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• Sadus, Eugene
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet
  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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• Saive, Steve
  409 West Green Street, Apt 3E
  West Hazleton,Pa. 18202
  Phone: 570 239 4353
  Place of Birth: Cambridge, Ohio
  DOB: 09/03/
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Saivelivemusic.com DJ/Wedding Trumpeter, Music for every occasion.
  Also performed with: Jan Lewan, Jolly Joe and the Bavarians, The Hallmarks
  Honors:Grammy Nominee, Indiana University of Pa. Music scholarship award winner, RLS Trumpet Award
  Information:
  E-mail: Stevesaive@aol.com
  Web page: Saivelivemusic.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Live from Atlantic City Jan Lewan Volumes 1 and 2
  2. - Ania Piwowarczk ..."Lifes's Too Short"
  3. - Hallmarks..."Let's Get Together"

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• Salamon, John
  

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• Salinger, Charles
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet,
  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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• Sanderson, Erik
  5942 Anglers Dr
  Ortonville, MI 48462
  Phone: 248- 770-3937
  Place of Birth:Pontiac, MI
  DOB: 02/19/67
  Instruments: Fiddle, Guitar
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band:Dynabrass
  Also performed with: The Brass Express, Change of Pace
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: ESanderson@bcbsm.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - he Dream Lives On - 1991
  2. - In the Heat of the Night - 1992
  3. - -

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• Sanocki, Jack M.
  9376 River Crest Rd
  Manassas, VA, 20110
  Phone: 703-367-0887
  Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
  DOB: 06/02/1947
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Freelancing
  Also performed with: Eddie Podolak, Tom Kielbania, Larry Chesky, Walt Solek
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: jsan338386@aol.com
  Web page: JSanocki's Polka Clarinet/Sax Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sarah, Marie
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Moon Landing - Ridge Records
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sariego, Michael A.
  921 Schoen St
  Green Bay, WI, 54302
  Phone: 920-465-1160
  Place of Birth: Two Rivers, WI
  DOB: 03/04/1957
  Instruments: reeds, strings
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: A.K.A.
  Also performed with: Polka Town Sound
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: masariego@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Cutting Edge - Sunshine Records
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Schaeffler, Loren
  1151 Lafayette Ave
  Lafayette, MN, 56054
  Phone: 507-228-8353
  Place of Birth: Lafayette,MN
  DOB: 1/1/49
  Instruments: Concertina,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Northside Dutchmen
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: lorens@mnic.net
  Web page: Loren's Chemnitzer Concertina Site
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Northside Dutchmen Vol #1 - Cassette -1998
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Schilling, Dean
  1245 Flaming Oak Dr.
  New Braunfels, TX, 78132
  Phone: 830-627-8205
  Place of Birth: Waverly, IA
  DOB: 4/25/44
  Instruments: Trumpet, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: freelancing
  Also performed with: Malek Fisherman, Jublee Band, Cloverleaf Orchestra
  Honors: Iowa All-State Band First Trumpet
  Information:
  E-mail: trumpeter@satx.rr.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Malek Fisherman Vol I -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Schmitz, Darryl Joseph
  2594 W. Parks Rd
  St. Johns, MI, 48879
  Phone: 517-224-1211
  Place of Birth: St. Johns, MI
  DOB: 6/1/60
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard, Tuba. Bass Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Linda Lee and the Bavarian Inn Band
  Also performed with: Mich State U. Marching Band, Pit Orchestra, Heritage Center for the Performing Arts
  Honors: European American Music Award
  Information:
  E-mail: thirty3na3rd@voyager.net
  Web page: 33 1/3 Street Sound
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Wunderbar-Linda Lee Most Requested - Peppermint Prod. 1991
  2. - Czech Sounds of Stan Saylor -33 1/3 Street Sound- 1998
  3. - -A Frankenmuth Christmas, Linda Lee and Friends - 33 1/3 Street Sound, 2005

