New Recordings in to Prime Time Polkas

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These 2 CDs had been previously available only on LP and/or cassette. High Flyin' contains 12 tracks including 6 originals written by Bob Doszak & 3 tracks of his trademark "dance medleys." The Best of... is essentially his release Doszak Delivers done back around 1990 with a few bonus tracks added, 15 tracks in all. If you're a fan of fast-moving Cleveland style material, these 2 classic recordings are "Just For You."

These of Polish-style CDs come in from Sunshine Records. The Knewz CD contains 15 tracks, the Nickel City Notes' CD (a new polka band from Buffalo, NY) contains 14 tracks and Scrubby & Sunshine's CD is a re-release of a 1986 recording digitally remastered & edited. You can pick any or all of them up directly through Sunshine's website below.

25 tracks encompassing the best of Sam's recordings released from 1961-1999. His own band is featured but the CD enlists the help of bands that have recorded his compositions or with whom he has appeared including selections from the Andy Carrol Trio, Jake Derlink & Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek. CDs are $15.

Eddie & "the Boys from Illinois" celebrate 40 years with this CD released in 2006. Included on these 20 tracks are 10 polkas, 4 waltzes & 6 variety tunes. Eddie has been performing since at the age of 7 appearing on his dad's TV show Eddie Korosa's Polka Party. His other appearances include numerous TV shows, commercials & movies not to mention his extensive travel engagements all over the world.

14 tracks of polkas, waltzes & obereks performed "Honky" style by this band from the Chicago, IL, area. Order this & many more Polish style recordings by visiting the sites below.

8 original tunes comprise this 24-track Cleveland Style polka & waltz release from Ken Novak, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, now of Arizona. He also covers songs by Al Martino, Perry Como & Eddie Arnold plus the likes of Miskulin, Bass, Pecon & Wretschko. Ken played piano on many polka albums back in the 1970s & 1980s. Check out his 6 other polka CDs dating back to 1999 featuring most of his own compositions.

Jeff celebrates his 40th anniversary in the music business with this 19-track release featuring 12 polkas, 4 waltzes and 3 variety selections including "The Chicken Dance" featuring his 2 granddaughters. He does the Yankovic style very well. Musicians included David Austin, Grant Kozera, Eric Noltkamper, Mike Schneider & Thomas Thome in addition to Jeff playing accordion & singing. CDs are $15 + $2 shipping. Click here to order online at Nancy's Place.

Grammy Gold contains 22 tracks of previously released material from "the most popular...#1 polka band in America" including 15 polkas, 5 waltzes & 2 obereks. We've noticed more Polish vocals & waltzes on this CD than any other Sturr release in recent memory. Hooray 4 Honky features "Ray Jay" Jarusinski, Casey Homel, Chet Kowalkowski, Hank Guzevich, Keith Stras & Stephanie Pietrzak doing 23 tracks (29 in total) recorded live at Glendora Banquets hall in Chiicago, Illinois. CDs are $18 including shipping and can be ordered from their website.

Presented on this disc are 22 tracks of "best of" material from Karl & the band's 4 previous albums from 1983's Polka Time...Comin' Up LP up to 2006's Livin' It Up CD. Check the website for complete details & track listing.

Sam Pecorilla from Monroe, Oregon, has put together 17 "best of" polkas & waltzes including "Checkersville Polka," "Hot Tomale," "Somewhere My Love Waltz," "Mozart's Polka" & 13 more on his latest CD release.

Fred Ziwich releases his third Christmas project featuring the button box. 15 tracks including many polkas, waltzes & medleys of traditional, German, Slovenian & Polish carols. Not to be missed is "The Twelve Days of Christmas" as sung by the "Cleveland-Style Polka Illuminaries."

The organization celebrates their 30th anniversary with this latest 18-track all-instrumental release. Founded in 1978 by Edward "Moose" Ramous, they recorded 3 previous full-length recordings during that time. This CD is sure to become a favorite of our Prime Time listeners here & abroad. CDs are $15 plus $2 shipping.

The third CD released by this Youngstown, Ohio-based group of musicians commemorates the organization's 30 years in existence. 21 Penn-Ohio bands are represented, each performing one track.

