Texas Polka News - November 2016 Page 19 Slovacek’s in West Has the Gifts! This time of year, Slovacek’s Christmas in West turns into a winter wonderland with so much sparkle it’s hard to know where to look first! From European handpainted Christmas ornaments to fine Gift Guide glassware, unique teacher gifts to stocking stuffers for all ages, Czech coloring books, t-shirts, signs, and pottery, to what’s got to be the largest collection of college team paraphanalia this side of the Internet! Page 20 Texas Polka News - November 2016

this year’s festival. Herzlich Enjoy folk dancing by the Willkommen, Y’all! Rathkamp German Folk Dancers, Keine Kust German Folk Dance Weihnachtsmarkt Texas Style! It’s Troupe, and local clogging groups. a Texas German celebration Dec. Sinterklaas (the original Dutch Santa) 9-11, on the old downtown streets will be strolling the marketplace, of Tomball. The German Embassy along with Elf, a live Christmas tree, in Washington, D.C., ranks this fest entertainers, and Santa Claus himself. #3 on its list of the most magical These characters welcome free photo Tomball German German Christmas Markets in the requests, so bring your camera. Christmas Market & Festival" USA. #1 is Christkindlmarkt in An estimated 200 unique and Leavenworth, Washington, and #2 is interesting street vendors will line "Weihnachtsmarkt Texas Style Christkindlmarkt in Denver. Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling Come and enjoy the family- German Christmas items, arts " " friendly ambience - Gemütlichkeit - of and crafts, and much more. Visit December 9-11 the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the

Friday 6-10 pm Saturday 10 am-10 pm Sunday 10 am-6 pm Tomball’s unique music/street festival

with four stages of live continuous Community Center at 221 Market Featured" Entertainers " 4 Music Stages music, and an open-air market along Street at the corner of Cherry Street, Auf Geht’s " TubaMeisters " with antique shops in the old town area. which will be filled with German 200 Merchants Dujka Brothers Kevin Anthony" German Food, Dance to the music of Auf Geht’s, clothes and souvenirs for sale. Chris" Rybak " Mike Stroup Trio "Beer & Wine Chris Rybak, Alpenmusikanten, Three German tents with music stages

Alpenmusikanten Armstrong Family Strolling Carolers & Eurofest, Das Ist Lustig, will house biergartens decorated with "

Eurofest Bluegrass" Band Other Entertainers TubaMeisters, Kevin Anthony, Mike German themes and Christmas lights. Das Ist Lustig " Folk Dancers Stroup Trio, Armstrong Family Tables and chairs will allow you to " Carnival Rides Bluegrass Band, and get into the relax with your dunkles bier (dark " festive spirit with the sounds of beer), or a warm cup of glühwein " strolling Christmas carolers. (mulled wine). " Alpenmusikanten with their Kinderfest (kid’s area) includes carnival " Alpine ski lodge party songs, rides, bungee-jump, rock wall, petting zoo, " modern Oktoberfest hits, traditional pony ride, walk on water, and more. German favorites, and high-energy Food vendors will include " arrangements will be the headliner for traditional German food and drink, " Friday 6 – 10p Saturday 10a – 6p Sunday 12p - 6p Telgte Dance Hall Auf Geht's Eurofest 10:30a–3:30p Das Ist Lustig 12p–6p " " " 100 Market S 6p–10p Opening Ceremonies 11:15a " Smooth concrete Das Ist Lustig 4:30-10p dance floor! " Chris Rybak Party Stage Chris Rybak Band Dujka Brothers 10:30a – 4:30p Chris Rybak Band 12p-6p " " Cherry & Market 6p–10p Chris Rybak Band 4:30 – 10p " Space to dance! Ziegenbock Stage Alpenmusikanten Auf Geht's 10:30-12:30a, 6:45p Alpenmusikanten 12p-6p " Oak & Market 6p-10p TubaMeisters 1p, 2:30p " " Space to dance! Alpenmusikanten 4p, 5:30p, 8:30p "Listed #3 of Top 10 magical German Christmas Markets in the USA! German Embassy, Washington," D.C" Texas Heritage Stage Mike Stroup Trio Armstrong Family Bluegrass Armstrong Family (near Gazebo) 6p–10p 10:30a, 1p, 2:30p, 4:15p Bluegrass 12p, 2p, 4p London Lawhon 12:15p, 3:30p TubaMeisters 1p, 3p The Festival is sponsored by the City of Tomball, Tomball Sister City Org., and German Heritage Festival Kevin Anthony 6p, 8:30p Tomball, Texas, Old Town near the historical Train Depot, 201 S. Elm Strolling David G Wonders, Tallest German in Texas, Ghillie the Elf, TubaMeisters, Gene TomballGermanFest.org Free Admission, Parking & Shuttle Hackemack, Katerina, De German Folk Dance performances all weekend by Rathkamp German Folk Dancers, Keine Kunst German Folk Dance Troupe. High School German clubs. Folk performances by Cloggers On The Move, and Cloggers Unlimited, contests and games. Weihnachtshaus at 221 Market – Accordion music, traditional German clothing for sale & more shopping.