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• Scott, Mike
  Limerick, PA
  Place of Birth: Pottstown, PA
  DOB: 9/24/70
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Switch
  Also performed with: Chuck Pendrak Orch.
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: scottm1@war.wyeth.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - In The Polka Tradition The Switch
  2. - The Switch Is On The Switch
  3. -

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• Sedlak, Rick
  804 Victory St
  Johnson City, NY, 13790
  Phone: 607-798-8111
  Place of Birth: Johnson City, NY
  DOB: 10/7/54
  Instruments: Accordion, Midi Accordion
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Drive With Five
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: KRSEDLAK@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas with 4 Wheel Drive - 1992
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Seliga, Frank
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Bass,
  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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• Serafin, Ray
  117 Yorktown Dr
  Webster, NY, 14580
  Phone: 716-671-6422
  Place of Birth: Rochester, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Brass Magic
  Also performed with:
  Honors: IPA Elector, Host of Polka Bandstand Radio Show-Rochester
  Information:
  E-mail: rserafi1@rochester.rr.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas From The Flower City - Century -1968
  2. - Here We Go With Polkas -Lemans -1980
  3. - -

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• Serwon, Stan
  5759 Davison Rd
  Akron, NY 14001
  Phone: 716-759-8414
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 01/26/1957
  Instruments: Drums, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Buffalo Brass (45rpm only)
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Seweryniak, David "Scrubby"
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 07/04/1948
  Instruments: Concertina, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dynatones
  Also performed with: Sunshine, Dave Seweryniak Trio
  Honors: IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame, USPA Awards, IPA Awards, 1992 Grammy Award Nomination
  Information:Scrubby Has been awarded every major and minor award within the polka music industry, including IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame & 1992 Grammy Award Nomination. Has made numerous cameo appearances on various recordings with a variety of artists and bands.
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - All Dynatones' Recordings
  2. - Put a Little Sunshine in Your Life -Sunshine
  3. - Heat -Sunshine

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• Sheeder, John
  20 Sprint St
  Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18706
  Phone: 570-826-1053
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Johnny Sheeder
  Also performed with: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Pennsylvania Favorites - Jay Jay
  2. - Polkas From the East -Jay Jay
  3. - Polkas Just For You -PASA

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• Shickora, Vincent Paxahonus
  Tresckow, Pennsylvania
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Tresckow, Pennsylvania
  DOB: 07/16/1933
  DOD: 09/29/2020
  Instruments: Drums
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: The Polskie Swingmasters
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information: The primary drummer for The Polskie Swingmasters from the late 50s through the 70s. The "Swingies" performed at weddings, dance halls and parties of all kinds up and down the east coast. Vince retired from the band in the 70s, but would make performance appearances every now and again.
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Good Living Polkas - The Polskie Swingmasters - Le-Mans Records - 1969
  2. - Out All Night - The Polskie Swingmasters - Ampol Records - 1971
  3. - Jammin' at the Cabin - The Polskie Swingmasters and Friends - 2011

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• Sienkowski, Danny
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Knox, IN
  DOB: 06/15/1955
  Instruments: Trumpet, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: E-Z Tones
  Also performed with: Musical Aces
  Honors: UPA Trumpet Player of the Year -1997
  Information:Original member of the E-Z Tones, Cousin of Sienkowski family, Chicago, IL (Ampol-Aires)
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Through The Years - E-Z Tones- WRS
  2. - Turn It Up! -E-Z Tones -WRS
  3. - Coming Your Way -E-Z Tones -WRS