His third polka project features many special guest musicians doing 15 tracks of Polish-style polkas, a waltz & an oberek. Matt has converted a few classic rock songs as polkas including 2 Journey songs ("Open Arms Waltz" & "All the Way"), Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Teach Your Children," The Beatle's "We Can Work It Out" & Cheap Trick's "I Want You To Want Me." Matt says this is the first polka recording produced in surround sound that is available in a 2-disc package - CD & DVD-Audio. The package cost is $20 plus $2 shipping. Order below or by PayPal through his website.

These two bands face off against each other doing 10 tracks each on this one disc. Solid stuff including many originals by Brian Sklar's Western Senators. Joey Miskulin sits in on second accordion with both bands. 2 bonus tracks include appearances by the Klancnik & Friends Band ("Perko's Polka") and Denis Novato ("Chardon Polka").

This recording was put together in response to the band's fans requesting these songs over and over at their many performances over the years. 15 tracks of polka favorites including "Hu La La," "Johnny's Knocking," " Just Because," "Pennsylvania Polka," "Julida Polka," etc.

It's been one year since his prior outstanding effort Songs in the Key of Polka. He again does all the instruments (real & virtual) and vocals on these 12 all-original polka & waltz tracks. Check out tunes like "That's Why God Gave Us Memories" written for Little Marko (Polka) Kuhns, 4 button box tracks, "Polka Stripper," "Don't Look At Us" & more. CDs are $15 plus $1 shipping. Ask about his other great recordings as well.

Kevin's sophomore project features 19 tracks of a variety of music including Polish, Slovenian, French, Italian, Irish, Eastern plus novelty & standard styles. It was recorded by Brian O'Boyle & Ed Klancnik (of the Klancnik & Friends Band), then mixed & edited by Gary Rhamy of Peppermint Productions. Accordion players - check this one out! CDs are $15 including shipping. Pick up Kevin's first CD Solecktions for just $10 including shipping. Visit his website to download mp3 preview tracks.

This 18-song CD contains the tracks not included on The Best of the Joe Fedorchak Orch. CD release back in 1995. Going back to the band's first 3 recordings originally done in the 70s on vinyl LP, cassette & 8-track cartridge (yep) Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, The Second Time Around and By Request, Gary Rhamy of Peppermint Productions remastered those selections as he did in 1995. Also included are the band's selections from Walter Ostanek's Polkastalgia Vols. 1 & 2 and Music & Friends, the Penn-Ohio Polka Pals recordings Souvenir Edition and 20th Anniversary plus tracks Joe recorded with Fred Ziwich's International Sound Machine on the Ostanek / Ziwich release Good Friends - Good Music. Pick up this CD along with The Best of and That Old Gang of Mine and you'll have the entire Joe Fedorchak Orch. library on 3 CDs.

Denton, Texas' own Brave Combo is back with this new CD of polkas, waltzes & obereks. 20 tracks in various musical styles like rock, German, Polish, Tex-Mex, Slovenian (yes, they cover a Stan Blout polka medley as arranged by George Suhon & joined by Don Lipovac on accordion) & more. Visit their website for complete details & song preview samples.

This project, headed up by Ted Borzymowski, was put together to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. In fact, $8.00 from every sale benefits the charity. 13 tracks of very nice stuff inlcuding Polish, Slovenian, Zydeco & Country styles of polka. Check out the song "More Beer." Guest artists include Lenny Gomulka, Hank Guzevich, Frank Liszka, Ryan Ogrodny, Bob McBride & many others.

"Wisconsin's Concertina Kid" Gary Brueggen celebrates his 25 years in the biz with this latest effort containing 22 tracks of Dutchmen style of polkas, waltzes & more. Gary also pulls out the button box on a few tunes. Special guest on 4 tracks is Western PA's own Joe Grkman Jr.

Jimmy's latest effort contains 10 Polish style polkas, a waltz, an oberek & a pop version of the title tune. He covers 2 of Nancy Seibert's (formerly of IN, now of FL) tunes "Dancin' With Rosie" & "Not Supposed To." Johnny Karas, Gennarose & the Jordanaires do much of the vocal duties. Check out preview selections at the Rounder website below.

Their latest CD since 1998's That's My Style contains 15 tracks of the band's patented hard-driving Cleveland style polkas & waltzes. The father & daughter team of Joey & Katie Miskulin join in on the title track. Musicians include Eddie Rodick (accordion, organ), Frank Yasnowski (sax, clarinet, flute), Phil Srnik (bass, vocals), Kim Rodick (drums, vocals) & Eddie Rodick III (guitar, banjo, piano, vocals).

