Dave “Scrubby” Seweryniak Tribute 7/22 on The Polka Jammer Network
This broadcast will be available in the PJN Archives for the next few weeks.
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The great one, Dave “Scrubby” Seweryniak has sadly passed away.
Join TZ on Friday, July 22 from 8-11PM ET as we pay tribute to the man who not only left us a legacy of music but also a legacy of memories. Tune in as we dedicate this broadcast of Nite Cap in his honor.
So sad! Lots of great memories that I have of this man. Looking forward to the tribute tonight!
Scrubby was a legend. He lived, breathed and loved polka music. Thanks for the many great memories, Scruby. Rest in God’s peace.
David (Scrubby) you were a great cousin and friend. I sure will miss all the great times we shared as children and later as we grew into men. May God welcome you with open arms and play a couple of polkas for the Lord and get heaven dancing just like you did on earth. Love and peace forever!
Sharing the stage with you Scrubs has truly not only been an honor, but yet your presence on and off stage put smiles and happiness in so many. Your legacy shall continue. God Speed Scrubby.
Scrubby – growing up in North Tonawanda and listening to and watching the Dynatones play such fantastic polka music are memories I will never forget. I learned to play play drums to that Dynatones Buffalo tempo. A hero indeed! You will be missed. God speed!
Oh Scrubby. How we will miss you. How we loved/still love you. You were so talented and so sweet. You remain in my prayers. And as I told Larry when Karen let me know, with a nod to rock n’ roll, if there’s a polka heaven, they’ve got a hell of a band. God bless you, Scrubby, with all my love, rest in peace. And DZIEKUJE, dear, dear friend.
Thanks, TZ, for your tribute tonight. So many people are in Pulaski for the festival but those of us who couldn’t go, it’s sweet to hear 3 hours of dear Scrubby tonight.
Love,
Linda From Minnesota
WE ARE SADDENED BY THIS GREAT ENTERTAINER’S PASSING; HE AND THE DYNATONES MADE “THE GRILL” A MONUMENT WITH MEMORIES THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET. OUR PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
HENRY & PAT MAZUREK
Hank & Pat, I met you a few times with Larry. Your “Friendly Tavern” was Cheers before there was a Cheers, Sam, Diane, Norm, Coach, Woody, Cliff, et al. You helped the DynaTones be what they were meant to be! You gave a home to a true musical movement and you are such nice people. God and Scrubby are smiling at all the additions of music up there now. Maybe it will be like your Friendly Tavern, The Grill! God bless you. God bless Scrubby. May we all celebrate how blessed we are to have and have had each other all these years.
I have enjoyed all the years of playing tubs for Scrubby, recordings, as well as his zany tactics and friendship through the many years. HE WAS/IS A CLASS ACT! Hank Marzuchowski
God Bless you Scrubby! I will miss you!
A true legend and best performers ever.and an even better person.I grew up to his music.god bless and I hope there is a polka heaven
Always loved his music from the 1st time I heard it. We’ll miss him.
Scrubby thanks for all the great polish music God bless you and rest in peace
Scrub:
Thanks so much for bringing decades of polka happiness to the masses — and, in the process, making my harmonies sound so good. There’s now a void in polkas that will never be filled. But we’re grateful for the legacy you’ve left behind through the countless recordings you did. Need proof that you had the Midas Touch in polkas? They’re playing “Scrubby’s Rap” down here again.
You were, quite literally, one in a million; I will miss you, my brother.
Larry
Lovely tribute, Larry….
Well said as always, Larry! The Dynatones were a musical Institution that brought joy and happiness to all that went out to hear them play. Not only was Scrubby a wonderful musician and excellent vocalist, no one could entertain as he could! His passing has left a void in the Polka Field that will never be filled with anyone like him! May you rest in God’s Grace Scrubby!
Remember seeing Scrubby at Harty’s Pub Greensburg , Fiedor’s Grove , and at Conneaut Lake Park . Always put on an excellent show . I will continue to play his music on my show . Remember you can’t forget the Polka Personalities who made the music what it is today . Lush , Louie , Wojnarowski . Li’l Wally , and without a dought Scrubby .
Li’l John Nalevanko / WQTW Radio Greensburg PA.
Thanks Scrubby for all the music over the years . Will continue to play your songs on my radio show . Was always a pleasure to see you . At Harty’s Pub , Fiedors Grove , Seven Springs , and Conneaut Lake Park here in PA. Those memories will never die , just like the music you’ve given us on recordings.
Li’l John Nalevanko / WQTW Radio Greensburg Pa.
What a terrific show. Wish I’d had a chance to see him on-stage.
I never knew the man personally, but did have the chance and privilege to see him perform on many occasions when the Dynatones appeared in the New England area.
He was one of my favorite musicians and vocalists and the Dynatones will always be my favorite polka band.
Thank you Scrubby for your many contributions to the world of polka music. It would not have been, and will not be, the same without you. Rest in peace.