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Post #108973 by ikitnrev on Wed, Aug 18, 2004 7:37 AM
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Being a former drummer in a Polka band, I can heratily endorse Pablus's recommendation of Brave Combo, if you want to get some lively upbeat polka music. I've seen them perform live several times, and own at least a dozen of their CDs - which I guess means that they're one of my favorite bands. Their style of polka is probably most accessible to those of you who did not grow up or who are not familiar with the polka tradition. Brave Combo is authentic enough to win a Grammy award for best polka performance, and cool enough to be portrayed in an episodes of the Simpsons - Matt Groening is a big fan of them too. Their CDs are often a mix of different styles - lots of polkas, but you will hear some good versions of Latin and other styles too. Their website is quite entertaining, and provides several song samples. As a start, try listening to Polkatharsis, Polka Party, and Polkasonic (their grammy award winner, which contains 'Purple Haze - the Jimi Hendrix Polka) Another polka band worth listening to, if you're looking for a more traditional sound, is Eddie Blaconcyk's Versatones -- this is also a Grammy award winning polka band. Johnny $ -- you've gotta get to Blob's Park (near BWI airport) on Saturday, August 28 ..... as Brave Combo is playing there that night. I'll be there. Vern |