Joe has again hooked up with recording engineer Bob Kravos to produce his second CD featuring 15 tracks of the European/Slovenian sound on the button accordion. Joe enlists the services of the members of Fantje Na Vasi ("boys from the village") vocalizing on many tunes mostly written by Slak & Mihelic. Recording musicians include Joe Bayuk (accordion), Fred Ziwich (clarinet), Ralph Delligatti (bass), John Ferfolia (guitar) & Michael Kramar (baritone horn).

This 6-member group hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada area. They were featured at Slovenefest XXVI in Enon Valley, PA, on July 14 & 15, 2007. 14 tracks of the European/Slovenian style of polkas, waltzes & more. Showing their international versatility on this release, the group expands into some Mexican-style selections as well as Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" and Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia."

All 4 of these of Polish-style CDs come in from Sunshine Records. You can pick any or all of them up directly through Sunshine's website below or contact the bands individually through their respective websites and/or mailing addresses.

Tony Grandovic, member of the Dick Tady Orchestra, has orchestrated his own tribute to one of Western PA's greats, the late Benzy Rathbone. Benzy played most notably with Jack Tady in the 1970s then formed his own "Benzy Rathbone Combo" in the 80s & 90s. Featured on this 19 track release are Joe Alsippi (sax, Benzy's long-time sax player), Mike Cushma (half chromatic), John Plesha (clarinet, sax) in addition to many more special guests.

By way of Cleveland, Ohio, comes this 16 track Polish style CD originally recorded live back in 1976. It features 9 polkas, 3 waltzes and 1 oberek plus bonus clips from a radio advertisement, the Polka Varieties TV Show and a track from the late Ray Budzilek band.

21 tracks of classic polkas & waltzes on this second CD release by the John Lipinski Band from Youngstown, Ohio. Band members include John on accordion & button box, Joe Edwards on sax & clarinet, Eric Noltkamper on banjo & guitar, Hank Guzel Jr. on bass, Al Bambic on drums and son Jim Lipinski on vocals. Special guests include Chrissy Wojtila Lipinski, Don & Dan Wojtila and Jason Uzl.

15 tracks of "Alex's Eastern European accordion styles mixed with a Tex-Mex rhythm section in a pop rock aesthetic" comprise this unique project. You probably know Alex Meixner from the Al Meixner (his dad) trio from Eastern PA and Bubba Hernandez of the grammy-winning band from Texas, Brave Combo. Visit their album website below to hear mp3 samples of the tunes off this CD & much more.

14 polkas & 7 waltzes comprise this 21-track release from Ken Novak, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, now of Arizona. Ken played piano on many polka albums back in the 1970s & 1980s. The CD is dedicated to Bruce Berger, a former polka musician & disc jockey from Cleveland who passed away on October 16, 2006. Check out his 5 other polka CDs dating back to 1999 featuring most of his own compositions.

This latest effort "introduces many 'new' songs to the polka field, while staying very traditional in sound." 16 tracks are featured including 10 polkas, 3 waltzes plus 3 variety selections like "Champagne Medley" in tribute to Lawrence Welk. Joining Eric (accordion, banjo, guitar, piano, ukulele, vocals) are band regulars Hank Guzel (upright bass, vocals) & Dave Wolnik (drums, percussion) plus special guests Norm Kobal (sax, clarinet) & Eric's wife Nancy Noltkamper (button box).

15 tracks of Polish style material done up with mostly English & Polish vocals. All the musicians in this band were together in other bands including the Sunshine Band & the Dynatones. At least 6 selections are originals with the labels pick being "I'll Always Be There" off the CD.

This all instrumental CD release by this young piano/button accordionist from Australia features 22 Slovenian/European polkas & waltzes recorded live at the Slovenian Association in Melbourne. Check out his previous studio release "Phillip's Favourites" as well. He produces Polka Radio Melbourne, an internet-only broadcast of polkas & waltzes from Down Under that runs many hours on the weekend. Visit both of his sites:

Recorded mostly at Bob Kravos' studio in Ohio, Bob reunites on another project with Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek producing 22 Cleveland style polkas & waltzes (mostly Yankovic songs) plus 3 variety songs featuring special guests Dick Contino, Italy's Denis Novato and numerous sidemen.