Multiple booths with German food, Ethnic & festival food, beer, wine, over 170 vendors with arts & crafts, antiques & more. Carnival, Kids activities & much more. Weihnachtsmarkt Texas Style! You don't have to be German to enjoy this festival. Fun for the whole family. Free admission, free parking, free shuttle! Great Christmas Shopping opportunities!

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glühwein, beer, Christmas stolen (fruit bread) and other homemade breads, kaffee und kuchen (coffee and pastry), bratwurst, red cabbage, schnitzel, Visit our gift shop for unique apple strudel, etc., and will, also, Christmas presents! include festival foods like funnel cake, Stop by during Open House Dec. 3! corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers, Ornaments * Cookbooks kettle korn, and barbecue. Kolace Candles * Books The Festival is sponsored by Aprons * Czech Crystal the City of Tomball, Tomball Sister Garnet/Crystal Jewelry City Org., and German Heritage Baby Bibs * Wooden Toys Accordions * T-shirts Festival, and is proud to continue to Rosaries * Blown Glass offer FREE admission, parking, and Painted Egg Ornaments shuttle. Shuttle parking is in the east Czech Sayings Magnets lot of Tomball Regional Hospital with Czech Greeting Cards Polka CDs: Czech, German, shuttles running continuously on Austrian & more! Saturday and Sunday. 250 W. Fairgrounds Rd / La Grange CzechTexas.org 1-888-785-4500 It’s All Dobre at Mon-Fri 10A-4P Sat 10A-3P Czech Center Gift Shop in La Grange Give the gift of music all year round! Spend some time browsing in the Kopecky Gift Shop at the Texas Czech $ Heritage & Cultural Center in La Only 25 Grange. Look for specials throughout the shop at the Center’s Open House A subscription to the on Sat., Dec. 3. Texas Polka News is the Manager Lorenda Polasek said the perfect gift for the music most popular gift items are bumper lovers on your list. stickers, garnet jewelry, decorated eggs, t-shirts, and ornaments. Enjoy a discount when you give “I also just received a box of items more than one subscription. from the Czech Republic, including a 2 subscriptions, $20 each 3 or more subscriptions, $15 each large number of Blue Onion dinner- Each gift will include a Polka On! ware and accessory pieces. My favorite magnet (including one for you!) is the tea and sandwich set,” she said. Also new this year are hair ribbons, And with each gift, you can glass blown ornaments, and books for designate a club or organization to donate $5 of the subscription price. readers of all ages. Send check or money order to Texas Polka News PO Box 800183 Houston, TX 77280 Offer ends Dec. 1, 2016 Page 22 Texas Polka News - November 2016

