The Knewz
The Knewz is a polka band based in Buffalo, New York, which was started in 1990 by Mike Burka, Tom Picciano, and Tommy Wanderlich. The band plays many original songs, covers of country and rock songs, and also traditional Polish polkas, obereks, and waltzes.
In 2008, The Knewz received two awards from the United States Polka Association - Favorite Recording of the Year, Headlinez, and Favorite Song of the Year, "When I Call Your Name", written by Tommy Wanderlich.
Members
- Andy Bojczuk - drums, vocals
- Mike Burka - trumpet, vocals
- John Fomenko - accordion
- Tom Picciano - trumpet, clarinet, vocals
- Brian Urbanczyk - bass guitar, vocal
- Tommy Wanderlich - concertina, clarinet, saxophone, vocals
Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Have You Heard The Knewz? | Sunshine Records | |
| 2006 | Spread The Knewz | Sunshine Records | |
| 2007 | Headlinez | Sunshine Records | 2008 USPA Recording of the Year |
| 2008 | 4th Edition | Sunshine Records | 2009 International Polka Association Recording of the Year |
| 2009 | Got Knewz? | Sunshine Records |
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