Hot American Polkas

Hot American Polkas HOT AMERICAN POLKAS with Kenny Olowin & Gary Loncki plays the best in polka music of today. (streaming online at www.wergfm.com)

This show is pre-recorded.

Founded in 1986, HOT AMERICAN POLKAS with Kenny Olowin is a radio show that plays the best in polka music of today. Our show is heard:

Sunday afternoons from 5-7pm Eastern Time LIVE on the Polka Jammer Network (WPJN-DB) at www.polkajammernetwork.org. This show is archived and available for listening up to 3 weeks after its initial airing. Sunday afternoons from 5-7pm Eastern Time over WERG 90.5F

M in Erie, PA. Sunday nights from 7-8pm Eastern Time on www.247polkaheaven.com. (new pre-recorded show every 2 weeks)

(rebroadcasts Mon 3pm, Tues 11pm, Wed 5pm, Thu 12pm, & Sat 5am all Eastern Time)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Request Line: (814) 408-IJDJ or (814) 408-4535

Kenny is now using the chat room during his LIVE show!

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Koziel of Erie, PA. He passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 74. ...
05/09/2026

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Koziel of Erie, PA. He passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 74.

Bob was the long time trumpet player of the MarVels in Erie, PA for over 50 years. He and his wife Alice had a polka show on Sunday mornings from 9am until Noon over WMCE 88.5FM. They’ve been on radio in Erie for 37 years.

Our deepest condolences go out to his beloved wife Alice & his entire family.

View Robert Koziel's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/08/2026
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07/31/2025

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06/25/2025

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06/23/2025

The IPA is sorry to hear that 2023 IPA Hall of Famer, Li'l John Nalevanko passed away this weekend. We send our condolences and prayers to the entire Nalevanko family. Li'l John was a mainstay in Western PA for his polka radio shows, leader of his own band and he constantly bringing in Polka Bands to Western PA. He will definitely leave a void in Western PA. We will post the information about his obituary when we have it.

06/15/2025

2025 Schedule of Activities - 50th Anniversary Polka Fireworks

05/03/2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce that Major Mel Himes, long time polka DJ from Erie, PA, passed away last night due to sepsis caused by an untreated shoulder infection. He was 66 years old......one month shy of what would have been his 67th birthday. (June 11th)

Our deepest condolences go out to his girlfriend Kristine, and his entire family. In accordance with his final wishes, he will be cremated. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Look for Gary Loncki to make an appearance.
04/10/2024

Look for Gary Loncki to make an appearance.

Join Kenny Olowin this weekend for two special Hot American Polka Parties direct from Holy Toledo Polka Days 2024 in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Friday, April 12th 2:00 - 4:00PM
Saturday, April 13th 10:00AM - 12:00PM



Holy Toledo Polka Days

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Erie, PA

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