Good stuff comes in from David Austin as he puts together excellent sidemen to complete this, his next solo project. Joining David (accordion, bass, vocals) are Craig Ebel (drums, vocals), Ed Klancnik (banjo, guitar), Don Hunjadi (sax, clarinet, flute), Kelly Shoultz (vocals) & Denny Anderson (vocals). 16 tracks of Cleveland style polkas & waltzes such as "Dream Train," "Penn Hills Polka," "Hey There Babe," Starlight Waltz," the title track, etc. Check out his previous CD releases It's A Good Day & Party Time Polkas as well. CDs are $15 including shipping.

"Mr. Oktoberfest" releases this 45-minute DVD of his live performance strolling at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant during Summer Musicfest in August of 2006. Filmed by Polka Joe Trzeciak of New York, it also features slideshows of the many pictures taken during that time. Be careful; this DVD is rated "Extreme Happiness and Fun." If you were there during Joe's performance, you may be on here! DVDs are just $10 plus $1 shipping.

After numerous requests at their performances of the Polka Mass, Larry Placek & the Combo have put together this CD compilation of those tunes. Of the 16 tracks, there are 7 polkas, 4 waltzes & 2 obereks featuring guest vocalist Maryann Wargo. Maryann also sings the bonus track, "Ave Maria." CDs are only $10 including shipping. Visit their website for more details on the recording & the band.

An all-original variety CD recorded, mixed & mastered by Stan Mejac. 14 tracks including 3 each of polkas & waltzes plus latin, swing, dixieland & big band styles. Stan's been playing for the past 50+ years including the last 15 years with his own band, the Stan Mejac Orchestra.

16 tracks of Cleveland style polkas & waltzes from this second release by the band. Many of the tunes were recorded by Johnny Pecon & Johnny Vadnal. Members of the band include Joe Novak on piano & button accordions, keyboard & vocals; wife Nancy Novak on vocals; Bob Ferritto on bass guitar & vocals; Gary Fisher on sax & vocals; Brian Zupancic on banjo, guitar, clarinet & soprano sax. Special guest artists are Bob Kravos on piano & Mark Habat on drums. Recorded at (Bob) Kravos Studios near Cleveland, Ohio.

Johnny is originally from New York City but now resides in Cleveland, OH. He's just 18 years old releasing his first recording of 18 Cleveland style polkas & waltzes. Numerous special guests are featured along with Johnny including Bob Kravos, Joey Miskulin, Walter Ostanek, Jerry Intihar, Fred Ziwich all on accordions; Norm Kobal on sax; Frank Okicki on banjo & guitar; Mark Habat on drums; Ron Sluga & David J. Skrajner on vocals; plus Kathy Hlad, John Bolibrush, Frank Loucka & Ed McGrath on button boxes.

Another live CD from this Pittsburgh-based (PA) polka band, this time recorded on November 12, 2006, at Avon Oaks Ballroom in Girard, Ohio. It features 22 tracks of polkas & waltzes with regular band members Brian Novak (piano accordion), Tim Kitzman (acoustic bass) & Bill Metts Jr. (drums) plus special guests Norm Kobal (tenor sax, clarinet, flute, vocals), Dave Lawrence (banjo, guitar) & John Ross (drums, vocals). A DVD of the performance is also available. Be sure to ask about their previous live CD recordings. CDs are $15 plus $1.50 postage, the DVD is $17 plus $1.50 postage.

This is the latest (2005) CD from this band based out of Wausau, Wisconsin. They play a complete variety of music including Slovenian, Polish & Dutchman styles of polkas, waltzes & more very well - so well that they were named "Band of the Year" in 2006 at the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. Contained on this recording are 13 polkas & waltzes done the Music Connection way.

An idea of Jelse Vos (who is credited as executive producer) of The Netherlands and brought to life thanks to digital technology by Ed Klancnik of Nashville, TN. Start with the original Frankie Spetich master tapes recorded back in the mid 1970s at Peppermint Productions in Youngstown, OH. Digitally remaster Frankie's box tracks and add the talents of Brian O'Boyle from Pittsburgh, PA, (his first full length recording by the way) on piano & button box accordions, piano, organ & trumpet. Chuck in the rhythm section of Ed Klancnik from Nashville, TN, on banjo, guitars & drums and Jerry Zagar (yep, that's me) on bass. Last but not least, top it off with the sax & clarinet talents of Ken Klancnik from Michigan. What you have is 17 smokin' tracks of Frankie Spetich instrumental polkas & waltzes done in the Klancnik style (9 button box and 8 piano accordion selections). Highly recommended!

