So a lot has been happening in the Polkaholics world as of late. For starters we recorded 3 new songs last February/March, one of which was played on The Eric and Kathy show on WTMX 101.9FM in Chicago for Saint Pat's Day.
The Razor and Die Polka is being played on my all time favorite radio station in the world WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago (you can listen on-line at wluw.org) This was the second song we recorded in February/March-for the Razor and Die show. They asked to record a theme song for their show and we did, and they love it! We will be playing on their show on April 19th at noon- so listen in.
I mean it when I say it's my all time favorite radio station. Where else can you hear The Penthouse Sweets, Barr, The Unicorns, The Firery Furnaces, The Krinkles, Organ Wolf, Flameshovel, Melvins, The Methadones, Holy Roman Empire, My Left Arm, Janus, Plane, Apartment, The Dragon Girls, The Drapes, The M's.....all on the same station?? You can't! WLUW is a community owned radio station that not only plays indie music but gospel, bluegrass, reggae, soul, rap, death metal and most of it is by bands that you will not find for sale at Best Buy or Wal-Mart.
The 3rd song we recorded was for The On The Waterfront Festival that is held each summer in Rockford, IL. We have played this event twice, and each time we performed this song and they asked us for a recording of it. Perhaps we will be asked back again?
Listen to us perform on the Jonathon Brandmier Show on The Loop WLUP 97.9 FM Chicago, on Friday May 2nd at 8:45am to 9:00am. Johnny B. is a radio legend and we are very excited to play on his show.
WBEZ 91.5 FM Chicago Public Radio has put together a story about Polka music in Chicago and they were nice enough to interview The Polkaholics for the story. Dandy Don, Action Jackson and myself met with reporter Lynette Kalsnes on Monday and talked about our views of polka music- it was a lot of fun! She also came out and recorded a show at Lincoln Square lanes. When I find out when this is going to air I'll let ya all know.
In July we are taking our eXtreme brand of polka music to Germany! That's right- GERMANY! If all goes as planned we will be playing 3 dates with two very cool eXtreme polka bands. All of the details are being worked out now, but so far it appears to be a go and we are very excited about it.
If you can't catch us in Germany in July (keep you those fingers crossed that this actually happens) or if yer radio is busted, come and watch us play on May 2nd (same day as the Johnny B show) at Quencher's Saloon in Chicago at 10pm, and then get yer hung over ass up early on Saturday May 3rd and go to Grant Park (Columbus Drive) in downtown Chicago for the Polish Constitution Day Parade and cheer us on as we play on a moving float, driven by a drunk a Polish person. Should be a hoot!
And what could be better than a Half-Way-To-Oktoberfest show in May? That is right folks on Thursday May 8th we'll be bringing our oohm-pa-POW music to Prost, on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, where it is Oktoberfest all year round. A 40 ft row of imported rustic tables, the infamous 2 liter beer Boot. Munich has never seemed closer. What goes better with beer than crazy insane eXtreme Polka music than food? Patrons will not go hungry
with their delicious menu consisting of the most authentic German fare
the neighborhood has to offer. Spatzle, Schnitzel, Sauerkraut, Sausage and their signature 15-inch hot Pretzel grace the menu and satisfy those looking for a delicious, affordable meal. We will be kicking out the Polka James from 7pm until 10pm. This is a new place for us so please come out an support live music in Chicago.
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