The Varitones Band
Organized in the spring of 2003,
Phoenix’s Varitones have already
turned up the heat in the polka field
with their distinctive, lively polka
beat. The group is composed of seasoned
musicians, who
are talented and have
been associated with
the polka music style
for many years.
“Nickel City” Dave
Bonczkiewicz, from
Buffalo, N.Y., is the leader,
trumpet player, and
vocalist. Dave takes great
pride in the quality and
variety of musical entertainment
offered by the
group. His vocal style and enthusiasm
he displays over the microphone adds
a certain lightness to Polka music.
Ron Brzoska, also originally from
Buffalo, is on accordion and midi bass.
Ron’s musicianship on the accordion
has been a delight to fans wherever he
performs.
Barry LuBrant, a seasoned veteran
to the Polka field from Turnersville,
N.J., brings his bellow shaking talent
to the band with a touch of East Coast
style polka sounds, Barry is another
piece of the puzzle that the band welcomes
to Arizona.
Robert Jayo, the
“Silver Fox of Polka
Music” is originally
from the Chicago area.
It is a pleasure to have
this fine musician join
the band. His Chicago
style drumming, concertina
play and vocals start a
new phase to the band and
I’m sure you’ll all agree this
added touch was long overdue.