dennis polisky
2007 polka hall of fame inductee
dennis polisky
2007 polka hall of fame inductee
dennis polisky
2007 polka hall of fame inductee
Dennis grew up in a musical family. Born the youngest out of four by the late Ray and Helen Polisky. He learned clarinet and sax at the age of nine from his dad Ray. Self taught on accordion, bass, arranging music and theory. Grandfather Charles Polisky performed with the original Kryger Band of Pennsylvania and Paul Whitman's Big band. Father Ray performed with many Polka bands including the Polka Dots and Menko band.
Before starting the Maestro's Men, Dennis gained experience performing for 8 years with Polka pioneer Ray Henry's band. Dennis also performed and subbed with many bands including: Walt Solek, Gene Wisniewski, Stan Przasnyski, John Przasnyski (Connecticut Twins), Jimmy Sturr, Johnny Dyno, Walt Dolecki, John Prytko, Polka Family, TKO, Bright Sound Express, Dick Pillar, Diamond Bells, John Demerski, John Jeski, Joe Terry, Joe Rogers, Menko Band, Walt Procanyn, Tom Deguzis, Eddie Skinger, Patti & The Guys, Rich Bobinski, Stan Scott, Polka Naturals, Ed Valenta, Joe Pasieka, Sound a Bouts, Ed Zavaski, Irene Olszewski, Ed Zolkiewicz.
Dennis is an avid Polka historian and collector of memorabilia. He enjoys studying the history, roots and songs of the pioneers of Polka.
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Recordings:Maestro's Men - "Decade Two"Maestro's Men - "Enjoy The Little Things"Maestro's Men - "Don't Stop The Music"Maestro's Men - "Decade"Maestro's Men - "It's All About The Music"Maestro's Men - "Strike Up The Band"Maestro's Men - "Music Maestros Please"Maestro's Men - "Once More...From The Top"Maestro's Men - "Out Of The Blue"Maestro's Men - "Polkas For A Christmas Season 2"Maestro's Men - "Polkas For A Christmas Season 3"Ray Henry - "Wicked Good Polkas"Ray Henry - "Unforgettable Hits"Ray Henry - "50 Years & Better"Jimmy Sturr - "Polka Your Troubles Away"Jimmy Sturr - "Saturday Night Polka"Jimmy Sturr - "Polka All Night Long"Jimmy Sturr - "Sturr It Up"Jimmy Sturr - "When It's Polka Time At Your House"Jimmy Sturr - "I Love To Polka"Jimmy Sturr - "All In My Love For You"John Jeski - "Powerful Polkas"John Jeski - "Polkas For The Best Of Times"John Jeski - "Ageless Polkas"John Przasynski - "Plays Hits Of The CT Twins"Stan Przasnyski - "Polish Picnic"Menko Band - "Live From The University Of Hartford"John Demerski - "Play Me A Polka" (45 rpm)
Compositions:Belly UpMother's PrayerPooka's Hop RoselawnPolka For GinnyReminiscing With StellaTouch & GoRun AroundLightly And PolitelySax On The BeachYou And I
St Joe'sLucasTown Line Wild DuecesStick-A-LickBarnum Fest Hannah Rose
We think you’re WonderfulMy Little AngelBeast of the East
(collaboration w/P. Karnish)Life Of A MusicianOnly In America (collaboration w/P. Danielczuk)Maryann The Polka AngelHooray For The N.Y. Yankees (collaboration w/J. Rodgers)Enjoy The Little Things Don't Stop The Music From The Far ShoreJealous Lovers Soldiers ReturnThree Ladies RozalinkaSomebody Loves Me Again
(collaboration w/P. Karnish)Life Of A MusicianOnly In America (collaboration w/P. Danielczuk)Maryann The Polka AngelHooray For The N.Y. Yankees (collaboration w/J. Rodgers)Enjoy The Little Things Don't Stop The Music From The Far ShoreJealous Lovers Soldiers ReturnThree Ladies RozalinkaSomebody Loves Me Again