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• Daigle, John
  12 Whitin Ave
  Chicopee, MA, 01013
  Phone: 413-592-0367
  Place of Birth: Chicopee, MA
  DOB: 8/1/80
  Instruments: Drums
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The East-Side Groove
  Also performed with: Billy Belina and Baystate, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Leo Murawski, Joey Smola's Velvetones.
  Honors: Freddy K Jr. Memorial Scholarship - 1998
  Information:
  E-mail: info@esgroove.com
  Web page: The Stufff's Polka Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. -Live! With The Ed Lawrence and Carl Peters Orchestra / Lawrence Records 2000 -
  2. - Get Into The Groove -- The East-Side Groove / 2/4 Records 2002-
  3. - -

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• Dana, Walter (see Danilowski)
  

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• Danilowski (Dana), Walter
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB: 00/00/1902
  DOD:03/04/00
  Instruments: Piano,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Walter Dana Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Dardzinski, Peter
  Tewksbury, MA,
  Place of Birth: Lynn, MA
  DOB: 1/25/64
  Instruments: Concertina, Bass
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: semi-retired
  Also performed with: TBC, Polka Country Musicians
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Made in America - TBC/WRS -1996
  2. - Live and Jam -PCM/WRS/1994
  3. - Classix of '93 -Classic/Sunshine -1993

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• Dardzinski, Vic
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Sound-A-Bouts
  Also performed with: Polka Country Musicians, Prime Drive
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - That was then-This is Now! - PCM-1997
  2. - Good ol' Daze -PCM -1996
  3. - Overdrive -Sunshine -1992

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• Darlak, Jerry
  32 Long St
  Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
  Phone: 716-893-9087
  Place of Birth: Hamond, IN
  DOB: 9/22/46
  Instruments: Concertina , Drums
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Jerry Darlak and the Buffalo Touch
  Also performed with: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, Marion Lush & the Musical Stars, Li'l Wally
  Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame-1997, Grammy Winner 1987- Polka Celebration and 1994 with Walt Ostanek, World Concertina Congress-2000
  Information:Played drums with Marion Lush. Was subject of TBC single, "The Devil and Jerry Darlak"
  E-mail: kmachelski@aol.com
  Web page: Buffalo Touch
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Celebration - Bel-Aire 1987
  2. - Honky 2 & 3 -Bel-Aire 1975/1980
  3. - Touch This/For Our Friends -Sunshine 1996/1998

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• Darlak, Sue
  

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• Data, Marisha
  
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steve Adamczyk
  Also performed with: Midwest Opera Co., San Carlo Opera Co.
  Honors: IPA Hall of Fame 1974, ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Marisha Data sings Polka-Data - Capitol - T882
  2. - Marisha Data Sings -Chicago Polkas - LP-5200
  3. - -

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• Davidson, Rodney
  57168 Somerton Hwy
  Barnesville, OH, 43713
  Phone: 740-757-2549
  Place of Birth: Wheeling WV
  DOB: 07/01/1963
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steppin' Stone
  Also performed with: Musical Magnetics Polka Band
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: rodandaud@1st.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• DeLeonibus, Anthony (Tony)
  105 De Angelo Dr
  Pittsburgh, PA, 15209
  Phone: 412-821-5446
  Place of Birth:Brownville, PA
  DOB: 11/21/1966
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: New Generation
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: tonyd.rn@verizon.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. Outside the Box – NTE Records - 2004
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• DeLeur, Rick
  
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  Phone: 440-951-5035
  Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
  DOB: 00/00/1951
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Joe Oberaitis Band
  Also performed with: Hank Haller, Fred Ziwich
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: pdele4@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Music At it's Swingin' Best - Kerebo - 1973
  2. - Polkas by Pan Juzef -Delta Intl -1974
  3. - Mr. Polka Dynamite -Delta Intl - 1976

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• Demerski, John
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Bristol, CT
  DOB: 5/10/1935
  Instruments: Drums, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: John Demerski & the Villagers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Something for Everyone -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Derwin, Eddie
  1576 West Mountain Road
  Plymouth, PA 18651
  Phone: 570-779-4175
  Place of Birth: Plymouth, PA
  DOB: 7/8/62
  Instruments: Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Eddie Derwin and the Polka Naturals
  Also performed with: Kryger Brothers, Ray Barno Orch.,Joe Stanky and the Cadets. Jan Lewan, Polka Kats
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: ednaturals@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Far From Over -Kryger Bros. 1988
  2. - Polkas Right On Target - Polka Naturals 1993
  3. - A Polka Roundup - Polka Naturals 1998

