JEFF WINARD                                                
Wonderful World of Music
Jeff Winward is no "newcomer" to the polka biz.  Celebrating 40 years in the music business, Jeff has put together a great recording of songs he's played over his 40 year career.  The majority of the tunes are polkas and waltzes played in the popular "Yankovic/Slovenian" style, including two numbers on the button box, along with two original Mexican selections as well.   There is also a fun version of the "Chicken Dance", featuring Jeff's granddaughters and there is also a country classic "Heartaches by the Number" on which Steve Meisner joins Jeff for a vocal duet.  In addition, one of Jeff's all-time favorite "easy listening" songs, "What A Wonderful World", rounding out 19 tunes in all. On a scale of 1 to 5 Laps around the Polka Pit Stop Track, this recording gets a positive 5 Laps! 

To purchase by mail, please send $17.00 (including S & H) to:
                  
                                   Jeff Winard
                                   PO Box 14756
                                   West Allis, WI  53214

 To purchase online:  www.polkas.com                

JOHN LAPINSKI                                            
Like Father, Like Son
One thing that can be said for most polka musicians is they pass along their ethnic heritage to their children.  John Lapinski and his son Jim are a shining example.  This recording was produced by Jim and he took part on many of the songs, performing vocals.  The album features a guest appearance by Chrissy Wojtila, Don Wojtila and Dan Wojtila.  Also performing on this recording are the fine musical talents of Joe Edwards, Eric Noltkamper, Hank Guzel Jr., Al Bambic and Jason Uzl.  Playing everything from Slovenian Polkas and Waltzes, Slovac and Polish Tunes, it also contains a timeless classic "When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New".  This is another great recording from John and the gang!

To order this recording, write:
                                             John Lapinski
                                             132 Homestead Drive
                                             Boardman, OH  44512
                                             Phone:  (330) 782-3591
                                             jjaccman@yahoo.com

KARL LUKITSCH                                            
Musik Box
Karl has been in the eye of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and the surrounding area for over three decades with his "driving" polka sound.  In his years entertaining great polka audiences with his accordion "wizardry"  he has managed to release many recordings with an impressive amount of original songs.  Karl decided it was time to make some of his best recordings on one great sounding "digitally re-mastered" compact disc, where his true sound was captured in the studio!  This recording contains 22 pulse pounding energetic tunes, 14 of which were composed by Karl himself.  If you have any of these recordings by Karl and his band; Polka Time Coming Up, Drive Time, Just Havin' Fun and Livin' It Up!, then you'll want to get this recording to hear the great re-mastered sounds of Karl Lukitsch. 

To order this recording, write:
                                               Karl Lukitsch
                                               203 Maurice Ct.
                                               Pittsburgh, PA  15235
                                               www.karllukitsch.com

PENN-OHIO POLA PALS                                             
Diamond Anniversary Edition
The Penn-Ohio Polka Pals organization has done it again!  A great sounding CD with 21 songs by 21 great Penn-Ohio bands that features; Jack Tady Bears, Trontel & Zagger Orchestra, Jack Vasko and Company, Joe Matczak Orchestra, John Lapinski, Mike Caggiano & Johnny Six Pack, Eddie Vallus Band II, Wayne Tomsic Combo, Rex Taneri Orchestra, Gloria Jean & Friends, Al-Ray Combo, Ron (Austie) Austalosh, Del Sinchak Band, Del Rezek Orchestra, Mahoning Valley Button Box Club, Bill Bevek Band, Mayor Eli Sainovich & Friends, Raytones, Libby, Sam Pugliano Band, Al Rheno Orchestra!  That's 21 bands, 21 tracks, all recorded and re-mixed like only Peppermint Records can do!

To order this recording, write:
                                               Peppermint Records
                                               803 E. Indianola Avenue
                                               Youngstown, OH  44502
                                               Phone:  (330) 783-2222
                                               www.peppermintrecords.com

TONY GRANDOVIC and FRIENDS               
A Tribute To Benzy Rathbone
This recording is a tribute to the incredible talents of Pittsburgh's own Benzy Rathbone.  This recording was produced by Tony Grandovic and Benzy's wife Lori after assembly a host of Benzy's close and personal friends and students; Fred Gregorich, Ralph Jenets, Mike Cushma, Bob McBride, Dave Pensy, Ron Pivovar, John Plesha, Ron Stemple, Blaise Cackovic and Alex Meixner.  There are 19 tracks in all, and each track was carefully mixed to perfection by Mr. Gary Rhamy of Peppermint Records.  This is a MUST HAVE recording for your collection!

