Volga German musicians Garry Batt and Johnny Shwien both former members of Dutchmasters, Russell’s original polka band will talk about the history of the band, it’s connection with Paul Winegard and the Deines’, the tradition of Hochzeit and perform on dulcimer, accordion, and trombone.
New Harmonies is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
