...releases "Studio to Stage"

It’s been three years since Eric Noltkamper released his last recording, “Rosy Cheeks”. Since then Eric has been busy doing other recording projects, while at the same time always thinking of new ideas.

 “Studio to Stage” was started a little over a year ago. Eric likes to take extra time to develop his ideas and polish the recordings to make them as good as possible. “Studio to Stage” is no exception. It introduces many “new” songs to the polka field, while staying very traditional in sound.

 Some of the selections are popular tunes turned polka style. Others are original. His wife Nancy performs two original button box compositions that she and Eric worked on together, the “Holly Hop Polka” and “Amelia’s Waltz”. Another original is the “Superstar Polka” that Eric collaborated on with the late Bruce Burger. “Everyone Loves Someone” is a popular L’il Wally tune done Slovenian style. “Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie” is a WWII song that is relevant today, done as a tribute to the Vadnals. “Going to Pennsylvania ” was written by Hank Guzel Sr., and performed by Hank Guzel Jr.

 “Studio to Stage” also features some of Eric’s most popular pop tunes. The “Champagne Medley” is a tribute to Lawrence Welk. “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is Hank Guzel’s most requested song. “The Shadow of Your Smile” always gets a great response when performed on stage.

 Musicians on this recording are Eric Noltkamper on accordion, banjo, guitar, piano and vocals, Dave Wolnik on drums, Hank Guzel on bass and vocals, Norm Kobal on sax and clarinet, and special guest Nancy Hlad Noltkamper on button box.

 Eric is certain that you will enjoy this new collection of songs brought to you from Studio to Stage. Recorded and mixed at GreenGuy Studios, mastered by Gary Rhamy, Peppermint Productions.

More Information on the Eric's Music Library Page