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The Continentals perform at many festivals, concerts and dances each year, from South Dakota to Florida, and many points in between. They have had the pleasure of hosting nine Caribbean cruises and producing eight recordings. Their music CDS have received airplay on over 400 radio stations across North America. On May 14, 2007 the band marked its 35th Anniversary.  (Click Ad for more Anniversary Info) During their 20th Anniversary celebration, the group received a special Governor's Citation for over two decades of musical excellence. In addition, bandleader Mike Surratt is also a recipient of the "Federal Republic of Germany Friendship Award." With its distinctive "Continental" sound, the band certainly has carved its own niche in the polka world and continues to make new fans across the USA. '08 "Hell Yeah! " TOUR PHOTOS (click the image for a 3:00+ slide show) '07 "Schnitzel Happens" TOUR PHOTOS (click the image for a 2:30 slide show) '06 "Got Polka?" TOUR PHOTOS (click the image for a 3:00 slide show) not recommended for dial up users Mike Surratt's polka "Tejanita" receives "Honorable Mention" in the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest's WORLD MUSIC CATEGORY     ***NEWS*** Recognizing the "Polka Gap" in traditional U.S. radio broadcast, AOL/CBS radio, a leader in Internet radio is launching their ALL POLKA ALL THE TIME channel. AOL/CBS radio already has many Internet stations devoted to the typical genres of music. With the launch of their polka-only radio station, the future of polka music in the U.S. will have new life.   Mary McCann from AOL grew up listening to polka music and decided it was time to hear it on the radio. She is currently assembling the entire library for AOL/CBS Polka Radio from scratch and hopes to launch it at the end of this Month. (June 2009) And YES -- Mike Surratt's Polka Music Cds have been added to their library !! Thank You Ms McCann & AOL !   Click The Star To See Our June 5, 2009 Performance at The Kennedy Center !! February 2009 - Mike Surratt wins a "Wammie" from WAMA, the Washington, DC Area Music Association, as 2008's "Best World Music Vocalist." To view all the nominees and winners, visit this webpage: http://wamadc.com/wama/wammies/wambal23noms.html February 2009 - Mike Surratt's Latest Polka CD POLKANCEPTIONS was named the #2 polka variety cd of 2008. And, one song from the CD "Dance Dance Dance" reached the #9 spot for "Best Song of the Year." Here is a link to the website: http://www.247polkaheaven.com/bestof2008.html All of the 247polkaheaven IJ/DJs voted in the first round and then over 7,300 listeners from all over the world voted to determine the winners.  www.247polkaheaven.com  is a website that broadcasts polka music radio shows 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hope you tune in! A few 2008 TOUR TEES Still AVAILABLE $20.00 DELIVERED ANYWHERE SIZE Extra Large (XL) ONLY Click Buy Now to purchase!  GET "GOT POLKA?" GEAR Click The Tee !! Would you like to know more? Our German Music List Our International Polka List Past Performances

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