Johnny Koenig: News
Johnny Koenig appointed to National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame - Board of Directors as Trustee - March 19, 2008
"The new kid in town", Johnny Koenig, was appointed to the position of trustee to the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame at the annual membership meeting on March 18th in Euclid, Ohio. He brings his enthusiasm to the organization to be of assistance in any way possible.
Johnny Koenig on YOUTUBE - January 13, 2008
Gearing Up For The Big Thanksgiving Polka Weekend - November 15, 2007
Johnny Koenig is gearing up for one of the most anticipated festivals of each year! Tony Petkovsek's Thanksgiving Polka Weekend will take place from November 22-24, 2007 at the Cleveland Marriott Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio. Johnny will be performing on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd at 11:30 PM. For this extravaganza, Johnny will be featuring Joey Miskulin, Bob Kravos, Mark Habat, David Skrajner, Frank Okicki, and Mel Petroski. Johnny will also be running the all-night jamming party starting at midnight on November 22nd & 23rd.
"The New Kid In Town" Receives Nomination for "Recording of the Year" by PHOF - August 15, 2007
Johnny Koenig's first professional recording, "The New Kid In Town", which was released in February of 2007, has been nominated for "Recording of the Year" by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. The Winner will be announced at the Awards Show XX at Euclid High School on November 24th.
Johnny Koenig signs deal with VerbBallets "Polka Madness" Summer Performance Series - July 16, 2007
Johnny Koenig and his band will be providing music for a ballet entitled "Polka Madness", put together by VerbBallets, a dance company based in Cleveland. They will be performing seven shows throughout the summer. The songs and arrangements, orginally done by Frankie Yankovic, include "Cleveland The Polkatown", "Just Because", and "Pretty Polly". Check calendar for upcoming schedule.