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The Mike Schneider Band
Registrace 9. 02. 2011
Mike Schneider has been entertaining audiences throughout the United States since 1996. He's a six-time polka hall of fame inductee, having won awards from the prestigious National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. Now join him both with his band and also for some very special unplugged performances from his home studio!
2024 Polka Visionary Personality of the Year Interview with Eddie Rodick
In this video, we celebrate one of the Slovenian polka field's most colorful talents, our 2024 Polka Visionary Personality of the Year, Eddie Rodick. Eddie and I cover everything from the creative way he interprets his songs, to his early musical influences, and even how he acquired his trademark speaking voice. If you've ever wanted to get to know the man behind his own musical genius, this is your opportunity! Be sure to check out the Polka Visionary Podcasts playlist for interviews with more great Polka Visionaries. If you enjoy this video, please like and share! Thank you!
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2013 Polka Visionary Personality of the Year Interview with Ivo Baldoni
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In this video, we celebrate National Accordion Month by revisiting the year 2013, when I interviewed my friend and accordion maker extraordinaire, Ivo Baldoni. Ivo is now enjoying semi-retirement, so some of the topics discussed are outdated, but it's still a great opportunity to gain insight into a true master of one of polka music's most important trades. Be sure to check out the Polka Vision...
2022 Polka Visionary Personality of the Year Interview with Steve Meisner
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Steve Meisner was my 20th annual Polka Visionary Personality of the Year. We recorded this interview back in late November 2022. At the time, this was intended for Polka Visionary Society members only. But with Steve's recent passing, I'm making it available here along with a few short stories in my video introduction, as well as a few bonus clips that weren't able to fit in the original versio...
Mike Schneider Shares Some Fireplace Advice
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If you have a fireplace or wood stove like we do, you'll want to check for this before you start your next fire. Needless to say, I was very surprised by what I found! Happy Thanksgiving to you later this week, and visit www.mikeschneiderband.com to start your Black Friday sale shopping early with a copy of "Christmas Kielbasa" for just $9.99 S&H. Happy Holidays!
Mike Schneider Plays the Italian Nights Waltz
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Happy National Polka Day! Today at the request of Taron from Canada, I'm playing Hank Thunander's "Italian Nights Waltz." This is another song that starts in the key of E (not my favorite). Hope you enjoy it, and that I did Hank's creation justice. It's a great song! Plus, listen to me prattle on for a bit about a few of my many upcoming gigs. Glad to be back out doing what I'm supposed to be d...
Mike Schneider Plays the Hawg Wobbler Polka, Congratulates Don Hunjadi, and Celebrates 25 Years!
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Congratulations to my friend and longtime music associate, Don Hunjadi on being named to this year's list of International Polka Association award winners! Today, I play his "Hawg Wobbler Polka," and also celebrate my 25th anniversary of playing polka music professionally (an event that almost escaped me this year)! Thank you for all your support, and hope you enjoy this week's video!
Mike Schneider Plays Uncle Nick's Polka
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Taking a shot at another one of my favorite tunes from Bob Timko's collection of recordings today. This one is an Eddie Habat original, "Uncle Nick's Polka." Enjoy this week's unplugged video!
Mike Schneider Plays the Paradise Waltz
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Today I play one of my very favorite Verne Meisner waltzes of all time, the "Paradise Waltz." It starts in the key of D and goes in all kinds of fun places from there. Thanks again, Verne :) I hope you enjoy this week's unplugged video!
Mike Schneider Plays the 707 Polka, and Wishes Walter Ostanek a Happy Birthday!
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Sorry I missed last week's scheduled video time. I'm even more sorry I missed Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek's birthday! Hope to make up for both today with a song I just learned, which just happens to be Walter's #1 song when you look him up on Spotify. Enjoy the "707 Polka!"
Mike Schneider Plays the Island Hop Polka
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Today I realized that since I started doing these videos, I have not done a single Bob Timko song. That ends right now, as I play for you his original tune, the "Island Hop Polka," a fairly simple tune complicated by the fact that it was written in F sharp. Thank you, Bob. Enjoy the video!
