Artist description Hybrid of polka, pop and rock music. Emphasis on strong vocals and slick arrangements and production. Repertoire comprises original tunes and polkified covers of pop and rock hits.

Music Style Polka

Musical Influences Gary Lewis & The Playboys

Similar Artists Doors, Guess Who, Gary Lewis, Skid Roper, Wierd Al Yankovic, Schmenge Brothers, Focus

Artist History Originally formed 1974 by Al Janik, John Lewicki and Rick Wasilewski. Released LP POLKA TREASURES in 1977. Regular appearances on S.W. Ontario and Michigan dance/festival circuit through '70s and mid '80s. Disbanded 1986. Regrouped 2001 with lineup of Al Janik, John Lewicki, John Bidnock, Richard Janik and Karl Janik. CD released June 2001 "ONE STEP OVER THE LINE" featuring a progressive pop-polka sound.

Group Members Richard Janik, Al Janik, Karl Janik, John Bidnock, John Lewicki

Instruments Vocals, Trumpets, Accordion, Keyboards, Drums

Albums One Step Over The Line

Press Reviews The instrumentation is great, the beat is good and the vocals rock. I give it a strong 9.5 (Keith Stras WPNA Chicago) / "WOW! What a sound." (Gary W. Brueggen WTMB's Weekend Polka Party)

Location Windsor, Ontario - Canada

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