Andy Citkowicz was born in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Teresa and Felix Citkowicz. His dad, Felix, was an accordionist and recording artist, who in 1959, recorded the first and only Polka LP for Warner Brothers Studios in New York City. That album is called: “Stereo Goes to a Polka Party” (WB 1299), and it can still be purchased on the Internet. The title track from this recording is the Polka Party’s theme song.
At the age of 14, Andy began to accompany his father as a drummer. Later he studied percussion and elementary education at Jersey City State College, which is now known as Jersey City State University.
Andy also played drums with bands such as Bernie Wytkowski and Ted Macksomowicz in New York City hotels and surrounding areas for many Polish galas. Currently he is the longest running IJ on the Polkajammernetwork starting back in 2004.