BANDS
Busta Band
The Busta Band, previously known as Jim's Concertina Sound and the Jim Busta Band, is the band Mollie B grew up playing in alongside her dad, Jim Busta, and her brother, Chad Busta. The band started in 1979 by Jim Busta with Jeff Biermann of Farley, Iowa, joining in 1982.
Chad took on the role of full-time drummer at just seven years old. Mollie B began singing at three years old, started piano when she was eight years old, and - by age 11 had joined the band full-time on trumpet. Over the years, many talented musicians have joined the band - some for a single performance, and others for many years, including Steve Kenny, Karl Hartwich, Mark Heinz, and many others.
Jim Busta led the band through February of 2024. Since then, Mollie B has taken over booking, managing, and leading the band. Current members include Jeff “Sparky” Biermann, Chad Busta, Mollie B, and Karl Hartwich. The band can often be heard performing live throughout Northeast Iowa in July and August. Chad's children also frequently join the band: Kennedy on vocals, Xavier on vocals, and Jayden on vocals and drums.
Mollie B & the VIPs
Mollie B & the VIPs was formed in 2024 and features a group of veteran musicians from Wisconsin, originally under the name "Mollie B & Friends." The band consists of Mollie B, her brother, Chad Busta, Chris Doszak, Don Hunjadi, and other talented musicians.
Nicola DiSebastiano (accordian, bass, vocals) is an award-winning arranger and educator originally from Abruzzi, Italy. A lifelong performer, he has played with acclaimed groups including Charm City Sound, The Polka Family Band, The Boys, and Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic. His award-winning recordings and arrangements have earned honors from both the International Polka Association (IPA) and the United States Polka Association (USPA). In addition to performing, Nick is a respected mentor and expert in accordion repair, tuning, and MIDI installations.
Don Hunjadi (saxophones, flute, clarinet, bass, vocals, and lead sound tech) is an award-winning musician and sound engineer. He has been named the “Sideman of the Year” by Wisconsin, received an award from the International Polka Association, two Grammy nominations, and most recently won the life-time achievement award from the Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame. Don has performed and recorded with many bands, and has been a polka radio DJ for 42 years.
Chris Doszak (drums and vocals) found his home on the drums when he was just a young boy, following the footsteps of his brother, Bobby. He has played with his dad, Bob Doszak, as well Verne Meisner, Steve Meisner, Frankie Yankovic, and Squeezebox to name a few artists/band.
Chad Busta (vocals) is the lifetime drummer and vocalist of the Busta Band. He has also appeared as a guest vocalist with SqueezeBox, and has filled in on drums with many bands throughout the years. Chad also supports as the sound technician, photographer, merchandise salesman, and videographer. Additionally, he served as a camera man for many of the "Mollie B Polka Party" tapings.
SqueezeBox
In 2019, the SqueezeBox was named the Best International Band of the Year by the International Polka Association. In addition to being featured on the Mollie B Polka Party the band composed a song for and appeared in the Clint Eastwood film, “The Mule.” SqueezeBox released five CDs in their 20+ years. They have performed all over the US to capacity crowds, and have made over 1300 appearances in 24 states.
Click the link to see an article about the band, published in the March 2026 edition of the Texas Polka News.