FolkLib Index - Wisconsin Polka Discography

Discographies for Wisconsin Polka bands. [Note: those names with no listed titles yet will be added as I have time.] All of these recordings will be listed in my forthcoming book, (ca. 2028), FolkLib Index: Wisconsin Discography.

city = the Wisconsin city the band is/was based in
45's: = for those 45 rpm records with no known release dates, which is most of them, titles are listed by catalog number within label

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{A} = from my personal collection
{n} = see library for other sources
#? = I think an album exists in this format, LP, CS, or CD but I haven't seen a copy, so I don't know what its catalog number is
? = I don't know whether or not an album exists in this format

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Anderson Band, The Greg - Monroe
1. .19?? - The Greg Anderson Band ... and Friends {A} (LP: HG-5043/CS: HG-5043) {A} (CD: ?)
  HG Records, Franksville, WI
  Greg Anderson
  with John Hartman, Gary Hendrickson, Don Hunjadi, Gary Pulver, Jessi Strothman, Randy Stulken, Erv Wehrmann
2. .19?? - Hello From Monroe (CS: #?/CD: no #) {A}
  Self Released
  Greg Anderson, Dennis Whitney
  The liner notes of the above LP, and this and the next CD are not clear as to who is a regular band member, and who is a session player. According to the Web site there are only two regular members. All the rest are listed as session players, and they are assumed to all live in Monroe, until I can find out otherwise.
  with Adam Anderson, Amy Anderson, Jessie Engelke, Leanne Foster, Bill Gempler, John Hartman, Gary Hendrickson, Don Hunjadi, Gary Pulver, Randy Stulken
3. .1999 - When Polka Goes Bad (CS: #?/CD: no #) {A}
  Self Released
  Greg Anderson, Jim Fueling, Dennis Whitney
  with Amy Anderson, Susan Anderson, Ginny Daubert, Janine Finke, Leanne Foster, Keith Huschka, Mike McIntyre, Barb Meier, Sheri Pusel, Todd Weger,
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
  Contact: Greg Anderson, W5518 Hill Ln., Monroe, WI 53566 -- (608) 325-4232
Austin, David - Middleton
1. .1990 - Cleveland Style Polkas (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
2. .1991 - Why Not Polka (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
3. .1991 - Polkas and Waltzes Just for You (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
4. .1992 - Memories for You Russ Wilson Orchestra (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
5. .1992 - Hayride Polkas (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
6. .1994 - Russ Wilson and his Orchestra (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
7. .1999 - Dave Austin Plays Party Time Polkas (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
8. .2003 - It's a Good Day (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
- 19?? - Party Time Polkas? (CD: #?)

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Badger Button Box Club - Milwaukee
1. .19?? - Badger Button Box Club (CS: no #) {A}
  All Self Released, no LP's or CD's, no catalog numbers, no release dates
  Ed Gallun, Hank Junemann, Rudy Kotras, Joe Krevs, Hank Magayne, Rudy Maierle, Frank Murn, Ed Sterbenz, Stan Stevens
  with Jim Galbraith, Andy Lovrik, Stan Sterle
2. .19?? - Badger Button Box Club - Vol. II (CS: no #) {A}
  same as above
  with Jim Galbraith, Jim Griffith, Joe Hepp
3. .19?? - Badger Button Box - Vol. 3 - Old Time Favorites By The Roadside Shrine (CS: no #) {A}
  same as above, plus Jim Galbraith, but not Rudy Kotras
  with John Carini, Ray Robbins
- 19?? - One More Time, Vol. 1 - by Frankie Yankovic (VHS: #?)
- 19?? - One More Time, Vol. 2 - by Frankie Yankovic (VHS: #?)
  Various Artists Collections
- none known
Bashell, Louie and His Silk Umbrella Orchestra - Milwaukee
1. .1959 - The Polka Special (LP: LPM-1917/LP: LSP-1917) {A}
  RCA Victor, Los Angeles, CA
2. .1962 - Silk Umbrella Polkas (LP: LPM-2562) {A}
  RCA Victor, Los Angeles, CA
  with Johnny Balogh
3. .1963 - The Polkas that Made Milwaukee Famous (LP: 842) (King Record Company)
4. .19?? - The Best of Louie Bashell "The Silk Umbrella Man" (CS: #?/CD: CD-202) - PolkaMart
  Cadet Records, Burnett, WI
5. .19?? - "Once Upon A Time" Louie Bashell Vintage Collection (CS: #?/CD: CD-203) - PolkaMart
  Cadet Records, Burnett, WI
6. .2002 - Romancing & Dancing (CD: LB-42802) {A}
  Self Released
- .19?? - Dance Around The Floor With Me / Julida (45: KG-535) {A} (King Record Company)
- .19?? - Stop And Go Polka / St. Bernard Polka (45: 45-5X502) {A} (King Record Company)
- .19?? - Oberik Waltz / Dance Around The Floor With Me (45: 45-5885) {A} (King Record Company)
- .19?? - Vienna Forever / Matilda Polka (45: 53-0134) {A} (RCA Victor)
- .19?? - Oklahoma Boogie / Silk Umbrella Polka (45: 47-5422) (RCA Victor)
- .1953 - Silk Umbrella Polka / Messing Around with Louie (45: 20-5422) (RCA Victor) - Polka Hall of Fame
  "Silk Umbrella" 45's were also released by Louie Bashell on Pfau Records (194?), Mercury Records (19??), and King Records (196?)
  Louie Bashell - Accordion, John Balogh - Accordian, Chet Zurwek - Banjo, Al Mersdorf - Bass, Richard Kranz - Drums
- .19?? - Oklahoma Boogie / Petite Waltz (45: 47-5583) (RCA Victor)
- .1960 - Cha-Cha Polka / Oh Susannah (45: 47-7678) (RCA Victor)
- .1960 - Chet's Laendler / Red Raven Polka (45: 47-7679) (RCA Victor)
- .1960 - Ham On Rye / Happy Song (45: 47-7688) (RCA Victor)
  78's:
- 78's are beyond the scope of my collecting. As of 03-24-2005, there was a list of over 60 sides by Louie Bashell listed on the Pfau Recordings Finding Aid page on the Web site of the Mills Music Library at UW-Madison.
Bright Band, The Roger - New Glarus
1. .19?? - Polkas and Waltzes Everywhere You Go {A} (LP: BP-1007/CS: ?/CD: ?)
  Bright Productions, New Glarus, WI
  Gene Tebo, ? (no other member names in liner notes)
2. .19?? - Slovenian and American Favorites (LP: BP-1010/CS: ?/CD: ?)
3. .19?? - One More Dance (LP: BP-1023/CS: ?/CD: ?)
4. .19?? - Dance Again (LP: BP-1024/CS: ?/CD: ?)
5. .19?? - Polka Portraits (LP: BP-1027/CS: ?/CD: ?)
6. .19?? - Come To The Mountain (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
7. .19?? - Swiss Polkas and Waltzes (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
8. .19?? - Squeeze Your A-Cor-Deen (CS: ?/CD: ?)
9. .19?? - Through The Years With Roger Bright (CS: BPC-1033/CD: BPC-1033)
10. .2000 - Beer Garden Polkas (CS: ?/CD: ?)
11. .2002 - Roger Bright's Last Dance (CS: ?/CD: ?)
  "fifteen albums of his own", "appeared on over 35 albums and countless singles"
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
  Contact: Mrs. Barb Bright, P.O. Box 473, New Glarus, WI 53574
Brueggen, Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen - Cashton
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
Brusky, Tom - Greenfield / Milwaukee
1. .1989 - Song of Lecco (CS: PP-5001/CD: ?)
2. .1991 - Generations Together {A} (CS.: PP-5002/CD: ?)
3. .1992 - Don't Shoot the Accordion Player (CS: PP-5003/CD: ?)
4. .1995 - Undercover {A} (CS.: PP-5008/CD: ?)
5. .1997 - Polkalanis {A} (CS.: PP-5010/CD: ?)
6. .1997 - Tom x 5 But Not Quite Live (CS: PP-5O11/CD: ?)
7. .1999 - Polkas from the Digital Domain (CD: PP-5O15)
  Note: "This not-for-profit recording is not for sale to the public", so it will not appear as part of his discography in "FolkLib Index: Wisconsin Discography".
8. .2000 - Did You Remember To Pack Your Accordion? (CS: ?/CD: PP-5O16)
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
- 1997 - Polkasound Potpourri (CS: PP-5012/CD: PP-5012)
Byk, Louie

