Polkacide
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Polkacide
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| origin = San Francisco, California, United States
| genre = Polka
| years_active = 1985–2017
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| associated_acts = Those Darn Accordions
| website = [http://polkacide.com/ Polkacide.com]
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Polkacide was a band based in the San Francisco Bay Area that played "punk polka."{{Cite web |last=Library |first=Cornell University |date=May 20, 2024 |title=Agent: Polkacide / Location: 201 9th St. - Cornell University Library Digital Collections Search Results |url=https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/pell0049?f%5Bagent_tesim%5D%5B%5D=Polkacide&f%5Blocation_facet_tesim%5D%5B%5D=201+9th+St.&per_page=50&search_field=all_fields&sort=sort_date_dtsi_ml+desc,+latest_date_isi+desc,+title_ssi+asc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520121814/https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/pell0049?f%5Bagent_tesim%5D%5B%5D=Polkacide&f%5Blocation_facet_tesim%5D%5B%5D=201+9th+St.&per_page=50&search_field=all_fields&sort=sort_date_dtsi_ml+desc%2C+latest_date_isi+desc%2C+title_ssi+asc |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |access-date=May 20, 2024 |website=digital.library.cornell.edu |language=en}}
Band history
Polkacide is an American band formed in 1985 in San Francisco, California.{{Cite web |last=Bundy |first=Trey |date=2010-02-23 |title=Polkacide rocks on at Bottom of the Hill |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Polkacide-rocks-on-at-Bottom-of-the-Hill-3272184.php |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=San Francisco Chronicle |language=en}} The band was originally organized to perform at a one-time event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Deaf Club{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}. 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|date=November 2024}}.
The band's initial performance was canceled due to noise abatement orders from local authorities just one week before the scheduled date. Rather than forgo their debut, the members decided to perform at the Mabuhay Gardens, a well-known punk venue in San Francisco{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}.
Polkacide is recognized for its distinctive fusion of traditional polka music and punk rock{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}, resulting in a lively and energetic sound. Their performances often include humorous and irreverent lyrics, which have contributed to their status as a staple of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. The band's playful approach to music and engaging live shows have garnered them a dedicated cult following over the years.
The band subsequently appeared on the Doctor Demento television show and made several recordings.{{cite web | url = http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Polkacide-rocks-on-at-Bottom-of-the-Hill-3272184.php | title = Polkacide rocks on at Bottom of the Hill | last = Bundy | first = Trey | date = February 23, 2010 | website = SFGate | publisher = Hearst Communications}} After 32 years together, they played a farewell concert on 8 October 2017, entitled "The Last Polka."{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=Examiner |title=Polkacide Farewell Concert |url=http://www.sfexaminer.com/oct-8-9-polkacide-farewell-concert-yekwon-sunwoo-wizard-oz-winchester-orchestra-soulfly-dave-eggers-quilt-show-left-coast-chamber-ensemble-pumpkin-weighoff-indigenous-peoples-sunrise-ce/ |website=SF Examiner |date=7 October 2017 |publisher=San Francisco Media Company LLC |accessdate=22 November 2018 |ref=2}}{{cite web |title=Event Calendar - Sunday October 8 2017 |url=http://www.bottomofthehill.com/20171008.html#.W_a8nC2B1TZ |website=bottomofthehill.com |publisher=Bottom of the Hill |accessdate=22 November 2018 |ref=3}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|polkacide.com}}
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Category:Punk rock groups from California
Category:Musical groups from San Francisco
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