BANDS

Jim 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 & Friends

Mollie B & Friends was formed in 2024 and features a group of veteran musicians from Wisconsin. The band consists of Mollie B, her brother, Chad Busta, Chris Doszak, Don Hunjadi, and other talented musicians.

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, assistant sound tech, merch sales) 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, and videographer. Additionally, he served as a camera man for many of the "Mollie B Polka Party" tapings.

SqueezeBox

In SqueezeBox, Mollie B is joined by two-time Grammy Nominee, Ted Lange, who is a 2019 International Polka Hall of Fame inductee. Also in 2019, the band 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.

Now based in Tennessee and Wisconsin, SqueezeBox will offer a limited number of performances in 2026 before taking an indefinite break.