Euclid's Joe Strukel, Mark Habat and Jan Horvath Win at 30th Polka Music Awards

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  • Accordionists Joshua Kay, 16, and Eddie Rodick performed “Slovenian Home Polka” at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel.

  • Joe Strukel (left) won as a Side Musician of the Year and as a member of Patty Candela’s ensemble, Patty C and the Guys. The group won Button Box Band of the Year at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel. Drummer Mike Tucci is at right.

  • Euclid's Mark Habat and Jan Horvath received the Tony Petkovsek Awards from the founder of the Thanksgiving Polka Weekend at the 30th Polka Music Awards Show, presented by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Saturday, November 25, at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel. Mark served as chairman of the event and Jan hosted the hospitality suite.

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