Fritz’s Polka Band Wins Sammy Award

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, New York has won their first ever Syracuse-Area Music Award (SAMMY). FPB’s 2008 recording, “Reflections,” which featured all original FPB songs,won in the “Best Recording Other Styles” category. The SAMMY Award was presented to Fritz Scherz, band leader of Fritz’s Polka Band, and Mike Faraino (who’s been drumming quite a bit for FPB lately) on June 5th on the “Taste of Syracuse” main stage in downtown Syracuse, NY.

“I just want to thank all our great fans for making this possible,” exclaimed Fritz Scherz during his acceptance speech on the main stage. “I might get a little long-winded here, but this really means so much to me! I want to take time to recognize the guys in my band, Rick, Frank, Tom, Gabe, my Dad, Mike, who’s right here next to me, and George. Speaking of my Dad, I want to give a special shout out to him, as he’s home recovering from neck surgery. But, he’ll be back stronger than ever. I’d much rather have a SAMMY than a Grammy, since they dropped their polka category yesterday (June 4th).

Last but not least, a special thanks to the best sponsor in the world, Jagermeister!”

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. In November 2008, FPB won an Upper State Independent Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category.

For more information on the SAMMYs, go to: www.syracuseareamusic.com. For more info on FPB, go to: www.fritzspolkaband.com and/or www.jagermusic.com/fritzspolkaband.

Fritz’s Polka Band Wins Sammy Award

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