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• Sienkowski, Eddie
  7751 n. 1275 w.
  North Judson, IN, 46366
  Phone: 219-828-7462
  Place of Birth: La Porte, IN
  DOB: 09/24/1948
  Instruments: Concertina, Bass
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: AmpolCast
  Also performed with: E-Z Tones, Musical Aces, Pala Brothers, Harmony Notes, Polkamasters
  Honors: UPA Concertina player of the Year- 1997
  Information:UPA Michigan City, IN Chapter- Vice President, Founding member and leader of the E-Z Tones, Cousin of Sienkowski family, Chicago, IL (Ampol-Aires)
  E-mail: eztones@pop.skyenet.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Those E-Z Years, 1975-1993 - E-Z Tones- WRS
  2. - Turn It Up! -E-Z Tones -WRS
  3. - Coming Your Way -E-Z Tones -WRS

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• Sienkowski, Matt
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Michigan City, IN
  DOB: 01/20/1983
  Instruments: Piano, Drums, Bass, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: E-Z Tones
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:Son of Eddie Sienkowski (E-Z Tones), Cousin of Sienkowski family, Chicago, IL (Ampol-Aires)
  DISCOGRAPHY:
1. - -
2. - -
3. - -

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• Sienkowski, Rudy
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 10/22/1931
  DOD: 10/20/1989
  Instruments: Drums, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Ampol-Aires
  Also performed with: Eddie Zima, Marion Lush, Concertina All-Stars
  Honors: UPA Drummer of the Year-1985, Ampol Aires Anniversary Award (IPA,UPA, EBV) , UPA Deceased Musician Honor-1990
  Information:Founding member of the Ampol Aires Orchestra, Cousin of Sienkowski family, Indiana (E-Z Tones)
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Night Life - Ampol Records
  2. - Polish Picnic -Ampol Records
  3. - The Two Sounds of the Ampol Aires -Ampol Records

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• Sienkowski, Tom A.
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Knox, IN
  DOB: 01/01/1959
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: E-Z Tones
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:Original member of the E-Z Tones, Cousin of Sienkowski family, Chicago, IL
  E-mail: ez_tone@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Through The Years - E-Z Tones- WRS
  2. - Turn It Up! -E-Z Tones -WRS
  3. - Coming Your Way -E-Z Tones -WRS

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• Sienkowski, Tom E.
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: La Porte, IN
  DOB: 04/13/1982
  Instruments: Drums, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: E-Z Tones
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:Son of Tom A. Sienkowski (E-Z Tones),Cousin of Sienkowski family, Chicago, IL (Ampol Aires)
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sienkowski, Wayne
  3652 Maple
  Berwyn, IL, 60402
  Phone: 708-484-7509
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/17/59
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dual Image
  Also performed with: Ampol Aires, Casey Homel, Music Company, Concertina All-Stars
  Honors: UPA Drummer 1990, Ampol Aires Annversary Award (IPA, UPA, EBV), Key to City Frankenmuth
  Information:Son of Rudy Sienkowski (Ampol Aires),Cousin of Sienkowski family, Indiana (E-Z Tones)
  E-mail: ampolaires@ameritech.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Ampol Aires Keep On Going - Ampol
  2. - One More Time -Ampol
  3. - Polkas by Casey -Casey Records

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• Sierzega, Bob
  Midlothian, IL,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 12/4/41
  Instruments: Accordion, Organ
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Bob Sierzega Trio
  Also performed with: Don Lucki & D Lux, Krystilites, Jolly Cavaliers, George Stevens, Joe Pat, Pensionaires
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Boxcop41@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Don and Bob "Live"
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sierzega, Jim
  12937 S. Meade Ave
  Palos Heights , IL, 60463
  Phone: 708-389-8914
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 9/27/51
  Instruments: Trumpet, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Good Times
  Also performed with: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  Honors: Grammy Award
  Information:
  E-mail: jsierzeg@ix.netcom.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Another Polka Celebration - Bel-Aire 1986
  2. - Love and Marriage -Sound/Video Impressions -1995
  3. - Kick in The Brass -Sound/Video Impressions -1999