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Check, John F. - Rosholt / Stevens Point / Oshkosh
... = "John Check and the Wisconsin Dutchmen" - this is part of the long titles of many of his albums.
1. .19?? - The Polka Festival Show (LP: K-2071/CS: ?)
2. .19?? - Polka King for '68 (LP: KS-2082/CS: ?)
3. .19?? - Your Murphy Dealer and WLUK Presents... {A} (LP: KS-2083/CS: ?)
4. .19?? - German Favorites (LP: K-2093/CS: ?)
5. .19?? - Plays Concertina Favorites {A} (LP: KS-2095/CS: ?)
6. .19?? - Polkas for the '70's (LP: K-2113/CS: ?)
7. .19?? - Let's Have a Good Time {A} (LP: KS-2150/5122N5/CS: ?)
8. .19?? - Come to the Bavarian Summer Festival {A} (LP: KS-2152/CS: ?)
9. .19?? - The Wisconsin Dutchmen Go Modern (LP: KS-2158/CS: ?)
  North Star Appli. Records, Green Bay, WI
10. .19?? - North Star Appli. Presents... (LP: ?/CS: NSA-110)
11. .19?? - Concertina Hall of Fame (LP: ?/CS: NSA-111)
12. .19?? - Music After the Sunset to the Big Band Sounds of... (LP: ?/CS: NSA-116)
13. .19?? - The B. Heileman Brewing Co. Presents the Old Style Polka with... (LP: ?/CS: NSA-120)
14. .19?? - Acknowledging Your Requests {A} (LP: NSA-128/CS: NSA-128)
15. .19?? - Always the Best To You {A} (LP: ?/CS: NSA-141)
16. .19?? - Something Old, Something New, Something Modern, Too (LP: ?/CS: NSA-147)
17. .19?? - Everybody's Favorites (LP: ?/CS.: NSA-153) {A}
18. .19?? - The Best of John Check (LP: ?/CS.: NSA-159) {A}
19. .19?? - Musical Moments You Will Cherish (LP: ?/CS.: NSA-160) {A}
20. .19?? - Check This One Out (LP: ?/CS.: NSA-162) {A}
21. .19?? - All Your Favorites {A} (CS.: NSA-168/CD: NSA-168) {A}
22. .19?? - All Originals {A} (CS.: NSA-178/CD: NSA-178) {A}
23. .19?? - Dance Time {A} (CS.: NSA-182/CD: NSA-182) {A}
  Per the liner notes, this was John Check's 25th album, and the 14th on the North Star Appli. label.
24. .19?? - Our Best To You (LP: ?/CS.: NSA-190) {A}
  Self Released
25. .19?? - Always the Best to You (LP: ?/CS.: NR-17121) {A}
26. .19?? - Something Old, Something New, Something Modern, Too (LP: ?/CS.: NR-17678) {A}
- None known
Checkalski, Arnie - Rice Lake
1. .2004 - Grandpa Having Fun (CD: ACHH-1001) {A}
  Hoya Hoya Records, city?
  with Donnie Klossner
- None known
  Contact: Arnie Checkalski, 1885 19-3/4 St., Rice Lake 54868 -- (715) 236-7194
"Concertina" Millie (Mildred Kaminski)
Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins - Millville, MN / Green Bay / Wisconsin Rapids / Minneapolis, MN
1. .19?? - ? (LP: LP-2/CS: ?)
  Polkaland Records
2. .19?? - Polka Parade (LP: LP-3/CS: ?)
  Polkaland Records
3. .19?? - Polka Rhythms (LP: LP-4/CS: ?)
  Polkaland Records
4. .19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins {A} (LP: LP-20/LP: LPS-20/CS: ?)
  Polkaland Records, Matrix #MO7Y-4004/5
  band members unnamed
5. .19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins, Vol. 1 (LP: ?/CS: CS-703) {A}
  Polkaland Records, 3380 County Rd. WW, Wausau, WI 54401
  band members unnamed
6. .19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins, Vol. 2 (LP: ?/CS: CS-704) {A}
  Polkaland Records, 3380 County Rd. WW, Wausau, WI 54401
  band members unnamed
7. .19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins, Vol. 3 (LP: ?/CS: CS-720) {A}
  Polkaland Records, 3380 County Rd. WW, Wausau, WI 54401
  band members unnamed
8. .19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins, Vol. 4 (LP: ?/CS: CS-792) {A}
  Polkaland Records, 3380 County Rd. WW, Wausau, WI 54401
  band members unnamed
- 19?? - Cousin Fuzzy and other Polka Favorites (LP: LP-14/CS: ?)
  Polkaland Records
  Cousin Fuzzy (Earl McNellis), Wrights Rhythmaires, Gene Heier Orch., Bruno Randles Orch.
Cousin Fuzzy and Uncle Ozzie - Green Bay? or Wisconsin Rapids? & Portage
1. .19?? - Christmas Memories (LP: ?) {A} (CS: no #/CD: ?)
  Self Released
  Alice Linn, Cousin Fuzzy and His Cousins (band members unnamed), Uncle Ozzie's Band (band members unnamed)
2. .1977 - Fiddlin' Brass {A} (LP: LP-5/CS: ?)
  Happy Time Records
  with other unnamed musicians (singers and instrumentalists)
3. .1998 - Memory Sounds (LP: ?) {A} (CS: KCG-1000-CS/CD: KCG-1000) {A}
  Cuca Records, Mount Horeb, WI
  with other unnamed musicians (singers and instrumentalists)
- None known

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Elm City Dutchmen - Sheboygan
- .1950 - On Your Toes Polka / Huntsman's Waltz (78: 657)
- .1950 - Pass the Beer Polka / The Dutch's Waltz (78: 658)
  Various Artists Collections
- None known

