Fritz’s Polka Band: Woodstock ’99, Breaking Bad and a Father’s Legacy
About this episode
Fritz Scherz discusses the journey of Fritz’s Polka Band, their performances, and family legacy.
Send us Fan Mail Fritz’s Polka Band has spent nearly five decades proving that polka music is much more than a stereotype. In this episode of the Skip Happens Podcast, Skip Clark sits down with Fritz Scherz to discuss the band’s remarkable journey—from its beginnings in Verona, New York, with Fritz and his father, Fred Sr., to performing at Woodstock ’99 and having its music featured on the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad. Fritz shares stories about learning the accordion as a child,...
People in this episode
Host: Skip Clark
Guest: Fritz Scherz
Topics covered
- polka music
- music history
- family legacy
- Woodstock
- television music
Keywords
- Fritz’s Polka Band
- polka music
- Woodstock ’99
- Breaking Bad
- accordion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fritz’s Polka Band
Books & works: Breaking Bad
Places: Verona, New York
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