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February, 2008

 March 30th Release Date For Polka Hall of Famers Vol. 2 CD!

The Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame will be releasing a brand new cd entitled “Polka Hall of Famers: Volume 2.    This compilation will include 17 songs from the following W.P.H.F. inductees Kenny Brandt, Don Fleury, The Julida Boys, The Dorf Kapelle, Steve Young, Don Schlies, Normie Dogs, Chad Przybylski, Joey Klass, Tuba Dan, Steve Young, Mike Schneider, Ray Dorschner, Gary Brueggen, Tony Rademacher, Ron Vandenboom, and Don Peachey.  This compact disc will not be available for sale it can only be obtained by becoming a two-year or Lifetime member.  The release date is set for Sunday March 30^th.  All current Lifetime members will be receiving a copy upon its release.

           Annual Meeting and Spring Dance Sunday March 30th 
Our annual meeting open to all voting members of the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame will be before our March Spring Dance on Sunday March 30^th at Carl’s Catering and Banquet Hall 51^st & Loomis in Milwaukee.  The meeting time is 12:30 p.m.  We encourage all voting members to attend. This is your chance to offer input and let the board know what the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame needs to accomplish in 2008. 

Immediately following the meeting will be our annual spring dance featuring two great bands.  Joey Klass with special guest Spike Micale & the Ed Hause Band. Dancing begins at 1:00 p.m.  During intermission the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame will honor Doc, Angie, and Franklyn Perko, long-time Milwaukee area owners and operator s of Perko’s Lounge and Hall. Also Jim Noble, A staple in the Milwaukee polka scene as an accordionist with Jimmy Maupin, Ferd Buchel, Kenny Brandt and his own band.  Awards will be presented to each of their families during a brief recognition ceremony.