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Fleury Band, Don - Brookfield
1. .19?? - Toe Tappin' Time (LP: LPS-1011) {A}
  Blue Eagle Records, Sussex, WI
  John Busalacchi, Dick Chewning, Jim Christiaansen, Don Fleury
2. .19?? - Dynamite Polkas (CS: DFP-003) {A}
  Self Released
  Don Fleury, Tom Fleury, Ray Schelonka, Dick Talatzko, Chet Zurawik
3. .19?? - Country Favorites (CS: DFP-007) {A}
  Self Released
  Don Fleury, Rick Gundrum, Chet Zurawik
4. .19?? - Let's Dance (CS: DFP-008) {A}
  Self Released
  Don Fleury, Rick Gundrum, Chet Zurawik
5. .19?? - Dance Favorites (CS: DFP-010) {A}
  Self Released
  Don Fleury, Bob Terek, Chet Zurawik
- None known
Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band, The - Freistadt (Mequon) / Germantown
1. .1975 - Music from Freistadt U.S.A. {A} (LP: KLP-64/CS: ?/CD: ?)
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 1-12-1975 at Schmit's Ballroom, Grafton
  with Dave Baumann, Don Boehlke, Norman Boehlke, Roland Braun, Merv Browne, Elroy Ernst, Franklin Even, Earl Hilgendorf, Franklin Klug, Dave Krueger, Harold Pipkorn, Lou Rittschof, Harold Schoessow, Elmer Schreiber, Don Silldorff, Wilmer Wetzel
2. .1980 - Octoberfest Mit Die Alte Kameraden {A} (LP: KLP-109/CS: ?/CD: ?)
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 9-21-1980
  with David Balsiger, Donald Boehlke, Norman Boehlke, Jerry Boesch, Roland Braun, Mervin Browne, Robert Butt, Roger Butt, Elroy Ernst, Franklin Even, Jim Grube, Greg Highstrom, Blaine Hilgendorf, Earl Hilgendorf, Franklin Klug, Edward Lueders, Jr., Harold Pipkorn, Koby Scheel, Harold Schoessow, Elmer Schreiber, Don Silldorff, Wilmer Wetzel
3. .19?? - Gemutlichkeit aus Freistadt {A} (LP: 7074-N3A/B/CS: ?/CD: ?)
  Self Released
  with David Balsiger, Donald Boehlke, Norman Boehlke, Roland Braun, Mervin Browne, Elroy Ernst, Franklin Even, Blaine Hilgendorf, Franklin Klug, Edward Lueders, Jr., Harold Pipkorn, Harold Schoessow, Elmer Schreiber, Don Silldorff, Wilmer Wetzel
4. .19?? - Prosit Alte Kameraden (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
5. .19?? - At Your Request (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
6. .1992? - 50 Years with the Alte Kameraden Band (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: ?)
- None known