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• Siewierski, Casey
  

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• Sikorski, Mark
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Greensboro, NC
  DOB: 9/17/58
  Instruments: Bass Guitar, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Wave
  Also performed with: Long Island Golden Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: markzhanna@cs.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - A Touch of Gold-Golden Tones - Asterik Records - 1981
  2. - Blasting Off With Polkas -Starr -1993
  3. - Ukranian Style Music -The Wave - 2000

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• Simchena, Carl
  326 Broad St
  St. Clair, PA, 17970
  Phone: (570) 429-0859
  Place of Birth: Pottsville, PA
  DOB: 6/6/
  Instruments: Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Polskie Swingmasters
  Also performed with: The King Brothers and The Golden Tones T
  Honors:
  Information:Former Co-Host, PENNSYLVANIA POLKA, WVIA-TV, Channel 44, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Host and Producer, POLKA CONNECTION, WYLN-TV, Channel 35, Hazleton, PA; Hosts a polka radio show on WAZL 1490 radio in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Sundays from 12:00 until 3:00
  E-mail: polkamaniac@outlook.com
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Good Living Polkas by The Polskie Swingmasters
  2. - Out All Night by The Polskie Swingmasters
  3. - Polka Jukebox by The Polskie Swingmasters
  4. - Long Overdue by The Golden Tones
  5. -Jammin at the Cabin by The Polskie Swingmasters

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• Simms, Stan
  3801 Windber Blvd
  Palm Harbor FL 34685
  Phone: 727-902-3139
  Place of Birth: Newark, NJ
  DOB: 1945
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Nu Soundz
  Also performed with: Chet Kayer, Chet Pendrak
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: cssimms@verizon.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sinzdak, Walter J.
  10 Eyck Pl
  Edison, NJ, 08820
  Phone: 73-549-3293
  Place of Birth: Wilke-Barre, PA
  DOB: 9/16/34
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Three Hobos
  Also performed with: Bernie Witkowski, King Edward, Al Parks Orch.
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Three Hobos-Tribute to Bernie Witkowski - EGW Records -1991
  2. - Second Time Around-Three Hobos -EGW Records -1994
  3. - In A Polka Mood-Al Parks -APCD -1999

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• Sita, Gary
  

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• Siwiec, Eddie
  Phone: 888-275-4238
  Place of Birth: Dearborn, MI
  DOB: 3/9/0000
  Instruments: Clarinet/Sax, Trumpet, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Brass Connection
  Also performed with: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  Honors: 2005 IPA Hall of Fame, Grammy Nomination "Always Forever and a Day" Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, 2008 Michigan State Polka Hall of Fame
  Information:
  E-mail: eddiesiwiec@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Back on Track - Dynasticks
  2. - Overdrive -Prime Drive
  3. - Hooked on Honky - Stas Golonka

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• Skaja, Barbara
  

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• Skaja, Irene
  

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• Skiba, Jay Jay
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Special Delivery
  Also performed with: Ampol Tones, Happy Richies
  Honors: Buffalo Music Awards - Best Oldies Band 1999
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Here Are the Ampoltones - 1983
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Skoczylas, Ed "Skotch"
  

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• Skorka, Raymond E.
  77 Powell Road
  Emerson, NJ,
  Phone: 201-967-7243
  Place of Birth: Passaic, NJ
  DOB: 5/22/47
  Instruments: Accordion, Synthesizer
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Ablemen
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Gold Medal Band- Hunter Mt 1986-89, Citizen of the Yea P.A.W. News -1999,
  Information:
  E-mail: ableguy@optonline.net
  Web page: The Ablemen
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Dressed Up Polkas - Starr Records -1985
  2. - Love Notes -Able Records -1988
  3. - -

