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the Dick Tady Orchestra (D.T.O.) in the Pittsburgh, PA
and surrounding tri-state area and you will hear most
polka fans speak highly of the musical talent that this
band possesses.
Dick joined the Kenny Kron Band in
1962, taking over as the leader in 1963. Changing the
name of the band to the Dick Tady Orchestra, they went
on to, non-flamboyantly, rack up numerous
accomplishments while performing throughout Ohio, West
Virginia, New York, New Jersey and their home state of
Pennsylvania. They've also played for the polka loving
fans in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Hawaii, Canada and the
Caribbean.
The DTO proudly carries the banner of
American-Slovenian Style polkas with class and style.
However, their musical talents are not limited to
Slovenian style polka music. They also play excellent
Croatian-Dalmatian, German, Serbian and Swiss
arrangements and specialize in tremendous sounding four
part harmonies and lyrics, not to be matched anywhere
else in the polka business. The DTO not only plays
great ethnic music, they've mastered the art of playing
all styles of American music, including Big Band,
Oldies, Country, Pop and Rock-n-Roll.
Having been
together since 1963, the band has a quite impressive
musical repertoire as well as a quite impressive
collection of awards and recognition as a band and
individually as well. Here is a list of some of
them from 1990 until present day:
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1990 |
The
composition, "That Polka Melody" (My Favorite
Polka), written by Dick Tady and Bob McBride
was recorded by 16 time NARAS Grammy Winner
Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra. This
selection is on the album, "When It's Polka
Time At Your House". The album was the
Grammy winning album (Best Polka Category)
at the 33rd Grammy Awards. |
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1990 |
The Dick Tady
Orchestra (DTO) released their 8th album
entitled, "Polkas and Waltzes with A
Touch Of Class". |
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1991 |
Dick Tady received the
1991 UMPAPA "Man Of The Year" Award.
This was presented to Dick on November 10,
1991 at the Annual Awards Dinner Dance
Celebration. The presentation by the
United Musicians Polka Association of
Pennsylvania (UMPAPA) took place at the SNPJ
Lodge #6 Sygan Slovenian Club in
Bridgeville, PA. |
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1992 |
DTO musician, Tony
Grandovic (accordionist and keyboardist),
was nominated for "Best Sideman" by
the American Slovenian Polka foundation
(National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of
Fame). |
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1992 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
released their 9th album entitled, "Happy
Polka Days". |
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1992 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
was nominated by the National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences for a Grammy at
the 35th Annual Grammy Award show at the
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA.
The nomination was for their album "Happy
Polka Days" recording (Best Polka Album
Category). |
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1992 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra
released their first professional video,
"The Best of The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)". |
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1993 |
DTO musician, Bob McBride
(Banjo, Guitar, Vocals) was nominated for
"Best Sideman" by the American Slovenian
Polka Foundation (National Cleveland Style
Polka Hall of Fame). |
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1993 |
Dick Tady was a member of
the Hall of Fame All-Star Band. Award
Show VI took place at the Shore Cultural
Centre, Euclid, OH on November 27, 1993. |
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1993 |
Polka Dee Jay Del Sinchak,
presented the Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO) with
the Wammy Award (People's Choice Award) on
May 2, 1993 at the Yankee Lake Ballroom in
Brookfield, Ohio. Listeners had the
opportunity to vote for their favorite
Grammy Nominated Polka Band. Voters
had to abide by the voting rules of the
National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences and were invited to join Del in
presenting these annual award to the DTO. |
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1993 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
released their 10th album entitled, "30
Years of Great Polka Times". The
album featured the DTO and Canada's Polka
King and 3 time Grammy Winner, Walter
Ostanek and his Band. |
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1993 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
appeared on the Grammy Winning Album, "Accordiaonally
Yours", with 3 time Grammy winner and
Canada's Polka King, Walter Ostanek and his
Orchestra. The DTO performed the
selection, "Lulubelle Polka". |
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1994 |
The President of
Slovenia, Milan Kucan, headed an
International Delegation of Guests at the
dedication of the new Slovenian National
Benefit Society headquarters in North
Fayette. The Dick Tady Orchestra
provided music for the banquet and happy
Slovenian polka and waltz music for dancing. |
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1994 |