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Gaedtke, Reiny - Manitowoc
1. .19?? - Reiny! Old Time Favorites (LP: K-2018) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  "seven men", the other six band member's names are not mentioned
- None known
Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen - (see: Gary Brueggen and the Ridgeland Dutchmen)
Gentleman Jim Polka Band - Oak Creek
1. .1972 - Polkas & Waltzes Under the Stars (LP: KLP-24) {A}
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI
  Jim Gilmeister, Tom Beres, "John", "Pete", "Steve" (a 60% anonymous band)
- None known
Gilmeister, Jim - (see: Gentleman Jim Polka Band)
Goetsch, Jerry and His Orchestra - Wausau
1. .19?? - Music From The Sky (LP: NSA-115) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  Kevin Genrich, Jerry Goetsch, Dale Howard, Don Koeller, Dallas Larson, Ray Rhyner, Don Zamzow
- None known
Goodtime Dutchmen, The - Kewaskum
1. .19?? - Kids Must Play (CS: #?)
2. .19?? - Autumn Spice (CS: #?/CD: #?)
  Contact: Ralph Thull, 2479 County Road H, Kewaskum, WI 53040 -- (262) 338-6308
- None known
Goose Island Ramblers - Stoughton
Sources: #by124 - Published Discography
1. .19?? - From Blue Grass to Russian Gypsy (LP: K-1110) {A}
  "Loose" Bruce Bollerud, "Smokey" George Gilbertson, Wendy "Uncle Windy" Whitford
2. .19?? - A Session With the Goose Island Ramblers (LP: K-1111)
3. .19?? - Doin' the Hurley Hop (LP: K-1112)
  all Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  the following three titles were reissued by Polkaland Records from the above Cuca Records releases
4. 19?? - From Bluegrass to Russian Gypsy (CS: 825) {A}
5. 19?? - Doin' the Hurley Hop (CS: 826) {A}
6. 19?? - A Session With the Goose Island Ramblers (CS: 828) {A}
7. .1990 - Midwest Ramblin' (CS: 9001-C) {A}{C}
  Wisconsin Folk Museum, Mt. Horeb, WI
  All the following are on Cuca Records, except as noted
8. .1994 - There's no Norwegians in Dickieville (CS: KCC-1110) {A}
  Recorded at the Barrymore Theater, Madison, WI, 9-24-1994, Produced by Lou and Peter Berryman, Recording engineer for Wisconsin Public Radio, Tom Blain
9. .19?? - The Way It Was (CS: KCC-1113) {A}
10. .19?? - Memories for Tomorrow (CS: KCC-1114) {A}
11. .19?? - One More Time (CS: KCC-1115) {A}
12. .19?? - Best of the Goose Island Ramblers (CD: KCD-1100) {W}
  Cuca Records, 3830 Hwy 78, Mount Horeb, WI
  -- (608) 437-8970, fax: (608) 437-4362, cellular: (608) 695-9298
- 1964 - Mrs. Johnson Turn Me Loose / Cannonball (45: 1184)
- 1966 - Hurley Hop / Nikolina (45: 1257)
  Various Artists Collections
- 19?? - All Time Polka Greats (LP: KTV-1)
- 19?? - Country Collector's Album (LP: KTV-4/CD: KCD-4)
- 1964 - Sounds of Syttende Mai (LP: K-2010) {A}
  Subtitle: The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Presents ..."
  all Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  Side A: The Odvar Haugs, Beverly Bullock, Mrs. M.H. Hegge, The Grieg Chorus, The Norwegian Dancers; Side B: The Goose Island Ramblers
- 198? - Work's Many Voices, Volume 1 (LP: 110)
  JEMF (John Edwards Memorial Foundation)
- 19?? - Work's Many Voices (CS: 224)
  Arhoolie Records (reissue of JEMF 110)
Gosz, Romy - Grimms / Two Rivers
1. .19?? - The One and Only Polka King (8T: #?/LP: PT-501) {A}
  Polkatime Records, Recorded 1945 and 1946, Matrix #NR-7220-1/2
  (1945) Romy Gosz, Jim Jirikovec, Joe Stuiber, Max Terens, Mickey Vetter, Emil Yindra, Dan Zahorik
  (1946) Romy Gosz, Jim Jirikovec, Joe Stuiber, Fritz Puls, Mickey Vetter, Emil Yindra, Dan Zahorik, Gene Heier
2. .19?? - The Polka King's Return (8T: #?/LP: PT-502)
  Polkaland Records
3. .19?? - Romy Gosz (8T: #?/LP: LP-5) {A}
  Polkaland Records, Matrix #Z4RM-3948/9 (868P-3948)
  no liner notes
4. .19?? - Romy Gosz (8T: #?/LP: LP-6) {A}
  Polkaland Records, Matrix #Z4RM-3952/3
  no liner notes
5. .19?? - In Person (8T: #?/LP: LP-19) {A}
  Polkaland Records, Fredonia, WI 53021, Recorded 2-22-1960, Chicago, IL, Matrix #NR-8644-1/2
  Romy Gosz, Ludger Karmen, Bill Maertz, Paul Nedvecki, Joseph Stuiber, Max Terens, Ray Wanek
6. .19?? - It's "Old Time" Time (LP: VL-73799) {A}
  Vocalion /Decca, Matrix #7-10730/1
  no liner notes
7. .19?? - Volume Two (CS: ?/CD: #?)
- 19?? - The Red Handkerchief / Cherry Pickers Polka (45: PT-4501) {A}
  Polkatime Records, Fredonia, WI 53021, Recorded 11/1946, Matrix #NR-7414-1/2
  The label states: "Recorded Nov. 1946", but it is unknown when the 45 was released
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
Greiner Brothers Orchestra - Schofield
1. .1979 - Music Sweet for Dancing Feet (LP: #?/CS: CS-731/CD: CD-613) {A}
  Polkaland Records, Wausau, WI
  Glenn Greiner, John Greiner, Ralph Greiner, Jim Pekol, Jim Rhyner, Harold Schultz, Ralph Witucki
2. .19?? - Music Sweet for Dancing Feet: Vol. 2 (LP: #?/CS: CS-736)
3. .19?? - Music Sweet for Dancing Feet: Vol. 3 (LP: #?/CS: #?)
4. .19?? - At A Dance (LP: #?/CS: CS-749/CD: CDGB-01)
5. .19?? - Music that makes you want to Dance (LP: #?/CS: CS-767)
  Polkaland Records, Wausau, WI (re-issue of Cuca K-2063)
6. .19?? - It's Music Time (LP: #?/CS: CS-788)
  Polkaland Records, Wausau, WI (re-issue of Northland 2020)
7. .19?? - Music that makes you want to Dance / It's Polka Time (LP: #?/CS: #?/CD: CDGB-02)
8. .19?? - One For The Road / Music Sweet for Dancing Feet: Vol. 3 (LP: #?/CS: #?/CD: CDRBR-1199041)
9. .19?? - Greiner Brothers 50th Anniversary 1956-2006 (LP: #?/CS: #?/CD: CDRY-26012)
- None known
  Contact: Jim Rhyner, 602 Ridgeland Ave., Schofield, WI 54476, -- (715) 359-7444
Groeschl, Syl - Fond du Lac
Groller, Walt - Allentown, PA / Whitewater / Whitehall, PA
1. .19?? - Christmas Collection (CD #?)
2. .19?? - New Christmas Songs (LP: #?) Stella Records
  All of the following are on Chalet Records, Whitehall, PA. The first six titles below are from the liner notes of the one album I have.
3. .19?? - Auf Wiedersehen (LP: SLP-301)
4. .19?? - Going Home (LP: SLP-302)
5. .19?? - Prosit (LP: SLP-303)
6. .19?? - Bavarian Holiday (LP: SLP-304)
7. 19?? - Wunderbar (LP: SLP-305) by El Botteon & The Bavarian Ambassadors (not Walt Groller)
8. .19?? - There I'll Be (LP: SLP-306)
9. .19?? - Sonnenschein Auf Allen Wegen (LP: SLP-307) {A}
  Walt Groller and his orchestra with The Pany Sisters
  The recording engineer's name, "Pete Helffrich", is scratched in the Dead Wax markings of this LP.
10. .19?? - Thanks To All You People (LP: #?)
11. .19?? - Forty Years of Music - The Old Radio Band (CS: #?)
12. .19?? - Sharing Memories Vol. 1 (CD #?)
13. .19?? - Polka Memories Vol. 1 (CD #?)
14. .19?? - Pennsylvania Polka Fun (CD #?)
15. .19?? - Sing With Me A Halleiujah (CD #?)
16. .19?? - A Heart Full Of Music (CD #?)
- numerous unknown titles
  Session Work
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
  Contact: Chalet Records, 3932 Mechanicsville Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052 -- (610) 435-4009
Grzanna, Don - Caledonia
1. .19?? - April Dreams (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
2. .19?? - Swingin' Favorites (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
3. .19?? - German Dinner Music (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
4. .19?? - Vienna Forever (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
5. .19?? - Midi Accordion (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
6. .19?? - German Memories (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
7. .19?? - Original Accordion Music (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
8. .19?? - Holiday for Accordion (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
9. .19?? - Daybreak (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
  with Suzanne Grzanna
10. .19?? - Around The World (CD: #?)
11. .19?? - Polkas Galore (CD: #?)
12. .19?? - Old Milwaukee (CD: #?)
13. .19?? - Polish and Proud (CD: #?)
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
  Contact: Don Grzanna, 1013 Sherwood Ln., Caledonia, WI 53108 -- (262) 835-4660

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Jerabek, Danny - Ripon / Oshkosh
1. .2002 - A Ja Sam (All Alone) (CD: no #) {A}
  Self Released, "all instruments and vocals recorded by Danny Jerabek"
  Danny Jerabek: button box accordion, tuba, drums, bass guitar, piano, horns, others? (no solo instrumentals)
- 2003 - Cold in Wisconsin - by Tim O'Connell (button box accordion)
- 2004 - Hideaway - by Chris White (trumpet)
- 2006 - Inspiracy - by Joe Grier (button box accordion)
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
Jolly Chaps Orchestra
Justman, Andy

