 | Fred Scherz Sr. (7/18/30 - 11/14/09) FPB Founding Member, Fred Scherz Sr. passed away at 11:30pm on November 14, 2009 after a brave battle with liver cancer. Fred was known for his larger than life personality and was always willing to help out someone in need. Fred will truly be missed. |
Site last updated at: 6:59am (EST) on March 10, 2010 (Links); 10:56pm (EST) on March 9, 2010 (2010 Schedule) This is the Official web site of Fritz's Polka Band....the only polka band sponsored by Jagermeister!!! You're invited to sign our guest book (click on link at the bottom of this page), and join our mailing list, too. Go ahead and send FPB an e-mail at: fpolkaband@aol.com. The members of FPB encourage you to check out our schedule, and stop out to see us perform. Be sure to bring your friends, and plan on having a great time! Be sure to stop back to this site often, as updates take place quite frequently.
Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, the late Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. Sadly, Fred passed away on November 14, 2009. FPB performs an eclectic mix of musical styles, including modern polka, country, fox-trot, waltz, and more! Fritz's Polka Band is NOT an oompa pa band or the stereotypical "polka" band. In fact, FPB is known for breaking the stereotype regarding "polka" music. FPB is the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival! FPB is also the first polka band to perform at B.B. King's Blues Club in New York City, as well as The China Club in New York City, and just recently, the Metropolitan Club in New York City!
FPB has performed on stage with "Canada's Polka King," Walter Ostanek (three-time Grammy winner), "America's Polka King," the late Frank Yankovic (Grammy winner), LynnMarie Rink (Grammy nominee), and Glen Burtnik. Additionally, Fritz has performed on stage with Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey).
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