Congratulations to Polka Jammer IJs Kenny Olowin (Hot American Polkas), Mark & Cherie Trzepacz (TGiFriday) and Todd Zaganicz (Polka Nite Cap Show, That 70’s Show & Totally 80’s) who were all selected as the three finalists for the IJ/DJ Award to be announced at the 50th USPA Annual Convention Awards Banquet on Saturday May 26th.
The Polka Jammer Network would also like to extend congratulations to all of the UPSA Nominees.
Here is the rundown of this year’s finalists.
USPA BAND:
The Project
Polka Country Musicians
The Dynabrass
USPA MALE VOCALIST:
Wally Dombrowski – Polka Country Musicians
Andy Bojczuk – The Knewz
Lenny Gomulka – Chicago Push
USPA FEMALE VOCALIST:
Laura Mateja – IPA Tribute Band
Stacey Morris – Nu-Tones
Mollie Busta-Lange – Squeezebox
USPA RECORDING:
“1st. & Ten” – The Project
“Dance All Night” – The Dynabrass
“Holidayz” – The Knewz
USPA SONG:
Yermazah/Hold Me Tight – The Project
That’s Christmas To Me – The Knewz
Dance All Night – The Dynabrass
USPA IJ/DJ AWARD:
Kenny Olowin – “Hot American Polkas”
Todd Zaganiacz – “Polka Nite Cap Show, That 70’s Show” & “Totally 80’s”
Mark & Cherie Trzepacz – “TGIFriday”
USPA IJ/DJ AWARD:
Jonathan Fomenko (Amherst, NY)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Living Category – Randy Koslosky
Deceased Category – John Libera
Mary Rogers says
So many good artist, love you all. I must say that during the day I really enjoy Todd Z with the
70’s 80’s show. He is always so up beat and plays all the greatest songs. Todd you make my
day. Now for male vocalist between Lenny and Wally D I like them both. You folks have a hard
choice to make regarding ALL CATEGORIES. Good Luck.
Another comment——not related to any awards. I really enjoyed seeing Live video of Polka Festival
in Connecticut. Living here in Arizona was a real treat to see and hear EAST COAST BANDS. If
possible, would love to see these bands and the dancers on VIDEO. I am originally from New Jersey
and miss those Polka Festivals. I always have the Jammer on, better then TV.
Johnnybaran says
I think Dynabrass can win it ! That Dance All Night CD is AWESOME !