OK, so maybe we're *not* lame
Hey, thanks for the positive comments, guys. Sometimes it just seems like we're butting our heads against the wall with the whole "all accordions" angle. And every time we get some press, it's always the same old "they used to raid restaurants, isn't that cute" write-up.
Sure, the four-squeezebox lineup is a gimmick. But just once I wish the media would focus on Paul's wicked songwriting, or his screaming fuzz accordion sounds, or the fabulously talented "ladies of TDA," or even the super-duper bass playing. (OK that last bit ain't gonna happen.)
Any wild ideas on how we can get people to check us out when we roll into town? Maybe a bratwurst giveaway or something? I'm personally in the mood to try something different as this year's touring season starts to take shape.
posted by Lewis @ 10:05 AM
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Hey, Now you're talking. brat giveaway and BBQ before , during and after the show. How can it fail to rocket us to the middle ground of semi-famous bands?
Ya know, sex sells... If you can just GET 'em there they will be floored by the spectacle, as I always am (Italian Days in Reno!)... Wicked funny songwriting, superb musicianship, (even the bass player!), powerful vocals, and a couple of the most beautiful women in either Rock or Polka...HAH! Since the 'gals aren't shy, maybe you can exploit them to draw a crowd... Some promo shots for flyers, posters etc. with them in the FOREGROUND, say, sitting on their accordions with you UGLY guys in the BACKGROUND. First reactions will be "dang, lookit them LEGS in them FISHNETS" instead of "Accordions....Weird". Keep it up you guys, you're the BEST. Thanks for all the good times! -Gary
maybe you should attempt to target second-and third-generation slavs/poles/etc. like I am, who grew up with Frankie Yankovic in their youth but what with rock 'n roll etc. always considered it "uncool" to listen to the old polkas seriously.
for me, listening to TDA (among other things) was/is a way for me to relive my youth but not totally embrace the culture of my parents.
in other words, there was a definite nostalgia factor that interested me in TDA, but the coolness factor is what got me to be an ardent fan.
and what I'm saying is maybe there's a way to exploit that nostalgia factor for specific populations whose genes and childhood experiences predispose them to accept the dulcet tones of the accordion.
in other words, flyers at the hose hall bar saying, "TDA is rolling into town. This ain't your daddy's accordion band." And things similar but much more clever.
Hell, here in PIttsburgh we still have radio stations that play polkas all day on the weekend. So there's perhaps an audience, maybe especially in the younger folk.
If you went back to my little hometown of 2000 people and played at the East End Hose Hall some weekend, playing, say, "There's another dumbass on the mountain," you'd be a big hit, I have no doubt. The idea would be to target bigger populations of similar folk.
Just thinking out loud.
--sam grey
i think you guys should bring back those two good looking roadies that were with you in illinois this summer. ha.
Take a page from your one-time Sugar Shack opening act, the Go-Nuts: BRATWURST FOOD FIGHT!!!
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