Category Archives: Polka & Dance Bands

Concertina Millie or Mildred E. Kaminski nee Lemke

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Kaminski, Mildred E. (Nee Lemke) Entered into Eternal Life on September 16. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edmund Kaminski, and brothers Harvey and Russell Lemke. She is survived by her loving daughter Margaret (David) Bizjak, sister Carol Schlehlein, nieces, nephews, other relatives, as well as special friends Camille Kazikowski and Bryan (Pat) O’Donnell, and other friends…. Read more »

Suzy Hart and the Heartbeats band, Sussex, Wisconsin

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Suzy Hart and the Hart Beats [Heartbeats] August 2011 – Hart, Lorraine H. “Suzy” (Nee Steffen) Age 92 years. Formerly of Sussex. Beloved wife of the late Earl E. Loving mother of Carol (Walter) Zeck, Gregory (Kristine), Michael, and the late Judith Bliss. Proud grandmother of Tammy, Kip (Jackie) and Kevin Bliss and Scott (Lisa) Hart. Devoted great-grandmother of Ryan,… 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 »

Kenny Hottenroth and His Orchestra

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Kim Christopherson‎Mike ReillyJune 28 at 11:33pm ·Hi Mike, my name is Kim Hottenroth-Christoperson, I learned from my mom Betty L Hottenroth, and Brother Jim Hottenroth that you are looking for Historical information related to musical talent resulting from John Sutte’s music lab at Hamilton High school. I was a 1979 graduate of Hamilton, I took Sutte’s classes for three of… Read more »

John Broecker – Harmonica Musician

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  John Broecker John Broecker Age: 65 Location: Sussex, Waukesha, Wisconsin U.S.A. Occupation: retired musician Member Since: September 28, 2010 Last Visit: March 24, 2014 Experience: I’ve played and taught all harmonica types since 1969, except the Hohner Harmonetta, an antique harmonica. Level of experience varies from intermediate to advanced I’ve written a self-published harmonica history book,”Archaic Adventures,” on sale… Read more »

Harold Schroeder, Sussex, Wisconsin

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Harold Schroeder Accordion maestro will be missed by John Tindall, Sussex Sun, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002 Village of Sussex – A long-time volunteer, who brought music wherever he went, has fallen silent. Harold Schroeder, 77, died Jan. 1. He spent his entire life as a resident of Sussex. He was born on his parents’ dairy farm on Highway J [now… Read more »

Don Fleury and His Band

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  Don Fleury and His Band by Michael R. Reilly,10/15/2015 “Toe Tappin’ Time with Don Fleury“ recorded at Blue Eagle Studios, Sussex, Wisconsin     The above LP is labeled LPS1011 and was recorded in  Jim Brunner’s Sussex/Lisbon home studio known as Blue Eagle. The LP features Don on the Cordovox with vocals; Jim Christiannsen playing guitar, banjo and vocals; Dick… Read more »

Blue Eagle Record, Jim Brunner & the Rhythmaires aka Rythm-Aires, Sussex, Wisconsin

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Jim Brunner and The Rhythmaires Also Jim Brunner’s Sussex Home Recording Studio “Blue Eagle Records” (aka Blue Eagle Music) – 22214 W. Bonnie Lane, Sussex, WI 53089 Note:Just found some info on the internet that Jim Brunner and The Rhythaires may have recorded a 45 with KL Recording Services as KS-1 on the A side only. Bill Landowski & Village… Read more »

William “Bill” G. Landowski and the Village Brass

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William “Bill” G. Landowski and the Village Brass MARCHESE’S DANCELAND – The Finest in Ballroom Dancing on Fri. April 25 – Dick Kossins; Sat. April 26 – little Johnnie SUNDAY POLKA JAMBOREE 3:30- 7:30 8:00 – 12:00; Bill Landowski& The Village Brass; Brass Buttons Accepting Saturday Reservations Located west of Sussex—Town of Lisbon • CTH J and Hy. 74 SHRIMP… Read more »