www.polkaholix.de

[me]

here's David again, with his weird music taste.

a guy i know just pointed out this band's URL: www.polkaholix.de
[seems they've gotten him to write liner notes for the new CD]

the 4 tracks on the site make them sound like a fun band. if they're playing in a place any of you are visiting, it might be worth checking out. [some people have posted plans to see N. American bands over there touring. seems going to see European bands might be more enlightening]

[herrbert]

They sound like it will be a party! I don't see a gig near to were I live, but if they will in the future, I will check them out. If you like this, then try some of these:

www.myspace.com/haydamaky Haydamaky (Ukrainian polkapunk along the lines of Gogol Bordello)
www.gipsyska.com/index.php Antwerp Gypsy Ska Ensemble.
www.amsterdamklezmerband.nl/ Amsterdam Klezmer band. (for music, click on jukebox.

a little different but very good:
www.lashica.net/home.html Mix between Flamengo and Pop/slow hip hop (the definite answer from Madrid, to Ojos de Brujo, from Barcelona)

It is always good to try to see a local band playing. In Berlin I've seen this one: www.myspace.com/kuzine That also was a party, as I walked into the CD launch party (without knowing it.)

[me]

Just got "The Great Polka Swindle" in the mail. unfortunately, several of the trax on the web are more entertaining "live" versions. sigh