Bobby Jones Czech Band
- The Bobby Jones Czech Band of Wharton, Texas, started in
January of 1983 and continues to brings a perfect mix of
Texas style Czech polkas and waltzes, classic country music,
and Cajun music with a touch of good humor to the stage
most every weekend of the year. Band highlights include
three appearances at the Grand Polka Festival in Las Vegas,
Nevada, two tours of Europe, and a six-day polka cruise to the
western Caribbean. The band members are Bobby Jones;
band leader, accordion; Bob Suttie on trumpet, sax, trombone,
fiddle, and guitar; Joe Zetka, Jr. on trumpet, sax, clarinet, tuba,
button accordion, guitar, steel guitar; Harvey Fajkus on drums,
vocals, and Theresa Zetka on Bass Guitar. For bookings, call
979-52-1051 or www.bobbyjonesband.com
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Polka Bands
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| TEXAS POLKA BANDS |
Displayed here are some
photos of early Texas
Polka Bands followed by
a listing of all Texas
Polka Bands that we
have been able to
identify.
If you have photos of
Texas Polka Bands,
please send them to us so
that we can add them to
our photo archive. If
possible, identify the
musicians in the photo.
If you are aware of a
Texas Polka Band that
we have not listed here,
please provide us the
name, a short history of
the band, approximate
years they performed,
names of musicians, and
the town or city in
Texas where they were
based. Also provide us
your name and phone
number or the name of
a person who can
provide us additional
information.
Photos (jpg format) and
data should be emailed
to:
texaspolkamuseum@aol.com
photos of early Texas
Polka Bands followed by
a listing of all Texas
Polka Bands that we
have been able to
identify.
If you have photos of
Texas Polka Bands,
please send them to us so
that we can add them to
our photo archive. If
possible, identify the
musicians in the photo.
If you are aware of a
Texas Polka Band that
we have not listed here,
please provide us the
name, a short history of
the band, approximate
years they performed,
names of musicians, and
the town or city in
Texas where they were
based. Also provide us
your name and phone
number or the name of
a person who can
provide us additional
information.
Photos (jpg format) and
data should be emailed
to:
texaspolkamuseum@aol.com
Texas
Polka
Band
- are they
- going to play
- or on their way
home?
Click here for list of Texas Polka Bands that we have identified thus far.
Shown are four categories:
We want to thank John Rivard from the Texas Polka News for providing most of the data related to
the Texas Polka Dance Bands and Performing Groups currently performing.
Shown are four categories:
- Dance Bands
- Performing Groups currently performing;
- Dance Bands
- Performing Groups no longer performing.
We want to thank John Rivard from the Texas Polka News for providing most of the data related to
the Texas Polka Dance Bands and Performing Groups currently performing.
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Displayed here are some photos of early Texas Polka Bands followed by a listing
of all Texas Polka Bands that we have been able to identify. If you have photos
of Texas Polka Bands, please send them to us so that we can add them to our
photo archive. If possible, identify the musicians in the photo. If you are aware
of a Texas Polka Band that we have not listed here, please provide us the name,
a short history of the band, approximate years they performed, names of
musicians, and the town or city in Texas where they were based. Also provide us
your name and phone number or the name of a person who can provide us
additional information. Photos (jpg format) and data should be emailed to:
texaspolkamuseum@aol.com
of all Texas Polka Bands that we have been able to identify. If you have photos
of Texas Polka Bands, please send them to us so that we can add them to our
photo archive. If possible, identify the musicians in the photo. If you are aware
of a Texas Polka Band that we have not listed here, please provide us the name,
a short history of the band, approximate years they performed, names of
musicians, and the town or city in Texas where they were based. Also provide us
your name and phone number or the name of a person who can provide us
additional information. Photos (jpg format) and data should be emailed to:
texaspolkamuseum@aol.com
| Baca Band - 1800's |
| Guenther / Sattler Community Band - 1896 |
| Wilhelm Specht's Spring Branch Band - 1880 |
| Louie and His Old-Time Band - 1947 |
Jodie Mikula Orchestra
percussion and Band Manager; Mike Marek - electric bass, bass horn, accordion; Charlie Patak, accordion, cornet,
tenor sax, trombone and rhythm guitar; and, Pat Zapletal - piano.
- The Jodie Mikula Orchestra, organized in 1967, is one of the
few family bands now performing in Texas. The band is of
Czech descent and plays mainly polkas and waltzes. Since
most of the band members are multi-instrumental, the Jodie
Mikula Orchestra performs a wide range of music, from country
and western, to rock and roll and big band music. On
December 19, 1989, Jodie Mikula passed away. The greatest
tribute Jodie’s family could offer to their beloved was to
continue his love of music, so they vowed to continue the band.
- Over the years several changes have occurred in band
members. The present band members are: Ken Mikula - lead
cornet, tenor sax, baritone horn, trombone, vocals and Band
percussion and Band Manager; Mike Marek - electric bass, bass horn, accordion; Charlie Patak, accordion, cornet,
tenor sax, trombone and rhythm guitar; and, Pat Zapletal - piano.
Chris Rybak
one of the most popular accordion entertainers in Texas - can be
found performing all across the state throughout the year.
Combining his love of music, strong Czech Heritage, and arousing
charisma, this accordion cowboy has what it takes to entertain
audiences through his showmanship and fresh enthusiastic
musical style. Chris's show utilizes his talents on the accordion,
along with keyboards, a trumpet and vocals. He plays a variety of
music from Czech/German polkas and waltzes, country, and gospel,
to his style of toe-tapping Cajun and Tex-Mex music.
Through his energetic accordion playing, Rybak hopes to bring the
accordion back as a mainstream instrument and keep the polka
tradition of the Germans and Czechs alive.
one of the most popular accordion entertainers in Texas - can be
found performing all across the state throughout the year.
Combining his love of music, strong Czech Heritage, and arousing
charisma, this accordion cowboy has what it takes to entertain
audiences through his showmanship and fresh enthusiastic
musical style. Chris's show utilizes his talents on the accordion,
along with keyboards, a trumpet and vocals. He plays a variety of
music from Czech/German polkas and waltzes, country, and gospel,
to his style of toe-tapping Cajun and Tex-Mex music.
Through his energetic accordion playing, Rybak hopes to bring the
accordion back as a mainstream instrument and keep the polka
tradition of the Germans and Czechs alive.