Polka is happy music.

Stacy Harbaugh — under the name of DJ Shotski — is a passionate collector of records who lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She shares her collection with others, particularly Dutchman-style recordings from Wisconsin and Minnesota, at events. She is also the host of Polka Time with DJ Shotski which airs live on WVMO-FM 98.7 Sunday nights at 7 p.m. and on radio stations across Wisconsin.

Her background in community radio began in 2005 at WORT-FM 88.9 where she served in various roles including being a host for the Local News, A Public Affair, a sub host for 2DUB (now known as Saturday Night Style with DJ Kayla Kush), and host of Access Hour all-vinyl specials. She now serves on the board of the Friends of WVMO.

In 2024 she was recognized with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Best Online Personality award and provided the music for Green County Cheese Days’ World’s Biggest Polka party where around 4000 people polka danced around the Monroe, Wisconsin town square.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we get you to play at our event? Please fill out my event booking intake form to send me as many details as you can about your event. I’ll get back to you with my availability and to talk through any details. Be sure to check my current show schedule to see if I’m already booked.

Do you play anything besides polka? Yes. I also collect vintage soul, 80’s pop, and a healthy selection of easy listening and vintage Christmas music. I’ve brought easy listening and Christmas records to events that want an old fashioned vibe.

Are you taking or buying records? Always. I’ve had many, many people donate polka records. I’ve driven all over Wisconsin to give old polka a good home. As of January 2025 my record intake is a little backed up, but I hope to be able to welcome more records later in the spring.

Would you donate entertainment for our charity event? No. But I do have a running list of nonprofits and community organizations I support and will donate tips and some proceeds. Charitable priorities include efforts that support music, public and community radio, and efforts to support creative expression for historically underrepresented people.

Do you have a press kit? Yes. Find photos and more on my media page.