We’re carrying on the tradition of West Michigan Polka DJs Bob (Jasiu) Whitcomb, Ernie Pickem (Ernie Pierogi) and Jerry Baczewski (Jerry Golombki). Jerry and Ernie
got into Polka Radio at the feet of Grand Rapids’ legendary Polka DJ, the late Bob Whitcomb, and took over for Jasiu when he retired in 1980.
After about 15 years on various other West Michigan radio stations, Jerry and Ernie brought their act to WYGR starting February 29, 1992. Despite the passing of both Polka DJs (Ernie in February 1998, Jerry in February 1999), WYGR has continued the great Polka Radio tradition.
By the way, Jerry & Ernie’s Polka Pops was dubbed “the nation’s premier Polka show” by a New York writer due to the great variety of musical styles featured: Chicago-style, Cleveland-style and traditional Polkas, your favorite Waltzes and Obereks, and more! Great music from great artists, every weekend on WYGR.
The Polka Pops
Sponsors
These are the folks who make it all possible…
Our “Polka Heroes”…
Please support them whenever you get the chance!
3 Men and a Grill Catering
Rich Nawrocki & Lisa Feist
Debra Bizon
Keller Williams Realty
Cannonsburg Bottle Shop
Don Kurylowicz
Frank’s Market
Fritz Stanitzek
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Matt Hollebeek & Lee Karelse
Honey Creek Inn
Don Kurylowicz
Hooligan’s Artisan Meats
Dave Gawlik
Jack’s Service Center
Jack Wielhouwer & Dave Wielhouwer
Lewandoski’s Market
Gary Szotko & Roger Szotko
Mary J Szczepanski
“Never Give Up” MS Scholarship Foundation
Putt Putt’s Bar
Charlie Fischer
Rodenhouse Body Shop
Vaughn & Patty Stevens
Martin L. Rogalski, P.C. – Law Firm
Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth
Mark Janson
That Polish Girl Catering
Laura Szczepanek
If you’re a business owner, willing and able to help keep your Polish Heritage alive by supporting The Polka Pops, why not join our list of “Polka Heroes”?
Please contact us for sponsorship information. Thank you.
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