To order this recording, write:
                                            Grandovic Productions
                                            111 Carolyn Drive
                                            Coraopolis, PA  15108
                                            Phone (724) 695-0146
                                            tonygrandovic@comcast.net

WESTERN PA BUTTON BOX CLUB             
Whoop!  30th Anniversary
The Western Pennsylvania Button Box Club was founded in 1978 by Edward "Moose" Ramous.  In the past 30 years, the Western Pennsylvania Button Box Club had recorded 3 albums, until now!  This recording was created in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Club (Pearl Anniversary).  While the Club has changed members over the years, the one thing that hasn't changed is the expertise for which they deliver their music.  Recorded at Freedom Digital Studio in Bridgeville, PA, this recording contains 18 great sounding tracks of polka and waltz music to "Whoop" it up to!

To order this recording, write:
                                             Jeff Palastro
                                             145 Delfred Drive
                                             Carnegie, PA  15106-1709
                                              Phone: (412) 279-7755
                                              labman1jtp@yahoo.com

GEORGE SUHON                                           
Polkas That Are...Out Of This World
George has done it, AGAIN!  This CD contains 12 tracks of original polkas and waltzes as only George Suhon can write and record.  George penned a great song in memory of Mark Richard Kuhns, son of Pittsburgh famed polka radio personality Marko Polka, entitled "That's Why God Gave Us Memories", which will bring a tear to your eye and a warm feeling in your heart.  George continues to amaze the polka audience with his recordings and has written many of the Pittsburgh area polka D.J.'s theme songs for them.  This is a MUST HAVE recording for your polka library.

To order this recording, write:
                                               George Suhon
                                               598 Dry Ridge Road
                                               West Alexander, PA  15376
                                               Phone:  (724) 484-0215
                                                           (724) 554-9420
                                               www.suhon.com

JOE FEDORCHAK ORCHESTRA                  
The Rest Of The Best Of
Peppermint Records has put together another great recording by The Joe Fedorchak Orchestra.  Many of the songs on this recording were only available on vinyl records or cassette tapes.  Gary Rhamy dug the master tapes out of the Peppermint vaults and re-mixed and digitally re-mastered them for a great sound, never before available.  There are 18 tracks in all, with the sound that only Youngstown Ohio's Joe Fedorchak Orchestra can deliver. 

To order this recording, write:
                                               Peppermint Records
                                               803 E. Indianola Avenue
                                               Youngstown, OH  44502
                                               Phone:  (330) 783-2222
                                               www.peppermintrecords.com
                                               

RAY MUCHULKSY                                          
Memories For My Dad
Ray has been playing button accordion for many years and decided that he wanted to record an album in memory of his dad.  He assembled the "Studio Crew" consisting of some of the Pittsburgh area's finest polka musicians; Ken Skovensky, Dan Badia, Larry Biesuz, Frankie Puskar, Ed Gould, and Larry Placek and recorded some of his favorite songs, most of which were never written or designed to play on a diatonic button accordion.  There are 17 tracks in all, including three original songs and a polka medley including every polka from this recording!  Recorded at Freedom Digital Studio - Bridgeville, PA, this is another MUST HAVE for your polka library!

To order this recording, write:
                                            Farmland Entertainment
                                            P.O. Box 536
                                            Avonmore, PA  15618
                                            Phone:  (724) 697-5119

JIM RHOADES BAND                                    
Your Requests, Our Favorites
The Jim Rhoades Band was derived from small town of White Valley Pennsylvania, with most of its members becoming friends while organized as the White Valley Button Box Club.  Many years after the club separated, Jim's current band members decided to stay together and continue to entertain the areas polka fans by playing at parties, picnics and special events.  At the request of their many fans, they hit the studio and recorded this great sounding CD, which contains 13 tracks of button box classics, along with an few original songs.

To order this recording, write:
                                             Jim Rhoades
                                             5085 Pennsylvania Street
                                             Export, PA  15632
                                             jimrhoadesband@aol.com

LARRY PLACEK COMBO                              
A Polka Mass
The Larry Placek Combo has been performing the Polka Mass in the Pittsburgh and surrounding area for many years.  The "backbone" of their Polka Mass performance comes from their mentor, Maryann Wargo.  At the requests of the many churches and parishioners who attend the polka masses, Larry and his combo, along with Maryann, took to the studio to record this CD.  This recording captures the love and the talents of the group that goes into each and every polka mass that they perform.  There are 16 tracks in all, with the final track being an added bonus of Maryann Wargo singing Ave Maria, like no other can do!

To order this recording, write:
                                             The Larry Placek Combo
                                             3158 Washington Pike
                                             Bridgeville, PA  15017
                                             Phone:  (412) 220-5012
                                                         (412) 337-2234
                                             www.larryplacekcombo.com