CLARENCE - Chris Musial, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV Your Hometown MeTV Station, is proud to announce that Western New Yorkers will be dancing to the "Polka Buzz presented by Key Liquors."
Personality Ron Dombrowski, host of "Drive Time Polkas" (Monday-Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. on WXRL 1300AM and 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday on WECK 1230AM & 102.9FM), will bring his unique style and knowledge of Polka music to the television screen on Sundays at 7 p.m.
Dombrowski has been broadcasting polka programs since 1979 on both radio and television.
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Personality Ron Dombrowski will host “Polka Buzz” on Sundays at 7 p.m. on WBBZ-TV.
The polka is a Central European dance and genre of music that became familiar throughout Europe, originating in 19th century Bohemia. The name means "Polish Lady."
The music was introduced to America in 1844, and enjoyed a resurgence in popularity after World War II when Polish refugees moved to the Americas. Many Polish people settled in Buffalo and the surrounding communities. Western New York holds a top 5 ranking for Polish Americans in the United States. However, Polka music is enjoyed by people of all ages and ethnicities.
"Polka Buzz" will celebrate this genre of music as a recorded dance party program, featuring the top Polka Bands in the country. Programs will be recorded from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Gratwick Hose & Fire Company, 110 Ward Road in North Tonawanda, featuring different artists.
The public is welcome to purchase tickets for $10 to these tapings with the following bands:
Information about the bands, and television tapings, will be posted to www.wbbz.tv.
