Fritz’s Polka Band to Perform at Cancer Benefit for Keith James

(Verona) Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB), from Verona, NY, will be performing at a benefit for Keith James on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Verona Fire Hall (1 Volunteer Ave.) in Verona, NY. The benefit starts at 1pm, with FPB scheduled to play from 3pm to 6pm.

“I’ve known Keith for quite a few years and am honored to call him my friend,” said Fritz Scherz, band leader of FPB. “The guys in FPB are looking forward to taking part in this benefit, as Keith suffers from cancer.

Over the years, we’ve always felt it was great to give back to the community, and this is just one of the ways we’re able to do so. We’ve known many people, including in our own families that have had cancer, so it means a lot to us to take part. We’re hopeful of a great turnout on the 12th of July for Keith.”

Fritz’s Polka Band has been performing for over 30 years, and made history in 1999, when they became the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival in Rome, NY. On September 15, 2007, FPB made history again by becoming the first polka band to perform at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. FPB has made 16 recordings. FPB even appears on “The Manchurian Candidate” DVD which was released in July 2004. FPB previously won a Just Plain Folks Music Award in the Best Polka Song category for Bialczak’s Polka on November 4, 2006. In November 2008, FPB won an Upper State Independent Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category. Just a few weeks ago, Fritz’s Polka Band won their first ever Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) in the Best Recording: Other Styles category.

For more details, including ticket information, call Karen Foster Horodnick at: (315) 363-6240. For info on FPB, go to: www.fritzspolkaband.com and/or their sponsor’s (Jagermeister) web site: www.jagermusic.com/fpolkaband.

Fritz’s Polka Band to Perform at Cancer Benefit for Keith James

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