Recordings

DyVersaCo is proud to announce their new recording entitled "Office Party"! Musicians on "Office Party" include: Craig Ebel, Lori Ebel, Gary Jasicki, Mike "Julio" Sariego, and Dana Lindblad. Special guests include: Lorin Ebel (age 1) on the "go's" on Fiddler's, Christopher Ebel (age 6) on the drums on Merka Merka, and Florian Chmielewski, Jr., on the "horse" on Horses, Cows, & Chickens.

Songs include Y'all Come, Green Parrot, Fiddler's, Wanda's, Polka No. 5, Iron Casket Oberek, King of the Beasts, Golden Slippers, My Best Friend, Merka Merka, Jailbird, Polish Lullabye, North, South, East, West, Chocolate Soda, and Horses, Cows & Chickens.

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of "Office Party" can send a check in the amount of $15, plus $3 shipping to Craig Ebel, P.O. Box 32757, Minneapolis, MN 55432.

DyVersaCo's third CD entitled, "A Company Affair," welcomes a new director, Mike "Julio" Sariego, whose creativity and passion for the music is astonishing. Continuing directors include Craig Ebel, Lori Ebel, Chuck Burak, and Gary Jasicki. Now in his fourth year, the company's CEO, Christopher, took a leave of absence during this recording to focus on continuing his education. Also, the company featured a special guest, Accordionist David Austin, on a selection. This latest release will become a must-have to all polka music lovers!

Songs include Polka Time Is Here, Pump And Hop, That's The Way I Feel, Ring Dance Mazurka, Hoja, Jeszcze Moja, Down In The Valley a/k/a Birmingham Jail, Come Back To Me, Kiss Me Tonight, Stay There 'Til I Get There, Kiss Me Polka, Polish Home Polka, Oj Duli Duli Do Oberek, Knock On Your Door, True Love Song, and That's The Chance I'll Have To Take.

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of "A Company Affair" can send a check in the amount of $15, plus $3 shipping to Craig Ebel, P.O. Box 32757, Minneapolis, MN 55432.

DyVersaCo's second recording, "Eye On Polka" features a unique photo cover introducing the CEO of DyVersaCo, Christopher Ebel. This release contains 15 dynamic selections making "Eye On Polka" a must-have! As quoted by Christopher, "DyVersaCo's upbeat Polish/variety style appeals to all listeners and dancers. Their music is the best on the circuit today!" "Eye On Polka" also includes an exclusive interview with Christopher conducted by Gary Rhamy of Peppermint Productions.

Songs include Clap Hands, Polka 'Til I Die, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Bouncing Tony, By My Cradle, One and Only, Only One, Mary Lou Oberek, Everybody Sing and Dance, Goosetown Polka, Eyeballs and Shoestrings, Jaz Pa Pojdem Na Gorenjsko, Violins, Play For Me, Play Little Gypsy, If Anyone's A Fool, It Should Be Me, and Mama Tried.

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of "Eye On Polka" can send a check in the amount of $15, plus $3 shipping to Craig Ebel, P.O. Box 32757, Minneapolis, MN 55432.

The first full-length recording by DyVersaCo is entitled, "Unanimously Approved." Musical ideas and song selections contained within were taken from many different genres of music including polka greats like Frank Yankovic, Babe Wagner, Ray Dorschner, and Marion Lush; folk groups like Peter, Paul, and Mary; and country music legends like Johnny Cash and June Carter. Songs include I Can't Stop Doing The Polka, Polka Marie, Time's A Wastin', On Your Toes, Broken Down Merry-Go-Round, Marvelous Toy, I Got Stripes, On Our Wedding Day, Haystack, Bohemian Laendler, Peanut Butter and Crackers, Take Me From The City, Rainbow Valley, In The Evening, Arcade Polish Day Parade, and Columbus Stockade Blues.

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of "Unanimously Approved" can send a check in the amount of $15, plus $3 shipping to Craig Ebel, P.O. Box 32757, Minneapolis, MN 55432.

This appeared in the November 2009 issue of the Polish American Journal Newspaper.

"For Ebel, Recording is a Company Affair.

A Company Affair by Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo is the lastest offering from this polka music corporation. A 15 track collection, Ebel and the office crew have created another unique array of tunes to please everyone. "Polka Time is Here" has that Minnesota feel that takes you back to the sounds of Polka Soul. The country flavored "That's The Way I Feel," with plenty of fiddle, nice box work, and Craig on vocals, fits well in the variety-filled tracks of this CD. The smooth "Ring Dance" mazurka and the good-time mood on "Kiss Me" polka also deserve special mention. "Polish Home" polka may be the one that grabs those who love hard-driving eastern style polkas and certainly was a favorite here. Add "Oj Duli Duli Do" oberek and the Richie Tokarz song, "Come Back To Me" and this package provides a full mixture of music for all. DyVersaCo is Craig Ebel on concertina, piano and drums, Lori Ebel on fiddle and trumpets, Chuck Burak on drums, Gary Jasicki on clarinet, alto and tenor saxes and Mike "Julio" Sariego on bass. Special Guest David Austin does a superb job with the accordion on "Polish Home." This one definitely grows on you with each play. Each listen brought something out that was missed on a previous play-through. Each time "another" track will become your favorite."

by Steve Litwin, Polka Editor/Associate Editor and 2004 Inductee - WCC Concertina Hall of Fame