Monday, March 13, 2023

2023 February

  Don & Gail Haderle's 

POLKAOUTWEST Blog For February 2023

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Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago Push

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Monday, June 21, 2021

2021 April-June

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POLKAOUTWEST Blog For April-June 2021

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Pinnacles National Park


Sunday, April 11, 2021

2021 January-March

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POLKAOUTWEST Blog For January-March 2021

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Still life in that old, broken stump



Tuesday, December 15, 2020

2020 October-December

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POLKAOUTWEST Blog For October-December 2020

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Ain't she sweet?


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Saturday, October 3, 2020

2020 August-September

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POLKAOUTWEST Blog For August-September 2020

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Smokey Skies

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Saturday, August 8, 2020

2020 July

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POLKAOUTWEST Blog For July 2020

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

2020 July Part 2

Don & Gail Haderle's 
POLKAOUTWEST Blog For July 2020

This is a continuation of the May/June posting. To refresh your memory: For 10 years Mel & Pauline Stodola had an annual polka party in Temecula at their property called Sky Ranch. Over the 10 years that they held the party, just about every Slovenian polka musician in the USA showed up and our favorite Italian band led by Steve Balich, Sr. What started as a weekend party turned into a 3-4 day polka festival.

The ranch is on the top of a hill surrounded by avocado and grapefruit trees. Dale Buse brought in one of his dance floors which was set up next to the house under a big tent. Roman Possedi was the emcee of the event and set the schedule of performers under the tent. Don Agresti spit roasted a hog from his farm and supplied fruit, vegetables, and pasta. Everyone brought food for the potlucks. The party went from noon to late evening on Saturday and Sunday.

In the previous posting, we provided a link to 10 videos of the performances at the party. The following link will take you to the next 9 performances. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLma6uMnhwGnLxo-c-5XXM4LvnwcqbE-7y