Go on a European vacation with Steavy and Renee (right). Taylor Czech Chorus 2 CD package Christmas Cathedral. Enjoy a wine tasting at features Czech Sounds of Christmas with Wrap Up a Trip to Put song booklet and Songs of Our Heritage Special! a family-run winery, picnic on a Under the Tree family farm, dance at a mountaintop $25 + $3 shipping. party with lots of great Czech music, Mail check to: EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR and explore the Moravian Karst Nolin Werchan If a trip to Europe is on your bucket (underground caves). 3310 N Main list (and Christmas list), contact Czech On to Germany with a stop in Taylor, TX 76574 Heritage Tours about its Summer Tour, Nuremberg to see the WWII Museum, Info: 512-352-2494 June 3-16, 2017. Mother/daughter Zeppelin Field, and polka on at a team Steavy Jakubik and Renee Valek German tent party. A visit to Berlin are celebrating their 20th year of and Potsdam includes a walking tour guiding tours to Europe. The Summer featuring the remnants of the Berlin Tour promises to be another great Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and other adventure. historic sites. You’ll visit the Czech Republic And the trip to Vienna features starting with Prague, where you’ll a walking tour. See ad, at left, for be treated to a folklore dinner show, booking details. Vltava river cruise, and walking tour of this incredible city full of history. VALENTINE POLKA CRUISE Then it’s on to Cesky Krumlov to tour Looking for that perfect gift for your a castle and spend the afternoon in sweetheart this Christmas? Wrap up this medieval town. A visit to Moravia a Valentine cruise and take care of features stops in Roznov, Luhacovice, two special holidays in one! Chris and Vizovice, Frenstat, and the Velehrad Edita Rybak are once again hosting

The Valentine Cruise will be the Rybaks’ fifth time to party with friends on the high seas.. Texas Polka News - November 2016 Page 23

a Valentine cruise to the Western Christmas present. Czech Sounds of Caribbean on Feb. 12-19, 2017. Christmas features songs in Czech TheCarnival Breeze leaves and English and comes with a song Galveston on Sun., the 12th, and booklet, and Songs of Our Heritage will stop at ports in Mahogany Bay, features many of your favorite Czech Honduras, Belize, and Cozumel. polkas and waltzes. When you’re not visiting a beautiful The Taylor Czech Chorus was port, you’ll be having polka parties. organized in 1968 by eight Czech Extras include complimentary cocktail ladies who were dedicated to party, free champagne and chocolates preserving the heritage of Czech plus $25 credit, complimentary Czech music. The Chorus meets for practice lessons with Edita, and polka dance at the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor on lessons with Rudy and Bea Patek. the first Monday of each month to Prices start at $749 per person for delight the residents who live there. an interior cabin and $999 per person In 2007, the Taylor Czech Chorus for a balcony cabin. See ad, this page was honored for its many hours of for booking details. volunteer work by the residents of the home and surrounding nursing facilities by being named “THCA Taylor Czech Chorus Activity Professionals” Volunteer The Taylor Czech Chorus has shared the beautiful sounds of Czech music for almost 50 years. Offers CD Special Social Group of the Year in Texas. The group has also performed For almost 50 years, the Taylor Czech in the homeland. In 2008, they were Chorus has enjoyed and shared the invited to Prague, Czech Republic beautiful sounds of Czech music. to perform at the International The group has performed many Immigrants Festival, along with two times in Taylor and the surrounding other folk festivals. While in Prague, communities for parties, festivals, they were honored guests and given picnics, reunions, anniversaries, a special tour of the parliament of the special church concerts, and Polka Czech Republic. Masses. The Chorus consists of 27 singers The group recently performed and six musicians. See ad, p. 22. at a Polka Mass at the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Czech Day Honoring Heritage in Bryan, and a Polka Service at St. Peter’s American Lutheran Church in from the Heart Walburg. Upcoming performances: Terry Svrcek Brooks has found a Nov. 20, First United Methodist unique way to combine two of her Church in Granger, 6 pm; Dec. 4, greatest passions – Czech heritage Taylor Brethren Church Christmas and artistry. A graphic designer program; Dec. 10, Granger Brethren, living in Swiss Alp, Terry grew up in 6 pm; and Dec. 11, Caldwell Brethren, the “Cradle of Czech Immigration,” 10:30 am. Fayette County, Texas, and in a large But, you don’t have to wait for Czech family, she experienced and still a live performance to hear this experiences firsthand the traditions incredibly talented group. They have and values of Czech culture. two CDs that would make a great Continued on next page Page 24 Texas Polka News - November 2016

HERITAGE FROM THE are hand painted and hand crafted, HEART making each one unique. Continued from page 23 “It warms my heart to feel the presence, pride, and love of family Terry started S Designs in 2014 as a members who have passed on, while sideline venture to honor and promote working on each project,” she said. her heritage. All of her signs and pillows The majority of the Czech phrases

