Believe it or not... Looking to start a Polka Band !

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 25, 2012

I have several irons in several fires but I'm looking for one more fire, a Polka Band !

Nope, not a metal polka band, not a blues polka band, not a punk polka band, not a progressive polka band and not even a jazz polka band.

I grew up listening to Polkas LIVE at the Bavarian Hall and the Unter Uns and many weddings. If the polka is done right it is a joyous music. Done right means all acoustic instruments, Trumpets, Saxes, Trombones, Tuba, Accordion, Drums. (Not an electric guitar and electric bass strumming "Roll Out the Barrel".)

After you stop

help me spread the word to musicians you know who play said instruments. Thanks !

Jasaoke · Post by **Jasaoke** » Sunday Mar 25, 2012

I don't have much to offer here but I really hope this goes somewhere. A local polka group could stay busy all summer long with fairs and festivals. I know an accordian player so I'll pass the word.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 25, 2012

Jasaoke wrote:I don't have much to offer here but I really hope this goes somewhere. A local polka group could stay busy all summer long with fairs and festivals. I know an accordian player so I'll pass the word.

Thanks !

tonefight · Post by **tonefight** » Sunday Mar 25, 2012

If you can get it goin you'll probably be one of the busiest bands on this site. Good luck and have fun.

Craven Sound · Post by **Craven Sound** » Sunday Mar 25, 2012

Claire's in Ashville used to have a polka night with live music- perhaps you might find some players here if they still do it. I have a friend that plays accordion- I'll see if he wants to play and get him your info if he does.

MistValkyrie · Post by **MistValkyrie** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

hey, this is a great idea! I can't really help you out as my high school trumpet is unplayable, but I hope you can get something put together, there aren't enough polka bands around here...actually, I'm not sure there are any, are there?
Best of luck, Hawk!

Mysterytrain · Post by **Mysterytrain** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

Good luck, hawk!

Once you get that band rolling then definitely let me know!

How about some Psychedelic Polka?

Try posting on State College craigslist. They always have horn players available.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

Thanks to each of you !

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

Bill, if you're doing a polka band, then there will be no excuse whatsoever not to toss in some Wierd Al Yankovic covers.

witchhunt · Post by **witchhunt** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

And free pierogies.

GordieBTurtle · Post by **GordieBTurtle** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

What about an acoustic bass?

5stringlowb · Post by **5stringlowb** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

ill play bass
these are the polkas i already know
roll out the barrel
pennsylvania polka
in heaven there is no beer

alfred · Post by **alfred** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

i played bass in a polka band for about 17 years , called the polish mountaineers. always had gigs year round, the weddings were great
good pay, free beer , drunk bridesmaids, it don't get better than that.
have fun.

CHICKSINGA · Post by **CHICKSINGA** » Monday Mar 26, 2012

Bill, I'd love to do this once in awhile. And you know what? I played trumpet for 7 years - Maybe I could get my lip back!

saturnineBassPlayer · Post by **saturnineBassPlayer** » Wednesday Mar 28, 2012

I'm a huge fan of Brave Combo who do polkas in every imaginable style. I might be interested in playing bass for something like that...

I have almost 45 years of continuous bass experience; acoustic and electric.. currently working with Natasha and the Spy Boys in SC and The Duke Morrison trio in Huntingdon and a few other side projects but I make time for what I like.

Good luck.
Eric

saturnineBassPlayer · Post by **saturnineBassPlayer** » Wednesday Mar 28, 2012

I'm a huge fan of Brave Combo who do polkas in every imaginable style. I might be interested in playing bass for something like that. Not really interested in trad polka.

I have almost 45 years of continuous bass experience; acoustic and electric.. currently working with Natasha and the Spy Boys in SC and The Duke Morrison trio in Huntingdon and a few other side projects but I make time for what I like.

Good luck.
Eric

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Wednesday Mar 28, 2012

saturnineBassPlayer wrote:I'm a huge fan of Brave Combo who do polkas in every imaginable style. I might be interested in playing bass for something like that. Not really interested in trad polka.

I have almost 45 years of continuous bass experience; acoustic and electric.. currently working with Natasha and the Spy Boys in SC and The Duke Morrison trio in Huntingdon and a few other side projects but I make time for what I like.

Good luck.
Eric

I will be in touch. Trying to organize things right now...

Definitely ONLY a side project.

floodcitybrass · Post by **floodcitybrass** » Thursday Mar 29, 2012

If you are interested in Polkas, check out the many Polka bands and shows around here:

Polkafest June 1-3 http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/polkafest/
Jimmy Sturr - playing at Windber Arcadia July 20
Johnstown Button Box Club
Jerry Intahar
Rosie and the Jammers
Rhinelanders

My band still plays polkas. However, we are by no means a polka band because of our 2 polkas per gig limit.

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Believe it or not... Looking to start a Polka Band !

Believe it or not... Looking to start a Polka Band !

Good luck

ill play bass !

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