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• Dipyatic, Joe
  199 Hemlock Dr
  Portage, PA, 15946
  Phone: 814-736-9358
  Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
  DOB: 2/29/1952
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Jimmy Weber & The Sounds
  Also performed with: Vinny & The New Sounds, Ray Jay & the Carousels, Polka Dynamics
  Honors: Two Grammy Noms., USPA Best Band, Album, Song -Polka Music That Sounds Goods, Various IPA/USPA Awards
  Information:
  E-mail: joedip@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Sounds Alive Again - Independent - 2004
  2. - Soundsational Polkas -WRS - 1986
  3. - Party Time -WRS - 1984

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• Dipyatic, Mike
  199 Hemlock Dr
  Portage, PA, 15946
  Phone: 814-341-4421
  Place of Birth: Johnstown, PA
  DOB: 3/20/1988
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with: Change of Pace, Versa J's, Polka Family, Doubleshot. Polka Magic
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: mjd3607@sru.edu
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Dmuchowski, Eddie "D"
  157 Laurance Lane
  Ridge,N.Y. 11961
  Phone:631-849-4947
  Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Eddie "D" Dmuchowski
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Eddied1939@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Best of Eddie "D' Volume One, Volume Two
  2. - Let's Do The Polka -Stella Records -1970
  3. - Live at the Quiet Village -D" Records -1972

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• Dobosenski, Jim
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Cloquet, MN
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina, Accordion
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Doctor Kielbasa
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: dobojd@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Dolecki, Greg
  159 D.Welton Way
  Thomaston, CT, 06787
  Phone: 860-283-2898
  Place of Birth: Harford, CT
  DOB: 12/31/64
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Walt Solek
  Also performed with: Rich Bobinski, John Prazsnyski, Sound-A-Bouts, Stan Scott, Musical Cavaliers,Walt Solek, Walt Dolecki
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: gdolecki@snet.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Dombrowski, Walter D.
  174 Stone Hill Rd
  Jewett City, CT, 06351
  Phone: 860-376-2282
  Place of Birth: Norwich, CT
  DOB: 7/15/68
  Instruments: Trumpet,Concertina, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Violin, Clarinet, Alto Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Beat
  Also performed with: Polka Country Musicians, New Brass Reunion Band, Mass Brass
  Honors: Grammy award
  Information:
  E-mail: Tzman999@prodigy.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Back In The High Life - MAXimum Records -1999
  2. - That Was Then...This is Now! - PBR Records -1997
  3. - Polka Country Musicians Live..and Jam - PBR Records -1995

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• Dominak, Paul
  

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• Dragon, Chet
  104 East Avenue D
  Melbourne, FL 32901
  Phone: 321-952-8634
  Place of Birth: Northhampton, MA
  DOB: 01/22/24
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Chet Dragon Orchestra
  Also performed with: Joe Rock, Larry Chesky, Walt Solek, Al Soyka, Rhythm Gents
  Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame, ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Fun in the Sun - Starr Records
  2. - Rendezvous in Warsaw - Eurotone Records
  3. - Chet Dragon Plays the Polka in Chicago - Bel-Aire Records

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• Dramczyk, Frank
  Place of Birth: Toledo, OH
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The Mixx
  Also performed with: Glass Town Sound, Golden Eagles, Holy Toledo Polka Stars, Polkamotion, Troubadors
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Holy Toledo Polka Stars Poland Tour - Holy Toledo
  2. - Rollin' Into the 90s -Troubadors -1991
  3. - Outta Hand -Troubadors -1992

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• Drazek, Marty
  DesPlaines, IL,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/17/44
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Joe Walega
  Also performed with: Lil Richard, Marion Lush, Chicago Magic, Castels, Nitelife
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: MDrazek@chicagonet.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Hearts on Fire - Walega
  2. - Happy Bird -Lil Richard
  3. - Rocky Top -Chicago Magic

