We are saddened to learn that Moostash Joe, one of the very best polka band leaders and radio show hosts in Nebraska, passed away at the age of 83. Joe is an inductee in the Hall of Fame, class of 1974. Read more in the link below (via the Omaha World-Herald)
News
Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2016 Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame. We hope to see you again next year on September 10th, 2017.
We’ll have updates on the website over the next few days, including biographies of our new inductees, pictures of the event, and more information on next year’s induction ceremony.
Also, don’t forget to check out our Facebook and Youtube page for more content.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sokolomahapolka
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8a2wcRegi41AF4ef9QtRw
2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Flyer
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
Facebook and Youtube
We now have a Facebook and Youtube page! You can access them at the links below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sokolomahapolka
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8a2wcRegi41AF4ef9QtRw (Note: this will change to a more readable URL, as Youtube policy requires a channel to be established for at least 3o days)
The Facebook page will be used to bring polka-related news and events, while the Youtube page will have videos from the past induction ceremonies. The 2015 ceremony is now available at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shYiDk4CjoI
Jimmy B Orchestra Performance at Sokol Auditorium
Ballroom Dancing to the Big Band Sound of
The Jimmy B Orchestra
Sokol Auditorium
13th & Martha Street, Omaha NE
2016 Sunday Dates
April 10th
May 15th
July 10th
And a special final performance: July 31st
3:00 – 7:00 PM
“I am retiring from the band business”
(All dates subject to change)
Info: 402-339-8625 or [email protected]
2015 Inductees
Congratulations to this year’s inductees:
Living Category | |
Steve Sobota | Bass Player |
Jeff Janda | Bass Player |
Louis Sevek | Service Award, Sokol Omaha |
Deceased Category | |
Leonard Kassik | Milligan Brass Band Leader |
Frank Menousek | Sax & Clarinet |
The celebration will take place at Sokol Omaha on Sunday, September 13th, starting at 4 p.m. with the Nebraska Czech Brass Band providing the music!!
Free Big Band Polka Party – March 21st
Thank you!
Thanks to everyone who attended last night’s event. We will be working on getting pictures from last night’s event, as well as bio information for our recent inductees posted over the next few days, so stay tuned…
2014 Induction Ceremony This Weekend
Mark your calendars! This Sunday is the 2014 Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame! Click HERE to download the flyer for more information. Hope to see you there.