Jimmy Sturr playing in his hometown of Florida, NY

Jimmy Sturr and the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra have won 14 Grammys.
At the time that rock was reaching its crescendo, and in the era when Country was dazzling the nation, a strange phenomenon was taking place. In essence, this phenomenon was the rising popularity of JIMMY STURR as the hottest musical attraction in the polka field.




The reigning king of the field is a good looking, smiling charmer with brown hair, blues eyes and charismatic rays emanating from his presence. Sturr is the fellow in front of the orchestra.




And what an Orchestra it is! JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTA has over 106 recordings; the excellence of these recordings has been recognized and rewarded throughout the very competitive music industry. The fact that JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTRA is on the Top Ten list of the All-time Grammy Awards, has won fourteen Grammy Awards and has received more consecutive Grammy nominations that anyone in the history of musical awards has made the music industry sit up and take notice. Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) has awarded JIMMY STURR & HIS ORCHESRA its most valued award, the "Commendation of Excellence". The only one ever awarded in the polka field.




The band constantly attracts crowds of screaming, adoring fans wherever their travels take them. Their tremendous popularity has resulted in not only numerous Grammy Awards, but also being voted "The #1 POLKA BAND IN THE COUNTRY" for the past ten years.




Many great things have happened to JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTRA, but none has been more exciting than just completing their third recording with country superstar WILLIE NELSON. In addition they have recorded with other artists such as THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, CHARLIE DANIELS, BOOTS RANDOLPH, MEL TILLIS, BRENDA LEE, plus banjo virtuoso, BELA FLECK, and folk legend ARLO GUTHRIE.




One of the major events in Jimmy's career came when the Orchestra was asked to appear on "The Grand Ole Opry". They were not only the only Polka Band to all appear, but the only band to appear with brass.




A question on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" television show hosted by Regis Philbin, was "Who is America's polka king?" The contestant won $250,000 by correctly answering "Jimmy Sturr". Sturr's music has been heard on the TV show JEOPARDY and articles have appeared in print throughout the nation including a front page story on The Wall Street Journal and full length story in US World and News Report.




The incredible popularity and success of JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTRA has caught the attention of many networks, including appearances on CNN, ABC, NBC,

FOX NEWS and a fifteen-minute segment on CNN Headline News that aired worldwide.

The band has made several appearances on "Saturday Night Live". The quality and appearance of JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTRA makes them sought after for television commercials such as Budweiser, Pontiac, and Mrs. T's Pierogies, who signed Jimmy to be their National spokesperson.

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[liljohnreplogle]

Beautiful!!!!! Awesome performance!

[Cartman9091]

i love old people

[wisdom360]

This ain't polka dot music. Where's that nigga Jimmy Sturr at?

[hiya4011]

Eric Parks = love.

Jimmy Sturr is absolutely amazing! He's a national hero!

[AirSn1per]

yaaaaaaa =/

[BlueOceanBelow]

At 0:38 I totally thought someone burped into the mic.

[hiya4011]

You don't need to be Irish or Polish or German or Iraqi to enjoy a decent piece of music. And luckilly for us, and the world, Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra create beautiful, spine tingleing pieces of music e'er they go.

Long live Jimmy!

[charlie1pipes]

Eric Parks is the BEST, no doubt about it...but Sturr winning so many Grammy's has become a Joke!

[skrason]

Terrible. F.

Three words. Eddie. Freaking. Blazonczyk.

[mtenkate]

Whizkidforte..Do be sure and try to go..you will enjoy an amazing feel good concert..very refreshing and different from the 'usual'..I've seen him several times and it never gets old..just fun! GO!