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• LaBotz, Joe
  Place of Birth: Lewiston, ID
  DOB: 1/6/70
  Instruments: Button Box, Guitar
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Joe LaBotz Band
  Also performed with: Dick Lesmann T.V & Recording Orchestra, Fairfield Kickers Button Box Club,Walt Groeschl
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: joelabotz@aol.com
  Web page: Joe LaBotz Webpage
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Butt n' Box by Joe LaBotz - Polkasound - 2001
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lackowski, Big Daddy
  7197 Highcrest Pt.
  Washington, MI, 48094
  Phone: 810-781-6330
  Place of Birth: Parisville, MI
  DOB: 03/08/1937
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Big Daddy Lackowski & the La De Das
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Polka Hall of Fame, ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lackowski, CJ
  953 Eastgate Ct
  Frankenmuth, MI,
  Phone: 517-652-6522
  Place of Birth: Saginaw, MI
  DOB: 6/12/71
  Instruments: Trumpet,Drums, Bass, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Mark Janson and the Brass Express
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Great Lakes Polka Assoc. Polka Band of Year -1998
  Information:
  E-mail: Blacko3788@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Hey Diddle Diddle - Frankenmuth Records -1997
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lackowski, Rhonda
  700 East Genesee Apt B-5
  Frankenmuth, MI 48734
  Phone: 989-652-4475
  Place of Birth:Bad Axe, MI
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Bass, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:C.J. & The Krue
  Also performed with: Johnny Green & the Greenmen, Cornbread & Ice Tea
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: RhondaLackowski@hotmail.com
  Web page: johnnygreen66.8m.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Two Bucks Polka -
  2. - Wooden Heart -
  3. - -

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• Lalasis, Andy
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Bass,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Malach Brothers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - A Concert In The Park - Romek Records
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lange, Marilyn
  10718 Rangeland Rd
  Auburndale, WI, 54412
  Phone: 715-652-2479
  Place of Birth: Auburndale, WI
  DOB: 4/13/1977
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The What Cha Callums
  Also performed with: Ray Konkel Band
  Honors: W.O.L.A. Orchestra Leaders of the Year - 2005; 2006 Recording of the Year-"Out Behind The Barn" - WPM; 2006 Exceptional Achievement Award - WPM
  Information:
  E-mail: whatchacallums@excite.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The What Cha Callums - 2000
  2. - Happy Hour -2002
  3. - Out Behind the Barn -2006

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• Lange, Ted
  P.O. Box 327
  Ridgeville Corners, OH, 43555
  Phone: 419-267-5650
  Place of Birth: Wauseon, OH
  DOB: 3/22/76
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  Also performed with: Toledo Polkamotion, The Bratwurst Boys, Marv Herzog and the Bavarian Polka Band
  Honors: 2001 Movie, 1999 Great lakes Peoples Choice Award, 1998 Great Lakes Peoples Choice Award
  Information:
  E-mail: BOXPLAYR@BRIGHT.NET
  Web page: www.polkafan.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Beat Goes On - ToPoMo Records - 2001
  2. - Timeless -ToPoMo -2000
  3. - No Illusion -Sunshine -1998

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• Lankowski, Peter
  35 Stage Road
  South Deerfield, MA 01373
  Phone: 413-522-8303
  Place of Birth: Northampton, MA
  DOB: 10/15/1952
  Instruments: Trumpet/Flugel Horn
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Trumpets Unlimited
  Also performed with: Polka Jacks, Polka Kings, Karrousels, Eddie Zavaski Orchestra, Instrumentals
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: lankowski@verizon.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - 45rpm recorded around 1971 - Drinking Beer at the Carrousel/Had a Girl Friend
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lawrysh, John
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Joe Pienta Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas by Joe Pienta - PASA
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lech, Ronald
  Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 12/20/1937
  Instruments: Chemnitz Concertina
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with: Performed with: Central Wisconsin's Concertina & Brass, Central Wisconsin Concertina Club, Central Ohio Squeezebox Society
  Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, inducted 1998
  Information:Musician, composer & teacher of concertina
  E-mail: ronnn37@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lech, Vincent (Vinny)
  P.O. Box 753
  Helen, GA, 30545
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 08-21-61
  Instruments: Chemnitzer Concertina 104 Key, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dan Witucki & the Music Masters
  Also performed with: Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten (Walt Disnet Epcot Band), Edi & Freunde (Walt Disnet Epcot Band), Toby Hanson & The Smilin' Scandinavians (Seattle, WA), Also performed onstage with: The Peter & Paul Wendinger Band, The Hank Haller Orchestra, Big Daddy Lackowski & the La De Das, and many other various Artists
  Information: Also performed with: W.C.C. Concertina Congress Concertina Club, Minnesota Dakota Dance Club, Ohio Squeezebox Society, The Maennerchor German Club, The Germania German Club, Various Bands, Artists, & Styles: Polka, Hawaiian, Happy Hans Band with Kory Tiederman on Button Box
  Honors: 1st Place Trophy Talent Show Simmons, Jr. High 1973 Chicago, Illinois, Fantasy Flights/Make-A-Wish Foundation - OR, WA State Concertinist, World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, upcoming nominee for 2007
  E-mail: concertinaplayer@aol.com
  Web page: oldtimeconcertina.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Morning Sky - The Music Masters Orchestra DW-82 1982
  2. - Christmas Is A Feeling -The Music Masters Orchestra DW-XMAS-82 1982
  3. - Bring Em' Out Of The Bottom -Dan Witucki & The Music Masters Joal SLP-1021 1983