Visit Terry at festivals, or give her a call to order a gift from the heart.

featured on her merchandise are ones wine-making. Memories of family she grew up hearing and saying and gatherings including music, food, and each one sparks a warm memory. All Grandpa’s Czech homemade wine led religious-themed signs and pillows are Lynne and Randy to develop a venue blessed with holy water by a local priest, to share their passion for Texas music, and each sign is labeled on back with local artists, and Texas wine. the English translation, as well as the The winery is open on Fridays blessing date. Contact Terry at 979-966- from 4-7 pm, and Saturdays-Sundays 3855 or [email protected] to from noon-6 pm for wine tastings and order your unique gift. vineyard tours. See ad, this page. Give the Gift of Vino Gallery to Host Majek Vineyard & Winery has the Black Friday Weekend - Nov. 25-27 perfect gifts for the wine lover on Christkindlmarkt your list. Enjoy discounts on all items The Hallet Oak Gallery, located in the Discounts on all items from our Gift Department. from their gift department on Black Kahn and Stanzel Building, will host Friday Weekend, Nov. 25-27. Wine Hallettsville’s second Christkindlmarkt gift bundles, which includes a bottle from 9 am to 5 pm on Sat., Nov. Wine Gift Bundles of wine and two glasses) are available 26. The day will conclude with the (bottle + 2 glasses) in the Tasting Room and for purchase Hallettsville Festival of Lights. The are available in the online at enjoy.majekvineyard.com. market will then open each Saturday Tasting Room and for The Vineyard’s selection features through Dec. 17, featuring the work of purchase online at four white wines, including sparkling; local artisans selling handcrafted wares Enjoy.MajekVineyard.com. four dry red wines, and three sweet and culinary treats. wines. The Majeks’ Sweet Blanc Du And what’s a Christkindlmarkt Gift certificates Bois was recognized as a Best of Texas without musik? Live music will be also available. Wines for 2015 by Texas Monthly featured each market day from 1-5 pm. magazine. The lineup: Owned and operated by Lynne Nov 26: Das 1st Lustig Majek Vineyard & Winery | 210-413-8912 and Randy Majek, the vineyard Dec 3: The TubaMeisters Dec 10: Classical Christmas Music 12508 CR 957 (1 mile north of Moravia Store) and winery, located in Schulenburg Dec 17: Ruth Rouse & Denise Drozd, Ü MajekVineyard.com (Moravia), were developed on historic family property with a legacy of German/Czech Christmas Music Texas Polka News - November 2016 Page 25

Spotlight on the Arts will feature Betty, from Old Kinkler just local school handmade Christmas outside of Hallettsville, started the ornaments. Doors open every Saturday Christkindlmarkt last year to bring at 9 am with free fresh-brewed coffee this Eastern European tradition and tea. close to home. “This market is part The event is being sponsored by of German heritage, some Czech Houston physician Dr. Betty Edwards, also. Christkind gave the presents who serves on the boards of various to children. I wish to celebrate this organizations and has restored a tradition here in Hallettsville rather number of Texas buildings to preserve than flying to Germany or another their history. She founded the city like Chicago,” she said. The most noted Christkindlmarkt is held in Hallettsville Cultural Events Center Nuremberg, Germany, also known as and continues to support the arts the Christmas City. through the Hallet Oak Gallery, and The Gallery is also launching Vic’s is on the advisory board of the Hallet Open Mic nights on Saturdays from 7-9 Oak Foundation. pm, led by Vic Dyer, who offers electric guitar lessons at the Gallery. Admission to Open Mic Night is $10 or half price for those who bring a guitar to perform. All proceeds from Vic’s Open Mic go to the Hallet Oak Gallery. Continued on next page Das Ist Lustig will provide the music on the first weekend of Christkindlmarkt on Sat., Nov. 26.

