Lawrence Duchow

Lawrence Duchow (Potter, Wisconsin, May 9, 1914 - December 16, 1972) was an American bandleader recorded on the RCA Victor label from 1932 to 1954.[1][2] He was a member of the International Polka Association and Polka Hall of Fame. With his Red Raven Orchestra, named after the Red Raven Polka, competed in polka contests against the bands of Frankie Yankovic, Whoopee John Wilfahrt, Romy Gosz, Louis Bashell, and Harold Loeffelmacher.

Lawrence played many of his shows at Kleist's Hall in Potter, WI. He was the son of Adolph Duchow, of Hilbert, WI. At one time, he had a weekly radio show on WGN in Chicago.

References

  1. ↑ Obituary "Mr. Duchow led the Red Raven Orchestra and recorded on the RCA Victor label from 1932 to 1954. He managed the Red Raven Inn at Hilbert, and later operated the Raveno Ballroom at Neenah and the Orahula Ballroom in Fremont."
  2. ↑ Norm Cohen -Ethnic and Border Music: A Regional Exploration - 2007 -Page 165 "Bandleader Lawrence Duchow from Potter, Wisconsin, established the Red Raven Orchestra, a larger ensemble with a smoother sound, influenced by the Big Band dance bands. He toured widely and even established a regular polka night."


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