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Kaminski, Mildred - (see: "Concertina" Millie)
Karl and Brian - city?
1. .1986? - I Must Be Dreaming (LP: 1779) {A}
  JBM Recordings, New Prague, MN
  Karl Hartwich and Brian Brueggen
  with Marty Nachreiner, Keith Reese, Kim Ristow, Holly Verbeke, Doug Young
- None known
Karman Orchestra, Joe
Kick (aka K!ck) - Oshkosh
1. .1997 - Kick Off (CS: #?/CD: #?) CD and cassette Sold Out
  Self Released
  Danny Jerabek, Dave Jerabek, Michelle Jerabek, Jay Yungwirth
2. .1998 - Gotta Lotta Rhythm! (CS: #?/CD: KCK-2) {A} CD and cassette Sold Out
  Self Released, Mixed and Edited by Gary Rhamy, Peppermint Studios, Youngstown, OH, CD Mastering: Wally Messner
  Danny Jerabek, Dave Jerabek, Michelle Jerabek, Mark Powers, Jay Yungwirth
3. .2000 - Evolution {A} (CS.: no #/CD: no #) {A}
  Self Released, Recorded at DMJ Studios, Oshkosh, WI, Mixed at Oarfin Records, Minneapolis, MN, Mastered and Edited by Wally Messner
  Danny Jerabek, Dave Jerabek, Michelle Jerabek, Johann Cary, Gary Hendrickson, Mark Powers, Jay Yungwirth
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
- 2002 - The Grand Spirit: A Season For All - FolkLib Index
  Contact: Danny Jerabek, P.O. Box 3966, Oshkosh, WI 54903 -- (920) 231-5623
Konkol, Ray - Stevens Point
1. .19?? - The Four Of Us (CD: NSA-203)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
2. .19?? - A Portrait In Roses / A Portrait In Roses, Vol. 2 (2CD: NSA-211)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
3. .19?? - Fine Prosit (CD: NSA-217)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
4. .19?? - Concertina Solos and Duets with Linda Schroeder (CD: NSA-219)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
5. .19?? - Good Times Once More / Dancing Again With... (CD: NSA-224)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
6. .1961 - Old Time Wisconsin Style (LP: #?) - Pleasant Peasant Records
7. .1963 - Old Time Dance Party (LP: #?) - December Records
8. .1985 - Dancing Again With Ray Konkol (LP: JBM-10385) {A}
  Self Released, Recorded at JBM Sound Productions, New Ulm, MN
  with Germaine Konkol, Kim Ristow, Doug Young
9. .1986 - Reminiscing The 60s (CS: JBM-#?)
  (Old Time Dance Party - Re-recorded)
10. .1986 - Good Times One More Time (LP: JBM-#?)
11. .1987 - Ray Konkol Presents: "The Four Of Us" (LP: JBM-13317) {A}
  Self Released, Recorded at JBM Sound Productions, New Ulm, MN
  with Germaine Konkol, Ted Neveln, Holly Verbeke
12. .1988 - Portrait In Roses (LP: JBM-#?)
13. .1989 - A Portrait In Roses Volume II (LP: E-1677) {A}
  Self Released, Recorded at JBM Sound Productions, New Ulm, MN
  with Lou Allen, Germaine Konkol, Kim Ristow
14. .1990 - Concertina Solos and Duets with Linda Schroeder (LP: JBM-#?)
15. .1992 - Eine Prosit (LP: JBM-#?)
16. .1999 - Classic Favorites {A} (CS.: NSA-195/CD: NSA-195)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  with Germaine Konkol, Marvin Przekurat, Cedric Solie
17. .2003 - Concertina Jamboree {A} (CS: NSA-214/CD: NSA-214)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  with Germaine Konkol, Mark Leichey, Cedric Solie
18. .2004 - Concertina Hall Of Fame {A} (CS: NSA-228/CD: NSA-228)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  with Germaine Konkol, Mark Leichey, Cedric Solie
19. .2004 - Reminiscing Old Times (CD: NSA-230)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  (Includes 45 RPMs, "Old Time Wisconsin Style" LP, "Old Time Dance Party" LP, and some Un-released tunes.)
- None known
  Contact: 7920 Lake Thomas Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481 -- (715) 824-3625
  2311 Strange Street-Whiting, Stevens Point, WI 54481 -- (715) 344-7218
Kozera, Grant - Milwaukee / New Berlin
1. .1996 - Yankovic Classics (CS: ?/CD: no #) {A}
  Errem Records, location?
  Grant Kozera and Eric Noltkamper
  with Jay Broderson, Erin Jacyna, Frank Yankovic
- None known
Kuchenbecker, Gary & His Old Lager Orchestra - Tigerton
[aka Gary Kuchenbecker's Old Lager Orchestra]
1. .19?? - Music in the Grand Tradition (CS: #?/CD: #?)
2. .19?? - On a Musical Trek (CS: ?)
3. .19?? - Celestial Sounds {A} (CS.: NSA-171-C/CD: #?)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
4. .19?? - In Touch With The Sounds Of The Big Bands (CS: NSA-144)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
5. .19?? - In Touch With The Sounds Of The Big Bands (CS.: 1007) {A}
  Self Released
6. .1980 - Old Lager Polkas (LP: KLP-112/CS: #?)
  Recorded 11-15-1980, KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI
7. .1982 - The Big Band Sound of ... {A} (LP: KLP-118/CS.: no # ["re-issue of KLP-118"]) {A}
  Polkaland Records
8. .1984 - Sunday Afternoon Polka Party (LP: LP-53/CS: #?)
  Polkaland Records, Recorded 11-10-1984
9. .1998 - Music in the Grand Old Tradition {A} (CS.: BAC-4078/CD: #?)
  Bel-Aire Records, city?, recorded at Irish Sounds, Appleton, 12-29-1997 and 1-12-1998
  with Dave Bare, Marcia Bleck, Joe Bretl, Bob Burgdorff, Joann Burgdorff, Don Huber, Lovell Ives, Dave Kuchenbecker, Jim Kuchenbecker, Bob Lorenz, Dick Marko, Al Marquardt, Dick Metko, Jeff Schram
10. .2002 - On a Musical Trek (CD: GK-0302) {A} - CD Baby
  Recorded at Irish Sounds, Inc., Appleton, WI, Engineer: Jim Hendrick: Mixed: Dave Kuchenbecker, Al Marquart, Jim Hendrick, Gary Kuchenbecker
  Dave Bare, Marcia Bleck, Joe Bretl, Denise Brodbeck, Bob Burgdorf, Don Huber, Joann Kekula, David Kuchenbecker, Jim Kuchenbecker, Dan Larson, Al Marquart, Rachel Meagher, Dick Metko, Jeff Schram
11. .2004 - 3 Sessions in 1 (CD: OLR-008) {A} - CD Baby
  Self Released, compilation from two 45's (recorded 12-05-1977), "Sunday Afternoon Polka Party" (recorded ) and "Old Lager Polkas"
- None known

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Libby, Bruce - Roberts
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
Linn, Alice - city?
1. .2003 - I Want To Be Your Polka Sweetheart {A} (CS: no #/CD: ?)
  Cuca Records, Mount Horeb, WI
  Alice Linn (vocals) and Uncle Ozzie (all instruments)
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- None known

