By Loree Gaikowski
WS Area Chamber & Development Director
“Roll out the barrel” and head to Wessington Springs June 24 & 25 for two evenings of Polka Time with Mollie B and her band Squeezebox with Ted Lange. Taking the stage at 7 pm, Mollie B will dazzle with her talents as a vocalist, multi-instrumental musician, and all-around entertainer. She and her husband Ted Lange, a two-time Grammy Nominee, host the Mollie B Polka Party TV show on RFD-TV; and their Squeezebox band was recently honored as the 2019 Best International Band of the Year by the International Polka Association. In addition to being featured on the Mollie B Polka Party, the band composed a song for and appeared in the Clint Eastwood film, “The Mule.”
The last time the entertainer visited Wessington Springs, the local American Legion became the destination for many. An area mostly known for its country western roots, around 300 polka lovers from all walks of life travelled to take in the Polka. Not only was the dance floor full, the community was smitten with Mollie B and her band as they inspired musicians both young and young at heart to see that instrumental music can be a whole lot of fun. “It gives people in the area the opportunity to hear one of the premiere musical talents going today. Not only does she play Polka, she covers other genres in her show and her vocal talents are second to none,” said Dana Fagerhaug, member of the Opera House board.
With two shows planned, music lovers can have two times the fun this year, but tickets are selling fast. After a long year of 2020, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to dust off those dancing shoes and spend an evening or two in Wessington Springs. Our local restaurants will be open for dining and look forward to serving you.
Don’t miss your chance to Polka with Mollie B, in Wessington Springs. Limited seating is available. Tickets may be purchased by calling Brian at 605-770-7448.
