PRODUCTIONS
Schedule of Polka Events
for
2012
January
8 City Sound (Mike & Steve Matousek, Dave Jankiewicz, Mike Ziemski, & John Miconi) performs for the Polka Weekenders Holiday Party at the UAW Hall, 1010 S. Oldham, Street, Baltimore, MD. Event starts at 1 pm with music from 2 pm - 6 pm. For more information, contact Kenny Adamski at KennyTKO@aol.com or (410) 866-3740.
14 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) travels to Chicagoland to perform at the famous Polonia Banquets ballroom, 4604 W. Archer Ave, on Saturday night from 6 pm - 10 pm for a Warm Up Dance. Doors open at 5 pm and admission is only $12. Special two-day pass to attend the dance and the IPA Festival of Bands at Glendora Banquets on Sunday is only $20! Call Dave Ulczycki at (312) 315-2215 for all the details.
15 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) performs an encore at the IPA Festival of Bands along with Freeze Dried, The Downtown Sound, Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze, The Music Company, Lenny Zielinski and the D-Street Band, The IPA Tribute Band, and Polka Generations at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL. Doors open at 11:00 am and the music starts at 11:30 am.. Admission is only $12. There's a special $20 two-day pass to attend the festival and the Warm Up Dance the night before at Polonia Banquets. Special room rates are available at the Days Inn in Bridgeview, IL (Saturday - $59 plus tax and Sunday - $49 plus tax!) Just call (708) 430-1818 and mention "Polka." Call Dave Ulczycki at (312) 315-2215 for all the details.
February
26 The Boys along with Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men perform for the Annual IPA Benefit Dance at the Ludlow Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., Ludlow MA. A special tribute to Polka Hall of Famer, Walt Solek will be performed! Don't miss this polka event of the season! Call Ed Szela at (413) 567-1961 for more information.
March
3 - 11 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) hosts their "Polka Cruise with the Stars V." In addition to Full Circle, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, The Knewz, Ray Jay and DJ Kenny Olowin will all be on board to bring you the best in polka entertainment. Even Father Tom Aleksa will conduct a Polka Mass at Sea. This eight-day polka adventure sails from Fort Lauderdale on the Navigator of the Seas and visits the exotic ports of St. Maarten, St. Kitts, San Juan, and Royal Caribbean's private tropical playground, Labadee! Enjoy our private cocktail parties, gourmet dining, theater shows, relaxing pools and spas, and all the fabulous amenities available on this luxurious cruise ship. Contact Helga Leonard at 724.234.2033 or helga@adreamtrip4u.com to make your reservation. Discounted rates are available for past Full Circle cruisers and those who book early! For more information, visit www.gonefullcircle.com. Click here to view the cruise brochure.
April
14 The Boys appear at the Holy Name of Jesus Social Hall in Colonial Park (Harrisburg), PA from 7 pm - 11 pm for the Capital City Dancers. Call John Freidhoff at (717) 766-7068 for more information.
15 The Boys and a special reunion of the legendary Polskie Swingmasters with guest musician Eddie Biegaj join forces for a fabulous afternoon of stellar polka music at the Pineview Acres, 145 Chamberlaine Ave, Pottsville, PA from 2 pm - 7 pm. Delicious food and a full bar is available. Admission is only $15! Call Carl Simchena at (570) 429-0859 for more information. Visit www.pvacres.com for directions.
28 The Boys perform for the Chambersburg Polka Charities' Dinner & Polka Dance at the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department's Social Hall, 101 West Main Street, Fayetteville, PA. Enjoy a delicious home-made, Polish-style dinner, loads of door prizes, and top-notch polka music while helping a wonderful cause. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner is served at 6 pm, and music and dancing is featured from
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Call Rita Lisinski at (717) 263-5818 for more details and ticket information.29 The Boys appear at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave, Yukon, PA 15698, from 1 pm - 5 pm. Contact TJ Salonik at 724.984.7616 or tjsalonick@gmail.com for more information.
May
5 & 6 The Boys along with The Buffalo Touch, Squeeze Box featuring Mollie B. of RFD TV, Ohio Valley Connection, America's Sweetheart - Stephanie, Li'l John & ATM, and The Dynasonics perform at the 2nd Annual Wheeling Polka Fest at the historic McLure Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Wheeling WV. Enjoy non-stop music and dancing, reasonably-priced food and drinks, a Sunday morning Polka Mass, and more. Great room packages and group rates are available - call Cynthia at (304) 232-0300 to make your reservations. Contact Olivia at the Wheeling CVB at (800) 828-3097 or olitman@wheelingcvb.com for more information. Tour buses are welcome! Click here to see the festival flyer.
26 The Boys perform at the 15th Annual Polka Fest USA at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center, North St., Old Forge, NY 13420 in the beautiful western foothills of Adirondack Park! Also enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Eddie Forman Orchestra. On Sunday catch Old School, and Polka Family! To see the complete festival press release, visit: www.scribd.com/fullscreen/73262930?access_key=key-1nb5j6c3de9pnbj312qh. To learn more about this gorgeous area, go to www.oldforgeny.com.
16 & 17 - The Boys travel to the Midwest to perform at the "31st Milwaukee Polish Fest" located at the Summerfest Grounds, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI. Other top polka bands that will appear include the 18-time Grammy winning Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, John Gora & Gorale, Polka Family, The Knewz, and The Music Connection. For all the details about this great festival and venue, visit http://www.polishfest.org/, call (414) 529-2140, or email info@polishfest.org.
July
8 The Boys appear at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY for a Summer Music Festival from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Details will be available soon. Visit www.albanypcc.com for directions.