Ray Machulsky from the Western PA area had played in bands from the time he took up the button box in 1969 until the passing of his father in 1992. Now you can find Ray at some of the local polka jam sessions playing these tunes on the button box as released here. "The Studio Crew" consists of Dan Badia & Larry Biesuz on tenor saxophone, Larry Placek on accordion, Frank Puskar on banjo & guitar, Ken Skovenski on drums and Ed Gould on bass, piano & keyboards. Recorded at Larry Placek's new Freedom Digital Studios in Bridgeville, PA, the disc contains 17 tracks including 3 originals plus polka & waltz selections from polka artists like Bob Timko, Stan Blout, Johnny Pecon & Lou Trebar, Verne Meisner, Kenny Bass & more. CDs are $15.75 including shipping.

18 polkas & waltzes recorded live on September 10, 2006, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Members of the band include Mike Schneider on accordion & vocals, Don Hunjadi on sax & flute, Chris Doszak on drums and special guest Mike McIntyre on banjo, guitar & vocals. Hear some of their previously recorded tunes done live as well as others like Stan Blout's "Magic Genie," "Petromilli's Polka" & "Nikke's Waltz" plus "Howg Wobbler," "Maplecrest" & more. CDs are $15 including shipping.

Now the 7th release in a series by Eddie Liszewski & Dan Yarnick (Eddie & the Slovenes) that features 12 tracks of bluegrass and country songs such as "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again," Little Cabin Home on the Hill," "Maiden's Prayer," "Old Joe Clark," etc.

Be sure to check out their previous polka releases Polkas, Waltzes and John Deeres and Let's Go Polka Dancing, country releases of Country From the Heart, Accordion Country and Sunny Side of the Mountain, and their gospel release Traditional Gospel Favorites Vol. 1.

This band from Slovenia visited the Western PA area to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Slovene Radio Hour. Our only chance to hear them live was at a gathering the night before they departed for home. There are 11 tracks of polkas, waltzes & more on their latest 2006 release Reci, Da Bos Moja and 10 tracks on their 2004 CD Klic Rusevca. Outstanding musicianship & great vocals by this (now) five piece band with Erik Hribernik on button accordion, Kristijan Kolenc on bass guitar & vocals, Bostjan Meznar on guitar & vocals, Marko Berzelak on vocals and Edo Rednak on baritone horn & vocals. Special thanks to Sharon Ujcich of the Slovene Radio Hour heard Sundays at noon on WPIT 730 AM in Pittsburgh, PA.

The second release in their Best of series, this one features 20 tracks of American, Croation-Dalmation, German, Serbian, Slovenian & Swiss melodies, "The Other Side of the DTO," if you will. Among the 20 selections are 3 polkas, 5 waltzes and 12 variety tunes. Be sure to pick up the band's first installment Volume 1 - American - Slovene Style Polkas & Waltzes. CDs are $17.50 including shipping (add $.50 for additional units) and cassettes are $12.50 including shipping (add $.50 per additional unit). Visit their website for more details.

An extensive collaboration of artists led by Walter Ostanek (7 tracks) & Fred Ziwich (9 tracks) are contained on this 22 track release. Also featured are the late Gaylord Klancnik and Igor Podpecan & Zlati Zvoki from Slovenia doing 2 tracks each.

This band was formerly the White Valley Button Box Club of the early/mid 1990s. Jim Rhoades (drums) took over the band with Rick Adamic & Andy Reck (button boxes), Jerry Lubinsky (banjo, guitar) & newest member Ron Takacs (bass). This band always strayed from the "normal" when it came to button box songs & this recording is no exception. Check out tunes like "Penguin Polka," "Kochy's Polka" (original), "Hambone Habat" and "Kenny Bass Polka Medley" as was arranged by Eddie Rodick. CDs are $15 plus $1.50 shipping.

More outstanding material from the man who recorded two Prime Time Polkas' theme songs: Western PA's George Suhon. He again does all the instruments and vocals on these 18 polka & waltz tracks. Check out tunes like "Mansion Over the Hilltop," "Maria's Waltz" (original composition) plus exciting selections from names like Klancnik, Habat, Meisner, Perko, Bass, Yankovic, Wojtila & more. CDs are $15 plus $1 shipping. Ask about his other great recordings as well.

The latest CD from "San Francisco's (CA) premier polka band" contains 13 tracks of American, Norteno, French and Viennese styles. Something a little different for those looking to step away from the norm. Big Lou the "Accordion Princess" is backed by a whole host of musicians on these original tunes & more. Visit their website for more recordings of the band.

