Late Update
A few more dates for this weekend came in at the last minute. This Fourth of July holiday is shaping up to be a big weekend for polka in south-central Texas. Check out the Shiner Hobo Band at the Shiner Brewery Friday night. Get your dancing shoes shined up for the Stars, Stripes & Polka On! Dance at the KC Hall in Schulenburg on Saturday, which is brought to you by The Texas Polka News. The next day, drive just a few miles down the road for the St. John Picnic with music by the Shiner Hobo Band, Dujka Brothers, Red Ravens and Mark Halata and Texavia.
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Thursday, July 1
BASTROP: Farm Street Opry in Bastrop feat. music by Ronny Corbin and David Lewis. $7:50 admission, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. www.farmstreetopry.com.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Kade Isakson at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Braydon Zink Band at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 2
NEW BRAUNFELS: Josh Holden at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., Cluture Jam at 7 p.m.
SHINER: Shiner Hobo Band at the Spetzel Brewery in Shiner, 1 to 5 p.m.
FREDERICKSBURG: The Hot Peppers at the Altdorf Biergarten in Fredericksburg (301 W. Main St.), 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 3
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Blue Denim at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
COUPLAND: Dale Watson at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SCHULENBURG: The Texas Polka News presents “Stars, Stripes and Polka On!” featuring the Czechaholics at the Schulenburg KC Hall, admission $10, 7-11 p.m.
MORAVIA: Victor Rodriguez at Moravia Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
SHINER: Shiner Half Moon Holidays with music by Mark Halata and Texavia from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m., Shiner's 2nd Wind playing from 4-6 p.m. www.shinerhalfmoon.com.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Monte Good and the Honky Tonk Heroes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.
FREDERICKSBURG: Off the Grid Band at Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, noon to 3 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Independence Day Celebration at High Hill Distillery near Hallettsville (3337 CR 122), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Music by Chris Rybak.
Sunday, July 4
ST. JOHN: Annual 4th of July Picnic at St. John Parish (7026 FM 957, 6 miles SW of Schulenburg). Mass at 9 a.m., Flag Raising at 10 a.m. Fried chicken and stew meal with all the trimmings for $10, serving starts at 10:30 a.m. Music all day by The Shiner Hobo Band, Dujka Brothers, Red Ravens and Mark Halata and Texavia. Auction, raffle, games for the kids, and more. Fireworks show at 10 p.m.
ROUND TOP: 171st Annual Fourth of July Celebration in Round Top. Parade and music throughout the afternoon at the Round Top Rifle Hall by the Round Top Brass Band, Round Top Jam Session, and Cool Freddie and the Crew. BBQ chicken and smoked sausage meal starting at 11 a.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Jack Byron at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Slim Bawb at 2 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Lost Cause Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Monday, July 5
NEW BRAUNFELS: Pete Hames Group at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 1 p.m., Southern Angels Band at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7
NEW BRAUNFELS: New Braunfels Village Brass Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Brett Cline Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 9
HOUSTON: Fab 5 at SPJST Hall Lodge 88 in Houston, 8 to 11:30 p.m.
BURTON: Das ist Lustig at the White Horse Saloon in Burton. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rick Cavender Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 10
CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
RED ROCK: Nathan Colt Young Band at Watterson Hall near Red Rock, 9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: MC and the Mystyx at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., All Mixed Up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.
MOULTON: Mike Stroup and the Moravian Woodpeckers at Pavlas Tavern, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 11
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by The Red Ravens at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
WEST: Summer Fun Polka Dance at the West Knights of Columbus Club feat. music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. 1 to 6 p.m., $10 per person. Meal: beef tips and rice for $10.
COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire w/ A Side of Steel at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanagh Duo at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at 2 p.m., Rick Rice Band at 6 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 14
NEW BRAUNFELS: San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 15
CONROE: Mike Gest and the Night Session at Carriage Inn in Conroe, 4 to 6 p.m. Free dinner and dance.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Natalie Rose Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.