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• Slivinski, Dave
  165 Sunburst Dr
  Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
  Phone: 989-652-2317
  Place of Birth: Saginaw, MI
  DOB: 4/18/1966
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass, Piano, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dave Slivinski Band
  Also performed with: Marv Herzog, Rick Vinecki's Melody Kings
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: daveslivinski@juno.com
  Web page: DaveSlivinskiBand.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Serving it up My Way - 2004
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Slowinski, Richard
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Dave Gawronski 5
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Hey! - Mark Records 11166
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Slowinski, Ted
  165 Sunburst Dr
  Junction City, WI, 54443
  Phone: 715-457-4608
  Place of Birth: StevensPoint,WI
  DOB:9/4/42
  Phone: 715-457-4608
  Instruments: Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Concertina & Brass, Polish Ramblers, Central WI Concertina Club
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:Install dynamic concertina microphones
  E-mail: tedns@tds.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Smith, Gary
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
  DOB: 3/30/1955
  Instruments: Bass Guitar,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Cleveland Sound
  Also performed with: Ed Potoniec and his Polkateers 1973-1980, Hank Wroblewski and his Sociables 1981-1986
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: smiths1336@cox.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas for Polka Bugs - Polkateers 1975
  2. - Polish Hayride -Polkateers 1978
  3. - -

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• Smolen, Ron
  P.O.Box 346152
  Chicago, IL, 60634
  Phone: 773-545-1881
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/8/1953
  Instruments: Accordion, Cordovox, Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Ron Smolen Big Band
  Also performed with: Joe Pat, Jolly Stan Lee,Li'l Wally
  Honors: 30 years of service and committment awarded by N.B.E.A. National Ballroom and Entertainment Association. 2001,Honorary Membership awarded 1982 by the Senior Polka Association (only non- senior to be awarded membership) ,
  Information:
  E-mail: rso1000@hotmail.com
  Web page: Ron Smolen Orch.
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Smolinski, Larry
  908 Mallard Way
  Flower Mound, TX, 75028
  Phone: 972-539-3487
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 01/16/1954
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Flute, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Showcase
  Also performed with: City Side, Buffalo Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: cicslarry@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Green Grass polka/Bouncing Ball Oberek - LeMans Records
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Smolka, Joe
  914 Linden Street
  Wilmington, DE, 19805
  Phone: 302-656-8695
  Place of Birth: Wilmington, DE
  DOB: 7/14/45
  Instruments: Sax,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Seventh Avenue Band
  Also performed with: The Golden Bells
  Honors:
  Information:
  Web page: Seventh Ave Polka Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Name is the Same;Joe, Joe & Joe -1999
  2. - Polkas From Delaware -1997
  3. - Down Polka Lane with Seventh Avenue -1995

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• Smrz, Tom
  5421 Canary Dr
  Stevens Point, WI, 54481
  Phone: 715-341-7292
  Place of Birth: Stevens Point, WI
  DOB: 7/1/58
  Instruments: Concertina,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Music Express
  Also performed with: Polish Trio, Jolly Harmony 7, Polish Express, Polish Pride
  Honors:
  Information:host of a polka show on WIZD 99.9FM, Plover, Wisconsin, on Sunday from 8 to 10
  E-mail: tsmrz@coredcs.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -Back on track with the Music Express
  2. - -Here Comes the Music Express
  3. - -Concertina Madness

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• Smurlo, Robert
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Nanticoke, PA
  DOB:
  Instruments: Piano, Bass, Clarinet
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Joe Stanky & the Cadets
  Also performed with: Syl Rutlowski Orch.
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: bsmurlo@epix.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka Sweetheart - Ridge Records
  2. - Sing Me Back Home -Joe Stanky- 2000
  3. - Bring Out the Melodies -LeMans - 1986

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• Solecki, Kevin
  

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• Sowinski, Richard
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Dave Gawronski
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Soyka, Al
  Place of Birth: Rockville, CT
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Al Soyka Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Jolly Caballero - Dana
  2. - USA Oberek -Dana
  3. - -

