Polkacide
Musical artist
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Polkacide was a band based in the San Francisco Bay Area that played "punk polka."[1]
Polkacide | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | folk punk |
| Years active | 1985–2017 |
| Website | Polkacide.com |
Band history
Polkacide was an American band formed in 1985 in San Francisco, California.[2] The band was originally organized to perform at a one-time event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Deaf Club[citation needed]. 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].
The band subsequently appeared on the Doctor Demento television show and made several recordings.[3] After 32 years together, they played a farewell concert on 8 October 2017, entitled "The Last Polka."[4][5]