Dick Tady (Bandleader,
Saxophone, Button Box, Wind Controller,
Vocalist) was presented the Prestigious
Crystal Award for "Musician of the year
(Musician, Individual)". This
Annual Achievement Award is presented by the
American Slovenian Polka Foundation at the
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Award Show, which was held at the Shore
Cultural Centre, Euclid, Ohio. The
event took place on the Saturday following
Thanksgiving. |
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1995 |
The Penn-Ohio Polka Pals
and Penn-Ohio Polka Pals Booster Club
presented Dick Tady with the 1995 POPP
"Man Of The Year" Award. Dick was
honored at their annual Testimonial Dinner
Dance at DiVieste's Banquet Hall on March
26, 1995 in Warren, Ohio. |
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1995 |
The Polka News Network,
St. Charles, Michigan, presented Dick Tady
with the "Lifetime Award of Fame and
Honor" (for the promotion of
European-American Music) at DiViesti's
Banquet Hall on March 26, 1995 in Warren,
Ohio. |
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1995 |
Dick Tady received the
Musical Heritage Award (Legacy Award for
Ethnic Music)" for outstanding
achievement. The award was presented
during the Allegheny-Kiski Historical
Society's Annual Dinner and Award meeting on
November 4, 1995 at the New Harmar House in
Acmetonia, Pennsylvania. |
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1995 |
Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
was presented the Prestigious Crystal Award
for "Band Of The Year". This
Annual Achievement Award was presented by
the American Slovenian Foundation at the
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Award Show at the Shore Cultural Centre,
Euclid, Ohio. The event took place the
Saturday following Thanksgiving. |
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1996 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
Released their 11th album entitled,
"Award Winning Polkas and Waltzes DTO
Style". |
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1996 |
Dick Tady was a featured
singer with the Polka All-Stars on the
Grammy nominated album "Songs Of The
Polka King" (Volume 1) by Frank Yankovic
and Friends. |
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1996 |
Dick Tady was presented
the Prestigious Crystal Award for "1996
Musician of the Year (Musician,
Individual)". This Annual
Achievement Award was presented by the
American Slovenian Polka Foundation at the
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Awards Show, at the Shore Cultural Centre,
Euclid, Ohio, which took place the Saturday
following Thanksgiving. |
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1997 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
did a live performance from the "Coffee
House" on Pittsburgh's #1 "Rock Station"
Radio 102.5FM WDVE ('DVE') on the Morning
Show featuring Scott Pulsen and Jim Krenn. |
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1997 |
Dick Tady received the
1997 UMPAPA "Man of the Year" Award.
This award was presented to Dick on November
9,1997 at the Annual Awards Dinner and Dance
Celebration. The presentation by the
United Musicians Polka Association (UMPAPA)
took place at SNPJ Lodge #6 Slovenian Club
in Bridgeville, PA. |
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1997 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
released their 12th album entitled,
"A Special DTO
Christmas". |
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1998 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
appeared live from the Gateway Clipper
Fleet's, Majestic. The
performances were done for Radio 102.5 FM
WDVE ('DVE') on the Morning Show featuring
Scott Paulsen and Jim Krenn. |
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1999 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
performed in the Subway Restaurant
Commercial entitled, "The Return of the
Myron Cope Kielbasa Sub". The
commercial was produced by New Perspective
Production Company and featured Myron Cope
(the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers), the
Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO), Subway Restaurant
personnel and Pittsburgh Polka Dancers. |
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1999 |
Dick Tady, leader of the
Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO), received the
"Lifetime Achievement Award" by the
American Slovenian Polka Foundation and was
inducted into the National Cleveland Style
Polka Hall of Fame at Award Show XII on
November 27, 1999. The award is the
highest award voted on by the members of the
National Foundation and the honors were
bestowed at the Shore Cultural Centre in
Cleveland Ohio. Dick also received the
Prestigious Crystal Award and his picture
and biographical sketch are displayed in the
Hall of Fame. |
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2002 |
Bass player and
vocalist, Ed Gould joined the Dick Tady
Orchestra. |
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2002 |
Dick Tady, leader of the
Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO) releases his solo
album entitled,
"Richard Allen Michael
Tady Presents: The Greatest Slovenian
Polka Hits!" Dick
played all of the instrumental parts and
sang all of the Slovenian lyrics on this
recording. |
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2002 |
The recording, "Richard
Allen Michael Tady Presents: The
Greatest Slovenian Polka Hits!"
