after, a voice is heard from above the clouds saying "Dammit I missed"
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