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• Drongoski, Richard
  

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• Drzewicki, Fred
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Solo Artist
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - - Columbia
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Drzewicki, Steve
  1102 26th Street
  Bay City, MI, 48708
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Bay City, MI
  DOB: 09/21/1956
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steve Drzewicki Band
  Also performed with: Harold Mitas Orch
  Honors: Key to the City of Bay City, DJ-20years, Sunday Polka Radio show 89.1 FM 7-9 a.m
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - What's Happenin' - S and S labels 1999
  2. - Finally It's Here -S and S labels 1981
  3. - -

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• Dudas, Stephen V.
  2867 Middleton Cir
  Kissimmee, FL, 34743
  Phone: 407-344-8812
  Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
  DOB: 5/20/50
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Orlando Polka Magic
  Also performed with: Eddie Forman, New Brass
  Honors: IPA best group (Golden Brass) '71, IPA best album (Golden Brass) '71, Let The Sunshine In" best song (Golden Brass) '71
  Information:
  E-mail: stephendudas@mindspring.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Brass Magic -< LI>- Solid Brass -< LI>- More Polka Sunshine -

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• Dudas, Jr., Stephen V.
  2867 Middleton Cir
  Kissimmee, FL, 34743
  Phone: 407-344-8812
  Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
  DOB: 11/3/75
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Orlando Polka Magic
  Also performed with: Twin City Connection
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: DudasJr@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Orlando Polka Magic -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Dudek, Joe
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Bal-Aires
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - A Groovin' Polka Style - Bel-Aire 4005
  2. - The Modern Sound of Polkas -Bel-Aire 4003
  3. - -

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• Dukla, Franciszek
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Violin,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Fr. Dukli Wiejska Banda
  Also performed with: Orkiestra Dukli
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Na Okola Czarny Las (78) - Victor
  2. - Uparta Dziewczyna (78) -Victor
  3. - Icek Rekrut (78) -Victor

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• Dumpkis, Zanis
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Viola,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Old Country Village Musicians
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Old Country Village Musicians - Chicago 2500
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Durlak, Joe
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments:
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Solo Artist
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - - Columbia
  2. - -Rondo
  3. - -

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• Durski, Greg
  6825 Danieldale Drive
  Fort Worth, TX 76137
  Phone: 817.306.9565
  Place of Birth: South Bend, IN
  DOB:1/29/55
  Instruments: Concertina, Clarinet
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Tony Blazonczyk's South Side Sound
  Also performed with: Chicago Knights
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Boxplay@aol.com
  Web page: Boxplay Web Page

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• Dusseault, "Happy" Louie
  122 Stonybrook Village
  South Hadley, MA 01075
  Phone: 413-538-4484
  Place of Birth: Ware, MA
  DOB: 8/4/34
  DOD: 11/26/21
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Happy Louie and Julicia Orch.
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Grammy Nom. 1995, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame 1982, IPA Awards 1968 & 1970
  Information: While Louie was in the service, stationed at West Point he played way back with The Walt Solek band. Louie was a member of the U.S. Military Band at that time.
  E-mail: hlandj@gmail.com
  Web page: Happy Louie Web Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Red Hot Polkas -MGM 1965
  2. - Good Luck -Ha-Lo Records 1970
  3. - Love & Peace -Ha-Lo Records -1971

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• Dziagwa, Andrew "Andy Day"
  741 Saylor Ave
  Elmhurst, IL, 60126
  Phone: 630-279-1248
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 11/26/28
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Ampol Aires
  Also performed with: Eddie Zima, Joe Durlak
  Honors: Mr. Personality Award 1978, UPA Trumpet Player of year 1986, IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame 1995
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Nite Life in Chicago - Ampol -5004
  2. - The Untouchables of Polka Music -Ampol 5020
  3. - The Ampol Aire One More Time -Ampol 5031

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• Dziuba, Joe
  42 Lancaster Rd
  Freehold, NJ, 7728
  Phone: 732-294-5587
  Place of Birth: Bayonne, NJ
  DOB: 7/31/61
  Instruments: Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Beat
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: jdziuba@telcordia.com
  Web page: The Beat
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - When I Saw You - Sunshine -1999
  2. - Meet The Beat -Sunshine -1998
  3. - -