Mike Schneider Plays El Rio Drive
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Today I play Verne Meisner's "El Rio Drive" on my Dad's old Baldovox, and accordion very similar to one Verne played during the mid to late 1980s and early '90s. Plus, I do a short version of the song in the Tex-Mex style, and also send out special birthday wishes to Violet! Happy Friday, and enjoy this week's video!
Mike Schneider Plays the Whoop Polka
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Today I play the lead off song from most of the Pint Size Polkas shows that I do, and also tell a little story about a surprise I got in the mail regarding the tune. (Sorry for being a little longer winded than normal!) Thanks to Richard Adler, Frankie Yankovic, Joe Trolli and Johnny Pecon for writing a great song!
Mike Schneider Plays Take Me Out to the Ballgame
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Today I play "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in honor of the start of the baseball season, and for fellow accordion players John Smolz Sr. and Jr. (yes the World Series-winning, Hall of Fame pitcher). Happy Spring, Happy Easter, and enjoy this week's video!
Mike Schneider Plays the Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel)
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It was bound to happen sooner or later... This week, I play a request for the "Beer Barrel Polka." Hope you enjoy my interpretation of this all-time polka hit!
Mike Schneider Plays Gerald's (or Gilbert's) Polka
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This week I celebrate family friend Gilbert's one-year birthday with a song I thought was "Gilbert's Polka." Turns out, it's actually "Gerald's Polka." So I guess happy birthday to Gerald, too :) Thanks for watching, and enjoy the video!
Mike Schneider Plays the Liver Pool Polka
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Mike Schneider Plays the Liver Pool Polka
Mike Schneider Plays the Silk Umbrella Polka
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Mike Schneider Plays the Silk Umbrella Polka
Mike Schneider Plays the Good Time Polka
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Mike Schneider Plays the Good Time Polka
Mike Schneider Plays I Know A Young Girl (Poznam Mlado Dekle)
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Mike Schneider Plays I Know A Young Girl (Poznam Mlado Dekle)
Mike Schneider Plays Put Your Arms Around Me
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Mike Schneider Plays Put Your Arms Around Me
Mike Schneider Plays Pop N' John's Polka
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Mike Schneider Plays Pop N' John's Polka
Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays I'll Be Home for Christmas
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Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays I'll Be Home for Christmas
Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Polka 'Round the Christmas Tree
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Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Polka 'Round the Christmas Tree
Official Christmas Kielbasa Music Video
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Official Christmas Kielbasa Music Video
Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
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Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Jingle Bells
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Christmas Edition: Mike Schneider Plays Jingle Bells
Vern Meisner did one of the early versions in 1960s. I think his is the best interpretation.
Wonderful job, Mike! Would you have the sheet music for this tune?
Thank you! You'd want to get in touch with Hank Thunander for the sheet music. I'm not sure if it's available, but he's the composer, and he did a great job writing a beautiful song. Glad you liked it!
Awesome!
Great accordion music.
Thank you, and glad you enjoyed it!
Geweldig mooi gespeeld👏👏👏
Thank you very much!
Today was the first time I heard this beautiful waltz on a Dutch 'pirate music' station and immediately fell in love with it. It is a beautiful melody and has many key changes (if I say that correctly) making it really beautiful
@@joszandstra2044 Thanks again, Jos!
A Great song to drum to!
Keep drumming!!
This interview allows the viewer to understand Steve very deeply. Very important interview. Glad Mike took the initiative to
🙏 Rest In Peace Cuz❤️🩹🎩🖤
Interesting to here the Cleveland-style adaptation of this Avsenik song. The original song by Avsenik is called 'Prav fletno se imamo' which roughly translates to 'We are having a good time' and the German title is 'Dreimal drei ist neune'. Great playing Mike.
Love this polka, suits the accordion you've got perfectly. Please can you tell me where I can get the sheet music. Many thanks.
My musical Mount Everest, my teacher, and my friend. Still in shock. It’s really nice to hear his voice and more of his stories.
Glad you got to listen to this, Theodore. You have my sympathies. Steve was one of a kind!
