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# Brave Combo

Grammy Award-Winning Band from Denton, Texas

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- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #8 – August 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-8-august-2026/) - Is it just me, or do you also feel like more and more stuff is becoming pointless? And by stuff I mean tangible and non-tangible things. Certainly, that would not include anything which is uniquely important to you personally, like a child or a beloved pet or your favorite style of potato pancakes. I don’t
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #7 – July 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-7-july-2026/) - Mama Mia, this is a freaky world. Not just for me. You, too. When you were a kid and imagined being an adult, did you also imagine so many people choosing insanity as the norm? Willingly? I bet not. But here we are, in the middle of a very hot summer, doing our best to
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #6 – June 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-6-june-2026/) - SHORTEST NEWSLETTER EVER. As you probably know, I lead a band called Brave Combo. We named ourselves that because we figured we were brave to play music which people did not expect, in certain places, and we chose the word "combo" because it was the squarest word we knew, which meant "group of musicians." I
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #2 – February 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-2-february-2026/) - I wake up to a longer-than-endless list of things to do every day, as do you, I’m sure. I’m always trying to do too much, and I don’t even WANT to do most of it. And now that our poor country has turned into the United States of The Twilight Zone (or the Twilight Zone
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #3 – March 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-3-march-2026/) - I’m not sure exactly when I locked-on to polka as a guiding light in my life, but I think it was in 1977. Tim Walsh (Brave Combo’s original woodwind player) hired me to play piano for ballet classes at NTSU (North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas), in Denton, in 1978, and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #4 – April 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-4-april-2026/) - As our country continues to unravel and fall apart in so many unbelievable and insane ways, one must dwell on bigger issues. For instance, I wonder how I am supposed to figure into all this social/political upheaval and what this forced education in extreme human cruelty and weakness will teach me. Because, no matter what
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #5 – May 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-5-may-2026/) - You know, I always wondered how one person could wrangle control of an entire country, as I ponder day-to-day life in a place like Russia or North Korea. Therefore, I am super thankful to be treated to a real-time demonstration, watching our beacon-of-the-world crumble into a sad pile of corruption. Once upon a time, no
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #7 – July 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-7-july-2025/) - Hey, I have BIG news! I just found out my name is on a list, in something called “The Epstein Files!” Woo-Hoo! Talk about Christmas in July! That’s good, right? To be in The Epstein Files? Do I win something? This must be something like the “Top Ten Dentists in Denton!” Whatever, I guess you
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #8 – August 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-8-august-2025/) - Can you feel it? The hemorrhaging of hope from our collective body? Cause it’s happening. There’s a cynicism and distrust growing in this country, which is frighteningly easy to understand. Despite efforts to pretend all is okay and normal, everyone knows things are way off base. The United States government now openly encourages, rewards, and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #9 – September 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-9-september-2025/) - Brave Combo is very busy! Busier than I want to be, frankly. We are playing a lot and rehearsing a lot, and I’m doing a lot of gig paperwork and interviews and photos are being taken, which is never fun, and we have new T-shirts to sell, along with some newly acquired vintage LPS and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #10 – October 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-10-october-2025/) - Brave Combo made its first trip to Japan around 35 years ago. Hard to believe, but time moves quickly. We were, as usual in those days, just lost in the wilderness. We didn’t know what was going on, but we knew there was a growing interest in our music, and some very cool folks in
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #11 – November 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-11-november-2025/) - Okay, everyone, it’s time again for my monthly opportunity to express some opinions and share a few facts via my sorta newsletter, THE MACHINE’S PUMP. I really don’t post much at all, except for what you’re reading now, although I think things all the time which I would probably post if I were inclined to
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #12 – December 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-12-december-2025/) - So, here we are, between the Christmas holiday orgy and New Year’s Eve sobfest; a “lost world” sort of time, when not much is supposed to happen. Maybe it’s just me, but the lead-up to this year’s tradition addiction seemed rather forced and oddly, though not surprisingly, joyless. Most people I know were not particularly
