Texas Polka News

Cajun music, like polka music is fun, happy music, you can’t help but grin while dancing and the rhythm keeps you coming back to the floor after quenching your thirst.

Editor's Log Z Is for Zydeco

Polkadate June 2019. As a complement to the cover story, this month’s column will discuss the other music from Southwestern Louisiana. Zydeco music has developed alongside the Cajun sound with

Love That Twang

When Curtis Oltmann was either 12 or 13, he decided that he wanted to play guitar. As soon as he got enough money, he got a Sears guitar and would

Henry Machicek Benefit A Success

On May 4, 2018, a benefit was held in Granger to help with the ongoing medical expenses for accordion player Henry Machicek. In July 2018, Henry was diagnosed with multiple

Al Sulak: A Krenek Family Tradition

When Al Sulak takes the stage, it becomes a family affair with his sister, nephews, and sometimes, his daughters and grandchildren playing instruments and singing. But the family ties to

Editor's Log: Church Picnic Season Is Upon Us

Polkadate May 2019. Growing up in Schulenburg this writer was a triple minority (Methodist, Celtic, left-handed); at least when it came to celebrations. It wasn’t until a driver’s license and

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Musique Cajun

Cajun music, like polka music is fun, happy music, you can’t help but grin while dancing and the rhythm keeps you coming back to the floor after quenching your thirst.

By Gary E. Mckee

Love That Twang

When Curtis Oltmann was either 12 or 13, he decided that he wanted to play guitar.

By Gary E. Mckee

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Editor's Log Z Is for Zydeco

Polkadate June 2019. As a complement to the cover story, this month’s column will discuss the other music from Southwestern Louisiana.

By Gary E. Mckee

Bohemian Princess Diary

One positive thing about my granddaughter, Jane, living in California is that when I visit her, I get to see some awesome collections at museums. There is no shortage of museums in Los Angeles.

By Theresa Cernoch Parker