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Little Fishermen Orchestra featuring Mollie B (25 SqueezeBox By Request (15 of SqueezeBox’s most Mollie B LIVE with Kenny, Tony, and Dana (14 songs songs performed in Dutchmen and Big Band style) requested hits) performed LIVE including these great polkas: Beer Barrel, Praha, Pennsylvania, and Tick-Tock) If you order by mail, send $45 for all three CDs. Or send $17 for an individual CD. Mollie B Christmas Specials 1 = DVD/CD pack $34 2 = DVD/CD packs $60 3 = DVD/CD packs $78 ($73 with TPN discount) 4 = DVD/CD packs $89 ($79 with TPN discount) Mention TPN for a discount when you purchase the 3 or 4 CD packs! By mail: Write “TPN” in the notes section of your check and take $5 off the price of 3 DVD/CD sets, or $10 off for 4 DVD/CD sets. Online at MollieB.com: Type in “TPN” in the PayPal message section and Mollie will send you a $5 or $10 refund via PayPal. Send a check or money order to Mollie Busta, 4036 Pineview St, Onalaska, WI 54650 Or visit MollieB.com and order CDs/DVDs by other bands including the Jim Busta Band, Karl & the Country Dutchmen,

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CHRISTKINDLMARKT into a nonprofit organization to support Gallery and its supporters seek to foster Czech. Squeeze Me (2007) contains Continued from page 25 the arts. Mieko, Alice Vickers, and art appreciation in the community, 16 songs including 8 polkas, 2 waltzes, Claire Scoggin are board members. Dr. to work with young people through and 6 fox-trots/two-steps/slow songs Mieko Mahi opened the Hallet Edwards and Sue Pritchett are advising the school curriculum, to offer leisure with vocals in English, German, Polish, board members, and Aaron Riske is learning opportunities for senior citizens and Czech. Buy all three for a special Oak Gallery in 2015 with the help assistant treasurer. of Dr. Edwards and numerous and students, and to expose visitors to the Christmas discount! “The Hallet Oak Gallery features local talents and flavors of this region.” area supporters. In 2016, Mieko both local and internationally acclaimed LITTLE FISHERMEN transformed the Hallet Oak Gallery and emerging artists,” Mieko said. “The ORCHESTRA FEATURING Stuff Your Stockings MOLLIE B Cajun Baby's Cookin' Tonight * Big Mamou * Jole Blon If I Were a Bird Polka * Beautiful Memories Polka * AND MOLLIE B LIVE! * Going to Hallettsville * Jambalaya * Diggy Liggy Lo * Singing Mockingbird Waltz * Katrina Polka * Wagon In addition to the By Request CD, Mollie Wheel Lover's with Music! Louisiana * There’s nothing better than to take down that B has released two other CDs - Little Saturday Night * Kiss Waltz * I Love If You're Gonna to Dance Polka stocking on Christmas morning to find Fishermen Orchestra featuring Mollie Play in Texas * * Spanish Eyes it filled with chocolate, gift cards, AND B has 25 songs performed in Dutchmen Don't Mess With * Red & White MUSIC! Your favorite bands have new and Big Band style, and Mollie B Live My Toot Toot * Waltz * Youth & recordings just in time for holiday giving. with Kenny, Tony, and Dana has 14 Adalida * Eunice Pleasure Polka Waltz of the songs performed live on the Mollie B Waltz * That Butt * SQUEEZEBOX BY REQUEST Thing * Love Angels * Juarez Polka Party. That Chicken Polka * Beautiful SqueezeBox Band The Little Fishermen CD tracks:It’s From Popeyes * Shepardess Waltz Mollie B and Ted Lange have recorded a Small World, Midnight Waltz, Sweet Orange Blossom * Take Me Home a collection of 15 songs most requested Special Country Roads Nearness of You, Elmdale Waltz, Aunt by fans at their performances. And it’s Ella’s Polka, Waltz Medley (Four in the Order at themoravianspolkaband.com, polkabeat.com, a great lineup of music: Mozart’s Polka, Order at polkabeat.com or send $18 (includes shipping) to