Trans Am Euro Mutts Polka Band from Miamisburg, OH
Will travel up to 500 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 13 Reviews
- 39 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2014
- 4 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $450 per event
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We are the best entertainment value period! - Germany - France - Irish Celtic - Spanish - Slavic - Gypsy Styles include : Polka, Waltz, Leider, Jig, Reels, Flamenco, Two Step, Mazurka, Lander ie: Schuhplattler, Ländler, Zwiefacher, Kontratänze and Sprachinseltänze. Irish / Celtic Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn ("We'll have music, chat and craic") A Here we we describe the dances that we perform Described by the Times of London as embracing the "intimacy of the waltz combined with the vivacity of the Irish jig", Polka is a fun and energetic dance that is easy to learn. It is considered as a music for happy times. As the polka lovers in Wisconsin say, "old time, good time, happy music." Polka HISTORY Polka was originally a Czech peasant dance, originating in Bohemia (now part of Czechoslovakia). Bohemian historians believe that a peasant girl named Anna Slezakova invented this dance for her amusement, one Sunday in 1894. She called the step 'Madera' because of its lively and quick nature. The term 'pulka' is Czech for 'half-step', which refers to the quick shift from one foot to the other. The dance was first introduced in 1835 into the ballrooms of Prague. Among the dances that originated in the nineteenth-century, polka is the only one that survived. However, it experienced a gradual decrease in popularity with the beginning of ragtime, jazz and newer dances of the twentieth-century. After the Second World War, Polish immigrants in the United States took polka as their 'national' dance. It has regained its popularity and even became the State dance of Wisconsin. DANCE STEPS Polka couples circle the dance floor using a continuous series of step-close-step (shuffle) and hop technique, likened to 'galloping'. A shuffle step pair is followed by a step on one side, and then a repeat of a shuffle step followed by a step on the other. It is executed at a seemingly swift speed. One of the most common versions of this dance is the "heel and toe and away we go". It is generally danced in a ballroom with a large area. TYPE OF MUSIC The 2/4 rhythm of polka music makes it great for dancing. The tempo for this type of music is fast with usually 190 beats per minute. Polka is usually linked to the musical instrument accordion, and it is said to be the force behind every polka band. The most well-known polka song is the "Beer Barrel Polka", which was introduced by Frank Yankovic. After a long day at work, why not hop and gallop you way to relieve yourself of stress. Learn Polka and regain the optimistic you. So go and give it a whirl! WALTZ A round dance, probably of Bohemian origin, which has been extraordinarily popular since the latter part of the eighteenth century. Also music for such a dance, or in its rhythm, which is triple and moderately quick. German Walzer, from walzen, to turn about, from Middle High German, to roll, from Old High German walzan.
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Family Reunion Reviewed on June 3, 2024 From Dayton, OH
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Oktoberfest Party Reviewed on October 8, 2023 From Barrington, IL
Trans Am Euro Mutts:
The band leader had major surgery 3 months prior, is currently on chemo. He insisted on honoring the contract, because he did not want to stiff them for a band. That’s professionalism. The host called almost every day for 2 weeks prior to the event, making changes, and we accommodated every single one. We had a major traffic incident just miles from the event, and managed to perform on time. The host was so drunk he fell onto the stage, knocked over the speakers, gave our horn player a concussion; then lectured Lizi for not singing Sweet Caroline, which is not her song. During our breaks, we Dj’d the few songs that Ron felt unable to perform. Extremely unfair reviewReview by Albert P.
Private Party Reviewed on September 19, 2023 From Cincinnati, OH
Trans Am Euro Mutts:
We all enjoyed playing for your event. It had a nice neighborhood vibe. Thanks for the review.Awards & Badges
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- Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart | International
- Happy Wanderer | International
- Chicken Dance | International
- Beer Barrel Polka | Polka International
- There is a Tavern In The Town | Polka International
- Too Fat Polka | Polka International
- Helena Polka | Polka
- Pennsylvannia Polka | Polka
- Julida Polka | Polka
- Goldern Star Polka | Polka
- Jenny Lind Polka | Polka
- Edelweiss | Broadway
- Lang, Lang, Ist's Heir | German
- Danke Schoen | German
- Lili Marlene | German
- Trink, Trink, Bruderlein Trink | German Waltz - Lander
- Freut Euch Des Ledens | German Waltz - Lander
- Du, Du Liegst Mir im Herzen | German Waltz - Lander
- Muss I Denn? | German
- Liechtensteiner Polka | German
- Solvenian Waltz #2 | Yankovic
- Die Lorelei | German Waltz - Lander
- Schnee Walzer | German Waltz - Lander
- You Can't Be True Dear | German Waltz - Lander
- Im Muchen Steth Ein Hofbrauhaus | German
- The Blond Sailor | Waltz
- Irish | Songs
- How are Things in Glocca Morra
- I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
- Peggy O'Neil | Irish
- Mother Machree | Irish
- The Bells of St. Mary's | Irish
- Peg of My Heart | Irish
- How are Things in Glocca Morra | Irish
- I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen | Irish
- Clancy Lowered the Boom | Irish
- My Wild Irish Rose | Irish
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling | Irish
- Macnamara's Band | Irish
- Harrigan | Irish
- Irish Washerwoman | Irish
- That's An Irish Lullaby | Irish
- The Rose of Tralee | Irish
- Ireland must be Heaven | Irish
- I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover | Irish
- Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home? | Irish
- Danny Boy | Irish
- Notre Dame Fight Sing | Irish
- Good Night Irene | Irish
- Waltzing Matilda | Irish
- Molly Malone | Irish
- Lord Of The Dance | Irish
- Whiskey In The Jar | Irish
- Wild Rover | Irish
- Charlie and the MTA | Irish
- Sidewalks of New York | Irish
- I's the B' y that B' y the boat | Irish
- Puff The Magic Dragon | Irish
- Liza Jane | Irish
- Marvelous Toy | Irish
- Drunken Sailor | Irish
- Botany Bay | Irish
- Finnegan's Wake | Irish
- Irish Rover | Irish
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