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Sandel, Thomas

  • St. Joseph, Michigan
  • Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Tom Sandel; 2003 Earl Kops, Jack Zimmerman, Tom Sandel; 2006


Sandhurst, Adam

  • St. Augusta, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Adam and The Jolly Jammers

Adam Sandhurst; 2003 Adam Sandhurst; 2003 Adam Sandhurst; 2008


Sauer, Berdine

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician

Richard and Berdine Pierz; 2007


Sauer, Richard

  • Pierz, Minnesota
  • Musician

Richard and Berdine Pierz; 2007


Savitsky, Elaine

  • Pennsylvania
  • Musician

Elaine Savitsky; 2004 Elaine Savitsky; 2004


Sawall, Taylor

  • Clintonville, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Taylor Sawall and his instructor, Les Bondowski; undated Taylor Sawall; undated Taylor Sawall; undated


Schaeffler, Loren (1949 - 2006)

Loren Schaeffler; undated Loren Schaeffler; 2004


Scheid, Elmer (1921 - )

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Elmer Scheid and His Hoolerie Polka Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Elmer Scheid; 2005


Schepp, Henry W.

  • Composer, Musician

Henry Schepp; undated Henry Schepp; undated


Schilling, Dean (1944 - )

  • New Braunfels, Texas
  • Musician
  • Bands: Malek Fisherman, Jublee Band, Cloverleaf Orchestra

 


Schlicht, Otto

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Innovator (button action), Manufacturer (Patek, Pearl Queen, Silberhorn), Musician

Otto Schlicht; undated


Schmuldt, Arthur

  • Ludington, Michigan
  • Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)

Arthur Schmuldt; undated


Schnittker, John

  • Arlington Heights, Illinois
  • Musician

John Rakoski, Ben Kath, John Schnittker; undated


Schroeder, Linda

  • Minnesota
  • Musician

Linda Schroeder; 2006


Schroeder, Paul

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (concertina club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1984)

Paul Schroeder; undated


Schuckert, Henry

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Innovator (tuning), Musician, Retailer (Star Concertina), Teacher, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

 


Schueller, Rodney

  • San Marcos, Texas
  • Musician, Teacher

Rodney Schueller; 2007


Schuft, Jerry (1937 - 2004)

  • Brownton, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Jerry Schuft Band
  • Honors: Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2004), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Jerry Schuft; 2003 Jerry Schuft; 2003


Schultz, Jack

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Jack Schultz; 2007


Schulze, Duane

  • Holcombe, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Duane Schulze; 2007


Schwichtenberg  (Berg), Harry (1912 - 1999)

  • Schaumburg, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)

Harry Berg; 1991 Harry Schwichtenberg; 1995 Harry Schwichtenberg; undated


Sellner, Josh (1988 - )

  • Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
  • Musician, Technician

Josh Sellner; 2005 Josh Sellner; 2007 Josh Sellner; 2007


Servatius, George

  • Melrose, Minnesota
  • Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

George Servatius and Tony Wolf; undated George Servatius; 1986


Seweryniak, David "Scrubby" (1948 - )

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: Dynatones, Dave Seweryniak Trio, Sunshine
  • Honors: International Polka Association - Polka Music Hall of Fame and Various Awards, United States Polka Association - Various Awards, Grammy Award Nomination (1992)
     

Mark Trzepacz, Steve Litwin, Larry Trojack, David "Scrubby" Seweryniak; 1980 Scrubby Seweryniak; 2006 Scrubby Seweryniak; 2006


Shudy, Peter D.

  • West Allis, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Peter Shudy; 2006


Sienicki, Eileen

  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Promoter
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)

Eileen Sienick; 1998


Sienicki, John

  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Musician, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)

John Sienicki; 1985 John Sienicki; 2006 John Sienicki; 2007


Sienkowski, Eddie (1948 - )

  • North Judson, Indiana
  • Bandleader (E-Z Tones), Musician
  • Bands: E-Z Tones, Harmony Notes, Musical Aces, Pala Brothers, Polkamasters
  • Honors: United Polka Association - Concertina Player of the Year (1997)

 


Sierzega, Jim (1951 - )

  • Palos Heights, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Good Times, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  • Honors: Grammy Award

 


