The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
New album from Fritz’s Polka Band
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Fritz’s Polka Band is recording a new album with surprises in store.
VERONA, N.Y. » Fritz’s Polka Band is in the process of working on a new recording to commemorate their 40th anniversary.
The Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB) recording sessions, which started in mid-June, have been taking place at SubCat Music Studios in Syracuse, N.Y. A release date has not been set yet.
“Since this year marks my band’s 40th anniversary, I thought recording a new CD would be a cool way to celebrate this band milestone,” said Fritz Scherz, band leader of Fritz’s Polka Band. “Additionally, we have numerous original tunes that have never been recorded -including some that are rather personal to me, so it felt like the time was right to do this. While the recording project is not completed yet, we have made great strides in accomplishing what will be a very eclectic album. We have some surprises planned, too.”
FPB was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, the late Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. Fred passed away on Nov. 14, 2009.
Playing everything from modern-style polka to country to rock and even blues, FPB performs
an eclectic mix of musical styles. Fritz’s Polka Band has made 18 recordings, which have achieved international airplay. Individuals of the band, and the band itself, have received some prestigious honors. As a group, FPB has performed on stage with “Canada’s Polka King,” Walter Ostanek (Grammy winner), “America’s Polka King,” the late Frank Yankovic (Grammy winner), Lynn Marie Rink (Grammy nominee), and Glen Burtnik. Individually, Fritz has performed on-stage with Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey) and Charles Giordano (current accordionist/keyboardist for Bruce Springsteen). FPB has performed at B.B. King’s Club (2003), The China Club (2006), and The Metropolitan Club (2007).
For more info on FPB, visit the band’s website at www.fritzspolkaband.com, their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fritzspolkaband , their Twitter feed at www.twit- ter.com/fritzspolkaband or call 315-363-3509.
Playing everything from modernstyle polka to country to rock and even blues, FPB performs an eclectic mix of musical styles. Fritz’s Polka Band hasmade 18 recordings, which have achieved international airplay.