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Maroszek Bros. - Pulaski
1. .1985 - Polka Enjoyment (LP: SSP-4000) {A}
  Studio Sound Productions (SSP Records), Green Bay, WI
  Al Maroszek, Gene Maroszek, Frank Maroszek, John Maroszek, Jr., Scott Maroszek, Al Wood
  with Art Wielgus, Mike Maroszek
- None known
Marsolek, Jerry and his Recording Orchestra - St. Francis
1. .1974 - Slovenian Style (LP: KLP-56) {A}
  KL Records, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 8-17-1974 at Marchese's Danceland, Sussex, WI
  Vern Binsack, John Carini, Grant Kozera, Don Marsolek
- None known
  Contact: 2633 E. Bottsford Ave., St. Francis, WI 53207, (414) 481-1645
Mathis Group, Dale - Madison
1. .19?? - Best of the Group (LP: #?)
2. .1971 - Opus Two (LP: KLP-10) {A}
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 6-19-1971 at the KL Audio Lab, Hubertus, WI
  Dale Mathis, John Miller, Clark Otto, Larry Schulz
- None known
Maupin, Jimmy And His Orchestra - Milwaukee
- .19?? - Keystone Polka / Waukegan Polka (45: KS-30) {A} (KL Records)
McIntyre, Mike - Greenwood / Rockford, IL
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
Meisner, Steve - Whitewater / Menomonee Falls
1. .19?? - Romance (LP: ?/CS: #?)
2. .1982 - Songs Of Love {A} (LP: HG-5015/CS: #?)
3. .1984 - Meisner Magic (LP: ?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
4. .1984 - Jammin' Polkas (LP: #?/CS: #?/CD: #?)
5. .1990 - Meisner Mini-Concert (CS: #?/2CD: #?)
6. .2003 - Forever Christmas (CD: #?)
7. .2005 - LIVE! The Way It Was Meant To Be (CD: #?)
8. .19?? - Meisner Magic, A Musical Journey (VHS: #?)
9. .19?? - Polka Thrill on the Hill (VHS: #?)
10. .2000 - Polka 2000 (VHS: #?)
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- 2002 - The Grand Spirit: A Season For All - FolkLib Index
Meisner, Verne and the Polka Boys - Whitewater / Menomonee Falls
1. .1961 - A Polka and Waltz Holiday (LP: K-2002)
2. .19?? - Old Country Melodies (LP: K-2022)
3. .19?? - Waltzing with You (LP: K-2032)
4. .19?? - Strollin' (LP: K-2042)
5. .19?? - The Little Showmaker (LP: K-2052) {A}
6. .19?? - Dance Album (LP: K-2062) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  Verne Meisner, band members not listed
7. .19?? - The Happy Sounds of Verne Meisner (LP: K-2104)
8. .19?? - Martinis, Manhattans and Meisner (LP: K-2106)
9. .19?? - Polkarina (LP: K-2136)
10. .19?? - Plays a Song for You (LP: KS-2156)
11. .19?? - El Reo Drive (LP: BP-1016,JRC-80880) {A}
  Bright Productions, New Glarus, WI
  Verne Meisner, Steve Meisner, Richard Altreuter, Jay Broderson, Jerry Krahn, Dennis Laak Dan Meisner,
12. .1999 - 50th Anniversary, Volume 1 (1949-1999) (CD: VM-2000) {A}
  Verne Meisner, Bill Hagemann, Carl Hartmann, Hank Osters, Dick Stluka
  with Jay Brodersen, Jerry Hartmann, Spike Micale, Roger Pulver
- 1958 - Memories of Vienna / Polka Dancers Polka (45: #?)
- 19?? - Another Waltz With You / Never Ending Love (45: JS-7401) {A} (American/Cuca)
- 19?? - "Mimi" / Polka "76" (45: BP-101) {A} (Bright)
- 19?? - Orange Peelings / Apple Blossom Time (45: J-1234) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - The Little Shoemaker / Echo Valley Waltz (45: J-1263) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - South / Hi Lili Hi Lo (45: J-1266) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Vagabond Waltz / Alpine Laendler (45: J-1427) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Augies Polka / Happy Mountaineer (45: JS-1536) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - O Yeah / Michelle Waltz (45: JS-1537) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - El Rio Drive / Waltz No. 3 (45: HG-5026) {A}
  HG Records, Franksville, WI, Recorded at Rainbow Recording Studio, city?, Engineer: M? Boelter [It has Verne Meisner's Menomonee Falls address on the label.]
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
- 2002 - The Grand Spirit: A Season For All - FolkLib Index
Music Connection, The (aka Neal Zunker & The Music Connection) - Wausau
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index

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Noltkamper, Eric - Madison / Milwaukee / Richmond Heights, OH
1. .1994 - Reflections of Cleveland {A} (CS: HG-5061/CD: HG-5061) {A}
  Recorded at HG Studio, Franksville, WI
  with Scott Lorenz, Don Hunjadi
2. 1996 - Yankovic Classics (CS: ?/CD: no #) {A}
  Grant Kozera and Eric Noltkamper
- 1993 - One More Time - by Frankie Yankovic
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
Northstar Express - Hawkins
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index

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Ochs, Pete and His Orchestra - Milwaukee
1. .1984 - Memorial Album (LP: YM-1) {A}
  Yesterday's Memories, Recorded at HG Studio, Franksville, WI
  Peter Ochs, Ray Carsen, Sheldon Daase, Gene Davis, Emil Feiss, Frank Fischer, Johnny Kasel, Ernie Lawrence, Bill Nell, Roy Schneider, Gil Schwibinger, Louis Wilson
- None known

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Peachey, Don and His Orchestra - Burnett
1. .19?? - Happy Polka Dance Party (LP: DRLP-100) {A}
  Domino Recording Company, Burnett, WI
  Rose Giedlinski, Robert "Kookie" Jambura, Wayne "Jiggs" Mannigel, Mike Marks, "Mighty" Ron Meitner, Janie Peachey
2. .19?? - Happy Polka Dance Party, Volume II (LP: CDTLP-101) {A}
  Cadet Records, Burnett, WI
3. .19?? - Dance and Swing Out (LP: CDT-LP-102) {A}
  Cadet Recording Co., Burnett, WI
  Rose Giedlinski, Ken Jacobs, Robert "Kookie" Jambura, Wayne "Jiggs" Mannigel, Ron Meitner, Janie Peachey
4. .19?? - Musically Yours (LP: CDT-D-103) {A}
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
  Rosie Giedlinski, George Godfroy, Ken Jacobs, Kookie Jambura, Janie Peachy, Bob Shirek
5. .19?? - Early Hits and Bandstand Favorites (LP: CDT-D-104)
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
6. .19?? - Lucky Polka Favorites (LP: CDT-D-105) {A}
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
  Rose Giedlinski, George Godfroy, Ken Jacobs, Robert "Kookie" Jambura, Bob Shirek, Jane Shirek
7. .19?? - Collector's Choice (LP: CDT-D-106) {A}
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
  Rose Giedlinski, Leroy Godfroy, Ken Jacobs, Bob Jambura, Bob Shirek, Jane Shirek
8. .19?? - Let's Go Dancing (LP: CDT-D-107) {A}
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
  Rose Giedlinski, Leroy Godfroy, Ken Jacobs, Gerry Retzer, Bob Shirek, Jane Shirek
  plus unknown others, "(Some variation in personnel will be noted by sharp eared listeners. Space limitations prevent a more detailed breakdown of discographical material.)"
9. .19?? - Dancing On A Cloud (LP: CDT-D-108)
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
10. .19?? - Pretty Rainbow (LP: CDT-D-109)
  Cadet Recording Company, Burnett, WI
11. .19?? - No Dance Like a Polka Dance (LP: CDT-D-110) {A}
  Cadet Records, Burnett, WI
  Bill Anding, John Christian, Kurt Cowling, Ken Jacobs, Johnny Peachey, Mary Peachey
12. .19?? - We Love Christmas (CD: #?)
13. .2004 - What Goes On Here? (CD: #?)
14. .2007 - Some Funtastic Fox Trots (CD: #?)
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
Pekol, Jim and his Orchestra - Phillips
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index