Siewierski, Casey (1921 - 1994)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Bands: Siewierski Brothers' Orchestra, Li'l Wally,

 


Silberhorn, Ernest

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher

 


Silberhorn, Henry

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Henry Silberhorn; undated Henry Silberhorn; 1953


Siwiec, Eddie

  • Dearborn, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Bands: The Brass Connection, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  • Honors: International Polka Association - Hall of Fame (2005), Grammy Nomination

 


Skowrowski, Henry

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Musician

Henry Skowrowski; 1975


Slipek, Theresa

  • Thorp, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Theresa Slipek; 2005 Theresa Slipek; 2005


Slowinski, Ted

  • Junction City (Lake DuBay), Wisconsin
  • Musician

Ted Slowinski; 2008


Smieja, Michael R.

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Musician, Technician (Echo Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Mike Smieja; 2005 Concertina by Mike Smieja; 2006 Mike Smieja; 2008


Smigielski, Thomas (Smiley)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Teacher (Karpek, Lincoln, Polonia)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

 


Smith, Jerry

Jerry Smith; 2007 Concertina by Jerry Smith; 2007


Smrz, Tom (1958 - )

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Music Express, Polish Trio, Jolly Harmony 7, Polish Express, Polish Pride

 


Sobczak, Adam (1990 - )

  • Elma, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: Buffalo Concertina All-Stars

Adam Sobczak; 2005


Sokolowski, Jim

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Bohemian American Concertina Association

Jim Sokolowski and Les Bondowski; undated Jim Sokolowski; undated Jim Sokolowski; 2006


Sonnentag, Harry A.

  • Marathon, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)

Harry Sonnentag; 1992


Spila, Joe

  • Musician
  • Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club

Al Tucholski, Frank Stanczewski, Joe Spila, Joe Noworyta, Casey Kliszak and Len Jaskowiak; 1970


Spradau, Marvin

  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)

Marvin Spradau; 1996


Stacey, Joseph

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1979)

Joseph Stacey; undated


Stanczewski (Stann), Frank (Crazy Fingers)

  • Cheektowaga, New York
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)

Al Tucholski, Frank Stanczewski, Joe Spila, Joe Noworyta, Casey Kliszak and Len Jaskowiak; 1970 Frank Stann; 1977 Frank Stanczewski and Al Tucholski; undated


Stang, Dwight

  • Elk River, Minnesota
  • Musician

Dwight Stang; 2008


Starck, Joseph

  • Hibbing, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Joseph Starck; 1993


Starczowski, Jake

  • Goodman, Wisconsin
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: The White Eagles Band

 


Stark, Wally (1911 - 2007)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician, Technician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Wally Stark; 1989


Starzynski (Star), Edward

  • West Dundee, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

Ed Star; undated


Stillman, Elmer

  • Medford, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Elmer Stillman; 1989


Stimac, Tony

  • Wittenberg, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)

Tony Stimac; 1999


Stirrett, Frank R.

  • Ontario, Canada
  • Musician, Promoter (Museum)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Frank Stirrett; 2001


Stolowski, Dave

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Dave Stolowski; 2008


Storch, Robert

  • Medford, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician, Promoter
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Robert Storch; 1989


Streich, Cliff

  • Springfield, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Cliff Streich Band

Cliff Streich; 2008 Cliff Streich; 2008


Strozinski, Len

  • Portage, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Len Strozinski; 2006 Len Strozinski; 2006


Stulga, Joe

  • Lansing, Illinois
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

 Joe Stulga; 1960 Joe Stulga; 1962 Joe Stugla; undated Joe Stulga; 2007


Stys, Mickey (1922 - 2006)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (Old Timers Concertina Club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1994)

Mickey Stys; undated


Suess, Dave (1949 - 2002)

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Erwin Suess and The Hoolerie Dutchman, Lester Schuft and The Country Dutchman
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

 


Suess, Erwin

  • Mankato, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Erwin Suess; 2003


Suterko, Ed

  • Reno, Nevada
  • Musician, Promoter (Reno Concertina Club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Ed Suterko; 2001


Svoboda, Ed (Sonny)

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Red Raven Ochestra
  • Honors: Soko Polka Hall of Fame (2005)

 


 

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