Euclid's Joe Strukel, Mark Habat and Jan Horvath Win at 30th Polka Music Awards
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Accordionists Joshua Kay, 16, and Eddie Rodick performed “Slovenian Home Polka” at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel.
Joe Strukel (left) won as a Side Musician of the Year and as a member of Patty Candela’s ensemble, Patty C and the Guys. The group won Button Box Band of the Year at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel. Drummer Mike Tucci is at right.
Euclid's Mark Habat and Jan Horvath received the Tony Petkovsek Awards from the founder of the Thanksgiving Polka Weekend at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel. Mark served as chairman of the event and Jan hosted the hospitality suite.