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Waksmonski, Frank

  • Hatley, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (dancehall owner)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Frank Waksmonski; 2007


Walensa, Chester P. (1900 - 1972)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Teacher

Chester P. Walensa; undated


Walensa, Ervin J.

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)

Ervin Walensa; undated Ervin Walensa; 1939 Ervin Walensa; 1990


Walter, David A. (1969 - )

  • Parma, Ohio
  • Musician
  • Bands: Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection, This-n-That, Bruno Mikos and The Harmony Stars, Brass Works, Tower City Push
  • Honors: United States Polka Association - Best Album (1993, 1994)

 


Wanderlich, Tommy (1966 - )

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Musician
  • Bands: John Gora and Gorale
  • Honors: Grammy Nomination (1998)

 


Wanha, Joel (1948 - )

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: The Polka Playboys, Art Fenske and The Jolly Coppersmiths, Joel's Polka Band

 


Wanta, Adam

  • Hatley, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Adam Wanta; 1993 Adam Wanta; 2006


Watters, Pat

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician, Promoter, Retailer (Arnold Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Marie Watters and Pat Watters; undated Pat Watters; 1976


Weber, Gary (1954 - 2008)

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Musician
  • Bands: Electra Tones, Treltones

 


Weiss, Chris

Chris Weiss; undated Chris Weiss; 2007 Chris Weiss; 2006


Welinski, Gene (1939 - )

  • Anoka, Minnesota
  • Musician

Gene Welinski; 2008


Wendinger, Paul

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Paul Wendinger; 2005


Wendinger, Peter

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Peter Wendinger; 2005


Whalley, John L.

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician, Technician (Karpek Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1988)

 


Wheatstone, Sir Charles (1802-1875)

  • England
  • Innovator (English Concertina), Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Charles Wheatstone; undated


Wilfahrt, John (Whoopee John)

  • St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Band Leader (Whoopee John Band), Musician
  • Bands: Whoopee John Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)

John Wilfahrt; 1977


Willfahrt, Fritz

  • Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
  • Band Leader (The Fritz Willfahrt Orchestra), Musician, Promoter (Polka DJ)
  • Bands: The Fritz Willfahrt Orchestra

Fritz Willfahrt; 2007 Fritz Willfahrt; undated


Williams, Bradley

  • Austin, Texas
  • Musician
  • Bands: Gulf Coast Playboys

Bradley Williams; 2005 Bradley Williams; 2007


Wiltscheck, Smiley

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician

Smiley Wiltscheck; 2003 Smiley Wiltscheck; 2006


Witthus, Rudy

  • Arlington, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Honors: Czech Area Concertina Club - Lifetime Achievement Award (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2005), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2006)

Rudy Witthus; 2003 Rudy Witthus; 2005


Witucki, Dan

  • Winthrop, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Walt Disney World - Epcot (Germany); Dan Witucki and the Music Masters
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Dan Witucki; undated Vinny Lech and Dan Witucki; undated Vinny Lech and Dan Witucki; 2004


Wogsland, Cheri

  • Shawano, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Cheri's Polka Euphonics

Cheri Wogsland; unknown Cheri Wogsland and Les Bondowski; undated Cheri Wogsland, Jim Soufal, Les Bondowski; undated


Wojahn, Harry (1934 - )

  • Fairfax, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: Harry Wojahn Band

Harry Wojahn; 2005


Wolf, Betty (1921 - 2008)

  • St. Joseph, Minnesota
  • Musician, Promoter
  • Bands: The Deutschmeisters
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (1999)

Tony Wolf and Betty Wolf; 1977 Betty Wolf; 2008


Wolf, Leonard

  • Shawano, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)

Leonard Wolf; 2006


Wolf, Tony ( - 1980)

  • St. Joseph, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician, Promoter, Teacher
  • Bands: The Deutschmeisters
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (1999)

George Servatius and Tony Wolf; undated Tony Wolf and Betty Wolf; 1977


Wolfe, Patti

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

Patti Wolfe; 1984


Wolter, Ardell

  • Norwood, Minnesota
  • Musician

Ardell Wolter and Claion Reece; 2007


Wuske, Scott (1965 - )

  • Plover, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Scott & Co, Polka Nitro, Polka Pals

Scott Wuske; 2007 Scott Wuske; 2007


Wydra, Al

  • Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Retailer (Galaxy Concertina)

 


 

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