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Haas, Gaylen

  • Appleton, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)

Gaylen Haas; unknown Gaylen Haas; 2008 Gaylen Haas; 2008

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Halkoski, Jerry (1939 – )

  • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (Polka DJ)
  • Bands: The Julida Boys, Jerry’s Melody Notes, The Happy Notes
  • Honors: Euro-American (1995)

Jerry Halkoski; undated Jerry Halkoski; undated

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Halvorson, Ed

  • Mesa, Arizona
  • Promoter (Events – E&L Entertainment)

Ed and Lois Halvorson; 2009

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Halvorson, Lois

  • Mesa, Arizona
  • Promoter (Events – E & L Entertainment)

Ed and Lois Halvorson; 2009

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Harju, Maureen

  • Freesoil, Michigan
  • Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Maureen Harju; 2006

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Hartwich, Karl

  • Trempealeau, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader (Karl and The Country Dutchmen), Musician
  • Bands: Karl and The Country Dutchmen
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Karl Hartwich and Syl Liebl (Photo by Theo Pelletier); undated Karl Hartwich; 2007

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Hasenohrl, Charlie

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Charlie Hasenohrl; 2007

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Hause, Eddie

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Eddie Hause; 2006 Eddie Hause; 2007

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Hawkins, Joanne

  • Nenana, Alaska
  • Musician

Joanne Hawkins; 2006 Joanne Hawkins; 2007

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Helget, Johnny

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: The Johnny Helget Band

Johnny Helget; 2005

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Hengel, Christy (1922 – 2007)

  • Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1990)

Christy Hengel; undated Christy Hengel; 1955 Christy Hengel; 1975 Christy Hengel; undated

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Henkel, Kenneth L.

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)

Ken Henkel; 2007 Ken Henkel; 2008

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Herda, Jim

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician, Promoter (Concertina Lounge), Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)

Jim Herda; undated

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Herdengen, Cyril (1908 – 2010)

  • Mukwonago, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Special Note: The photo below is of Cyril celebrating his 101st birthday. Cyril passed away in April 2010, just shy of his 102nd birthday. He really enjoyed playing the concertina.

Cyril Herdengen; 2008

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Hergenrother, Al

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Al Hergenrother; 2008 Al Hergenrother; 2009

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Hermann, Ed

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Innovator (Condensed Keyboard), Musician, Technician (Star Concertina)
  • Bands: Star Concertina Club
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1978)

Ed Hermann; 1978

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Hermel, Cliff

  • St. Peter, Minnesota
  • Promoter (Gibbon Ballroom)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Cliff Hermel; 1993

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Hermel, Katie

  • St. Peter, Minnesota
  • Promoter (Gibbon Ballroom)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Cliff Hermel; 1993

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Herrmann, Virgil (Butch) (1947 – )

  • Belle Plaine, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Czech Area Concertina Club, Sam’s Concertina Band

Butch Herrmann (Photo by Al Block); 2003 Butch Herrmann (Photo by Al Block); 2004 Butch Herrmann, Dave Czaja and Ken Yagelski; 2005

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Hodkiewicz, Richard

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Richard Hodkiewicz; unknown Richard Hodkiewicz; unknown

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Holtz, Henry

  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)

Henry Holtz; 2002

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Homel, Casey (1942 – 2007)

  • Oak Lawn, Illinois
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Casey Homel and The World’s Honkiest Polka Band, Chicago Concertina All-Stars, Jerry Zahara’s Happy Stars
  • Honors: United Polka Association – Best Concertina Player (1996), United Polka Association – Best Trumpet Player (1994)

Casey Homel; undated Casey Homel; undated

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Honer, Jim

  • Saint Cloud, Minnesota
  • Musician

Jim Honer; undated Jim Honer; undated

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Hrica, George (1922 – 2005)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Innovator (MIDI systems), Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

George Hrica, Bill Moltz and Ann Moltz; 1966 George Hrica and Ron Buczko; undated George Hrica; undated George Hrica; 1991

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Huder, Ed

  • South Bend, Indiana
  • Musician

Ed Huder; 1991

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Hyatt, Charlie

  • Pleasant Valley, Connecticut
  • Musician
  • Bands: Happy Harmony Boys, Jan Cyman’s Musicalaires
  • Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Song: Maurice Don’t Do That

Charlie Hyatt and Charlie Tansek; 2008

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Hylok, Dennis

  • Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Dennis Hylok; undated

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Hylok, Louie

  • Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Louie Hylok; 2009 Louie Hylok; 2009

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