The Band Members
Lenny Whipp
Gary Dembinski
Gary Dembinski
Lenny is the Drummer and Band Leader from the Brown County WI town of SugarBush. While Polka bands are not as popular as they were 50 years ago, Lenny exceeds expectations by finding us plenty of gigs year after year.
Gary Dembinski
Gary Dembinski
Gary Dembinski
Gary, from West Kewaunee, plays the lead Trumpet and Vocals. He also picks most of the songs that will be played. His unique style sets the flavor for the whole band.
Joe Jerabek
Gary Dembinski
Phil Stangel
Joe, our "Tuba Virtuoso", is from the town of Lincoln (North of Casco) Joe has played with many bands through the years and has likely played more gigs than any of the other band members. He played clarinet in school. Fortunately for us, his brother, Dan, taught him how to play the tuba.
Phil Stangel
Bruce Tesarik
Phil Stangel
Phil, our "Principal Clarinetist", is from Manitowoc WI and is the only member with formal training in music beyond high school. Phil is an excellent musician and vocalist . He is also a member of the Eddie Larsen Orchestra. Phil began playing the Tenor Sax and Clarinet with the SugarBush Boys in 2018.
Bruce Tesarik
Bruce Tesarik
Bruce Tesarik
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Bruce has been playing 2nd trumpet with the SugarBush Boys since 2019 and also subs on the Tenor Sax or 1st trumpet as needed. He is known for his remarkable ability to read music. It is a rare event that we catch him playing a wrong note.
Vic Kapinos
Bruce Tesarik
Bruce Tesarik
Vic Kapinos, Tenor Sax, Musician Emeritus, from Allouez WI, is one of the 2010 founding members of the band. Vic retired from the SugarBush Boys having played his last job on Dec 31, 2017
Al Reedy
Larry Hlinak
Larry Hlinak
Al is from Maribel and played the 2nd Trumpet from 2010 till March, 2019.
Larry Hlinak
Larry Hlinak
Larry Hlinak
Larry, from Mishicot WI, our "Quality Control Officer", plays the Keyboard and Trumpet (often at the same time.) He also sings, arranges music for the band and runs the sound system.
Wayne Hessil
Larry Hlinak
Wayne Hessil
Wayne lives in Green Bay and plays the Alto & Tenor Sax, Trumpet and Clarinet. He arranges music for the band and manages the website & Facebook page.