Friday, July 16
NEW BRAUNFELS: Doug Lane at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 17
CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Texas Sound Check at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.
COUPLAND: Kenny Orts at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Mark Halata and Texavia at Krause’s Cafe, 6 to 9 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Southpaw at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Sunday, July 18
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3-7 p.m.
MORAVIA: Mark Halata and Texavia with Texas Sound Check at the Moravia Church Picnic, 4 to 8 p.m.
SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.
EL CAMPO: Blue Denim at Taiton Community Center, 2 p.m.
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Saturday, July 24
WEIMAR: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at Whistling Duck Vineyards and Winery, 2 to 5 p.m.
MULLINS PRAIRIE: Dujka Brothers at Mullins Prairie Store (between La Grange and Weimar), 8 p.m. to midnight.
SWEET HOME: Justin Cooper Band at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
BRYAN: Heartland Texas Band at the Sons of Hermann Hall (1104 William J. Bryan Pkwy.), 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 25
MOULTON: Czechaholics at the Moulton Jamboree, noon.
SWEET HOME: Glen Collins & the Alibi at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 30
VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Texas 361 at the Club Westerner 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaac Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.
LOCKHART: St. Mary of the Visitation 49th Annual Jamaica/Bazaar. Free admission. Music 6 p.m. to midnight by Strait Ahead Band (Country, Oldies, Pop) followed by Marcos Orozco Tejano Band.
Saturday, July 31
CISTERN: Briana Adams at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
COUPLAND: Weldon Henson at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
LOCKHART: St. Mary of the Visitation 49th Annual Jamaica/Bazaar. Free admission. Music 6 p.m. to midnight by Junction Country Band followed by David Farias Tejano Band.
Sunday, August 1
NEEDVILLE: Needville Polkatennial Fest at the Needville Knights of Columbus Hall feat. music by The Red Ravens and Czechaholics.
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Polka on the Airwaves
Don't miss out on your favorite polka music. Tune in to the following radio shows:
KMIL 105.1 FM in Cameron - Alfred Vrazel's Polka Show on Sundays noon to 2:30 p.m.
KHBR 1560 AM in Hillsboro – The American Czech Hour with David Kolar, Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.
KRXT 98.5 FM in Rockdale – Michael Craig's Polka Show, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday from 1:15 to 6 p.m.
KBEC 1390 AM in Ennis – Polka Party with Danny Zapletal, Sundays 10 a.m. to noon
KULP 1390 in El Campo – Dance Time with John Dujka, 10 a.m. to noon.
KULM 98.3 FM in Columbus – Polka Party Time Show with Ricky Canik, Monday-Friday 5:15-7 p.m. and Saturday’s 7-9 a.m.
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Contact Us
Contact emails/phone numbers are listed below:
Editorial and dance schedules:
Phone number for the Fayette County Record: (979) 968-3155
Phone number for TCHCC: (888) 785-4500
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Czechaholics provided music for dancing on the deck at the TCHCC in La Grange Saturday evening. Click to see more photos by Gary E. McKee. |
Baca's 159 Junction just east of Fayetteville hosted the Heartland Texas Band. Everyone enjoyed the music and dancing on 6/26/21. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
The Hound Song Brewery in Columbus hosted a Sunday afternoon event with Gene Hackemack squeezing away.
Images by Julie Matus.
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The Czechaholics provided the afternoon drinking, eating, and dancing music at Krause's Cafe in New Braunfels.. Click on photo to see images by Mark Hermes and Gary E. McKee. |
Blue Denim packed them in at the monthly gig at Sweet Home Community Center. Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz and Gary E. McKee. |
The M&M Playboys played for the crowd's dancing pleasure at Baca's 159 Junction just east of Fayetteville. A large group of musicians honored the band by attending. Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee. |
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Mark Karasek and Walt Harfmann jamming in Ennis on May 29, 2021 |
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