The Dynatones - "XV & IX" (tracks 15 - 26 of this album): For almost four decades, The Dynatones were an innovating force that helped shape the modern sound of polka music so prevalent in the genre today. The Dynatones were one of the first polka groups in America with a contemporary "edge." With the energy of a "rock and roll" band, the Dynatones combined traditional melodies with Vegas showmanship, flashy promotion and raw talent to become one of the greatest polka bands ever to perform. The "XV & IX" album was recorded during the height of their popularity, and features some of the band's most famous songs, including: The Kielbasa Polka, My Baby's Comin' Back Polka, Good Life Polka, Green Grove Polka/Waltz, Monopol Polka, Red Rose Polka, and so many more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Members of The Dynatones heard on this recording include: Mike Evan - trumpet, vocals, Sonny Wanderlich - trumpet, Robin Pegg - drums, Dave "Nigel" Kurdziel - basses, piano, IPA Polka Hall of Famer Al Piatkowski, "HOF 2000" - accordion, concertina, vocals...and, of course... ...the legendary IPA Polka Hall of Famer Dave "SCRUBBY" Seweryniak, "HOF 1994" - lead vocals, concertina, accordion. Regarded by many as the GREATEST live Polka performer EVER, this album captures SCRUBBY at his very best - his one-of-a-kind voice making each track memorable & even throwing in some of his signature "Woo-ha-ha!"s for good measure. Listening to his efforts on the "XV & IX" album, it's no wonder SCRUBBY has built such a cult-like following within the Polka music fan base! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prime Drive - "Overdrive" (tracks 1 - 14 of this album): The Prime Drive polka band brings 14 great polka tracks in their "Overdrive" album, with favorites such as: Life Without Polkas Polka, Jail Cell Polka, Wooden Heart Polka...and many, many more. Prime Drive's "Overdrive" album is the end result of pairing talented musicians with innovative polka music! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Members of Prime Drive heard on this album include many veteran polka music musicians such as: IPA Polka Hall of Famer Eddie Siwec, "HOF 2005" - clarinet, tenor & alto saxes, trumpet, vocals, Keith Habratowski - clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, vocals, John Zelasko - accordion, bass, piano, vocals, Vic Dardzinski - drums, beer, vocals, Ron Marcissuk - concertina, vocals, and Bill Gula - trumpet, vocals.