(Don and Virg Ruda – 1993 – Photo by Mark Kohan)
Growing up B-F, there were two places I bought my records from…Sattler’s and Ruda’s…the first record I ever bought was a 45 of “Love Stinks” from the J. Geils Band at Ruda’s…with that said…I got the following e-mail from Marty Biniasz today…
After 57 years, Buffalo, New York’s last remaining polka record store will close its doors forever in June. Founded by the husband and wife team Don and Virg Ruda, Ruda’s Records was a mainstay of the Buffalo polka and Polish scene. The store had its beginnings in 1950 with a location in Lackawanna and then at its flagship outlet in the heart of Polonia on Broadway. During the 90s, the store’s location was moved to William Street in Cheektowaga.
Join the Rudas Tribute at http://www.forgottenbuffalo.com/ . Do you have a Ruda’s memory? Please e-mail me at DyngusDay@aol.com. Your comments will be added to site.
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Before you close can you please tell me if ED’O Olinskie is still playing and making music. Thanks Dennis