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Free Music Notes for PolkasonicFree Music Review: Not your grandfather's polka band Hit: 5 Stars
Brave Combo has been around a long time - 20 years or so - and its muse has led it all over the map in terms of musical style and presence. One common thread runs through 20 years of BC, however - the polka. Mainstream polka enthusiasts seem to resent BC because they don't sound like the mainstream polka greats (Jimmy Sturr, Eddie Blazonczyk, and so forth), but the simple truth is that BC appeals to a much wider audience than these bands do. Your average high-energy rocker is going to really get into BC's infectious enthusiasm and wide-ranging musical tastes - and who knows, from there they may discover that they like Jimmy Sturr after all! BC is good for polka, BC is good for fun, BC is good for what ails you, and Polkasonic deserves the attention that the Grammy brings!If you like music, polka fan or not, you owe it to yourself to check out Brave Combo. You WILL enjoy them!
Free Music Review: Polka!! Hit: 5 Stars
Brave Combo is a surprising, and delightful band that exudes energy and fun. Their music is fast, and instills a level of enthusiasm in me that just can't be beat. This album is one of their best (it's certainly the best I've heard, but they've got so many, I don't want to exclude the possibility that one of them is better).If you like to dance and you like enthusiastic, high energy music, this CD is for you. (Who would have ever dreamed of putting Purple Haze to a polka beat, if not for Brave Combo). If you are already a polka fan, this CD may not be for you, as it is not your standard polka fare. It would fit more into a rock/folk/latin/polka section than a straight up polka group. Anyway, this CD has infectious high-energy, and is a whole lot of fun. Buy the CD, and try to see these people live!
Free Music Review: Just saw them live in Seattle! Amazing show! Hit: 5 Stars
I love these guys. They can play anything. Their newest cd is a great one and this being the 20th Anniversary of Brave Combo, they sound better than ever!
Free Music Review: Saw them in Kansas City at the Grand Emporium Hit: 4 Stars
I will have to say they were much more exciting live. You just had to dance. Couldn't sit still. The energy was astounding! It is a good CD to listen to with several.
Free Music Review: Not a top notch polka album Hit: 2 Stars
The band sounds ok. Not the full richness of a Jimmy Sturr band. The award for Best Polka band, lends a wonder if those who voted for it, really heard the others who sounded much, much better.
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