More variety is contained on this second recording from Polkarioty. Led by veteran polka artist Richie Yurkovich, you get tunes you'd hear at any of their performances including polkas, waltzes, country & more. 13 tracks are featured including the original title track composed by Richie.

New to us, this CD comes in from the band from Frankenmuth, Michigan. Dave played with the Marv Herzog Band until Marv's death in 2002 then began his own band, soon developing their own unique style playing a variety of German, Polish, Slovenian, country & swing styles. Those styles are well represented on this 14 track release.

Another live CD from Pittsburgh's newest polka band, this time recorded on February 5, 2006, at Rolando's Lounge & Ballroom in Canton, Ohio. It features 22 tracks of polkas, waltzes & more with regular band members Brian Novak (piano accordion), Tim Kitzman (acoustic bass) & Bill Metts Jr. (drums) plus special guests Norm Kobal (tenor sax, clarinet, flute, vocals), & Frank Okicki (banjo, guitar, vocals). Ask about their previous live CD recordings. CDs are $15 plus $1.50 postage.

Another live on-site recording from Eddie & the band from the Youngstown, Ohio, area. It features the band's repertoire that you'd hear at any of their performances including polkas, waltzes, slow, cha-cha, rock & more. 16 tracks performed by Eddie Vallus (accordion, keyboards), Eddie Wasacz (bass, vocals), John Ross (drums, vocals), Lou Tofil (guitar, vocals) & Al Martini (sax).

This fourth recording since the club's beginnings in 1978 features 22 selections and many guest musicians from the Youngstown & Cleveland, Ohio area. Be sure to pick up their 3 previous releases, Volumes 1 & 2 (on one CD) and Vol. 3.

15 tracks of different material done as "techno" polkas & some waltzes including remakes of "Happy Feet" (with the Carol Lee Singers of The Grand Ole Opry), "Blue Moon," "No Beer Today," "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone?," etc. Also included are 3 European mixes of "Stuck in the Middle With You," "Zivio" & the Who's "Squeeze Box." The latter tune was just released in Slovenia as a single and a video for the song has also been released. Get all the details about this latest Lynn Marie recording & her entire discography by visiting her site.

Produced back in the mid & late 1990s on cassette, these releases are now available on CD. 12 tracks of piano & button accordion selections are contained on their family project Now & Then and 12 more polka & waltz selections are featured on Joe's solo project Still Dancing. Special thanks to Joe & Kathy for getting these to us!

10 originals (18 total tracks) are included on this brand new release recorded at Peppermint Productions from Pittsburgh, PA's Karl Lukitsch Band. Karl & the guys travel into different musical territories from Slovenian, Polish, German and even 50s/60s oldies music. Check out their new material "Livin' It Up!," "Horseradish and Hotsauce," "Make Some Memories," "Walkin' To Chicago," "Friday Night," "Rosebud," "Frank & Ann's," "Teddy's Tune," "Line Dancer's" and "Mysterious Lady." Band members include Karl on accordion, button box, keyboards & vocals; Ron Groholski on tenor & alto sax, clarinet & vocals; Frank Puskar on banjo, guitar & vocals; Don Lavrich on bass guitar & vocals; and John Yukovich on drums & percussion (no vocals?). CDs are $15 plus $2 shipping.

Packed full of button box & half chromatic selections, 27 in total & 76 minutes of music, this CD features Ron Setniker on both diatonic & half chromatic button boxes, his daughters Shelby Setniker-Eschiti & Susan (Setniker) Jorstad on button boxes, plus Mary Ann Lesar on vocals, Mike McIntyre on banjo, Mitch Yurkovich on drums & Richie Yurkovich on MIDI & Electronics. Recorded & mixed at RY Productions in Willard, WI.

These great Peppermint recordings were originally released on LP & cassette back around 1990 and are now remastered for CD by Frank Vale at Metrosync Studios in Cleveland, OH. Both CDs contain 10 songs each of mostly original material & would be a great addition to your polka library.

Lud is the father of Lynn Marie (Hrovat-Rink), former Clevelander (OH) & now Nashville recording artist. This CD was recorded at a get together in Lud's backyard in Seven Hills, Ohio. Musicians are Lud, daughter Lynn Marie, Eric Noltkamper & the "House Party Singers." 14 tracks of old-time Slovenian tunes.