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• Leonard, Paul
  

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• Lesiewicz, Brian
  3936 Kinview NW
  Grand Rapids, MI, 49544
  Phone: 616-791-7531
  Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MI
  DOB: 10/8/1982
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: CJ and The KrÜe
  Also performed with: Gerry Kaminski and the Merry Makers, Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, Polka Music Sound
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: bclesiewicz@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lesnoski, Michael "Larry"
  369 Earp Hall EUP
  Edinboro, PA, 16444
  Phone: 814-732-4979
  Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA
  DOB: 4/12/1983
  Instruments: Accordion, Tuba
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Kojtek
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: mlesnoski@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lewandowski, Bob
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  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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• Lewandowski, Francis "Lefty"
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 6/26/32
  DOD: 4/22/93
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Polkateers
  Also performed with: Hi Notes, Don Lucki & The Naturals, Marion Lush, C-Notes
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lewandowski, Henry
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Violin,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Duma - Columbia
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lewandowski, Jan "Lewan"
  

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• Lewandowski, Mark
  327 Laurentz Lane
  Greensburg, PA, 15601
  Phone: 724-832-5664
  Place of Birth: Greensburg, PA
  DOB: 6/10/xx
  Instruments: Trumpet, Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Polka Express
  Also performed with: The Nu-Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: trumpet212@attbi.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lewandowski, Matt
  Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Flint MI
  DOB: 2/24/66
  Instruments: Drums, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Perfect Blend
  Also performed with: Crusade, TBC, Dynatones, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones,
  Honors: USPA-Favorite Band-Crusade-2003, Grammy Nom.-Versatones-1991-1994, Grammy Nom.-Dynatones-1991
  Information:
  E-mail: Lewands@adelphia.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Back in the Highlife - Maximum Records - 1998 (solo project)
  2. - Our Polka Hero - EWR -1996
  3. - When the Band Plays a Polka -WRS -1990

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• Libby, Bruce
  1074 120th St
  Roberts, WI, 54023
  Phone: 715-749-3374
  Place of Birth: St. Paul, MN
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina, Button Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Buttons and Bellows
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: bruce.libby@dot.state.mn.us
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Concertina Sessional - Aleatoric -1979
  2. - Libby on the Label -RY Productions-1997
  3. - -

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• Libera, Jackie
  6 Keely Drive
  Charlton, MA, 01507
  Phone: 508-248-0188
  Place of Birth: Southbridge, MA
  DOB: 04/18/1955
  Instruments: Clarinet, Trumpet, concertina,sax,bass,piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Maestro's Men
  Also performed with: Classix, Heavy Chicago, Bay State IV,Dick Pillar, Polka Family, New Brass, Freddy K, Dynatones, Ray Henry, Versatones, Jimmy Sturr, Gorale, Ray Jay.
  Honors: IPA Elector, Grammy Nomination, Performed at Smithsonian Inst. Folklife Festival in Washington, DC 1988
  Information:Radio DJ - WESO, Southbridge, MA, Member NARAS, IPA, MENC, MMEA
  E-mail: jlibera.massed@rcn.com
  Web page: Maestrosmen.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Classix of '93 - Sunshine -1993
  2. - Who Could Ask For Anything More -Polkatrain -1989
  3. - Once More...From The Top -Sunshine -1999

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• Libera, John
  

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• Lichwala, Roger
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  Instruments: drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: New Brass
  Also performed with: Happy Louie, Golden Brass, New England Polka All Stars
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
1. - -
2. - -
3. - -

