| 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 Texas Polka News, a publication dedicated to promoting dance hall music, announces a new chapter in its endeavor to bring happy music to happy people.
Now it stands to reason there doesn’t seem to be anything strange about a polka band being formed by high school students in the middle of German/ Czech Texas in the 1950s.
By Gary E. Mckee
Those of you surfing YouTube looking for some comic relief and an escape from pandemic shut-in, no doubt have run across the East Bell County Corona Busters.
By Jerry Haisler
In today’s world, the radio airwaves produce a bountiful array of Country, Pop, Hip-Hop, Talk as well as other popular genres. Unfortunately, polkas have for many years taken a backseat in radio.
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Thanks for the dance, y’all! Since starting polkabeat.com in 2010 and assuming ownership of Texas Polka News in 2014, I have thoroughly enjoyed the dance.
By Theresa Cernoch Parker Theresa@polkabeat.comThanks For The Dance, Y’all! Since Starting Polkabeat.com In 2010 And Assuming Ownership Of Texas Polka News In 2014, I Have Thoroughly Enjoyed The Dance. I Think The Onset Of The Covid-19 Pandemic And The C
Polkadate July 2020.
By Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.comPolkadate July 2020. Once Upon A Time, To Be Exact, The Spring Of 1987, A Powerhouse In The Central Texas Music Industry, Julius Tupa, Floated An Idea Among His Friends And Fellow Musicians That Would Come To Fruitio
On behalf of the International Polka Association Board of Trustees and Hall of Fame Committee, the IPA Officers and Directors are proud to announce the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees as well as the 20
By Christy Krawisz, President Christy-ipa@sbcglobal.netOn Behalf Of The International Polka Association Board Of Trustees And Hall Of Fame Committee, The Ipa Officers And Directors Are Proud To Announce The 2020 Hall Of Fame Inductees As Well As The 2019 M
With the COVID-19 pandemic going on, having entertainment at home is definitely a must.
By Justin Everett Justineverett17@gmail.comWith The Covid-19 Pandemic Going On, Having Entertainment At Home Is Definitely A Must. The New Live Album From Geezer
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