The Internationals
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 230 Verified Bookings
Jennifer K. said “We hired James to play his bagpipe at a funeral/memorial service at Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery, not really knowing what to expect. He was so good…”
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Since 2009 the Traditional 6 piece "Chicago Style" Polka Band has appeared across the country, recorded both a DVD and CD and their appearances on television's Mollie B Polka Party has played to rave reviews. Stras has been one of the most influential people in polka music for the last four decades and would be excited to bring Polka Confetti to the success of your event.
They made our Oktoberfest an absolute blast!!
Response from Keith Stras & Polka Confetti:
Thank you for your review, we appreciate it
Keith and the guys set the mood for our party, and kept it upbeat all night. Will definitely bring them back!
Response from Keith Stras & Polka Confetti:
Russ
It was a great party… and the food was an extra bonus for the band !
Thanks for everything !
Full band with all the great polka hits! Very easy to work with and just a great group. Highly recommend.
Response from Keith Stras & Polka Confetti:
Lyn
It was our pleasure to perform for your event, we thank you and everyone at St. John’s
Price Range: $700-and up
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Polish
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial Liability
Polka Music is Happiness
Keith Stras & Polkas go hand in hand.. Keith Stras has worked in every aspect of Polka Music.
In 2024 he’s celebrating a 48 year career in the genre. Elected to the Polka Music hall of Fame in 1999, he’s been heard each week on the air in Chicagoland over WPNA 1490 AM, Nationwide on Sirius XM Satellite and The Polka Jammer Network.
He’s a member of the prestigious Broadcasters Hall of Fame. In addition, you can see Keith on the nationally televised Jimmy Sturr Show where he serves as the programs emcee each week on RFD-TV.
While the President of the International Polka Association based in Chicago, he grew the membership rolls to over 1,000, to date a distinction that no other officer has matched, while on television he creatively mixed polka music with comedy, local celebrities and game show stunts earning him televisions prestigious Emmy Award. In 2002 he walked the red carpet in Los Angeles to pick up A Grammy Award for the Best Polka Recording.
In 1994 he opened K & C Entertainment in Chicago and brought the biggest polka entertainers to Chicago and brought busloads of people to venues around the country to participate in polka events. In 2009 he ventured into the polkas in a new way, by forming Polka Confetti, building on his knowledge of the music, he sought out the finest musicians in the industry to form the group. They have appeared across the country, recorded both a DVD and CD and their appearances on televisions Mollie B Polka Party has played to rave reviews. Stras has been one of the most influential people in polka music for the last four decades, and is would be excited to bring Polka Confetti to your event
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