was nominated for "Best Recording of
the Year" by the American Slovenian
Polka Foundation and won the honor for
"Recording of the Year" at the Polka
Hall of Fame Award Show XVI on November 29,
2003 in Cleveland, Ohio. |
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2005 |
The first of four
recordings,
"The Best of the DTO
(Volume 1) - The 5th Decade -
American-Slovene Polkas and Waltzes"
was released in December 2005.
This album includes 25 of the most popular
DTO selections. It features songs from
the past, tunes from the present and newly
recorded material. |
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2006 |
The Second of four
recordings,
"The Best of the DTO
(Volume 2) - The 5th Decade - All-Time
Requested Hits!" was released
in December 2006. This album includes
American, Croatian-Dalmatian, German,
Serbian, Slovenian and Swiss Melodies. |
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2007 |
In August, the Dick Tady
Orchestra (DTO) performed before the
Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball Game at PNC Park
for Slovak Days. |
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2007 |
Dick Tady was a
member of the Lifetime Achievers Hall of
Fame All-Star Band at the National Cleveland
Style Polka Hall of Fame Show XX that took
place at Euclid High School Auditorium in
Euclid, Ohio on November 24, 2007. |
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2008 |
The third of four
recordings,
"The Best of the DTO
(Volume 3) - The 5th Decade -
American-Slovene Style Polkas and Waltzes"
was released in June 2008. This
album included 24 of the most popular DTO
selections. It featured songs from the
past, tunes from the present and newly
recorded material. |
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2008 |
In July, the Dick Tady
Orchestra (DTO) performed before the
Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball Game at PNC Park
for Slovak Days. |
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2008 |
In October, the Dick Tady
Orchestra (DTO) performed for the wedding
reception of TV Celebrity/Musician, Jonathan
Dressel and his wife Maggie. Jonathan
is the drummer for Cleto and the Cletones,
(aka: The Jimmy Kimmel Show Band). |
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2009 |
DTO musicians, Joe Gill
(Drummer and Vocalist) and Ed Gould (Bassist
and Vocalist) were nominated for "Sideman
of the Year" by the United Musician
Polka Association of Pennsylvania (UMPAPA). |
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2010 |
The forth of four
recordings, "The
Best of the DTO (Volume 4) - The 5th Decade
- Button Box Magic!" was
released in April 2010. This album
includes 24 of the most popular DTO
selections. It feature button box
selections from the past, tunes from the
present and newly recorded material. |
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2010 |
The Dick Tady Orchestra (DTO)
members are nominated and won for Annual
Achievement Awards at the Polka Hall of Fame
Award Show XXIII, November 27, 2010.
1. Button Box Individual/Duo Category: Dick Tady
2. Vocalist of the Year Category: Dick Tady
3. Musician of the Year/Individual Category: Dick Tady
4. Band of the Year: Dick Tady Orchestra
5. Best Sidemen Category: Joe Gill & Ed Gould (of the DTO)
6. Best New Polka or Waltz Category:
La Bella Luna Waltz
(Margie's Song) - Dick Tady
7. Greatest All-Time Cleveland Style Hits Category: Happy
Polka Days - Dick Tady Orchestra |
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2010 |
In the latter part of
November and first part of December, the
Dick Tady Orchestra had the pleasure of
recording and filming the
"Hot Dog Shoot
Polka" Video for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Organization. The video will be
released for the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirate
Season and will be shown on the Jumbotron
Scoreboard to introduce the Pirates mascot
"Pirate Parrot" as he shoots hot dogs into
the stands for the fans. |
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2011 |
Joe Gill (Drummer and
Vocalist) was nominated and inducted into
the United Musicians Polka Association of
Pennsylvania (UMPAPA) as "Sideman of the
Year!" |
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2012 |
Ed Gould (Bassist) was nominated and inducted into
the United Musicians Polka Association of
Pennsylvania (UMPAPA) as "Sideman of the
Year!" |
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