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• Spilis, Edward
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  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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• Spurlock, Charles "Chuck"
  51 Caledonia Rd
  Pueblo, CO, 81001
  Phone: 719-545-5261
  Place of Birth: Pueblo, CO
  DOB: 2/26/34
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Chuck Spurlock & his Bojons
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Party Tonight - Intelligent Audio Indust-1999
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sredzienski, Gary P.
  P.O.Box 361
  Greenland, NH, 03840
  Phone: 207-451-9114
  Place of Birth: Hartford, Ct
  DOB: 4/10/62
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Soloist, early Polish American music and diverse accordion styles, The Serfs
  Also performed with: Polish Folk and Dance Ensemble of Haverhill, MA -Lubliniacy, Ballet New England, Voices From the Heart Choir
  Honors: NH Artist Fellow -1997, Discovery Award - finalist in 1995 from NH State Council on the Arts, Invited to perform at Smithsonian Folklife Fest in Washington, DC 1999
  Information: Owner-Bellows Music
  E-mail: AccordioNH@aol.com
  Web page: Gary Sredzienski's Web Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - From The Porch - Old Country Style - Bellows Music -1996
  2. - Accordion Languages - Bellows Music -1998
  3. - -

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• Stachowski, Robert
  P.O.Box 361
  3015 Oakwood Ave
  Michigan City, IN 46360
  Phone: 219-878-1394
  Place of Birth: Michigan City, Indiana
  DOB: 12/08/71
  Instruments: Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Twilighters
  Also performed with: E-Z Tones, Soundsations
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: robstac@sbcglobal.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Stamer, Christopher
  Place of Birth: Hamburg, NY
  DOB: 10/2/65
  Instruments: Bass, Piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2 - Sunshine 2002
  2. - Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records
  3. - Through the Looking Glass -Bel-Aire

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• Stanczak, Paul
  

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• Stankovic (Stanky), John
  410 Espy St
  Nanticoke, PA,
  Phone: 570-737-2289
  Place of Birth: Nanticoke, PA
  DOB: 5/4/36
  Instruments: Accordion, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: John Stanky and the Coalminers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:Producer of Pennsylvania Polka TV Show
  E-mail: johnstanky@aol.com
  Web page: JohnStanky.Net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Losing Control
  2. - Frogs in the Beer Pail
  3. - Next Generation

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• Stanky, Joe
  320 Espy St
  Nanticoke, PA, 18634
  Phone: 570-735-1659
  Place of Birth: Nanticoke, PA
  DOB:
  Instruments: Violin, Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Joe Stanky & the Cadets
  Also performed with: PA Merrymakers, Polka Dynamite
  Honors:
  Information: href="mailto:joe@joestankycadets.com">joe@joestankycadets.com
  Web page: Joe Stanky & the Cadets
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Sing Me Back Home
  2. - Ridin' High
  3. - Heart Moving Melodies

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• Stanky, Joe, Jr.
  17 Latham Village Lane #6
  Lathan, NY, 12110
  Phone: 518-785-4506
  Place of Birth: Nanticoke, PA
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Joe Stanky & the Cadets
  Also performed with: DoubleShot, Polka Naturals, The Golden Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: stanky73@peoplepc.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Come on let's dance
  2. - Doubleshot Preview
  3. - -

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• Stanky, John: (see John Stankovic )
  

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• Stanszewski, Frank
  

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• Stasa, Jeff
  Corunna, MI,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
  DOB: 1/24/59
  Instruments: Accordion, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Harmony Tones Variety Band
  Also performed with: Jeff Stasa Polka Band
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: Theharmonytones@aol.com
  Web page: Theharmonytones
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Stastny, Chuck
  P.O. Box 7075
  Yankton, SD, 57078-7075
  Phone: 605-668-0935
  Place of Birth: Parkston, SD.
  DOB: 8/2/64
  Instruments: Percussion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Coppersmiths
  Also performed with: Barefoot Becky
  Honors: Elector IPA, Member NARAS, IPA Officer
  Information:
  E-mail: chuck@polkacountdown.com
  Web page: Chuck's Polka Countdown Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Coppersmiths-Frank Melmer Presents The Coppersmiths
  2. - Barefoot Becky-Ach Ja!
  3. - Eddie Skeets Orch Variety Show

