This dynamic polka tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com band based in Hagaman, NY features the talents of some of the most well-trained musicians in the polka field. Ranging in musical styles from the energetic polkas of yesteryear to the cutting edge sound of today’s contemporary polka.

THE EARLY YEARS TO TODAY. . . From Farm to Fame In the beginning, before Tony’s Polka It was not long before this music has wowed audiences with their high Band was even a thought, the struck a chord with grandson Tony energy performance all across the Banewicz family would often get Banewicz and inspired him to create country including appearances in: together on Sunday afternoons at the a band of his own. Thus, in the Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Banewicz family farm. Being the winter of 1996, Tony’s Polka Band New Jersey, New York, Ohio,

former band leader of “Mary’s Polka was born. Ontario, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Band” in the 1960’s, Elizabeth “Betty” Since then, Tony’s Polka Band has Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Banewicz enjoyed pulling out old built a repertoire of music more Island, Southern California, and even scores of music to play along, on her diverse than any other polka band in the Caribbean Isles. accordion, with her grandchildren, the business. With an original blend Tony’s Polka Band has shared the who were all beginning to learn of music consisting of Eastern, stage and billing with such artists as: instruments in the school band. Honky, German, Chicago, and New The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Polka England style polkas with the Family Band, Eddie Blazoncyck’s Tony’s Polka Band 1998 1998 Band Polka Tony’s influence of Country, Disco, Pop, Versatones, Eddie Biegaj, Polka Freak- Jazz, Latin, and Rock, Tony’s Polka Out, and Brave Combo, at premiere Band delights audiences of all ages venues including: the MSC Opera, and any culture. Mohegan Sun Casino, Seven Springs Tony’s Polka Band is the 1st place Mountain Resort, Great New York winner of the 2003 Best Polka Band State Fair, Wildwood Convention Competition held at the American Center, and were featured several Accordionists’ Association Conven- times on television music series’, ‘Pennsylvania Polka’ & ‘Let’s Polka’ tion in Philadelphia, PA. The band 1

RECORDINGS & REVIEWS Since 2001, Tony’s Polka Band has released five full length albums, each a compliment to band’s tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com tonyspolkaband.com ceaseless mission to bring the pol- ka to a new level and new audi- ence. With each new release, the band reaches a new height and exceeds the expectations of listeners throughout the nation.

All Mixed Up TONY’S POLKATONY’S BAND | TONY’S TONY’S (2001)

“. . . They not only lived up to my high expectation Mohegan Sun Casino of them, but also provided an energy and Uncasville, CT (2005) enthusiasm second to none . . .” ‘AllAll Mixed UpUp’ is the recording -TJ Salonick, WMBS radio which first put Tony’s Polka Band on the map in 2001. Of the 15 tracks, 3 original compositions are featured including: All Mixed Up Polka , Building America Waltz , and the highly acclaimed Drunk- That’s What With My Fiddle en Grandma Oberek . the Devil and My Bow SaidSaidSaid (2004) (2003) Tonight’s the Night ‘That’sThat’s What the Devil SaidSaid’ is a As the title implies, ‘WithWith My milestone for Tony’s Polka Band in Fiddle and My BowBow’ is a country (2002) discovering their unique and fiddle driven album featuring 16 characteristic sound. The 14 innovative titles. Original songs tracks include: That’s What the With My Fiddle and My Bow , I The tradition of excellence Devil Said and Little Girl Dressed Love Only You Polka , I Love On- continues with the release of in Blue , both a tribute to the ly You Ballad, and the idea for ‘Tonight’sTonight’s the NightNight.’ With 12 memory of Betty Banewicz, the This is Polka Country are induction of the fiddle into the courtesy of long-time friend and tracks, this album breathes new band with Michael Martin song writer Bob Prytko. The 2004 life into traditional Polish folk Murphy’s Fiddlin’ Man , the clari- International Polka Association songs. Also, 3 new and original net driven Eastern style sound of Favorite Male Vocalist, Eddie songs are debuted: Tony’s Polka Kawaler Oberek and Jersey Light- Biegaj, is showcased on the Band Opening , Goralskie Wesele ning Polka , and the tear jerking traditional folk favorite, Monday Oberek , and title-cut Tonight’s the original waltz Times Have Morning . Night. Changed .

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