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Waksmonski, Frank
- Hatley, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (dancehall owner)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
Walensa, Ervin J.
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)
Walter, David A. (1969 – )
- Parma, Ohio
- Musician
- Bands: Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection, This-n-That, Bruno Mikos and The Harmony Stars, Brass Works, Tower City Push
- Honors: United States Polka Association – Best Album (1993, 1994)
Wanderlich, Tommy (1966 – )
- Buffalo, New York
- Musician
- Bands: John Gora and Gorale
- Honors: Grammy Nomination (1998)
Wanha, Joel (1948 – )
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Band Leader, Musician
- Bands: The Polka Playboys, Art Fenske and The Jolly Coppersmiths, Joel’s Polka Band
Wanta, Adam
- Hatley, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)
Watters, Pat
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Musician, Promoter, Retailer (Arnold Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
Weber, Gary (1954 – 2008)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: Electra Tones, Treltones
Weiss, Chris
- Sunbury, Ohio
- Musician, Promoter (Old Time Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)
Wendinger, Paul
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Band Leader, Musician
- Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
- Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Old-Tyme Band Award (1985), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Polka Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2007)
Wendinger, Peter
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Band Leader, Musician
- Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
- Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Old-Tyme Band Award (1985), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Polka Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2007)
Whalley, John L.
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician, Technician (Karpek Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1988)
Wheatstone, Sir Charles (1802 – 1875)
- England
- Innovator (English Concertina), Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
Wilfahrt, John (Whoopee John)
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Band Leader (Whoopee John Band), Musician
- Bands: Whoopee John Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)
Willfahrt, Fritz
- Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
- Band Leader (The Fritz Willfahrt Orchestra), Musician, Promoter (Polka DJ)
- Bands: The Fritz Willfahrt Orchestra
Wintheiser, Bill
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Musician, Promotor (First President of the Sleepy Eye Concertina Club)
Witthus, Rudy
- Arlington, Minnesota
- Musician
- Honors: Czech Area Concertina Club – Lifetime Achievement Award (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2005), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2006)
Witucki, Dan
- Winthrop, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Walt Disney World – Epcot (Germany); Dan Witucki and the Music Masters
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Wojahn, Harry (1934 – )
- Fairfax, Minnesota
- Band Leader, Musician
- Bands: Harry Wojahn Band
Wolf, Betty (1921 – 2008)
- St. Joseph, Minnesota
- Musician, Promoter
- Bands: The Deutschmeisters
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (1999)
Wolf, Tony ( – 1980)
- St. Joseph, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician, Promoter, Teacher
- Bands: The Deutschmeisters
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (1999)
Wolfe, Patti
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1984)
Wuske, Scott (1965 – )
- Plover, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Scott & Co, Polka Nitro, Polka Pals
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