The International Polka Association (IPA) announced the 2014 inductees to the Polka Music Hall of Fame and the winners of the Music Awards on April 27, 2014. The presentations will be made at the 45th annual IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet at the 46th annual IPA Festival and Convention on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Embassy Suites in Independence, Ohio. The Hall of Fame inductees are: Living Category –…
Richie Tokarz Living Category – Inducted 2000 Uniquely, making his name as a sideman, Richie Tokarz is well known particularly in the Polish sector of polka music. Through the years he has demonstrated his talents playing the accordion, trumpet and singing with top polka bands. Also, his efforts as a musical writer have always scored high on the list. Born on February 16, 1949, to Stanley and Florence Tokarz, he was raised in Whiting, Indiana…
Favorite Male Vocalist – Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist – Mollie Busta Lange Favorite CD – “Save the Music” by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Favorite Song ̶ “Rose Colored Glasses” by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Favorite Instrumental Group ̶ Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Mollie Busta Lange Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Yesterday’s Songs” by the IPA Tribute Band Favorite Song: “For the Love of Music” by Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Molly Busta Lange Favorite Instrumental Group:: Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men Favorite Album or CD: “”A New Day” by The Boys Favorite Song: “Years Ago” by The Knewz
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Stephanie Pietrzak Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Get Up and Dance” by the Polka Country Musicians Favorite Song: “Get Up and Dance” by the Polka Country Musicians
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Ania Piwowarczyk Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Don’t Stop the Music” by Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Song: “Don’t Stop the Music” by Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Stephanie Pietrzak Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “4th Edition” by the Knewz Favorite Song: “Polka Memories” by Stephanie Pietrzak
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Stephanie Pietrzak Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Bulletproof Polkas” by John Gora & Gorale Favorite Song: “Kiss of Fire” by John Gora & Gorale
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Lynn Marie Rink Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Decade” by Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Song: “As Sweet As Candy” by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Stephanie Pietrzak Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Under the Influence” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Song: “Squeezebox” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
Favorite Male Vocalist: Eddie Biegaj Favorite Female Vocalist: Dee Dee Ogrodny Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “Come on Over” by Henny & the Versa J’s Favorite Song: “Do You Remember?” by Henny & the Versa J’s
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Lynn Marie Rink Favorite Instrumental Group: Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra Favorite Album or CD: “Past, Present, Forever” by the Ampol Aires Favorite Song: “Angelina” by Freeze Dried
Favorite Male Vocalist: Eddie Blazonczyk, Jr. Favorite Female Vocalist: Lynn Marie Rink Favorite Instrumental Group: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men Favorite Album or CD: “My Father’s Shoes” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Song: “I’m a Musician Polka” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Dee Dee Ogrodny Favorite Instrumental Group: Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Album or CD: “Live and Kickin’” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Song: “Bride and Groom” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Lynn Marie Rink Favorite Band or Instrumental Group: Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Favorite Album or CD: “Mi Lenny Um” by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Favorite Song: “Will There Be Sweethearts in Heaven” by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
Favorite Male Vocalist: Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. Favorite Female Vocalist: Dee Dee Ogrodny Favorite Instrumental Group: Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Album or CD: “Smokin’ Polkas” by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Favorite Song: “Beautiful Lies” by Frankie Liszka & TBC
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Ania Piwowarczyk Favorite Instrumental Group: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite Album or CD: “Push it to the Limit” by Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite Song: Push it to the Limit” by Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Dee Dee Ogrodny Favorite Instrumental Group: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite CD: “Home is Where the Heart Is” Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite Song: “Say Hello to Someone in Massachusetts” by Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Dee Dee Ogrodny Favorite Instrumental Group: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite CD: “Irresistible you” Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push Favorite Song: “Irresistible you” Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push
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