Stephen Dudas has been a member of the band since July 2005.  From Schenectady, NY, Steve brings a new sound to Tony's Polka Band as well as experience from other performing groups.  In fourth grade, he began taking drum lessons and performed in the school band directed by the well-known polka artist Eddie Forman. Before playing with Tony's Polka Band, Steve played for The Ivory and Brass and The Orlando Polka Magic and substituted in a number of various performing groups.  Apart from his musical career, Steve has been a firefighter since 1994, is a certified scuba diver, and enjoys collecting and restoring antique tractors.