Adam Barthalt

National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum

605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123

USA

E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com

Phone: 216-261-3263

Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA

Fax: 216-261-4134

Adam was born in New York City. He has been playing the accordion since age 7. Since 1957 he has had his own polka band. His Adam Barthalt Musical Productions has produced 60 Polka-Fest Weekends in four states, featuring top polka bands in the country. His weekly radio show, Adam's Polka Party, was on the air for 26 years, and was heard in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Adam has released nine albums with his band. He has brought polka music to the high seas, personally performing on 58 cruises. Adam, who is of German descent, is a great promoter of Cleveland-style polka music.

Inducted in 2005