August
2, 3, & 4 The Boys appear at the annual IPA Festival & Convention along with Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, Squeeze Box starring Molly & Ted Lange, The Eddie Forman Orchestra, The Downtown, The IPA Tribute Band starring Chicago all stars: Danny & Laura Mateja, Tony Blazonczyk, Rick and Melvin Rzeszutko, Johnny Krawisz, and Lenny Zielinski, and The Knewz ! Don't miss the 43rd Annual Polka Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet! It all happens at the beautiful Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard, Independence, OH. Tour the hotel at www.embassyclevelandrocksidehotel.com and call (216) 986-9900 to make your room reservations. Mention "IPA Polka Festival" to get a special reduced rate of $99 plus tax per night. For more information, visit http://www.internationalpolka.com/ or call 1 (800) TO-POLKA.
5 The Boys perform at St. Anthony's Church Hall, 7222 Route 6, Sheffield, (near Warren) PA 16347 from 2 pm - 6 pm. Enjoy a good old fashioned polka dance in the heart of the beautiful Allegheny forest. Food and beverages will be available at reasonable prices. Admission is only $10! For advance tickets or more information, call Father Tom Aleksa at (814) 968-5915.
12 The Boys
venture north to perform at Pulaski Park, "New England's Polka Capital" located at 40 Belchertown Road, Three Rivers, MA from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Bring the entire family and enjoy a good ol' fashioned polka picnic! Delicious, reasonably-priced American and Polish food is available along with your favorite adult beverages and soft drinks (please…no BYOB or BYOF). The spacious dance floor is covered for your listening and dancing pleasure rain or shine! The park features plenty of picnic tables and ample parking. Children under 16 are free! Visit http://www.pulaskipark.com/ for directions and more information.
September
1 The Boys perform at the 47th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown, PA from 4 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy live polka music by top bands, authentic Polish-American cuisine, crafts and more. The $10 admission includes all stage shows, unlimited midway rides, and entrance to all special events, exhibits, the Polish Village, and children's playground. Free parking! Visit www.czestochowa.us or call (215) 345-0600 for more details.
2 The Boys perform at the Evergreen Club Pavilion, 415 Hartz Rd., in Fleetwood, PA from 2 pm - 6 pm for Polish Day. Enjoy live polka music at this lovely German-themed grove just outside of Reading, PA. This meticulously-kept venue features a wooden dance floor, covered seating, delicious home-made food, and a great beer selection. And everything is very reasonably priced! Call Carol Trassert at (610) 478-0264 for all the details about this charming haven..
13 - 16 The Boys perform with the nation's top polka bands at the 33rd Annual Polkamotion by the Ocean in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The fantastic lineup also includes Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, USPA Female Vocalist of the Year Stacey Morris and The NuTones, Eddie Forman Orchestra, Henny and the Versa J's, Polka Family, the IPA Tribute Band starring Chicago all stars: Danny & Laura Mateja, Rick and Melvin Rzeszutko, Johnny Krawisz, and Lenny Zielinski, Dennis Polisky and the Maestro's Men, Jimmy Weber and the Sounds, and the Tommy Thomas Trio. Performers include eight Polka Hall of Famers! In addition to the great music, homemade Polish food, and refreshing libations in the Convention Hall, you'll enjoy the beach, boardwalk, gourmet restaurants, charming boutiques, and tax-free shopping all within walking distance at this wonderful ocean resort town! Come early to play in the annual "Polkamotion Open" scramble "best ball" golf tournament on Wednesday, September 12. For more details call Mike Matousek at (410) 729-9697. For advance tickets call Mike Ziemski at (410) 654-4724. Visit www.rbpolka.com to learn more.
22 The Boys and The New Direction Band team up to play a fabulous "Polish Night" at Fr. Justin's Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 from 7 pm - 12 midnight. Doors open 6 pm and free Polish sausage and sauerkraut sandwiches will be served until 8 pm. More delicious Polish food, cash bar (no BYOB), raffles, prizes and more will all be featured. Admission is only $15! Call Jim Brado at (716) 668-1714 for more details. You can even get a special room rate of only $59.99 at the Oak Tree Inn just one mile away at 3475 Union Rd. Just call (716) 681-2600 and ask for your Polish Night rate. Visit www.oaktreeinn.com for more lodging info. Click here to see or download the event flier.
23 The Boys play "Polish Day" alternating with Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push from 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the lovely Cascade Park Pavilion, 1928 E. Washington St., New Castle PA 16101.
October
13
Full
Circle (Lenny
Gomulka, Jimmy Weber,
Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) shuffles
off to Buffalo, NY to perform at St. Stan's Social Center, 389 Peckham Street at
Filmore Avenue, from 5 pm - 10 pm. Call Jackie at (716) 444-8693 for all
the details.
14 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) performs at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY. Visit www.albanypcc.com for directions or www.gonefullcircle.com for more info.
November
11 The Boys perform at the Bristol Polish American Citizens Club, 541 North Main St., Bristol, Connecticut from 3 pm - 7 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of vibrant polka music at this classic New England Polish club. Food and full bar service will be available. For more information, call Gary Szeflinski at (860) 525-1944 or visit www.bristolpacc.com.
December
1 Full Circle travels to the West Coast to to perform at the Sons of Italy Hall in Fontana, CA. Contact Gene Swick at ESwick@SAN.RR.com for all the details.
2 Full Circle performs an encore at the Sons of Italy Hall in Fontana, CA. For more information, contact Gene Swick at ESwick@SAN.RR.com.
8 The Boys travel out to Phoenix, AZ to perform at the Pulaski Club. Contactl Nickel City Dave at nickelcity_dave@yahoo.com for all the exciting details.
9 The Boys return to the Pulaski Club in Phoenix, AZ for their second day of polka fun. For more information, contact Nickel City Dave at nickelcity_dave@yahoo.com.