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Tony's Polka Band

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Tony's Polka Band is a six piece polka band based in Hagaman, NY. Formed in 1997 by Tony Banewicz, TPB has escalated from a family weekend pastime to an award winning ensemble. The band has built a repertoire of music more diverse than any other polka band in the business. With an original blend of music consisting of Eastern, Honky, German, Chicago, and New England style polkas with the influence of Country, Disco, Pop, Latin, and Rock; Tony’s Polka Band delights audiences of all ages and any culture.They were the 1st place winner of the 2003 Best Polka Band Competition held at the American Accordionists’ Association Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The band has wowed audiences with their high energy performances all across the country including appearances in: Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Albany, Long Island, Wildwood, Providence, and even the Caribbean Isles.Tony’s Polka Band has shared the stage and billing with such artists as: The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Polka Family Band, Eddie Blazoncyck’s Versatones, Eddie Biegaj, Polka Freak-Out, and Brave Combo, at premiere venues including: the MSC Opera, Mohegan Sun Casino, Mount Airy Casino, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Great New York State Fair, Wildwood Convention Center, and were featured several times on the WVIA television music series, “Pennsylvania Polka"---To contact email [email protected] or call 518-866-1054

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Member Since: 17/05/2006
Band Website: tonyspolkaband.com
Band Members: Tony Banewicz-accordion/vocals, Michael Banewicz-trumpet/fiddle/vocals, Sarah Banewicz-saxophone/vocals/keyboard, Cheryl Matott-clarinet/vocals/guitar, Chad Mendrysa-bass, and Steve Dudas-drums.
Sounds Like: We are a polka band! We play high energy modern style polkas, as well as a little country, and even the occasional polish disco song. Of course, we also play a lot of traditional polkas, too.
Record Label: Hillside Records
Type of Label: Indie

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