Grammy-nominated, award winning John Gora brings his fantastic polka stylings to the Roncesvalles Polish Festival once again. In 1990 his band released their first polka CD, Ready For Takeoff with a polka version of “Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” becoming their first hit. The band has released an additional six recordings. In August of 2008 John and the band were recognized by the IPA (International Polka Association and won awards for the “CD of the Year” for their recording Bulletproof Polkas and IPA “ Song of the Year” for the song “Kiss of Fire”. Bulletproof Polkas was also nominated for the JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS in 2009.
