First Finntoberfest at Lake Vermilion Cultural Center on September 19 with the Solkela Polkela Band
The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center in Tower will be hosting its first Finntoberfest on September 19, beginning at 6:00 pm. From 6:00 to 7:00 food will be served during a social time in the lobby with background music from the Solkela/Polkela Band. Brats, hotdogs, chips and beverages will be offered. Dessert will be pies donated by Shelby the Tower Pie Lady. A donation will be suggested for the food.
A musical and comedy performance by The Solkela Polkela Band will run from 7:00 to 8:00 in St. Mary’s Hall. The Solkela Polkela Band was forged in the fires of necessity. In response to the relentless request by the masses for “more Polka Bands,” Steve Solkela put together this wacky batch of misfit Iron Rangers and Twin Portsians. Steve is an accomplished musician, comedian, stuntman, opera singer, actor, and composer known for his nonsensical sense of humor, creative mind, and unpredictable musical combinations. The band members are Steve Solkela on accordion and voice, Gena DeVaney on accordion, Dennis Jerrold on tuba, and Joe Anderson on percussion and sax. This four piece ensemble plays Classic Old Time music, as well as Polka Fusions of every genre. Get ready for endless comedy and fun while you move along with their tunes. They will knock your socks off!
The Solkela Polkela Band in action: L-R On tuba Dennis Jerrold, on accordion Steve Solkela and Gena Devaney.