247PolkaHeaven’s Best of 2008:
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Polka Fans and the Internet Jockey’s of 247Polkaheaven have spoken and the results are final.
The nomination and voting process started in early January. First, the IJ’s compiled a list making sure every CD released in 2008 was nominated. Then the IJ’s voted for their favorites of 2008. Those receiving the most votes in all 5 categories made up the audience ballot.
Polka Fans from around the world cast 7,380 votes for the best Polka CD’s, Songs and Entertainers of 2008. Thank You to the Polka Fans who participated in the voting.
Congratulations to the Polka Entertainers that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. 2008 was an exciting year for Polka! |
CATEGORY #1, POLISH STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 26 |
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HUNGRY FOR MORE, Polka Family |
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POLKAS FOR CHARITY POLKA FEVER, Ted Borzymowski |
| 3 |
4TH EDITION, The Knewz IJ TIE |
| 4 |
BACK TO ROOTS, Wally Dombrowski |
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BAY CITY NIGHTS, DynaBrass |
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PHASE ONE COMPLETE, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze |
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A BRIGHT IDEA, Jimmy K and Ethnic Jazz |
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POLKA MEMORIES, Stephanie Pietrzak |
| 9 |
TIME TO CHANGE, Twin Cities Soundz IJ TIE |
| 10 |
LET THE WHOLE WORLD SING, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra |
| 11 |
GOOD CLEAN FUN, Polish Connection |
CATEGORY #2, SLOVENIAN (CLEVELAND STYLE)
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 24 |
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SPEECHLESS, LynnMarie and Charlie Kelley as the Boxhounds |
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THE BEST OF THE BEST, Del Sinchak Band |
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THE BEST OF THE D.T.O. “THE 5TH DECADE", Dick Tady Orchestra |
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POLKAS HOT, Denny Anderson and The International Main Street Polka Band |
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DENIS NOVATO PLAYS CLEVELAND STYLE, Denis Novato |
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AT LAST, Eric & Nancy Noltkamper |
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ACCORDION COUNTRY, Twin Country Accordions |
| 8 |
REFLECTIONS, Fritz’s Polka Band |
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SONGS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, Joe Bajuk |
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JEFF WINARD’S WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC, Jeff Winard |
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PINT SIZE POLKAS, Uncle Mike and his Polka Band |
| 12 |
HG STUDIO 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, Don Junjadi |
CATEGORY #3, CROSSOVER AND (VARIETY) POLKA STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 18 |
| 1 |
BACK TO BACK HALL OF FAME POLKAS,
Walter Ostanek, Jerry Darlak & The Touch, Bobbie Kravos |
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POLKANCEPTIONS, Mike Surratt |
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FAMILY TRADITION, Alex Meixner |
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THE EXOTIC ROCKIN’ LIFE, Brave Combo |
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SHINING UP OLD FAVORITES, The Dujka Brothers |
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WE SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC, Walt Groller |
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BIG BAND & POLKA ON BROADWAY, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
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DANCING ON FUEGO, Bubba Hernandez |
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EL MAESTRO DEL ACORDEON, Paulino Bernal |
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NOW AND THEN, Vrazels’ Polka Band |
CATEGORY #4, BEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Original number of songs nominated: 87 |
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SEEING MY FATHER IN ME, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze |
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SECOND CHANCE, The Knewz |
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PITTSBURGH GIRLS, Polka Family |
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BAY CITY NIGHTS, DynaBrass |
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POLKA FEVER, Ted Borzymowski |
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GIVE A LITTLE BIT, Polka Family |
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SALUTE TO THE WOMEN OF POLKAS, Twin City Soundz |
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DO YOU KNOW, YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, Polka Family |
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DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, Mike Surratt |
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POLKA MEMORIES, Stephanie Pietrzak |
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POLKA INN, Wally Dombrowski |
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HOLLY DOLLY SONG, Jimmy K and Ethnic Jazz |
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WEDDING AT WILLIE’S, Wally Dombrowski |
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WHOLE LOTTA LOVIN, Polka Family |
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HUNDRED PROOF, Dynabrass |
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WALTZ OF ANGELS, Walter Ostanek |
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JUST ANOTHER PHASE, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze |
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ONE IN A ROW, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze |
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FAMILY TRADITION, Alex Meixner |
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LUCY DOWN THE AISLE, DynaBrass |
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TIME TO CHANGE, Twin City Soundz |
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YODEL DOWN THE MOUNTAIN,
Denny Anderson & The Internation Main Street Polka Band |
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DENIS’ FAST POLKA, Denis Novato |
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SEASIDE BUTTONS, Lynn Marie & Charlie Kelly as the Boxhounds |
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THE CLARINET ALA TRUMPET, Walter Procanyn Orchestra |
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OLE’ SQUEEZE BOX, New Brass Express |
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CHILI DONUTS, Joe Bajuk |
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I LOVE TO DANCE, Dujka Brothers |
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CHI CHI’S POLKA, Jeff Winard |
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THE BAND PLAYED ON, Walt Procanyn & His Orchestra |
CATEGORY #5, POLKA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR
Original number of polka artists nominated: 62 |
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POLKA FAMILY BAND |
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MAESTRO’S MEN |
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EDDIE BLAZONCZYK’S VERSATONES |
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THE KNEWZ |
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POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS |
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