Polka News: CZs Are 10, GutenTights Gig, Fun at the Opry

Czechaholics Are 10: Congrats to the CZs on their 10th anniversary. They’ll be celebrating Saturday, November 24, at Moravia Store where it all started. Welcome to new member Mayo Walker, who also plays with Southern Express. Mayo took Randy Majek’s place. Hated to hear that Randy retired from the band, but hope to see him join a jam from time to time. Thanks to Brian Klekar for sharing these great photos of the group.

GutenTights Gig: You’ll want to check out this group on Sunday, November 25 at Shooter’s Saloon in Brenham, from 3-6 PM. The GutenTights is composed of
Allison Crowson, Gene Hackemack, Ricky Weiss, Daniel Cendalski – a complete
mix of German, Czech, Polish plus Allison’s famous American Classics. Gene “Doc Hack” says it should be a riot! “The big draw will be Daniel. He is one fantastic lead guitar player and fiddle playing Polak from Chappell Hill – and a real nut and well liked,” Gene reports.

Fun at the Opry: Polkabeat reporter Julie Matus enjoyed a night at the Fayette County Opry held November 19 at the La Grange KC Hall. “What a great evening!!! Chris Rybak and Santiago Jimenez, Jr. put on a fabulous show, as always! The House Band, including John Dujka, is really a great group. There was quite a crowd there too! And the hamburgers prepared by the KC Members were good as always,” Julie says. The opry is held the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (979) 968-5117.

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