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• Lindblad, Dana V.
  3544 S. Timber Trail
  Suamico, WI, 54173
  Phone: 920-434-7189
  Place of Birth: New Castle, PA
  DOB: 3/27/75
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Polkatown Sound
  Also performed with: Stix-N-Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: DLindbla@amschoices.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Made To Order - Sunshine -1995
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lipchinsky, Tom
  Lipchinsky, Tom
  604 Braddock Ave
  Uniontown, PA, 15401
  Phone: 724-438-5932
  Place of Birth: Uniontown, PA
  DOB: 7/26/57
  Instruments: Drums, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dynasonics
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: dynasonics_tom@yahoo.com
  Web page: Dynasonics
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polish Graffiti -
  2. - Pour on the Polkas -
  3. - -

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• Liszka, Frank
  

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• Litwin, Steve
  39 Adams St
  Binghamton, NY 13905
  Phone: 607-797-3274
  Place of Birth: North Tonawanda, NY
  Instruments: Concertina, accordion
  Vocalist: no
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with:
  Honors: 1995 - Concertina Award -Buffalo Past and Present Honoring Committe , Honored by Blazonczyk Family for 20 year sponsorship of Concertina Jam at Polka Fireworks Festival, Seven Springs Resort, Inducted into the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame, September 25, 2004
  Information: Polka Insider column since 1973; Columns, with first articles starting in 1968, published in a variety of newspapers including Polka News of Conn., Polka World, Polka Scene, Polka Press, Polka Insight, Polish American World Polonia Reporter, Polish American Voice, Polish American Journal and others; Polka Editor-Polish American Journal; Sponsor of Concertina Jam Session, since 1983, at Polka Fireworks Festival-Seven Springs; January 1996- As Associate Editor put the PAJ on the internet with the paper's own web page; Originator of the Polka Musician Database on the PAJ Polka Website
  E-mail: pajpolka@verizon.net
  Web page: Steve's Polka Page

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• LuBrant, Barry
  Surprise, AZ
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Camden, NJ
  DOB: 02/24/
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Varitones
  Also performed with: Ted Medrala and the Merry Men, The Diplomats
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Good Time Polkas – Introducing the Varitones Band
  2. -
  3. -

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• Lucki, Don
  Elk Grove, IL, 60007
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/18/33
  DOD: 12/21/03
  Instruments: Trumpet, Drums, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Don Lucki and Dalux
  Also performed with: Li'l Wally (original band member), The Accents, The Naturals (leader), Li'l Richard, Joe Walega, Marion Lush and many others.
  Honors: Inducted into the IPA Polka Hall of Fame, 2002
  Information:Recorded & Arranged over 50 albums for Lil Wally, The Naturals, Lil Richard,Joe Walega, Chgo Polka All Stars, Casey Siewierski & Others. Appeared on over 50 albums contributing arrangements - Albums for Little Richard, Casey Siewerski and others. Produced albums for Chicago Polka All Stars.
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Li'l Wally Albums - 1950-53
  2. - The Naturals Albums -1955-67
  3. - The Accents -1987

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• Lucotch, Ryan
  Phone: 724-529-7264
  Place of Birth: Vanderbilt, PA
  DOB: 02/06/1980
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The Brass Connection
  Also performed with: Polish 6 Pack
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lukes, Fritz
  3243 - 190th St
  Lester Prairie, MN, 55354
  Phone: 320-395-2889
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: CACC
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: fjlukes@tds.net
DISCOGRAPHY:
1. - -
2. - -
3. - -

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• Lula, John (Doc)
  1146 Northville Drive
  Toledo, Ohio 43612
  Phone: 419-478-3263
  Place of Birth: East Chicago, IN
  DOB: 5/17/47
  Instruments: Accordion, Cordovox
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Doc Lula & his Chicago Five
  Also performed with: Doc Lula's All Stars, Don Jodlowski's Vibrasounds
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: doclula@yahoo.com
  Web page: www.geocities.com/doclula/index.html
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Classic Chicago-Bel-Aire Label-2004
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Lush (Luszcz), Marion
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB:08/10/31
  DOD:05/04/93
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Musical Stars
  Also performed with: White Eagles
  Honors:IPA PMHF -1972,
  Information:The Golden Voice of Polkas
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Na Zdrowie -Dyno
  2. - I'll Build You A Home -Dyno
  3. - The Golden Voice of Polkas -Dyno

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• Lussier, Mark
  

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• Lyskawa, Stan "Jolly Stan"
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments:
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Solo Artist
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Sing Along With Stas - Chicago
  2. - Sing Along With Stas II -Chicago
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