| First things first. These are the folks who make it all possible... Our sponsors! Our "Polka Heroes" Attorney Jeffrey R. Portko / Advocate Law Offices visit his web page! Breton Village Travel - Julie Watkoski 942-0300 or 246-8121 Cannonsburg Market visit their website! David Delski's Prime Meats visit their web page! German-American Club Call Tony at 363-7833 Greenridge Realty - Deb Bizon visit her website! Grist Mill Fresh Foods & Café visit their website! Honey Creek Inn visit their website! Little River Casino & Resort visit their website! Longways Kapusta visit their web page! Pop's Restaurant visit their web page! Sobie Meats visit their website! VanBall's Prime Beef 3442 Plainfield Avenue NE, in the Northtown Shopping Center |
| A Little Bit of Our History... We're carrying on the tradition of West Michigan Polka DJs Bob (Jasiu) Whitcomb, Ernie Pickem (Ernie Pierogi) and Jerry Baczewski (Jerry Golombki). Jerry and Ernie got into Polka Radio at the feet of Grand Rapids' legendary Polka DJ, the late Bob Whitcomb, and took over for Jasiu when he retired in the 1970s. After about 15 years on various other West Michigan radio stations, Jerry and Ernie brought their act to WYGR starting February 29, 1992. Despite the passing of both Polka DJs (Ernie in February 1998, Jerry in February 1999), WYGR has continued the great Polka Radio tradition. By the way, Jerry & Ernie's Polka Pops was dubbed "the nation's premier Polka show" by a New York writer due to the great variety of musical styles featured: Chicago-style, Cleveland-style and traditional Polkas, plus your favorite Waltzes and Obereks. Great music from great artists, every Sunday afternoon on WYGR. |
SUNDAYS 12:00 NOON TIL 3:00 PM
polka n 1 A round dance . . . in common time, with three steps to every second
measure. 2 Music for such a dance: a lively . . . Polish tune in 2/4 time. -- v.i. To dance
the polka. [<F <Czech pulka half (step)]
pops adj. Colloq. 1 Of or pertaining to a pervasive mass culture, especially that of young
people. 2 Of or characteristic of the music favored by this group. [Short for POPULAR]
Playing popular, lively Polish tunes for the masses, every Sunday from noon til 3.
measure. 2 Music for such a dance: a lively . . . Polish tune in 2/4 time. -- v.i. To dance
the polka. [<F <Czech pulka half (step)]
pops adj. Colloq. 1 Of or pertaining to a pervasive mass culture, especially that of young
people. 2 Of or characteristic of the music favored by this group. [Short for POPULAR]
Playing popular, lively Polish tunes for the masses, every Sunday from noon til 3.
"So what's with the funny name?" you ask...
Faces for Radio...
George Rosinski AKA George Dubya, the Polka DJ
Drummer for The Diddle Styx, Polka DJ, and supporter of really bad football teams.
Drummer for The Diddle Styx, Polka DJ, and supporter of really bad football teams.
Scott Richards at the controls.
(Some people enjoy the show even more during his nap time.
Especially George and Rich.)
(Some people enjoy the show even more during his nap time.
Especially George and Rich.)
Laura Szczepanek
AKA The Roving Reporter
with the Polka Community News
every Sunday at 1:30PM
AKA The Roving Reporter
with the Polka Community News
every Sunday at 1:30PM
Rich Pastoor
AKA The Polka-Lovin' Hollander
Fan club: 4 members and counting.
AKA The Polka-Lovin' Hollander
Fan club: 4 members and counting.
Pulaski Days
Along with the Polka Pops, another one of the Grand Rapids area's great Polish Tradition is Pulaski Days. Held annually the first full
weekend of October, Pulaski Days opens many participating Polish Halls to the public (the halls are usually members-only).
As the saying goes, during Pulaski Days, "Everybody's Polish". It's a fun and festive atmosphere for people of all ages to spend time with
old and new friends. There's plenty of great Polka music, Polish food, and of course a few "Polish pops".
Learn more about Pulaski Days, including how you can get involved. Visit the official Pulaski Days website by clicking here!
weekend of October, Pulaski Days opens many participating Polish Halls to the public (the halls are usually members-only).
As the saying goes, during Pulaski Days, "Everybody's Polish". It's a fun and festive atmosphere for people of all ages to spend time with
old and new friends. There's plenty of great Polka music, Polish food, and of course a few "Polish pops".
Learn more about Pulaski Days, including how you can get involved. Visit the official Pulaski Days website by clicking here!
Contact The Polka Pops
Phone 616-248-9947 (248-WYGR)
Phone 616-475-9947 (475-WYGR)
E-Mail polkapops@yahoo.com
Click Here to E-Mail The Polka Pops!
Phone 616-248-9947 (248-WYGR)
Phone 616-475-9947 (475-WYGR)
E-Mail polkapops@yahoo.com
Click Here to E-Mail The Polka Pops!
| If you're a business owner willing and able to help keep your Polish Heritage alive by supporting The Polka Pops, why not join our list of "Polka Heroes"? Please contact us for sponsorship information. You can either e-mail us using the e-mail address or link below, or call Scott at 616-634-6502. Thank you. |
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Bert Mills
Official "Voice of The Polka Pops"
Radio Resumé:
Official "Voice of The Polka Pops"
Radio Resumé:
- WRR Radio - Dallas 1946-1947
- The Polka Pops 2003 - present
