Dear Jumpin'Jersey: I also grew up at Polonia Acres. My lithuanian grandmother refered to the place as "The Polish Camp" My lithuanian father was a patrolman on the Randolph Police force. He was often assigned to walk a beat at Polonia acres during the polka events. It was in the early 60's. I was only about five years old at the time, but I remember the festive atmosphere, music, beer, food, dancing competitions etc. The parties seemed very ethnic oriented. Yes, I've been there, and I remember the good old days. The site is probably now converted to housing subdivisions. Thanks for bringing up the subject. Best regards.

Hi Jumpin Jersey, do you use that handle because you are origionally from Jersey? John Prytko Jr. is a horn man that may be interested in playing with you. His phone is 860-550-0213. Email mohegansun2007@yahoo.com. Ernie Daigle knows just about every polka musician there is, he could possible give you some contacts, his number is 413-592-0367 Email ernied1953@verizon.net Did you write Mizalkou, a very haunting, interesting and enjoyable song. What is the venue for the Dec 22, Uxbridge Christmas show? My email is johnzz@cox.net. I would have emailed you directly with this info, but I would have had to join Bandmix to get it. You may want to considering adding a polka to the list of songs on bandmix.

John

Johnz...The polka scene is sorta bleak here in So VT.. but I'm working on it...Been doing a lot of grant gigs in MA. and haven't had time to market just my polka material for dancers, not that there's many venues either. I'll put up some sort of web-page when I have time... meanwhile I have a profile at www.bandmix.com/jumpin jersey/ with mp3 demos of different styles.

Stephen, I saw the Bud Hudenski band at the Mariad Ballroom in Mendon MA many possibly around 30 years ago. What a powerful band with some of the greatest druming ever. The druming on the recordings is exceptional, solid hard driving and pushed the band to a new level. You are one of the best.

John

Hello great site I enjoy it very much. I am the former Drummer with Bud Hundenski and the Corsairs, The Jimmy Sturr Band also the PolkaTones from Canton Ohio although I am semi-retired I love the eastern style Polka bands. Good luck. Stephen

Hello Jumpin Jersey. Did not know, but glad to here there is a polka band in VT. Does your band have a website? Where is it based out of? Is there still polka programs in Northern NH and Keene?

John

Thanks Rob for putting Polka Joe up on here (band list)... you're right he's a "personality" and valued promoter...

THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES. ONE OF MY DADS LAST WISHES WAS TO CARRY ON THE POLISH TRIDITION

Band information can be sent to rob@bestpolkabands.com or you can also use the contact section on this website and send a message that way.

_ duh, You gave me the e-mail!!!sorry to be such a Luddite.