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Rodgers, Dick - Green Bay / Pulaski
Roger's Jolly Dutchmen - Scandinavia
1. .19?? - Old Time Favorites (CS.: NSA-163) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI, Recording Engineer: Dave Pilz
  Roger Fietzer with Gene Behm, Russ Fietzer, Dave McNichols, John Schwarzenbach
2. .19?? - The Best of Smokey Valley (CS.: NSA-177) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI, Recording Engineer: Dave Pilz
  band same as above
3. .19?? - Time to Shake Your Shoes! (CS.: NSA-192) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI, Recording Engineer: Dave Pilz
  band same as above
4. .19?? - This One For You (CD: NSA-199) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI, Recording Engineer: Joe Wojkiewicz, Jr.
  band same as above
5. .19?? - From Us To You (CD: NSA-200) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI, Recording Engineer: Joe Wojkiewicz, Jr.
  band same as above
- None known
  Contact: Roger Fietzer, E. 2055 Smokey Valley Rd, Scandinavia, WI 54977 -- (715) 467-2239
  or Russ Fietzer, E. 1957 Larson Rd., Waupaca, WI 54981 -- (715) 258-5046
  or North Star Appli.
Rogers, Charley and the Good Times - Rhinelander
1. .19?? - Good Old Time Music (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: CD-NSA-221)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
- None known

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Savatski, Bill - city?
1. .19?? - I Can't Stop Doin' the Polka (LP: KS-2107) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
2. .19?? - Polka Favorites (LP: KS-2114) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  Bill Savatski, Dennis Laak, Bob Lorenz, Dick Mazurek, Bob Shamber, Pete Stark
- None known
Schlies, Don - Kewaunee
1. .19?? - We Play It Just For You (LP: NSA-13/CS: NSA-13)
2. .19?? - At Cinderella Ballroom (LP: NSA-36/CS: NSA-36)
3. .19?? - Polkas + Waltzes = (LP: NSA-51/CS: NSA-51)
4. .19?? - From The Top (LP: NSA-103/CS: NSA-103)
5. .19?? - Four Great Albums Presented by North Star Appli.: We Play It Just For You / At Cinderella Ballroom / Polkas + Waltzes = / From The Top (2CD: NSA-209/210)
  all the above are on North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
6. .19?? - Let's Roll the Dice (CS: ?/CD: no #) {A}
  S.W. Graphics (record label?)
  liner notes do not list who plays on this title
- None known
Schroeder Recording Orchestra, The Diana - Reedsville
1. .1976 - The Opera House Presents (LP: KLP-77) {A}
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 2-07-1976 at the Opera House, St. Nazianz, WI
  with Bill Behnke, Sheldon Krueger, John Mix, Earl Wondrash, Bradley Wrolson
- None known
Siebold, Tom and The Brass Buttons - Maribel
Smith Trio, Art - Oshkosh
- .19?? - Cherry Polka / Top of the Hill Polka (45: KS-85A/B) {A} (KL Recording)
  A: Composer: Yankovic, Recorded at the Columbus Club, Oshkosh, Wisc.
  B: Composer: Yankovic, Featuring Ron Smith On The German Musette Accordion
- .19?? - Carol's Waltz /St. Louis Polka (45: KS-88A/B) {A} (KL Recording)
  A: Recorded at the Columbus Club, Oshkosh, Wisc.
  B: Featuring Steve Young On Bass Viol.
Sturtz Orchestra, The Howie - Loyal 1930-1954 / Neillsville 1954-19?? / Eau Claire 19??-
1. .19?? - Howie Sturtz (LP: KS-1202)
2. .19?? - Four Seasons Dance Party (LP: K-2140)
3. .19?? - Let's Go Dancing! (LP: KS-2141) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  Howie Sturtz, Gene LaFond, Mel Lindau, Bill Ludwig, Herb Keller, Lyle Miller
4. .19?? - Papa, Won't You Dance With Me? (LP: GRH-0101) {A}
  Session Records, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Recorded at Session Sound Recording Studios, 244 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  Greg Heeg, Herb Keller, Lyle Miller, Ertz Steiger
5. .19?? - In the Mood (LP: GRH-0102) {A} "9th album"
  Session Records, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  Greg Heeg, Herb Keller, Lyle Miller, Ertz Steiger
6. .1968? - Dairyland Jubilee (LP: 101-S) {A}
  World's Fair Records, Neillsville, WI
  Herb Keller, Gene LaFond, Mel Lindau, Bill Ludwig, Lyle Miller
7. .1970 - The Best Of The Howie Sturtz Orchestra (LP: #?)
8. .19?? - We Remember the Good Songs (CD: #?)
  Cox Records, Marshfield (11 tracks)
9. .19?? - What a Wonderful World (CD: #?)
  Cox Records, Marshfield (13 tracks)
10. .19?? - Howie Sturtz, "live on the air, with" Tiny Hill, Circa 1954 (CD: #?)
  label?, city?, Recorded for broadcast on WDLB in 1954 at the Marshfield Armory, Marshfield, WI. date?
  sets by Tiny Hill (6 tracks), Lawrence Duchow's Red Raven Orchestra (4 tracks), and Howie Sturtz Orchestra (11 tracks)
  Titles of all 27 Howie Sturtz Orchestra releases TBA, NOT! (I ordered his 2007 book, "Thanks for the Memories" in order to obtain the complete discography of his recordings. Alas, on page 32, he states, "...we'd record probably 27 recordings, spanning everything from 78rpm records, to 45's, LP Albums, then 8 Track Tapes, Cassettes, CD's, some MD's, VD's, BVD's, (whoa), even some video cassettes... Unfortunately, there is no mention of any details of any specific release in his 56 year performing career anywhere in the book.)
- None known
Styczynski, Alvin - Pulaski
1. .19?? - Polish Music at its Best (LP: K-2004)
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
2. .19?? - More Polish at its Best! (LP: K-2017) {A}
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
  Alvin Styczynski, Roger Brzeczkowski, Donald Holewinski, Willis Melchert, Donald Schnese, Leon Smith
3. .19?? - The Midwest Sound of Alvin Styczynski (LP: DLP-1639) {A}
  Dyno Polkas (Gateway Recordings, Inc.)
  Alvin Styczynski, Phillip Beaumia, Bob Novitski, Dick Novitski, Ron Miller, Laverne Sheik
4. .19?? - Pulaski is a Polka Town (LP: K-2040)
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
5. .200? - Alvin's Favorites (DVD: #?)
- 19?? - GJC Polka / Laugh & Smile Polka (45: JS-1638) {A} (American/Cuca)
- 19?? - Hup Sadyna / Marina (45: J-1272) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Pulaski Is A Polka Town / North, South, East, West (45: J-1414) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Black John Polka / My Wife She Got Drunk (45: J-1446) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - OJ Polka / Hot Dog Joe (45: J-1511) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Pulaski - That's My Hometown / Krakow Village Polka (45: JS-1620) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Mountaineer Polka / Tomorrow Morning Waltz (45: JS-1622) {A} (Cuca)
- 19?? - Derbytown Polka / Helena Polka (45: DJ-901) {A} (Don-Joe)
- 19?? - Memories Waltz / Fiddler's Polka (45: DJ-905) {A} (Don-Joe)
- 19?? - Mary's Knocking Polka / From Town To Town Polka (45: DJ-908) {A} (Don-Joe)
  Session Work
- None known
  Various Artists Collections
- None known

