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Achtung Südflorydaland!

The International Polka Band is now available for your Oktoberfest and beyond. Our repertoire draws from the rich musical heritage of Eastern Europe. Our music performance is versatile, creative and exciting. We are probably the only original Polka band that can also play: Jazz, Latin, Caribbean and Ethnic music. We are adaptable in size and budget.
Please contact us for rates and availability. Thanks!
954-993-5494 frband@yahoo.com
P.S. Our new CD "Hipolka-Hopolka" is in the making. Request your promo copy today.
www.reverbnation.com/theinternationalpolkaband

I would think carribbean music would be more popular down that way ...

Mike I played a poka gig at an octoborfest once, we played the Hookey Pookey song so many times I was just sick of it, but we got paid pretty good at the time. Just a little different for me.

I played a wedding once where we had to do the Alley cat song and 'The Bride Cuts the Cake song..." etc. It sucked! Pay was good, but I didn't want to do that again.

I was in a band that got fired because we wouldn't take a request to play "Red roses for a blue lady."

Since I was broke as a church mouse at the time I have to wonder how smart that was in retrospect...

Talbot

We are looking for an Oktoberfest singer/dancer of Polka music. Should be experienced in acting/performing music with a live band in front of a live audience. Should be available nights and weekends especially during the month of October. Should be familiar with the tradition, character and style of music performed during Oktoberfest. Should be able to engage the audience in active participation and advertise for the sponsors. Should be able to sing simple call-response songs in German, Russian and other languages. Should be able to perform simple dance routines and play tambourine and toy-accordion. Should own and feel comfortable wearing the beer maiden costume and boots. Should be available to attend scheduled rehearsals, recording sessions and photo shoots. Please respond with a current picture of yourself and any audio/video material you may have. Feel free to inquire for more information. Thank you. P.S. Inadequate comments will be removed and messages ignored.