Quick Links: Finch’s Favs, Galla-Rini, AccNoir
- Everybody Must Polka When Brave Combo Comes to Town
Carl Finch of Brave Combo lists five polka albums which “helped shape the face of polka in this country.” In addition to classic albums by Scrubby and the Dynatones, Steve Jordan, and Happy Louie, his list of essential polka artists ranges from the Connecticut Twins to Polkacide.
- Tony Loved to Learn
A new children’s picture book on the life of master accordionist and teacher Anthony Galla-Rini, who passed away in 2006. Written by Sharon Riddle and Nancy Sanders.
- Accordion Noir: Best of 2007
Vancouver’s finest all-accordion radio show celebrates its first year with a recap of their 2007 favorites. The perfect soundtrack for a long winter’s night, you can download the shows directly from their website.
Posted January 2nd, 2008 in Links, Polka · 1 Comment
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1 Comment:
Anyone who has a list that includes Scrubby and the Dynatones and Steve Jordan is a friend of mine!
by mister anchovy on January 3rd, 2008