Frank Vidergar passed away on December 27, 2007 after a brief illness.
His death is a great loss to the button box accordion community and to his many friends around the country.
"Our Dad, Ed Gersich, returned from California after that very first Fontana Button Box weekend, totally thrilled with the music, the comeraderie and the welcoming from Frank Vidergar and all of the club members.
Because Dad was so enthusiastic, we went the second year, and for many years afterwards. Frank's vision inspired us all, and from those weekends, we returned home with the same fire and passion for the button box, and for the music. He was a true gentleman of the music, an incredible Pied Piper... and we will continue to follow his example. That's the measure of this man, Frank Vidergar."
Patti playing at the
German Club Oktoberfest
Anchorage AK
October 2007
Joey Miskulin joined Marge and Patti on stage at the German Club Oktoberfest at the Anchorage Egan Center on October 6th.
Watch the Alaska Polka Chips on YouTube. Marge and Patti were filmed during the Polka Dance at the National Accordion Convention in Richardson Texas, March 2007.
Marge playing on the
Big Joe Polka Show
Branson, MO
May 2007
Photo by Dianna
The Alaska Polka Chips perform regularly in Alaska, and have performed in the lower 48 states, from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, and from California to Florida, as well as internationally in Great Britain, Austria, Greece, Italy, the Caribbean and Australia.
The Alaska Polka Chips play for all occasions and for over 25 years has played at the St. Patrick's Parish Hall for their Third Friday dances. The Alaska Polka Chips also play regularly at the Anchorage Senior Center and the Sons of Norway. In addition, they are in demand for private events and weddings.
To book the Alaska Polka Chips call Marge Ford at 907-561-6862.
Mike Matyas on drums
St. Pat's dance May 2007
