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FRITZ’S POLKA BAND

About Me

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. FPB performs an eclectic mix of musical styles, including modern polka, country, fox-trot, waltz, and more! Fritz's Polka Band is NOT an oompa pa band or the stereotypical "polka" band. In fact, FPB is known for breaking the stereotype regarding "polka" music. FPB is the first polka band to perform at: a Woodstock Festival (Woodstock ’99); B.B. King’s Club in New York City (2003); The China Club in New York City (2006); and just in September 2007, the first polka band to perform at The Metropolitan Club in New York City!Fritz’s Polka Band has made 14 recordings, which have achieved international airplay. Individuals of the band, and the band itself, have received some prestigious honors. As a group, FPB has performed on stage with "Canada's Polka King," Walter Ostanek (Grammy winner), "America's Polka King," the late Frank Yankovic (Grammy winner), LynnMarie Rink (Grammy nominee), and Glen Burtnik. Individually, Fritz has performed on-stage with Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey). FPB even appears on "The Manchurian Candidate" DVD, from Paramount Pictures!Additionally, Fritz's Polka Band has opened up shows for Walt Ostanek, the late Frank Yankovic, Jimmy Sturr (Grammy winner), and BeauSoleil (Grammy winner). FPB has played at: Woodstock '99, the New York State Fair, regional and county fairs, ethnic events, colleges, concerts, social occasions, corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, and benefits.

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Music:

Member Since: 11/11/2007
Band Website: www.fritzspolkaband.com
Band Members: Fred Scherz Sr.---piano accordion, Swiss accordion, vocals; Fritz Scherz---piano accordion, button-box accordion, vocals; Gabe Vaccaro---bass guitar, guitar, vocals; Tom Campbell---guitar, vocals; Frank Nelson---guitar, bass guitar, vocals; Rick Szczyt---drums, backing vocals
Influences: Frank Yankovic, Walter Ostanek, Journey, Bon Jovi, Guns n' Roses, Motley Crue, Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard
Sounds Like: FRITZ'S POLKA BAND!
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

FRITZ'S POLKA BAND WINS SAMMY AWARD!!!

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritzs Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, New York has won their first ever Syracuse-Area Music Award (SAMMY).  FPBs 2008 recording, Reflections, which featured all original F...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:35:00 GMT

FRITZ'S POLKA BAND NOMINATED FOR SAMMY AWARD!!!

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, New York has been nominated for a Syracuse-Area Music Award (SAMMY).  FPB's 2008 recording, "Reflections," which featured all original FP...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 18:09:00 GMT

MEMBERS OF FRITZ’S POLKA BAND MEET NY STATE GOVERNOR, DAVID PATERSON!

Fred and Fritz Scherz, from the Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, met New York State Governor, David Paterson on Tuesday, November 11th in Syracuse, NY....
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:06:00 GMT

FRITZ’S POLKA BAND WINS AN UPPER STATE INDEPENDENT AWARD!!!

     Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, has won an Upper State Independent (USI) Award.  Fritz's Polka Band won in the Int...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:16:00 GMT

FRITZS POLKA BAND TO HOST 30TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE!!!

               Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, willhost a 30th Anniversary Dance on Saturday, No...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:43:00 GMT

FRITZS POLKA BAND UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR 51ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS!

      Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band from Verona, NY is under consideration for the 51st annual Grammy Awards in numerous categories.  FPB's 2008 release, "Re...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:29:00 GMT

FRITZS POLKA BAND NOMINATED FOR TWO UPPER STATE INDEPENDENT AWARDS!

             Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, has been nominated for two Upper State Independent (USI) Awards.&n...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:55:00 GMT

FRITZS POLKA BAND RETURNS TO HOTEL SOLSVILLE FOR OKTOBERFEST!

    Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, will perform again for the Oktoberfest at the Hotel Solsville (off Route 20) in Solsville, NY on S...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:34:00 GMT

FRITZ’S POLKA BAND RETURNS TO NEW YORK STATE FAIR!

FRITZ'S POLKA BAND RETURNS TO NEW YORK STATE FAIR!!!                    On Monday, August 25...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:01:00 GMT

FRITZ’S POLKA BAND NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD!

FRITZ'S POLKA BAND NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD!!!         Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, New York has been nominated for a National Awar...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:02:00 GMT