Richie Tokarz, Hall of Fame Member, Passes Away at 65

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…

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2013 Polka Music Awards

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

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2012 Polka Music Awards

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

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2011 Polka Music Awards

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

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2010 Polka Music Awards

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

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2009 Polka Music Awards

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

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2008 Polka Music Awards

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

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2007 Polka Music Awards

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

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2006 Polka Music Awards

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

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2005 Polka Music Awards

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

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