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• Steiner, Danny
  Mantua, NJ,
  Place of Birth: Camden, NJ
  DOB: 2/8/1942
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Melody Kings
  Also performed with: Joe Wisniewski, Ray Dombrowski, Kaminski Brothers
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Strusowski, Joe
  Place of Birth: Wilmington, DE
  DOB: 4/21/51
  Instruments: Trumpet, Flugelhorn,Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Seventh Avenue Band
  Also performed with: U.S. Army Band, Delaware Symphony
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: polkaman7@yahoo.com
  Web page: Seventh Ave Polka Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - The Name is the Same;Joe, Joe & Joe -1999
  2. - Polkas From Delaware -1997
  3. - Down Polka Lane with Seventh Avenue -1995

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• Struzik, Larry "Smiley"
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Bass,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka a Go Go - Dala 347
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Studen, Dan
  Place of Birth: Pueblo, CO
  DOB: 5/1/62
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Chuck Spurlock & his Bojons
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Party Tonight - Intelligent Audio Indust-1999
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sturr, Jimmy
  Florida, NY,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
  DOB: 9/25/41
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jimmy Sturr Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: 11 Grammys, 17 IPA Awards, 15 Grammy Nominations
  Information:
  E-mail: jspolka@warwick.net
  Web page: Jimmy Sturr Page
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Gone Polka with WIllie Nelson and Brenda Lee - 6/05
  2. - Touched by a Polka with Mel Tillis -2000
  3. - Dance with Me w/ The Oak Ridge Boys -1998

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• Sudjak, Edward
  185 E Union St
  Nanticoke, PA, 18634
  Phone: 570-740-7463
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: Bass,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polkas From the East - Jay Jay
  2. - Polkas Just For You -PASA
  3. - Little Polish Girl -Ridge Records

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• Suhr, Carl "Dutchman"
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Polka a Go Go - Dala 347
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Suita, John
  Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Cavaliers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Sullivan, Jim
  4655 Painted Sky Road
  Reading, PA, 19606
  Phone: 484-269-6290
  Place of Birth: Morea Colliery, PA
  DOB: 3/10/60
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Jolly Rich and the All Stars
  Also performed with: Sullivan's Polka Band, Happy Stephan,The Astros Polka Band,The Musicicalaires,The Johnny Haas Band,The Polish Hit Men,The Brass Release,The Sultan's of Push, Trel Tones, Henny and the Versa Js, Freddy K, Rhythm & Sound
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: muzician60@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Sullivan's - 1970s
  2. - The Sultan's of Push -1980s
  3. - Star Struck - Jolly Rich - 2004

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• Svoboda, Ed "Sonny"
  1009 Hillcrest Drive
  Omaha, NE, 68132
  Phone: 402-551-3315
  Place of Birth: Omaha, NE
  DOB: 08-15-1940
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano-Keyboard
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Red Raven Orchestra
  Also performed with: Eddie Janak Orchestra, Vern Luddington Orchestra, Jim Bochnicek Orchestra, Ernie Kucera Orchestra And The Dick Janak Orchestra.
  Honors: Inducted Into The Sokol Of Omaha Polka Hall Of Fame, Omaha, Ne, Sept Of 2005
  Information:
  E-mail: ejsvoboda@msn.com
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Ed Svoboda Presents..The Red Raven Orchestra, Playing And Singing 20 Favorite Polka's And Waltzes;2001
  2. - Ed Svoboda Presents "More" Of The Red Raven Orchestra,2002
  3. - Let's Dance.. To Ed Svoboda's Red Raven Orchestra,2005

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• Swiader, Steve "Rocky"
  

