Volume 12-01
In my wildest dreams, I never would have thought I'd have a summer
where I played 150 shows in seven states. But that's exactly what
happened between June and August of 2011. The Mike Schneider Band
played BecksterFest, our first event ever in Central Iowa, and for
Pint Size Polkas I visited libraries in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In November, I was inducted into
the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame as one of two Honor Roll award
recipients. The year 2011 truly was one for the record books!
Next year is already shaping up to be another winner, including our
second appearance in Dubuque since 2008 for their Octoberfest. Return
visits to St. Aloysius, St. Rita's in West Allis, Triglav Park, May
Ball in Jefferson, and the Ozaukee County Fair are also in the works.
Plus, we'll be at several new events, including St. Jerome Parish in
Oconomowoc for their Polka Mass and festival in June. Add to that more
than 100 library and fair performances currently scheduled in nine
states, including six days at the Missouri State Fair in August, and
2012 promises to be another busy year!
A big thank you is in
order for everyone who helped support a project Heather and I worked
on this fall to raise money for orphans while helping Rose Cook, a
widow from our Parish, with her house. We personally raised more than
$1,000 for the worthy cause! If you haven't yet donated but would like
to do so, please make your check payable to Lifesong for Orphans and
send it directly to Mike and Heather Schneider, P.O. Box 342623,
Milwaukee, WI 53234. We'll pass your donation along with the next
batch of checks we send in. For more information about Both Hands and
the amazing work the foundation is doing for widows and orphans in
communities across the United States, please visit
www.bothhandsfoundation.org. Thank
you!
Our baby boy arrived
nine days overdue on November 17, 2011 just after 11:00 PM. He weighed
nine pounds, four ounces. His birth was challenging to say the least,
but thankfully he and Heather are both doing well now. Several people
have asked how Garrett and Kelby are adjusting to Evan, and despite
some initial reservations expressed by Garrett prior to their first
meeting, both he and Kelby have been very welcoming of their new baby
brother and are excited to spend time with him. We're hoping this is a
trend that continues well into the future!
And as always, be sure to join our growing list of fans on Facebook
here, or the Mike Schneider Band
here. Once you’re there, click the
Like button at the top of the page. In the meantime, have a great
week!
Thanks again for helping make 2011 the great year that it was!
Mike Schneider
Uncle Mike and his Polka Band |
