The Red Ravens in 2025.

The Red Ravens in 2025.

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Red Ravens Flying into the Future

Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.com
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 21:33
With the start of the new century, the Red Ravens were soaring high to the halls of Da Costa, Sweet...
Both the Joe Patek Orchestra (above) and The Vrazel Polka Band (below) recorded versions of the old folk song known as the 'Orphan Waltz.'

Both the Joe Patek Orchestra (above) and The Vrazel Polka Band (below) recorded versions of the old folk song known as the 'Orphan Waltz.'

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ON THE BEAT

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Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:29
with Michael M Being an amateur ethnomusicologist, I’ve always been fascinated with folk music;...
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Dance Time at National Hall in Fort Worth

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Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:29
The All Around Czechs played a double dance at the SPJST National Hall in Fort Worth the last...
The Wilber Community Czech Band.

The Wilber Community Czech Band.

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The 2025 National Wilber Czech Festival

News Staff
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:55
Stanley Kostoryz (1866-1924), a Bohemian immigrant, arrived in Wilber, Nebraska in 1888.
The Red Ravens during their early years, playing in front of a stack of beer crates. Photo courtesy of Joyce Rybak

The Red Ravens during their early years, playing in front of a stack of beer crates. Photo courtesy of Joyce Rybak

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The Long Flight of the Red Ravens

Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.com
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:55
From “not sure if I can dance” to veteran dancers, there is one band that can get you out on the...
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