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• Swiatek, Marty
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Derby, CT
  DOB: 04/07/1964
  Instruments: Trumpet, Bass, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Marty Swiatek & RBO (Rich Bobinski Orchestra)
  Also performed with: Bright Sound Express, Walt Solek, Dick Pillar, TKO, Jersey Polka Richie, John Steven's Doubleshot, Polka Tradition
  Honors:
  Information:Owner and Engineer of MAS Sound Productions, a 16 track recording studio. Bands recorded have included Ray Henry, Rich Bobinski, TKO, The Maestro's Men and others.
  E-mail: MSwiatek@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Marty Swiatek & RBO (Rich Bobinski Orchestra)
  2. - Playing with My Band -Bobinski
  3. - Thanks for Being My Friends -Bobinski

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• Sychtysz, David M.
  51 Applewood Drive
  Rochester, NY, 14612
  Phone: 716-225-9178
  Place of Birth: Utica, NY
  DOB: 6/9/55
  Instruments: Accordion, Organ, Piano
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Warsaw Express
  Also performed with: Piotrowski Polka Brass
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Here Comes the Warsaw Express - Halo Records - 1978
  2. - Hot Pants Polka -Pano A Records -1972
  3. - -

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• Szarafinski, Stanley
  5556 S. Normandy Ave
  Chicago, IL, 60638
  Phone: 773-586-2026
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 4/28/35
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Midway Cavaliers
  Also performed with: Marion Lush, Li'l Wally, Silvertones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - 47th St. Concertina
  2. - Ohio Polka/Sunny Valley
  3. - -

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• Szostak, Germaine Kozak
  Place of Birth: Summit, IL
  DOB: 7/1/1927
  DOD: 1/12/1990
  Instruments: Accordion,flute, piano, drums
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Melodiers
  Also performed with: Melodears
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Szramka, Eddie
  Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Trumpet, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with: Ray Szramka Orchestra
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Lovesick Polka (45) - Lemanns
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Szymanski, Bob
  1517 Briarcliffe Blvd
  Wheaton, IL, 60187
  Phone: 630-260-0543
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 11/4/38
  DOD: 04/19/2012
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jerry Zahara & the Happy Stars
  Also performed with: Keynotes
  Honors: Grammy Nom., IPA, USPA, UPA, UPS 1992 Acc.
  Information:
  E-mail: robert.e.szymanski@worldnet.att.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - All Your Favorites - Jerry Zahara
  2. - 20th Anniversary -Jerry Zahara
  3. - Thinking of You -Keynotes

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• Szymanski, Ray
  81 Bishop Rd
  Bozrah, CT, 6334
  Phone: 860-889-7581
  Place of Birth: Norwich,CT
  DOB: 2/14/49
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Joe Pasieka
  Also performed with: Rich Bobinski, Dick Pillar, Patty&The Guys, Golden-Aires, Concert-tones, Jolly Rich, Polka Dots, Twin City Connection, Ray Szymanski Orch.
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: wwwraymar@webtv.net
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Szymanski, Robert "Bob"
  89 Old Post Road
  Freehold, NJ, 7728
  Place of Birth: Jersey City, NJ
  DOB: 2/28/55
  Instruments: Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jolly Rich & The Polka Stars
  Also performed with: The Beat, Limelite, Musicalaires
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: RSzyman984@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Let There Be Lite - Limelite
  2. - Jammin' in the Basement -The Beat
  3. - Oh Yeah -Musicalaires

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• Szymanski, Ted
  

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• Szymczak, Tadj
  4397 Clinton St
  West Seneca, NY, 14224
  Phone: 716-998-9708
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 3/29/1954
  Instruments: Bass Guitar,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jerry Darlak & The Touch
  Also performed with:
  Honors: 2003 Grammy Nominee, 1989 Buff Backstage Best Bass Player Award,
  Information:
  E-mail: symfam1@cs.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Let the Good Times Roll
  2. - Polkas For the Christmas Season 2
  3. - Polkas for the Christmas Seaons 1