Please keep the Polka shows going, they are one of the only ethic programs Polish people have in the area. It appears other than
Polish people enjoy the show as well.
Students could produce and do other things for the shows if you want training/learning experiences for the students.
Frank is an Alumni of UMass.
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Bill Zumbruski
10 years ago
Polkas are for all of us
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Michael Sassone
10 years ago
WMUA needs to understand they are a public radio station and they should serve the public. There is no good reason to reduce the hours that the Polka Weekend Block is broadcast.
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Bob Lucas
10 years ago
Its a shame to lose such a cultural treasure. The music and traditions including food and lore this past Christmas season will be missed by many along with the listings of the many local events in the listening area. Listening to Billy B and Ernie is like being with old friends and will be missed.
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Mike Evan
10 years ago
A sad day for polka music & all ethnic music. The polish listeners all around the nation support these shows not only with their ears but with their pocket books/donations. I'm sure those dollars will no longer be available for the university station. Hats off to the dedicated DJ's for their service. I'm sure you'll find a new home! Mike Evan.
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Sandy Ansara
10 years ago
Weekend won't be the same. Look forward so much to listening to this channel Saturday and Sunday. Even online when travelling!!!
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Thomas Biladeau
10 years ago
I listen to the radio.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
I livein Worcester and listen online.
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mitchell cichy jr
10 years ago
Cancelling a long successfully running show is not the answer. This show has been a supporter of U-Mass and the Polish community for decades. This is not a way you treat the community that supports you. I've been an advertiser on the Polka Show for many years. This is bad form U-Mass!!
Mitch Cichy
Cichy's Garage
Williamsburg, MA 01096
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josefine kozak
10 years ago
Please keep our music alive for my grandkids generation
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Allyn Gieryk
10 years ago
The Polka radio shows are part of what defines this area.
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Claire Madej
10 years ago
Don't cut hours of Polka music.
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Leon Hajdamowicz
10 years ago
This is unbelievable news for the Polish community and friends. We don't have another local Polish music station to listen to. We've been listening since the beginning.
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Ted Kapinos
10 years ago
Keep Polka music on WMUA for all 12 hours Saturdays and Sundays.
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Richard Kelleher
10 years ago
Please don't reduce the polka hours.
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Jim McNamara
10 years ago
As a UMASS alumni I find this short sighted; as a Pole, born of this valley I find this disturbing and insulting.
The Polka Bandstand show is a cultural treasure, cancelling this show is a decision best made by people who have an understanding of this history of this valley, and an appreciation for the legacy of this show.
This is about the stupidest decision management could have made for this radio station, and it will resonate long past the tenure of the current decision makers.
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Lance Hodes
10 years ago
Keep this unique community programming alive.
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Steve Janeczek
10 years ago
Sad to see this happen. I look forward to Saturday and Sunday mornings for polka music. I now listen on the Internet. Since leaving the area.
Please keep the Polka shows going, they are one of the only ethic programs Polish people have in the area. It appears other than Polish people enjoy the show as well. Students could produce and do other things for the shows if you want training/learning experiences for the students. Frank is an Alumni of UMass.
Polkas are for all of us
WMUA needs to understand they are a public radio station and they should serve the public. There is no good reason to reduce the hours that the Polka Weekend Block is broadcast.
Its a shame to lose such a cultural treasure. The music and traditions including food and lore this past Christmas season will be missed by many along with the listings of the many local events in the listening area. Listening to Billy B and Ernie is like being with old friends and will be missed.
A sad day for polka music & all ethnic music. The polish listeners all around the nation support these shows not only with their ears but with their pocket books/donations. I'm sure those dollars will no longer be available for the university station. Hats off to the dedicated DJ's for their service. I'm sure you'll find a new home! Mike Evan.
Weekend won't be the same. Look forward so much to listening to this channel Saturday and Sunday. Even online when travelling!!!
I listen to the radio.
I livein Worcester and listen online.
Cancelling a long successfully running show is not the answer. This show has been a supporter of U-Mass and the Polish community for decades. This is not a way you treat the community that supports you. I've been an advertiser on the Polka Show for many years. This is bad form U-Mass!! Mitch Cichy Cichy's Garage Williamsburg, MA 01096
Please keep our music alive for my grandkids generation
The Polka radio shows are part of what defines this area.
Don't cut hours of Polka music.
This is unbelievable news for the Polish community and friends. We don't have another local Polish music station to listen to. We've been listening since the beginning.
Keep Polka music on WMUA for all 12 hours Saturdays and Sundays.
Please don't reduce the polka hours.
As a UMASS alumni I find this short sighted; as a Pole, born of this valley I find this disturbing and insulting. The Polka Bandstand show is a cultural treasure, cancelling this show is a decision best made by people who have an understanding of this history of this valley, and an appreciation for the legacy of this show. This is about the stupidest decision management could have made for this radio station, and it will resonate long past the tenure of the current decision makers.
Keep this unique community programming alive.
Sad to see this happen. I look forward to Saturday and Sunday mornings for polka music. I now listen on the Internet. Since leaving the area.
if polka falls the rest will follow
This makes me so angry!