or send $18 (includes shipping) to Morning/Tennessee Waltz), Rainbow Chris Rybak 603 N Texana Hallettsville, TX 77964 Matt Matous PO Box 458 Ennis, TX 75120 North Shore Polka, Rock and Roll Waltz, Valley Polka, Homecoming Waltz, Paper Schneider Polka, A Ja Sam, (performed Roses, Matilda Polka, Edelweiss, Blue the Texas way, including dueling saxes, Czech Melody Masters Prune Dumplings Polka * My Eyes Crying in the Rain, Silk Skirt Waltz, Darling Waltz * My Little Girl Polka * Drunken an accordion solo with a Tejano flair, Red Raven Polka, Invisible Tears, Fritzie Wigmaker Waltz * Cuckoo Waltz * Clock on the guitar fills, and “even the ‘whoo, whoo, Polka, Snow Waltz, Stranger on the Shore, Steeple Polka * whoo’ influenced by our Texas friends,” Ellen Polka, Foundling Waltz, Please Rosalinda Waltz Mollie said), Crazy, El Rio Drive,Waltz of * My Pony Release Me, Innocence Waltz, Yellow Rose Polka * Red & the Angels, (one of their most requested of Texas, Little Fishermen’s Waltz, and White Waltz * waltzes), My Heart Skips A Beat (with a Sauerkraut Polka. Let's Have a Party Polka True Annie Waltz Church If I Were a Bird groovin’ Cajun beat), Beer Mug Polka, * * Polka Mollie B Live features Mollie on Picnic Polka * Katherine's Waltz * Czhilispiel Polka * * Edelweiss, Red Apples Polka, Polish vocals, trumpet, sax, and keyboard; Black Gypsy Polka Westphalia Waltz If I Were a Headache Waltz * * Wooden Boyfriend Polka (one of Mollie’s signature Kenny Brandt on sax; Tony Sabo Bird Polka * Dark Lighted Barrooms * Clover By the * Water Polka Garden Waltz Bang-Bang Polka Hey Heart Polka * songs), The Rose, and Barbara Polka, on accordion, midi bass; and Dana * * * Teardrops Waltz Baby Que Paso * Waltz Medley * Santa Bring Me a This new CD is the third recording Lindblad on drums. CD tracks: Beer Tuba Round and Round Polka The Chair Tic-Tock * Owl Polka * Waiting in the Woods Waltz * No Beer for the band. Freshly Squeezed (2009) * * * Today Polka Barrel Polka, Praha Polka, Tick-Tock Polka * Seven Step Polka * Make the World Go Away contains 20 songs including 14 polkas, Polka, Slap Happy Polka, Pennsylvania Order at polkabeat.com or send $19 (includes shipping) to Order at polkabeat.com or send $18 (includes shipping) to 2 waltzes, and 4 fox trots/two-steps with John Dujka 3384 Success Ct. Brenham, TX 77833 Dennis Svatek 2100 Mildred Dr. Taylor, TX 76574 Polka, Rock Around the Clock, Mozart’s vocals in English, German, Polish, and Polka, Save the Last Dance for Me, I Fall to Pieces, Kramer’s Polka, Marie, Augie’s Long Road to Praha Polka * Owl Waltz * From Tabor to Polka, Memories of Vienna, and Quick Us Polka * Grasshopper Polka * True Annie Waltz * Yesterday I Polkas Free Catalog Stop Polka. Waited for You Mollie’s also offering a special deal Polka * for TPN readers on her Christmas Specials Dreamland DVDs/CDs. See ad, p. 25, for details. Waltz * Gypsy Polka * Music, CAJUN BABY Music Polka * Goodnight Chris Rybak, Hallettsville My Darling This CD has the classics and original Waltz * Village Paint It Black Polka Medley Cortina * CDs Contact us tunes to make you feel like you’re at a * * Tavern Polka Cajun polka party. In addition to Cajun * Paula's Cuckoo Waltz * No Beer Today * Annie The * DVDs * Baumerwald * In Heaven There Is No Foreman Polka * No One Knows Waltz * Peanuts Polka today! standbys like Jole Blon, Jambalaya, and Beer * Ooh La La * Swing Town Polka * Monkey Polka Diggy Liggy Lo, the CD features three Order at polkabeat.com or send $18 (includes shipping) to Order at polkabeat.com or send $18 (includes shipping) to original tunes – Cajun Baby’s Cookin’ Joe Klaus 8100 Manassas Dr. Austin, TX 78745 Trey Sylvester 2392 Intrepid Dr. Buda, TX 78610 Call Toll Free (866) 901-6138 Tonight, written by Daniel Klapuch Texas Polka News - November 2016 Page 27

