National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum

605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123

USA

 

E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com

Phone: 216-261-3263

Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA

Fax: 216-261-4134

 

Gus Oswald is one of the most prolific drummers on the Cleveland-style polka scene, having set the rhythm on 900 songs and nearly 90 albums, mostly with with Hank Haller. Within a year after arriving in Cleveland from his native Gottschee (Kocevje) in Slovenia, Gus joined the Jake Haller ensemble. Hank took over the Haller band in 1957 and began his 44-year association with Gus. He appeared with the Hank Haller Orchestra at 80 to 100 dances and festivals each year, plus television appearances. Gus’ musical talent and work ethic enabled him to accompany many styles of music from German, Slovenian, Czech, Slovak and Polish to Latin and pop. Gus officially retired in 2001, but still performs at special events.

 

Inducted in 2011

National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame

 

Trustees Honor Roll Recipient

 

AUGUST "GUS" OSWALD

 

1931

 

 

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