Fritz’s Polka Band: Woodstock ’99, Breaking Bad and a Father’s Legacy

Send us Fan MailFritz’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, playing his first show at eight years old, building the band alongside his father and continuing the music after Fred’s passing.The conversation also explores the emotional story behind “Hands of Time,” the album and song inspired by lyrics Fritz’s father gave him shortly before his death. Fritz also discusses his Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame recognition, his induction into the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and the surprising variety audiences hear at a Fritz’s Polka Band performance.This is a story about family, perseverance, Central New York roots and a band that has never been afraid to break the rules.Learn more about Fritz’s Polka Band, hear the music and see upcoming appearances at FritzsPolkaBand.com.Subscribe to the Skip Happens Podcast for more conversations with musicians, community leaders and fascinating people with stories worth hearing.Everybody has a story—and sometimes the most interesting stories begin when life skips the expected track.Support the showThanks for listening!  Follow us at youtube.com/@skiphappenspodcast