| Howdy, Texas music fans! Until further notice, Texas Polka News will be published every other month instead of monthly. Next issues: July, September, November. Great thing about music is that you can listen to it anywhere! But we miss our dancing community and hope we will be scootin’ our boots and kickin’ up our heels in dance halls, festival pavilions, and church picnic fields soon! Texas Polka News and polkabeat.com promises to keep you informed as to events being canceled as we all work to stay safe from the Coronavirus. We update the schedule daily. When in doubt please call the venue or organization to make sure events are still taking place. Until then check out these YouTube channels to help you polka on! Mollie B & Squeezebox, Alex Meixner Band, Buttonboxes by Walt Harfmann, George Weber, and The Manaccordionist Kelsey Lien. |
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence as the saying goes.
By Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.comThe Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence As The Saying Goes. The Bohemians, Moravians And Silesians Of Central Europe In Mid-1800s Were A Giving Culture, However After Years Of Giving Your Sons To T
When Ronny Sacks and George Koudelka conceived the idea of starting a brass band in 1971, little did they realize, 50 years later this band would still be in existence.
By George Koudelka Special To The Texas Polka NewsWhen Ronny Sacks
Beautiful. Outgoing. Upbeat. Kind. These are just a few words to describe Beverly Jane Galick Hoffpauir who passed away on March 19, 2021.
On any weekend in Texas, Czech polka music enlivens dance halls and drinking establishments as well as outdoor church picnics and festivals.
Columns & Opinions
Over the past years, some country music has changed so much that one wouldn't even be able to identify it as country. With Brandon Hodde's new song, "Backroad," that is certainly not the case.
Editor’s Log Polkadate May, 2021. It’s been a year since the shuffling of feet on a dance floor has been heard.
By Gary E. Mckee
Editor’s Log Polka Date March 2021.
By Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.comEditor’s Log Polka Date March 2021.Polka And Waltz Music Is Primarily Practiced By Those Of The Catholic Religion. This Writer Was Raised By Anglo-saxon Protestant Parents In Schulenburg, A Predominantly Czech-ge
In the early 2000's, life was a lot different than it is now. For starters, a person used to be able to pump the gasoline into their car first, then go inside and pay for it.
By Justin Everett Justineverett17@gmail.comIn The Early 2000's, Life Was A Lot Different Than It Is Now. For Starters, A Person Used To Be Able To Pump The Gasoline Into Their Car First, Then Go Inside And Pay For It. Unfortunately, A Few Bad Apples Spoile