THE JOHN GORA BAND'S CD "BULLETPROOF POLKAS"
was nominated for a GRAMMY AWARD in 2007
The John Góra Band - the Górale (Mountaineers) also known as The Music Factory (T.M.F.), has been performing for many years at various festivals, dances and special events throughout the USA and southern Ontario.
In 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" CD is also nominated for the JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS.
The John Gora Band has received Grammy Nominations for 4 of it's past CD releases: in 1998 for "Duty Free Polkas"; 2000 for "Follow Me"; in 2004 for "Pangora's Box"; and in 2007 for "Bulletproof Polkas." To date the band has recorded 8 CD's and is currently touring and promoting this year's CD release " Polka Playin Fool."
Janine Adamczyk from the Milwaukee Polish Fest writes "The wait is over, John Gora & Gorale have released an extremely diverse CD in "Bulletproof Polkas." This recording showcases the versatility of the group featuring great melodies, innovative stylings, and solid musicianship. From traditional polkas like Haystack to the contemporary polkas such as Karma Chameleon, The Letter and then onto the Gospel Polka, I Surrender All, John Gora & Gorale once again prove their considerable skill with their ability to capture the heart and soul of each song. ""Bulletproof Polkas" will captivate your attention and give you hours of listening and dancing enjoyment."
Best of 2007:
247 PolkaHeaven’s Polka Fans from around the world voted
John Gora & Gorale's - BULLETPROOF POLKAS
No 2 on the top 5 Polish Style CD's list for 2007.
This was one of the CDs recognized for it's outstanding
contribution in making 2007 a wonderful year for Polka!
The Band includes a versatile mix of players and instruments: sax, clarinet, trumpets, drums, bass, guitar and violin. The John Gora Band records polka CD's with a contemporary touch. When it comes to live events, you can expect anything and everything. A variety of music to suit North American audiences as well as ethnic flare which includes: Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian and German.
The John Gora Band has played over 500 events, venues and festivals.
Selected past and upcoming venues:
Molson Amphitheatre * Casino Niagara * Oakville Arena * JPII Cultural Centre * Cascade Park Pavilion * Roncesvalles Village Festival * Baltimore Polish Festival * White Eagle Hall * Bethlehem Musikfest * Casa Loma * St. Casey's Hall * St. Mary's Pavilion * CHIN Picnic * Cascade Park * St. Nick's Hall * The Gladstone Ballroom * PAC Club * Milwaukee Polish Featival * IV Stallion' s Bar * Sons of Italy Hall * Johnstown Musicfest * Octoberfest....
Our new PROMO 2009 is out on the 1st of FEBRUARY! Also new profile, songs, photos is now available for you! Please visit our official Myspace profile to see how you can make your order!
Thank you for your Friendship, Attention and Support for our project "Futuro"!
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Every Friend!, every Voice and every Comment! also negative Comment!: they are very important for Us! Without the Friends and Fans are no Bands or Projects .... We "Futuro" know this exactly! Dear Friends!
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Grateful to you! We "Futuro" are increasingly more and more popular on "My Space" and are more known! Thank you very much ! My Friend!
Hey John, The weather is going to be great…were thinking positive. It’s going to be a long drive and were bringing up the brand new FreezeDried Tour bus!! So the weather has to be good!!!
Hey guys looking forward to hearing you the 13-14. Yep the U.S. is going to invade!! Just for the weekend…Then were leaving…lol Should be a great weekend!!!
Witaj wujaszku! Mam nadzieję, że podróż do Polski się udała. Słuchałeś już Kali-Guli? Jak wrażenia??? Przygotowujemy nowy materiał, który będzie nieco bardziej "komercyjny", czyli bardziej dostępny. Muzyka będzie pozytywna... A greeting from Biłgoraj and Kocudza of course...
