Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones are certainly the coolest-looking of all the Grammy polka nominees.
Lost amid all the hoopla of Mariah Carey’s eight Grammy nomination were the nominations for the Best Polka Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
• Under The Influence
Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
[Bel Aire Records]
• Time Out For Polkas And Waltzes
Walter Ostanek And Ron Sluga
[Sunshine Diversified Ent.]
• Polka Pizzazz
Del Sinchak Band
[Peppermint Records]
• Solecktions
Kevin Solecki
[Peppermint Records]
• Shake, Rattle And Polka!
Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
[Rounder]
Of course, my favorite nuclear polka band Brave Combo wasn’t nominated this year. Maybe next year.