the bouncing czechs play
the table rock theater again
Birthday boy Larry Blecha dances with his lovely wife Elaine
It was Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2019, and it was the 80th birthday of Lavon (Larry) Blecha. The Bouncing Czechs led the celebration. Playing that day at the Table Rock Theater:
Bob Blecha, founder of the band, and member of the Sokol Polka Hall of Fame - accordion & vocals
Gregg Blecha, Bob's son -- brass, vocals
Donna Svanda - drums
Bob Stepanek - member of the Sokol Polka Hall of Fame -- bass horn
As is often the case, the band was augmented by a bunch of friends playing on and off through the party:
Larry Blecha himself - accordion
Doug Blecha - son of Bob Blecha and Donna Svanda
"Table Rock Bob" Blecha - cousin of Bob Blecha & original member of the band -- accordion & vocals
Trey Blecha -- accordion
Adam Blecha (Larry & Elaine Blecha's son) - bass horn
Larry & Randy Skarka -- brothers who play with the Czechlanders, both playing trumpet
Jan Lhotak - trumpet -- plays with Mark Vydihal of Fremont
Deb Polacek - sax - plays with Milligan Brass Band and also with the Accordionettes
Bob Blecha, founder of the band, and member of the Sokol Polka Hall of Fame - accordion & vocals
Gregg Blecha, Bob's son -- brass, vocals
Donna Svanda - drums
Bob Stepanek - member of the Sokol Polka Hall of Fame -- bass horn
As is often the case, the band was augmented by a bunch of friends playing on and off through the party:
Larry Blecha himself - accordion
Doug Blecha - son of Bob Blecha and Donna Svanda
"Table Rock Bob" Blecha - cousin of Bob Blecha & original member of the band -- accordion & vocals
Trey Blecha -- accordion
Adam Blecha (Larry & Elaine Blecha's son) - bass horn
Larry & Randy Skarka -- brothers who play with the Czechlanders, both playing trumpet
Jan Lhotak - trumpet -- plays with Mark Vydihal of Fremont
Deb Polacek - sax - plays with Milligan Brass Band and also with the Accordionettes
When the party was just getting started
the band
Bob Blecha. To the left, Donna Svanda on drums and to the right, Trey Blecha on accordion
Greg Blecha
Greg Blecha, Trey Blecha in background to the right
Bob Stepanek
Donna Svanda
Larry & Randy Skarka.
Adam Blecha
Trey Blecha
Jan Lhotak. In the background is Bob Stepanek on bass horn
Deb Polacek, Jan Lhotak, Larry Skarka, & Randy Skarka
Jan Lhotak, Bob Stepanek (in back), Larry & Randy Skarka
Larry Blecha sitting in, at the right
listen to a few songs
The name of this song? Dunno. But someone will tell us! Call this Unidentified Song #1.
Dancing, Dancing, Dancing
