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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)

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Machnicki, Wayne

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Musician

Wayne Machnicki and Chris Weiss; 2009

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Maciejewski, Rich

  • Chandler, Arizona
  • Manufacturer (Classic Concertina), Musician, Technician

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Maddie, Verne

  • Musician
  • Bands: Ethnic Jazz

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Maduzia, Wally

  • Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Lil’ Wally, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Chicago Concertina All-Stars

Wally Maduzia; undated Wally Maduzia; undated

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Majeski, Roger

  • Mosinee, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings

Roger Majeski; unknown Scott and Roger Majeski; 2006

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Majeski, Scott (1971 – )

  • Mosinee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Technician
  • Bands: Roger Majeski and The Harmony Kings, The Edge, North Star Express

Scott Majeski; 2003 (Photo by Al Block) Scott Majeski; 2005 Scott and Roger Majeski; 2006

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Majewski, Joe

  • Goodman, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The White Eagles Band

Joe Majewski and Jake Starczowski; unknown

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Makovsky, Bill (Wee Willie)

  • Moorhead, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2009)

Wee Willie Makovsky; 2005 Wee Willie Makovsky; 2005

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Marcissuk, Ronald

  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dynasticks, Detroit Polka Authority, Prime Drive, Stas Golonka, Li’l Wally

Ronnie Marcissuk; 1970 (Photo by Steve Litwin)

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Marek, Gus

  • Stickney, Illinois
  • Musician

Gus Marek; 1991

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Maroszek, Eugene

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Maroszek Brothers

Eugene Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Janet

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Janet Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Joe

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: New Generation

Joe Maroszek; 2009

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Maroszek, Mike

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Mike Maroszek; undated

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Marsolek, Craig

  • Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, Doctor Kielbasa

Craig Marsolek; 2006

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Martin, John

  • Muskego, Wisconsin
  • Musician

John Martin; 2007

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Marzec, Matt

  • New Lenox, Illinois
  • Musician

Matt Marzec; 1991

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Maser, Slim

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Musician, Retailer (Royal Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)

Slim Maser; undated

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Mathiowetz, Ed

  • Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Ed’s Old Time Band, Tony Hofmiester Band, Sota Band

Ed Mathiowetz - Sota Band; 1961 Ed Mathiowetz; 2006 Ed Mathiowetz - Ed's Old Time Band; 2007

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Mathiowetz, Robert (1918 – 2008)

  • Ashland, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)

Robert Mathiowetz; undated

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Matulnik, Charles S.

  • Westmont, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)

Charles Matulnik; 1995

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Mauer, Paul

  • Avon Lake, Ohio
  • Musician

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Maus, Gilbert (Gilly) (1947 – 2010)

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Country Polkateers
  • Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Association – Band of the Year (2008)

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Maxim, Archie

  • Lowell, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)

Archie Maxim; 1985 Archie Maxim; undated Archie Maxim; 2007

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Mazur, Eddy (Eddy The Barber) (1920 – 2005)

  • Summit, Illinois
  • Musician, Technician

Eddy Mazur; undated

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Mazurek, Bob

  • Parkton, Maryland
  • Musician
  • Bands: Kolegi

Bob Mazurek; 1991 Bob Mazurek; 2005 Bob Mazurek and Dave Ball; 2005

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Megal, Ken

  • Ferryville, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Ken Megal; 2006

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Melander, Dan

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Meyer, Rollie

  • Gibbon, Minnesota
  • Musician

Rollie Meyer; 2002 Rollie Meyer; 2003

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Micek, Stanley

  • Plainfield, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bula Boys Band, Cicero Concertina Circle

Stanley Micek; undated Rick Bubula and Stas Micek; 2008

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Michurski, Ted

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician

Ted Michurski; 2003

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Mikla, John

  • Baldwin, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Polka Notes

John Mikla; 2007 John Mikla; 2008

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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)

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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)

John Mikos; 2003 John Mikos; 2003 John Mikos; unknown

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Milanowski, Clarence

  • Shawano, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Clarence Milanowski; undated Clarence Milanowski; 2009

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Miller, Vernon

  • Hartford, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)

Vernon Miller; 1997

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Minar, Jerry

  • New Prague, Minnesota
  • Manufacturer (Hengel Concertina), Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)

Jerry Minar; 1996 Jerry Minar; 2007 LaVern Rippley, Dan Gruetzmacher and Jerry Minar; 2008

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Mocadlo, Melissa (1982 – )

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Musician,
  • Bands: The Generations Band
  • Honors: Freddy K Jr. Scholarship (2001)

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Moch, Ernie

  • Sparrows Point, Maryland
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Kolegi

Ernie Moch (Photo by Al Block); 2003 Ernie Moch (Photo by Al Block); 2004 Ernie Moch; 2005

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Mojsiewicz, Walter ( 1892 – ?)

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Moltz, Bill

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Musician

Bill Moltz; 1959 George Hrica, Bill Moltz and Ann Moltz; 1966 Bill Moltz; 1972 Jack Zimmerman, Bill Moltz and George Hrica; 1982

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Monsen, Jimmy

  • Lisbon, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: The Jimmy Monsen Band, The Polka Brothers

Jimmy Monsen; undated

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Morris, Dave

  • Monongahela, Pennsylvania
  • Musician
  • Bands: Nu Tones, Jimmy Weber and The Sounds

Dave Morris; undated

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Motschke, Kevin

  • St Cloud, Minnesota
  • Musician

Kevin Motschke; 2009

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Motschke, Rhienhard (Riene)

  • Waite Park, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Riene’s Concertina Band, The Graniteers Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)

Riene Motschke; undated Riene Motschke; undated Riene Motschke; undated

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Mrozinski, Peter M. (1911 – 2000)

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Pete’s Polka Beats

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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)

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Mrozinski, Robyn (Jurek) (1977 – )

  • Oakdale, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Twin Cities Soundz, John Filipczak and The Classics
  • Honors: United Polka Association – Miss UPA (1997-1998)

Robyn (Jurek) Mrozinski; undated

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Muench, Henry

  • Bloomer, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

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Murawski, Tony (1971 – )

Tony Murawski; 2010 Tony Murawski; 2010

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