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    Ray’s Jolly Chaps Band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    Ray’s Jolly Chaps Orchestra started in 1970s playing German and Polish polka music. Two albums have been produced by the band. Their lively and enjoyable music will encourage dancing all day.

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    Malek’s Fishermen Band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    This band is one of the finest polka bands in the Midwest.  Now in its third generation of Malek musicians, Malek’s Fishermen Band continues to play a mix of Czech/Bohemian and German styles of music, including polkas, waltzes, two-steps, and schottisches as well as country, big band, and Dixieland.

  • Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty Band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    “Richie Yurkovich and his band have been playing professionally for almost 50 years. Their performances have taken them throughout the United States where they have performed at numerous festivals, Oktoberfests, clubs, personal engagements, TV and radio shows and other events. Among those being several appearances in Branson, MO.

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    Zweifel Brothers

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    Carey Hegge

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    Zweifel Brothers put on a real show, playing polkas and waltzes plus a lot of country and swing — old standards like Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, as well as modern pop. This band has 55 years of experience; they portray German spirit mixed with a little rock ‘n roll.

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    Barefoot Becky Band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen are one of our most popular bands. Yes, Becky is most comfortable playing barefoot; but, it’s the music that keeps people coming back. Becky and her band play a wide variety of venues and in 1996 they performed for the Smithsonian Institution’s Festival of American Folklife in Washington, D.C.

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    Rhythm Playboys Band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    The Rhythm Playboys have been playing together for more than 60 years and they still generate energy and excitement everywhere they perform. Band members Denny Marion, Ryan Herman and Karl Hartwich play polkas, waltzes, two-steps, schottisches, and other popular music.

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    Leon Olsen Band at Concordia Ballroom

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    Carey Hegge

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    Leon is an accomplished concertina musician, playing classic concertina music: old time, polka, waltz, and country.  Leon and his band, The Leon Olsen Show, have been honored multiple times for their high quality entertainment.

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    Ray’s Jolly Chaps band at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    Sunday dance at La Crosse Concordia Ballroom with live band. Voted best dance floor. Non-dancers can enjoy the music, dancers and the lovely atmosphere of this wonderful historic building. Many single people attend the dances therefore partners are not required.

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    Brian Brueggen & the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen at Concordia

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    Carey Hegge

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    The Brueggen family has spawned at least three popular polka bands. Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen descend from this talented family. Playing German polka, swing, waltz, and country two-step, they are a band that inspires true German spirit as well as appealing to country sensibilities.

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    Line Dance Practice!

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    Carey Hegge

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    Winona’s Brian Pruka will be teaching a handful of dances (mostly beginner, perhaps one or two intermediate). The goal is to have regular line dance nights every other Thursday.