Hey what about current Mike Schneider stuff. We are not locked down you know.
@@MikeSchneiderBand I also played in many many bands before covid but because I didn't follow government orders and take the shot up here in Canada. God gave us the talent and the free will to do it. I simply won't let any burocrat government person tell me what I can or cannot do. We had what they call accordian jamboree up here in Saskatchewan I backed up accordian players on guitar. I miss this kind of music. I currently am slowly getting back playing with the classic country and rock band I played with before covid. Thank You Mike for reaching out. I was so devastated when I couldn't play anymore nobody wanted to be around me.
Thanks.
Well played! My band once covered for Rodger Bright two nights at the New Glarus Hotel while Rodger Bright's band was on the road.
What does it is the deft fingers and the polka-jazz fusion. The great ones go back to post WWII.
Thanks for watching the video, Tom, and for your kind words!
You just never have enough! 😁
"I eat 'til I'm stuffed!" :)
GREAT! I'm playing along!
Mein Vater war ein Wandersmann 👍
Hast Du deutsche Wurzeln, tolle Musik. Bin begeistert. Viele Grüße Hubert.
Deine Grifftechnik ist klasse !
Super 👍
Danke!
I wish you can notate this wonderful rendition? So we can learn from you and try to play like you. Is there a way to get the notation?
Good for Heathet
If u ever need help playing a song u need to see Scott Kane one of the best
Mike you did a wonderful job playing this waltz and i must add that Hank Thunander has always been one of my favorite accordion players to listen to over the years when i was able to see him, hope to see you soon at a gig
Thanks, Gil, and agreed! Hope to see you soon!
*_Слава Богу за таланти, подаровані людям, які так прикрашають наше Земне життя!_*
I like it.. good job
close but not right it's supposed to be Mexican style
Chicago Land Twirl is the polka
Bravo! Very nice .
jaz pa ti!
wonderful play Mike ! Big like from me :-)) Did you got my email ? Your´s have been in my spam ! Please let me know. Best wishes, Karen :-))
Just love that song. One of my favorite song. Thanks for playing it. Delores in Kentucky
Thanks, Delores! Did you see I played "Melody of Love" for you a few months back? Hope you enjoyed it!
Ohh, you also do very nice videos ! I enjoyed your video very much with your family ! :-)) Big thumbs up ! :-)) Karen
Thanks for the kind words, Karen - I appreciate it!
Hello Mike, You play very well accordion ! Big like from me ! :-)) Best wishes from Munich, Karen
Thanks, Karen! I'll be in touch. Hope all is well in Munchen!
Sounds good 👍
Wow
Wow
Thanks Mike great Job! I did not know this song had so many nice chords!
I would like to here EL Rio Drive because I was the original playing Drums with Vern before he re corded it the thx
Thanks, Ricky! Will see if I can get to that in the next few weeks. Take care in the meantime!
*Здраствуйте!* *Пісня, музика, танець - міжнародна мова!* 👍 ✒️ 🔔 📝 *Щиро дякуємо Вам за гарну гру на акордеоні! Любимо грати і співати під акордеон, баян, гармонь!*
*Здраствуйте, Mike!* *Пісня, музика, танець - міжнародна мова!* 👍 ✒️ 🔔 📝 *Любимо грати. співати і танцювати під акордеон, баян, гармонь!*
*Здраствуйте, Mike!* *Пісня, музика, танець - міжнародна мова!* 👍 ✒️ 🔔 📝 *Щиро дякуємо Вам за пісню і гарну гру на акордеоні! Любимо грати і співати під акордеон, баян, гармонь!*
Beer barrel polka
Sounds like a Slovenian waltz or parts of it was it or played as such
Thanks, Michael. It's a German Waltz, but since I play the Slovenian style, that's the way it came out sounding. Hope you enjoyed it!
Good job Mike! Greetings from New Braunfels. Come visit the Polka capital of Texas!
As an old keyboard player I never understood some of the old box players fascination with the black keys. More power to you. Great display of versatility. Keep em coming!!!
I NEED A NEW ACCORDION