Eddie Forman Orchestra
When:
Sun, March 16, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Where:
Ludlow PACC
355 East St.
Ludlow, MA
Lat/Lon: 42.1599, -72.4726
What:
Eddie Forman, musician, educator, composer, arranger and polka band leader of the Eddie Forman Orchestra, known to many as EFO, has been promoting polka music since 1968. His parents, both of Polish descent, exposed him to polka music at an early age. They were strong believers in keeping the Polish traditions and Polish music alive in the family. As a young boy, Eddie was inspired to play the accordion by watching Myron Floren on the Lawrence Welk show.
The Eddie Forman Orchestra has one of the largest followings in the New England area. Eddie has been quoted as saying "It is people like you that have kept me playing for 38 years, and as long as you are here, so am I." Eddie credits not only his musical talents, but his followers, his wife Carol, and the musicians in his orchestra for his success. He is known for his standard polkas with Polish lyrics. He has one of the hardest working bands giving the fans an abundance of music.