George O. Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I was talking to the owner of a local used record store the other day. He told me that every great once in a while he'll sell a big band record, but that he doesn' tthink he's ever sold a polka record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I bought a Heino polka records but just for the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nothing wrong with good polka music. Great similarities with Zydeco, Cajun, Cajunta... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 If you like polka, then you need to be familiar with Alex Meixner (pronounced minor). Fantastic album.... Alex Meixner (2010) THREE RING CIRCUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you like polka, then you need to be familiar with Alex Meixner (pronounced minor). Fantastic album.... Alex Meixner (2010) THREE RING CIRCUS If you like polka you need your ears to be tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitaldad Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Mollie B Polka Party on RFDTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you like polka, then you need to be familiar with Alex Meixner (pronounced minor). Fantastic album.... Alex Meixner (2010) THREE RING CIRCUS If you like polka you need your ears to be tested. "If you like polka you need your ears to be tested" Could you please explain this fallacious comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you like polka, then you need to be familiar with Alex Meixner (pronounced minor). Fantastic album.... Alex Meixner (2010) THREE RING CIRCUS If you like polka you need your ears to be tested. "If you like polka you need your ears to be tested" Could you please explain this fallacious comment? He's oldenough to know better.... Everybody... POLKA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 My first Polka record, I got it for Christmas. Well, actually not my "first". I should say my first "commercially available" polka record. My dad was making 78rpm recordings of our family get togethers since I was 2 and there was plenty of Polka playing going on, two or three accordians and one or two harmonicas and lots of singing. Personally, I think mexican marhachi bands and polka bands sound much alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 And this is what my dad recorded it on. I stll have this record cutter/player and a box of blank acetate audiodiscs. And BTW George O. the only reason that local record store never sold a Polka record is probably because of where he's located. If he were in Chicago I guarantee he would have sold more old Polka records than than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 And this is what my dad recorded it on. I stll have this record cutter/player and a box of blank acetate audiodiscs. As kids say... That is a really "cool" looking piece of equipment.. I am certain that it is very collectable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If he were in Chicago I guarantee he would have sold more old Polka records than than anything else. In the mid '80s, while living between Madison and Milwaukee, a young couple in our church got married. The reception was in a 'hall', with music supplied by a local band. THree oldtimers, a drummer, guitarist and accordian player. All had white hair, and they ROCKED! Everyone danced, from the three year old kids to grannies. A GREAT time was had by all, and these guys played just about every genre you can imagine.Art, you are correct about the mariachi bands and polka bands sounding similar. Many Europeans settled in South America and Mexico, bringing instruments from home. Very, very similar styles and sounds. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I'm heading down to a Czech Fest, in Ennis, Texas, tomorrow. Ennis is a town that was founded by immigrants from the Czech region of Europe back in the mid 1800s. There will be plenty of polka music to go around and possibly some cold beer to be consumed (and good food). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 One thing for sure---a live polka band beats the hell out of a DJ with records and 50% distortion. Try the Blue Skirt Waltz. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I love those meter lights in the background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I withdraw that "fallacious" comment..... could someone explain "fallacious" please....[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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