(who co-penned Moon Over Moravia), featuring 11 polkas, including Long medley with Looking for my Sweetheart in; Oh La La, (zydeco); and Swingtown, Going to Hallettsville, written by Daniel Road to Praha, Gypsy, Music, Music, and At the Spring; three country tunes (Steve Miller). See ad, p. 26. and Chris, and Love that Chicken From and Peanuts, and five waltzes such as and the fun Santa Bring Me a Tuba, Popeyes, written by Chris. Inspiration the beautiful Dreamland Waltz and written by Daniel Klapuch. See ad, p. 26. YOUR CONNECTION TO GREAT came for the latter tune after Chris and Owl Waltz. In the liner notes, ECB says, POLKA MUSIC his band performed for a party at the “It seems like yesterday we went from CZECH, PLEASE! Expand your music search to Popeyes headquarters in New Orleans. three guys in a garage to now eight guys Czech Melody Masters, Austin polkaconnection.com where you’ll find See ad, p. 26. having the opportunity to perform at If you love brass in your polka, then this simply the best collection of fine polka music some of the best events for the greatest is the CD for you. The CD features eight from around the world. Owner and musician POLKA TIME IN TEXAS people you’ll find anywhere.” See ad, p. 26. polkas, including Prune Dumplings, Chuck Stastny has been collecting this fine The Moravians, Ennis Wooden Heart, and No Beer Today; and polka music for 25 years, 10 years on the web. This CD features six polkas, six waltzes LET’S HAVE A PARTY! 30TH eight waltzes, including My Darling, His catalog now features 2,500 different (including a beautiful rendition of Waltz ANNIVERSARY Rosalinda, and Waiting in the Woods. See CDs and DVDs for sale, and the website of the Angels), the classic Spanish Eyes, Dujka Brothers ad, p. 26. has over 34,000 song samples. “We’ve and two country tunes, including Take This CD is non-stop polka party fun! provided all the best high-quality polka Me Home Country Roads (John Denver John and Mark have selected 20 great POLKA ROOTS AND SCOOT classics, along with the newest artists is smiling). The band was started in tunes to celebrate their 30 years in the THE BOOTS for your listening pleasure,” said Chuck, 2009, and this is the group’s second CD. polka party business. The CD features Off the Grid, Austin who has been loving the music since age 0. The first,Czech Spirit Will Live On, is 11 polkas, including Church Picnic This is the group’s first CD providing “Grandpa played the button box and mom also available at the band website and Polka, written by Donnie Hons, If I a mixture of cover tunes with some played piano accordion.” polkabeat.com. See ad, p. 26. Were a Bird, Tick-Tock, Seven Step, and originals written by bandleader Joe He invites you to browse the catalog of more Hey Baby Que Paso, written by Augie Klaus. Tunes include Paint It Black (yes, than 2,500 titles, listen to samples, and buy CHEERS TO 10 YEARS! Meyers; five waltzes, including the Rolling Stones); In Heaven There Is No online and pay no domestic shipping. If you Ennis Czech Boys beautiful Katherine’s Waltz, written by Beer sung in English, German, and don’t have access to the Internet, no problem, This CD is pure polka and waltz music, Jason Keepers, Westphalia, and a waltz Spanish, with some Polish la-las thrown Chuck will send you a catalog. See ad, p. 26.

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All Polka On! items are 50% Off. Or you can pick up your CDs at one of our performances in Texas: T-Shirts • Dog Bandanas • Baby Items Nov. 9-13 Jan. 11 & 12 – Mission Jan. 14 – Granger Koozies • Towels and More! New Braunfels Wurstfest Jan. 13 – Hallettsville Jan. 15 – Houston While Supplies Last! SqueezeBox by Request features Spend $25, select 1 free CD from the gift list • 8 vocals by Mollie, including three waltzes, two ballads, and a Cajun-style tune Spend $50, select 2 free CDs • Ted’s musicianship is displayed in many of the arrangements, and keyboard/accordion parts • Vocals in English, Polish, Czech, and German PolkaBeat.com/polka-on-store/ • Many different styles of polka music are demonstrated on this single CD