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Tantillo Orchestra, Joey - Madison?
- 19??/2005 - The Old Time Dance Album
- 19?? - Wanna Hear a Polka? (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: KCD-2001)
Three of Us, The - Oshkosh
1. .19?? - The Three of Us Pay Tribute to Polka Joe Wojkiewicz {A} (CS: NSA-193/CD: NSA-193) {A}
  The Three of Us: John F. Check, John David Check, Willy Zeamer
2. .19?? - The Three of Us Again {A} (CS.: NSA-197/CD: NSA-197)
3. .19?? - Dill Pickle Polka (CS: NSA-201/CD: NSA-201)
4. .19?? - Pearl Queen Polka {A} (CS NSA-208/CD: NSA-208) {A}
5. .19?? - The Three of Us Play Originals and Standards (CD: NSA-237) {A}
  with Stephen Kingsbury (MO), Michael Sekelsky (MO)
6. .19?? - Standards and Originals (CD: NSA-240) {A}
  with Stephen Kingsbury (MO), Michael Sekelsky (MO)
7. .19?? - The First and the Latest (CS: HQ-1403) {A}
  HQ Digital Audio, Milwaukee, WI
- None known
Thull Orchestra, The Bill - Kewaskum / Minneapolis, MN
1. .1973 - Picnic in the Woods (LP: KLP-43) {A}
  KL Records, Hubertus, WI
  David Heuer, Rick Leissring, Michael Schall, Bill Thull, Denis Thull, Eileen Thull, Michael Thull, Ralph Thull
2. .1980 - Polka Favorites, Vol. 2 (LP: KLP-110) {A}
  KL Records, Hubertus, WI
  David Heuer, Mark Kandel, Bill Thull, Denis Thull, Mike Thull, Ralph Thull, Kathy Wagner, Mike Wenzloff
- .19?? - Divorced Polka / Johnny's Tune In Waltz (45: KS-89) {A} (KL Records, Hubertus, WI) Matrix: 21671 / 21671
- .19?? - Barbara Polka / Never Ending Love (45: KS-90) {A} (KL Records, Hubertus, WI) Matrix: 21672 / 21672
- .19?? - Homeless Polka / Adrian Polka (45: 824W-7190) {A} (Wright Records, Milwaukee, WI Matrix: A4KS-3978 / A4KS-3979
  Various Artists Collections
- None known
Tuba Dan and The Polkalanders - Pickett / Ripon
1. .1985 - Polkatively Yours {A} (LP: NSA-123/CS: NSA-123) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  "Tuba Dan" Jerabek, Jim Fritz, Karalyn Fritz, John Hall, Elmer Hayes, Tom Hayes, Danny Jerabek, Jr.
  with Mike Marnocha
2. .19?? - Czech Souvenirs (LP: NSA-136/CS: NSA-136)
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
3. .19?? - Play Old Time Czech Memories {A} (LP: NSA-139/CS: NSA-139) {A}
  North Star Appli., Green Bay, WI
  "Tuba Dan" Jerabek, Jim Fritz, Karalyn Fritz, John Hall, Elmer Hayes, Tom Hayes, Danny Jerabek, Jr., Lila "Corky" Jerabek
4. .1990 - Tuba Dan Jerabek and his Polkalanders {A} (LP: 101/CS: ?)
  Tee Dee Records, Ripon?
  "Tuba Dan" Jerabek, John Hall, Elmer Hayes, Theresa Schneider, Dan Jerabek, Jr., Lila Jerabek
- None known

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Uncle Ozzie - Portage
Uncle Ozzie's Band - Portage
1. .19?? - Old Time Dancing Party (LP: K-2014)
  Cuca Records, Sauk City, WI
2. .2003 - For Them, I'll Play Some More: 40 Years 1963-2003 {A} (CS: KCD-1600/CD: KCD-1600)
  Cuca Records, Mount Horeb, WI
  Uncle Ozzie, Bernie Aurit, Gary Brueggen, Keith Gennerman, Dave Heuer, Jim Howden, Cindy Keuther, Alice Linn, Mike McIntyre
- None known

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Venglevski, Stas - Greenfield
- 200? - Les Chansons du Crepuscule - by Robyn Pluer (banyan)
Voelker, Jerry and the Jolly Gents - Green Bay
1. .19?? - Dance Time (LP: #?)
2. .1972 - Mother and Dad's Favorites (LP: KLP-28) {A}
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 8-22-1972 at Ray and Sherry Whipp's Goal Post Inn, Green Bay, WI
  Jerry Voelker, Dick Buss, Joe Jerabek, Ralph Kraynik, Gary Nejedlo, Mike Prokash
3. .19?? - Dance Away (LP: #?)
4. .1975 - Wisconsin's Most Wanted (LP: KLP-68) {A}
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI, Recorded 3-27-1975 at Art Schmit's Bavarian Hall, Pound, WI
  Jerry Voelker, Dick Buss, Joe Jerabek, Ralph Kraynik, Gary Nejedlo, Mike Prokash Jimmy Voelker
  with Carol DeFranee, Eunice DeFranee, Janet DeFranee
5. .1977 - Praise the Lord in Polka Style (LP: KLP-92)
  KL Recording Service, Hubertus, WI
6. .19?? - Mom, Let's Play it Again (LP: #?)
7. .19?? - Decade of Music (LP: #?)
8. .19?? - Mixin' it Up (LP: 108) {A}
9. .19?? - Czech Style (LP: #?)
10. .19?? - Green Bay's Greatest! (LP: JV-426) {A}
  Self Released
  Jerry Voelker, Cletus Bellin, Joe Jerabek, Kevin Klarkowski, Ralph Kraynik, Jeff Voelker
11. .19?? - Bursting With Old Time (CS: #?)
12. .19?? - Most Requested (CS: 5951)
- .19?? - Let's Go Chasing Women / Milwaukee Waltz (45: KS-101) {A} (KL Recording Service)
- .19?? - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie / It's Your Fault Polka (45: JV-101A) {A} (label?, Green Bay, WI)
  Various Artists Collections
- None known

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Wartgow Band, Gregg - Milton / Fort Atkinson
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index
Winard Band, Jeff - Milwaukee

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Young, Steve and the Down Dusters - Oshkosh
1. .1981 - Always Happy (LP: BO-1019/JRC-81059) {A}
  Bright Productions, New Glarus, WI, recorded 9-14-1981 at New Glarus, Sound Engineer: Roger Bright
  Steve Young, Marty Kees, Greg Laedtke, Dan Meyer
2. .2001 - Recorded Live (CS.: no #) {A}
  Recorded at the Legion Club in Fox Lake, WI
  The Steve Young Band: Steve Young, Steve "Gunner" Guenther, Marty Kees, Vince Kees, Dan Meyer
- None known
  Contact: Steve Young, 1304 Liberty St., Oshkosh, WI 54901 -- (920) 235-0604 - musik2stayyoung@prodigy.net
Yurkovich Band, Richie - Willard
- 199? - Polka Tyme Wisconsin Style - FolkLib Index

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Zoromski, Pat and The Boys From Polonia - Ringle
1. .19?? - A Night With The Boys (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: #?)
2. .19?? - Your Best Choice (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: #?)
3. .19?? - Polonia! (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: #?)
4. .19?? - Good Times Never End (LP: ?/CS: ?/CD: #?)
- None known
Zunker, Neal & The Music Connection - (see: The Music Connection)

Sources of titles and information other than my personal record collection, (marked with "{A}"), and the liner notes on them:

Mills Music Library: Cuca Records Database

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