The first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival! Celebrating 25 years of performing in 2003! Sponsored by Jagermeister! History Honors Links Members ... Trips Last page modified 06/01/2004: News Last page modified 06/01/2004: New link Click here to see pics from the 2nd FPB/Jagermeister Party held on May 1, 2004 at the Hotel Solsville, in Solsville, NY. Click here to see pictures from FPB's day in Nyack, NY on September 30th, (where they filmed a scene for The Manchurian Candidate ... Click here to see pics taken during the FPB/Jagermeister Party at the Hotel Solsville Fritz's Polka Band is an eclectic mixture of multi-cultural polka styles, combined with country, waltz, fox-trot, square-dance, and contemporary. The band was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. Since that time, the band has made nine recordings, which have achieved international airplay. Individuals of the band, and the band itself, have received some prestigious honors. Fritz's Polka Band has performed on-stage with "America's Polka King," the late Frank Yankovic, and "Canada's Polka King," Walter Ostanek. Fritz's Polka Band has played at: Woodstock '99 , the New York State Fair, regional and county fairs, ethnic events, colleges, concerts, social occasions, corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, benefits and numerous other events. | |
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