MUSIC EVENTS
This list of upcoming music festivals and larger concertina-related gatherings are for locations across the country. Some offer playing opportunities as well, so grab your concertina and join your friends for some good music and good times!
For a list of smaller open-mic opportunities, please see Jam Sessions.
AMERICA’S POLKA SWEETHEART
Join us for a Honky Polka Weekend like never before! The Pulaski Club of Phoenix Arizona proudly presents “Polka Hall of Famer” Stephanie Pietrzak (Buffalo, NY) and her “Honky Polka Band”.
Kick off the festivities Friday night, February 24, with the Polka Soundz of DJ “Nickelcity Dave” at 6:00 p.m. FREE admission with bar food, snacks, and drink specials all night long.
Saturday evening February 25, Polka Dance from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. $12.00 admission at the door.
Sunday afternoon February 26, the Polka Music continues from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. There will be a $12.00 admission at the door. Kids under 12 FREE!
This is a NO BYOB event. The Pulaski Club has a full bar available and the Polish Kitchen will be open.
So come on out and bring a friend to the dance and experience what Honky music is all about! For more information about the dance, please contact David Bonczkiewicz (Phoenix, AZ) at 602.741.8214 or nickelcity_dave(at)yahoo(dot)com; or Stephanie Pietrzak (Buffalo, NY) at 716.681.7767.
ST PATRICK’S DAY DANCE
Tom Sandel and the World Concertina Congress present a concertina festival for everyone who is located in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
The event venue is the Deutsch-Amerkanischer National Kongress (D.A.N.K.) in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Join the crowd on Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 8:00 p.m.
All concertina players are welcome. This event is open to the public!
Over 40 concertina, accordion, and button box musicians are expected. Food and refreshments will be available. Enjoy the large dance floor. Free parking.
For more information, please contact Tom Sandel at 269.429.0665.
31ST ANNUAL CONCERTINA FESTIVAL
The Central Wisconsin Concertina Club in conjunction with the World Concertina Congress presents a Central Wisconsin concertina festival at Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merrill, Wisconsin.
It all happens the weekend of April 20 – 22, 2012.
- Friday: Music from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Music from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Church Services from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Sunday: Music from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All concertina players are welcome. This event is open to the public!
Over 100 concertina musicians are expected. Food and refreshments will be available. Enjoy the large dance floor. Free parking.
For more information, please contact Harold Schumacher at 715.277.5039; or Alfred Beyer at 715.842.5070.
SUMMER CONCERTINA FESTIVAL
Tom Sandel and the World Concertina Congress present a concertina festival for everyone who is located in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
The event venue is the Deutsch-Amerkanischer National Kongress (D.A.N.K.) in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Join the crowd on the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2012.
All concertina players are welcome. This event is open to the public!
Over 40 concertina, accordion, and button box musicians are expected. Food and refreshments will be available. Enjoy the large dance floor. Free parking.
For more information, please contact Tom Sandel at 269.429.0665.
ALLENTON CONCERTINA FESTIVAL
The World Concertina Congress presents the Allenton Concertina Festival at the Town Hall in Allenton, Wisconsin.
Scheduled for the weekend of August 31, 2012.
More details will be provided as they become available.
For more information, please contact Lloyd Konrath at 262.255.3454.
PULASKI CLUB OF ARIZONA
The Pulaski Club of Phoenix Arizona notes the following schedule of events. Admission: $7.00 Members and $8.00 Non-Members unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change. No BYOB, please.
Saturday, February 4 – $25 Kitchen Remodel Fundraiser, Dinner 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Varitones 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 – Valentine’s Day Dance with Bob Doszak 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 2 – $12 Neal Zunker & Music Connection 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, March 9 – $10 Barry Boyce Band (Nebraska) 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Dance with Bob Doszak 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 1 – Easter Buffet Dinner 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Varitones 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Members: $14 / Non-Members: $16 / Ages 7-14 half price / Under 6 Free!)
Monday, April 9 – Dingus Day Dance with Varitones 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 – April in Paris Dance with John Smoltz 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Amy 6 – Constitution Day Dance 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 10 – Hawaiian Luau with John Smoltz 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 – Member & Military Appreciation Dance with Varitones 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Members & Veterans: *Free*)
Sunday, October 7 – Pulaski Day Buffet Dinner 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Varitones 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Members: $14 / Non-Members $16 / Ages 7-14 half price / Under 6 Free!)
Sunday, October 28 – Halloween Dance and Costume Contest with Sylvia Jorgensen 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 4 – Bob Doszak 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 – John Smoltz 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9 – Christmas Buffet Dinner 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Varitones 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Members: $14 / Non-Members $16 / Ages 7-14 half price / Under 6 Free!)
For more information, please visit the Pulaski Club of Arizona website, or contact David Bonczkiewicz at 602.741.8214.
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