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Hello from the Jak Se Do Band of Ennis
Texas. Many have come along and asked, “Where did you get a band
name such as that”? Well, about 5 years ago, we were playing for
an RVOS function, and I was about to say, “Jak Se Mas” (How do
you do in Czech), to one of the home officers. Right in the middle
of this, I realized that he was not Czech and caught myself saying,
Jak Se Do”. Some time later, this same gentleman saw me at another
function, and said, “hey, there’s that Jak Se Do guy”. The person
in charge of this function asked me what we wanted to call our
band, and some young gentleman standing close by said, “just call
it Jak SE DO”. Thus, our band name was born. We have a lot of
fun playing for weddings, parties, hall functions, and etc. Come
see our smiling faces.
Our band is basically polkas, waltzes,
and folk dance, but we also play a variety of country songs, both
modern and classical, and also some big band music.
Our current members are: Tony Vitovsky of Ennis - accordion, vocals,
MC, and band manager; Byron Palla of Dallas - saxophone, guitar,
and vocals; Bobby Adamcik of Dallas - saxophone, steel guitar,
trumpet, and vocals; Chris Valek of Ennis - bass guitar; Ricky
Barto of Ennis – Drums; and Dennis Chmelar of Ennis - saxophone
and rhythm guitar.
Most of us have played with other bands
such as the Johnnie Mensik Band, Country Boys, Harvesters, Sulak
Brothers Band, Lone Star Czechs, and others.
We express grief over the passing of our
dear friend and member of Jak Se Do Ab John Sulak. He played saxophone,
vocals, and was assistant band leader. He will never be forgotten.
The Jak SE Do band welcomes everyone to
the National Polka Festival, and asks that you support the Ennis
Halls, as they are big players in this annual festival.
We hope to be working on a CD very soon.
For bookings, call 972-875-9447.
Tony R. Vitovsky
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