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Jordan Rody Band Song List

JRB Song List

About Jordan Rody...

The Jordan Rody Band delivers a high-energy, crowd-pleasing show, blending polkas, country, and classic rock from the '50s to the 2000s – ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether it's an Oktoberfest celebration, a festival, or a private event, Jordan and his band bring unmatched energy and musicianship to every performance.

Jordan's Musical Journey...
Jordan's passion for music began at a young age, inspired by his grandfather, Mike Kushneryk. A legend in the polka world, Mike was a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Western Senators and performed with bands like The Happy Roamin' Rangers and The Cotton Pickers. It was Mike who gave Jordan his first accordion, spending countless hours teaching him the craft. Without that early mentorship, Jordan's success wouldn't have been possible.

Major Events & Festivals...

~ Leavenworth Oktoberfest (Leavenworth, WA) - One of the biggest Oktoberfests in the U.S.

~ Norsk Hostfest (Minot, ND) - North America's largest Scandinavian festival.

~ Great Northwest Oktoberfest (Whitefish, MT).

~ Oktoberfest @ ICE District (Edmonton, AB) - Massive Oktoberfest in Edmonton's downtown core.

~ Oldstoberfest (Olds, AB) - The world's only Bavarian rodeo.

~ Spirit of Red Deer Oktoberfest (Red Deer, AB) - One of Western Canada's biggest Oktoberfests!

Notable Appearances...

~ PolkaRama! (Season 7) - Special Guest With Walter Ostanek & The Western Senators.

~ PolkaTime! on SaskTel MAX TV - With Walter Ostanek & The Western Senators.

Awards and Recognition...

~ Jordan's debut album, Main Squeeze!, earned nominations for "International Style" Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the International Polka Association Awards in 2018.

~ Multiple awards at Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships (Kimberley, BC).

Recent Projects...

2025 was milestone year for Jordan Rody with the release of his latest album, Then & Now, a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather's original music and lifelong contribution to the polka tradition. The album features collaborations with Joey Miskulin and Ed Klancnik and was celebrated with a CD Release Concert in Leduc, AB at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts. Fans, family, friends, and musicians came from across Canada to honour the legacy and celebrate the music that inspired the project.

What People Are Saying...

“Working with Jordan Rody on his album release party was a total pleasure. If I was to look at teaching a class on how to promote an event and highlight the benefit of hustle, Jordan would be the poster child. He was not only meticulous and organized in his planning, but also energized, engaged, and strategic with his partnerships and his show presentation. In a day and age where there seems to be something or someone to compete with each and every night for one’s attention, Jordan gave plenty of reasons for an audience to come and be entertained. Polished, while still spontaneous, Jordan Rody is both a stellar musician and an entertaining band leader. Our staff enjoyed working with him on this project.”

– Steve Derpack, Theatre Coordinator, Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts

"I had the pleasure of meeting and working with a very talented and personable individual this past weekend at the Magnificient River Rats Festival by the name of Jordan Rody. Not only was Jordan an extremely talented accordion player and performer, he was also very friendly and extremely easy to work with. Jordan's professionalism and comfort level, both on and off stage, was well beyond his young age."

–Tammy Ledieu, Magnificient River Rats Festival

"We need more young people playing and promoting polka music - Jordan's doing that!"

– Brian Sklar, Grammy nominee