Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dick Pillar and His Polka Posse have had to cancel this year's Polkabration. Refunds available where you bought your tickets.
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Latest Posts–Music
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The Story Behind the Song - "Monster Mash"
We’ve been hearing this song since it first entered the pop charts in the fall of 1962, but how much do you know about its creation? Bobby Pickett was an aspiring actor in L.A.…
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Supergroups of the Sixties - The Rascals
For two and half years, the Rascals were one of the biggest acts in rock. Then, towards the end of 1968, the hits just stopped coming. Why? Nobody knows. The nucleus of the band started…
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Rock & Roll Muse: Donna Ludwig
Anyone who’s seen the movie La Bamba (1987), knows the story behind Ritchie Valens rock classic, “Donna.” Valens wrote the song for his girlfriend, Donna Ludwig at a time when his career was starting to…
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How the Who Finally Cracked the U.S. Market
More than anything, the Who craved success in America. Despite overwhelming success in their native England, the band had trouble selling records in the States. They had reached the American Top 10 with their singles…
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Superstars of the 60s: Dave Clark Five
Almost forgotten now, the Dave Clark Five were at one time considered to be the band that would dethrone the Beatles as the Baby Boomers’ favorite. How could that be? Before we answer that question,…
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Revenge of the One-Hit Wonders: "Angle of the Morning" by Merilee Rush
The True Stories Behind Rock’s “1-and-Done” Classics “Angel of the Morning” (1968) As is often the case with 1-Hit Wonders, the composer and producers of “Angel of the Morning” actually had long, successful careers, even…