How do you enjoy Memorial Day weekend as a polka fan? May I recommend starting off the official summer season with some songs about picnics, hiking and bird watching.
In this week’s lakeside Shotski Lodge, I talk about why Polka Time is starting summer camp. Plus, fresh gig announcements.
Polka Time: Where and when to listen
LIVE - March 26
Sunday, 7 p.m. - WVMO-FM 98.7 Monona
Streaming - last week’s episode’s rebroadcast
Saturday, 8 a.m. - WHYS-FM 96.3 Eau Claire - support WHYS
Saturday, 3 p.m. - WRJQ Goodtime Radio - support WRJQ
Saturday, 6 p.m. - WPCA-FM 93.1 Amery - support WPCA
Saturday, 7 p.m. - WVMO-FM 98.7 Monona - support WVMO
Sunday, 7 a.m. - WOJB-FM 88.9 Hayward - support WOJB
Sunday, 8 a.m. - WILW-FM 96.3 Waupaca
Sunday, 9 a.m. - WOCT-FM 101.9 Oshkosh
Sunday, 4 p.m. - WLSP-FM 103.5 Sun Prairie - support SPMC
Thanks to these community and volunteer-powered stations for keeping vintage polka on the air waves.
Events: Save these dates
Sunday, June 16 — WVMO vinyl takeover: McFarland House Cafe, McFarland
DJs from WVMO-FM bring Americana vinyl to spin for 20-minute sets. From bluegrass to vintage country to polka, enjoy the ever-changing vibe. Details coming soon.
Saturday, June 22 — Prost! Sömerfest, Madison
It’s a Prost! Block Party! Madison’s best Munich-style bierhall is hosting a free party on Hancock Street to welcome summer with music and German food and drinks. DJ Shotski plays polka tunes from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. before a live polka band.
Bonus: Make Music Madison is featuring local bands all over the city! Stop by Prost to hear some polka and grab some lunch as you make your way around Madison’s celebration of live, local music.
September 19-22 — Green County Cheese Days, Monroe
Cheese Days is set to break the world record in the number of people dancing the polka at this year’s festival. And DJ Shotski is providing the polka tunes! Can you be a part of this exciting event on September 21 at 2 p.m.? Mark your calendar and register with Cheese Days for details.
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