Category Archives: Music

Jim “Slim” Marx, musician

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  Jim “Slim” Marx May 20, 2015 – James Marx: Hi Mike Reilly; I can’t help but wonder if we crossed paths in the past. Here’s our story as best as I can remember. Stewie and I lived across from each Elmwood Avenue and were best friends. One summer evening in 1964 I heard the sound of drums and guitars… Read more »

Sentry Custom Recording, Lannon, Wisconsin

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  Sentry Custom Recording, Lannon, Wisconsin Margaret Purser, director; Judy Morgan, pianist – Women of Note LP Sentry Custom Recordings (Lannon, Wisconsin private pressing), 198? (KM 15312) Sentry Custom Recording (262) 251-2880 offers services related to Recording Studios, Business Services in Sussex and is located at W223n7673 Cherry Hill Road, Sussex WI 53089-2109 USA. Outside Sussex, call +1.2622512880.Robert Schaefer contact… Read more »

Grading of Vinyl Recordings

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  Vinyl Recording Grading NEAR MINT or NM, M- : Vinyl: This record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. Cover: The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and… Read more »

Reason Why Band, later became We Return

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  Reason Why Band later as We Return Business card  via Mike Truttschel FB May  5, 2015 The beginning of Peace Valley Connection was actually kind of a union of people from three Sussex Hamilton bands that were going through some changes due to members graduating and other changes. The most well known and accomplished group was “We Return” formerly… Read more »

Polka / Waltz Musicians and Bands Index

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  Polka/Waltz Musicians and Bands Index 1950s-70s. Jim Brunner aka Blue Eagle Recording Studio /Records Kaminski, Mildred E. (Nee Lemke) aka Concertina Millie Don Fleury Band Suzy Hart and the Heartbeats aka “Hart Beats” Kenny Hottenroth Orchestra Landowski, William “Bill” G. and the Village Brass Jimmy Monsen – “Solo Classics” – Easy Listening from Sussex, Wisconsin…Once again Jim shows his… Read more »

Polkatime aka Polkaland Records, Fredonia, Wisconsin

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Polkaland Collection Record label begun in post-World War II in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The label is still active today under different ownership. The Archives’ collection numbers close to 200 discs and includes 78s, 45s, LPs, cassettes, and compact discs, as well as roughly 60 master tapes (reel-to-reels), photographs, clippings, posters, contracts, and a history of Polkaland, compiled by the label’s founder Greg… Read more »

Peace Valley Connection band

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March 10, 2015 Mike Truttschel On this day in 1973, Peace Valley Connection won the “Brown Deer Battle Of The Bands” at Brown Deer High School. Members were: Mark Kenney , Dean Nolde , Dean Joecks , Dan Evert, Bob Inda, Gary Steven Fuller , Jeff Turnbull, Jay Lauterbach and Mike Truttschel. I don’t recall how many bands were competing but… Read more »

KL Recording Service, est 1952, Box 55, Hubertus, Wisconsin 53033

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  KL Recording Service aka KL Recording Lab Est. 1952 Box 55, Hubertus, Wisconsin 53033 Kl Recording Service by Michael R. Reilly, orig. November 1, 2015, last updated12/02/2015 Ronald “Ron” Marshall Klein, born about February 2, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Father was Marshall Klein who a  owned successful business, but due to his playboy type attitude/life-style, ruined the business [According… Read more »

Musika offering guitar lesons in Sussex

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  Musika Musika has been offering Sussex Guitar Lessons since 2001. Our guitar teachers create customized lesson plans for each student, and help you bring music alive one note at a time! Have Questions? Call Us Today at 262-565-6953  http://www.musikalessons.com/guitar-lessons-sussex-wi Jon N. I’ve been playing guitar and singing since I was 13 years old, and I’ve been in many local… Read more »

Lonely Hearts Band, Sussex, Wisconsin

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Genre Rock & Roll Band Members: Jesse Mark Blake ? ? HometownSussex, WI Short DescriptionMusic that soothes your soul and will have an uncontrollable urge get your groove on! For booking info contact Blakekenney5@gmail.com Long DescriptionMost cover bands play the classic songs exactly the way the record was recorded but if you have ever been to a concert you k…now… Read more »