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Jolly James
Polkaholics® bass player- and all around great guy!
Interests: Pre 1970 American automobiles, Schlitz, PBR, Old Style, Fender bass guitars, and punk rock fusion extreme polka. What else is there??
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My last show with The Polkaholics will be 9/22
Posted Aug 23, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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MYSTERY STREET RADIO EPISODE 6: THE POLKAHOLICS
MYSTERY STREET RADIO EPISODE 6: THE POLKAHOLICS Check out this Mystery Street Music Fest Edition of Mystery Street Radio, featuring polka punk legends, The Polkaholics!!! See them live at Home Tavern at 6:30 PM on August 11! http://www.mysterystreetrecording.com/2012/08/05/mysterystreetradioepisode6_the_polkaholics/ Continue reading
Posted Aug 9, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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This Saturday!! Li'l Wally Birthday Show
Posted Aug 9, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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The Polkaholics® are hard at work in the studio
Posted Jul 6, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Great video and interview from 6 Corners BBQ Fest!
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Posted Jun 25, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Excellent article in the Chicago Tribune about...
Excellent article in the Chicago Tribune about Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-21/entertainment/ct-ent-0522-eddie-blazonczyk-sr-obit-20120521_1_versatones-jimmy-sturr-eddie-zima There also various other Associate Press articles, as well as a nice write up in The Washington Post. Continue reading
Posted May 25, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Eddie Blazoncyzk R.I.P.
A GREAT- one the the GREATS in the Polka world and community. We will miss you Eddie! http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/12684431-421/polka-king-eddie-blazoncyzk-sr-dies-at-70.html Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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See you THIS SATURDAY in KENOSHA, WI
7-10am, FREE It’s our third annual appearance at the fabulous Wisconsin Marathon in Kenosha. A mere 60 miles north of Chicago, this has been a great way to start the day, and this year we will be celebrating Stylin’ Steve’s... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Happy Hump Day!
Posted Apr 25, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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You'll notice a change....
...in the blog. In order to save some $$$ I've opted for the free blog instead of the one that was previously here. Main difference is the background and the picture of the dewey grass. As it's free- well I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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3rd times is a charm! We won Polka Entertainer of The Year
Posted Jan 16, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Happy 2012!
Posted Jan 3, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Happy New Year!
Thanks to everyone that helped us ring in the New Year last night at DANK Haus. Sent from my iPhone Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Extreme Polka
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Videos from Fitzgerald's
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Posted Dec 28, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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The Polkaholics perform on WGN Morning News Full Performance
Chris Linster filled in for me- he did an EXCELLENT job!! The Polkaholics perform on WGN Morning News Full Performance ... The Polkaholics perform on WGN Morning News (Full Performance). The Polkaholics perform on WGN Morning News (Full Performance) ...... Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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Polkaholics NYE
Stay In The Hood With These New Year's Specials Center Square Journal Also, over at the DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Ave., they'll be hosting their annual Silvesterball Powered by The Polkaholics. $9.99 Advance tickets available ... Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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Happy Hanukkah
Or is it Chanukah? At any rate there are potatoes involved!!! Sent from my iPhone Continue reading
Posted Dec 20, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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We rocked Fitzgerald's
I think the high point was kicking over the mic stand. As the only true "electric" act tonight we had to go balls out- and Boy Howdy did we ever!! Sent from my iPhone Continue reading
Posted Dec 16, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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My current fave Polka Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gsskSuFQjI&feature=related Music video for the Chardon Polka Band's "Free Beer Polka" . These fella's covererd our "Old Style Beer Polka" as well. Check 'em out! Continue reading
Posted Dec 16, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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This FRIDAY NIGHT at FitzGerald's in Berwyn
Friday, December 16:Chris and Heather's Country Calendar Show, 9 pm, $20 TW/advance tickets [Roots/Film/Variety] The Polkaholics® will be perforing Tex Ritter songs! Hosted by Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams. Featuring Nora O'Connor, The Polkaholics, The Chicago Cajun Aces, Charlie King,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 13, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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Christmas Bootleg (ULTRA RARE!!!)
It does not get any more rare than this recording! The Polkaholics® "Merry Christmas Polka" Merry Xmas Polka Continue reading
Posted Dec 5, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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Happy Cyber Monday. This means FREE SH*T FOR YOU!!
Last year we gave away our Christmas album "Jingle Bells Schmingle Bells" for free. Well since everyone is trying to get a good on-line deal today, how about FREE POLKAHOLICS MUSIC for you!?! Starting today until I turn into a... Continue reading
Posted Nov 28, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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HOLY SHE-YIT! It's been 14 years.
OK this is some shameless self-promotion but hey- you landed on this blog for a reason!! For those of you keeping count- as on November 27th, 2011 The Polkaholics® will have been playing "people pleasing polka" for 14 years. The... Continue reading
Posted Nov 16, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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Happy Veterans' Day! Here is my musical tribute.
I wrote and recorded the music and thought, "Hmmm this needs some vocals..." So I borrowed from my one of my favorite movies: Full Metal Jacket. Right Click and select "Save Link As...." to download Happy Veteran's Day. Do you... Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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11-11-11 POLKA!!!
Red Line Tap this Friday!! Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2011 at Extreme Polka
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