Polkacide
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Polkacide | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | folk punk |
| Years active | 1985–2017 |
| Website | Polkacide.com |
Polkacide was a band based in the San Francisco Bay Area that played "punk polka."[1]
Band history
[edit]Polkacide was an American band formed in 1985 in San Francisco, California.[2] The band was originally organized to perform at a one-time event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Deaf Club[citation needed]. None of the twelve original members were professional polka musicians; instead, they brought diverse musical backgrounds, including classical, rock, punk, and jazz. Clarinetist Neil Kaitner coined the band's name and designed its logo, which features a skull and crossed sausages[citation needed].
The band subsequently appeared on the Doctor Demento television show and made several recordings.[3] After 32 years together, they played a farewell concert on 8 October 2017, entitled "The Last Polka."[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Library, Cornell University (May 20, 2024). "Agent: Polkacide / Location: 201 9th St. - Cornell University Library Digital Collections Search Results". digital.library.cornell.edu. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Bundy, Trey (February 23, 2010). "Polkacide rocks on at Bottom of the Hill". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ Bundy, Trey (February 23, 2010). "Polkacide rocks on at Bottom of the Hill". SFGate. Hearst Communications.
- ^ Staff, Examiner (October 7, 2017). "Polkacide Farewell Concert". SF Examiner. San Francisco Media Company LLC. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Event Calendar - Sunday October 8 2017". bottomofthehill.com. Bottom of the Hill. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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