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Artist description
Irreverent polka band tinged with post-post-modern cynicism. |
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Music Style
Polka and Scandinavian |
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Musical Influences
Frankie Yankovic, Stan Boreson, Myron Floren |
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Similar Artists
Jimmy Sturr |
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Artist History
Began playing in May 1995 and never had the good sense to quit. |
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Group Members
Toby Hanson, Emily Cowgill, Ian Lucero, Jack LaFond, Mike Woolf, and Erick Cohn |
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Instruments
Acoordion, Vocals, Rhodes, Alto/Soprano Sax, Tenor Banjo, Guitar, Tuba, Contra Bass, Drums, Glockenspiel, and another accordion |
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Albums
1st- 'Inga In Hi-Fi' 2nd(newest)- 'The Tom -n- Toby Show' |
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Press Reviews
"The Smilin' Scandinavians convinced me, these guys and gals know their toons and they trust themselves enough to play them for real." - William Steven Humphrey(The Stranger)-----------------
"Polka Devas Unite! Smilin' Scandinavians are polka practitioners who have no room for melancholy thoughts, lest it would dampen the mirth and gaiety the Seattle band espouses. Smilin' Scandinavians have been doing this polka gig for some time now and all the toil has paid off.
The rich meld of comedy and bonafide musicianship translates into the dance album of all dance albums." (The Rocket) |
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Additional Info
Guest musicians include: Rudy Harper on Trumpet, Keith Winkle on Trombone, Jen Kitajo on Flute, Scott Adams and Jamie Jones on Guitar, and Dennis Staskowski on Contrabass, oh and Tom Demski on the other Accordion |
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Location
Seattle, WA - USA |
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