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Machelski, Kenneth (1950 – )
- Hamburg, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Jerry Darlak and The Buffalo Touch, New York Transfer, Honky Hoppers, Goral Boys
- Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Vocalist Nomination (1998, 1999), Polka in the Hills – Favorite Polka Band (1998)
Maciejewski, Rich
- Chandler, Arizona
- Manufacturer (Classic Concertina), Musician, Technician
Maduzia, Wally
- Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: Lil’ Wally, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Chicago Concertina All-Stars
Majeski, Roger
- Mosinee, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings
Majeski, Scott (1971 – )
- Mosinee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Technician
- Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings, The Edge, North Star Express
Makovsky, Bill (Wee Willie)
- Moorhead, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2009)
Marcissuk, Ronald
- Detroit, Michigan
- Musician
- Bands: Dynasticks, Detroit Polka Authority, Prime Drive, Stas Golonka, Li’l Wally
Maser, Slim
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician, Retailer (Royal Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
Mathiowetz, Ed
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Ed’s Old Time Band, Tony Hofmiester Band, Sota Band
Mathiowetz, Robert (1918 – 2008)
- Ashland, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
Matulnik, Charles S.
- Westmont, Illinois
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)
Maus, Gilbert (Gilly) (1947 – 2010)
- Pierz, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Country Polkateers
- Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Association – Band of the Year (2008)
Maxim, Archie
- Lowell, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)
Micek, Stanley
- Plainfield, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: Bula Boys Band, Cicero Concertina Circle
Mikos, Bruno
- McDonald, Ohio
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Bruno Mikos and the Harmony Stars, Lil’ Wally, Marion Lush, Li’l Richard, Wanda and Stephanie, Jersey Polka Richie
- Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (1986), United States Polka Association – Album of the Year (1979)
Mikos, John D. (1971 – )
- Austintown, Ohio
- Musician
- Bands: Bands: Polka Country Musicians, Lenny Gomulka and The Chicago Push, The Brass Connection, Bruno Mikos and The Harmony Stars, The Brass Works
- Honors: International Polka Association, United States Polka Association, United Polka Association – Various Awards, Grammy Nomination (8 times)
Miller, Vernon
- Hartford, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
Minar, Jerry
- New Prague, Minnesota
- Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
Mocadlo, Melissa (1982 – )
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Musician,
- Bands: The Generations Band
- Honors: Freddy K Jr. Scholarship (2001)
Mojsiewicz, Walter ( 1892 – ?)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Manufacturer (Star Concertina), Musician
Monsen, Jimmy
- Lisbon, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: The Jimmy Monsen Band, The Polka Brothers
Morris, Dave
- Monongahela, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: Nu Tones, Jimmy Weber and The Sounds
Motschke, Rhienhard (Riene)
- Waite Park, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Riene’s Concertina Band, The Graniteers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)
Mrozinski, Peter M. (1911 – 2000)
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Pete’s Polka Beats
Mrozinski, Peter R. (1975 – )
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, Two Tones, Polka Praise, The Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Mrozinski, Robyn (Jurek) (1977 – )
- Oakdale, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, John Filipczak and The Classics
- Honors: United Polka Association – Miss UPA (1997-1998)
Muench, Henry
- Bloomer, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)
Murawski, Tony (1971 – )
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: East Side Tony’s Deluxe Tones
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