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Waksmonski, Frank

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

Frank Waksmonski; 2007

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Walensa, Chester P. (1900 - 1972)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Teacher

Chester P. Walensa; undated

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Walensa, Ervin J.

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

Ervin and Dick Walensa; undated Ervin Walensa; 1939 Ervin Walensa; 1990

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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)

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Wanderlich, Tommy (1966 - )

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

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Wanha, Joel (1948 - )

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

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Wanta, Adam

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

Adam Wanta; 1993 Adam Wanta; 2006

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Wanta, Andy

  • Marshfield, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Andy Wanta; 2009

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Wanta, Dave

  • Hatley, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Adam Wanta; 1993

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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

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Weber, Gary (1954 - 2008)

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

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Weiss, Chris

  • Sunbury, Ohio
  • Musician, Promoter (Old Time Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2008)

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

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Welinski, Gene (1939 - )

  • Anoka, Minnesota
  • Musician

Gene Welinski; 2008

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Wendinger, Paul

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
  • Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Old-Tyme Band Award (1985), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Polka Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2007)

Paul Wendinger; 2005

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Wendinger, Peter

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Band Leader, Musician
  • Bands: Peter and Paul Wendinger Band
  • Honors: Minnesota Ballroom Operators Old-Tyme Band Award (1985), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005), Polka Hall of Fame (2005), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2007)

Paul Wendinger; 2005

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Whalley, John L.

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

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Wheatstone, Sir Charles (1802 - 1875)

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

Charles Wheatstone; undated

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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

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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

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Williams, Bradley

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

Bradley Williams; 2005 Bradley Williams; 2007

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Wiltscheck, Smiley

  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Musician

Smiley Wiltscheck; 2003 Smiley Wiltscheck; 2006

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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

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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

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Wogsland, Cheri

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

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

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Wojahn, Harry (1934 - )

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

Harry Wojahn; 2005 Harry Wojahn; 2008

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Wojahn, Patti

  • Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Musician

Patti Wojahn; 2008

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Wojkiewicz, Dennis

  • Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Dennis Wojkiewicz; 2009

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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

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Wolf, Leonard

  • Shawano, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Shawano, Wisconsin

Leonard Wolf; 2006

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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

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Wolfe, Patti

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

Patti Wolfe; 1984

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Wolter, Ardell

  • Norwood, Minnesota
  • Musician

Ardell Wolter and Claion Reece; 2007

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Wuske, Scott (1965 - )

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

Scott Wuske; 2007 Scott Wuske; 2007

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Wydra, Al

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

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