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 29 – #1 – January 2026](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-29-1-january-2026/) - It’s 3:00 a.m., and I just got home from the Brave Combo office/studio in downtown Denton. Everything has been covered in ice and snow for almost a week. Temperatures dropped to the teens, with wind chills as low as minus four degrees. Chances are, you experienced something similar. In anticipation of this exciting weather event,
- [Dec 8 - Watch Live Stream BC & The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/dec-8-watch-live-stream-bc-the-greater-north-texas-youth-orchestra/) - Tonight, December 8, 2024, Brave Combo is playing a holiday music concert with an amazing The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra in McKinney, Texas, at 6:30 (CST). We are documenting the event and just decided to live-stream it, as well. Why not? It won’t be super slick, but it will be “as it happens!” And
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #12 – December 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-12-december-2024/) - Well, Christmas 2024 is behind us. The year is almost used up. Politically, the right has been super angry about inflation, transgender anything and the pesky southern border. And the left has been super worried that democracy is collapsing, as Mr. Retribution seeks personal vengeance. Almost everyone knows this, because it’s damn obvious. On TV
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #2 – February 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-2-february-2025/) - Here we are, closing out February 2025, and things are even more insane than they were a month ago. I would love to talk about music and art and all the stuff brewing in the Brave Combo world. But everything seems sorta pointless, as we experience an increasingly divided country with a truly weird-ass ME
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #7 – July 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-7-july-2024/) - THE BLUR It’s a crazy world, huh? So crazy, in fact, we’re actually getting used to crazy as a normal thing. Jeez, climate change is even making the weather crazy! So much is topsy-turvy. We’re all trapped in a bizarre cartoon, with goofy dragons and walking ketchup bottles! Just a few weeks ago, Biden cratered
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #8 – August 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-8-august-2024/) - POLKAMANIA. It was recently brought to my attention that Brave Combo recorded its first record, a double 7-inch vinyl EP, called POLKAMANIA, 45 years ago this month (August 1979). We had a bunch pressed and then printed and assembled the black and white jackets ourselves. And we made little displays, which held about 20 copies
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #9 – September 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-9-september-2024/) - How’s everyone doing? Tensions are a little high, huh? I think we all feel sorta trapped, with our lives in someone else’s hands, and potentially less control over our future and a reality of dwindling freedoms. Some of the anxiety is due to those doing “God’s work.” That’s dark stuff. Taliban dark! And seeing so
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #10 – October 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-10-october-2024/) - END OF OCTOBER, 2024. Brave Combo just played its final Oktoberfest of the year and that’s fine with me. From a musician’s perspective, there are some great ones, with engaged, happy audiences getting loose and dancing up a storm and there are some stinkers, which resemble frat parties held at giant sports bars. And, honestly,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #11 – November 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-11-november-2024/) - As November winds down, everyone automatically looks toward the inevitability of Christmas, when the Prince of Peace and savior of the Christian faithful pairs beautifully with the biggest buying orgy/money-grabbing time of the year. It’s all about sell, sell, sell and sale, sale, sale! You see, Jesus, who claimed to be God in human form,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #1 – January 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-1-january-2025/) - PROTEST It’s been an interesting January. A new “king” has taken office and he’s surrounded by gold-diggers of one sort or another. And, it appears, our country and our rights have a price, with our future going to the highest bidder. This is the white-privileged 1950s all over again, except with even fewer scruples. And
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #3 – March 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-3-march-2025/) - It’s been windy in Denton recently. At times, very windy. Stuff’s flying around. One day in my front yard, worrying about all that needs to be done, to get everything cleaned up and ready for warm weather and I noticed something shiny in the grass. It was a strip of four B&W 35mm negatives and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #4 – April 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-4-april-2025/) - It’s April 29th, 2025. A few days ago, April 27th, marked the 46th anniversary of Brave Combo’s first gig. Our tuba player extraordinaire, Carl Kleinsteuber, pointed that out to me. I guess 46 years isn’t really all that long, because I can remember way too many things about too many events in the BC historical
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #5 – May 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-5-may-2025/) - WHY POLKA? Brave Combo just performed at the National Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas, over the Memorial Day Weekend. We’ve played this event every year for around four decades and have watched many of the attendees grow up. Ennis is a small-to-medium-sized town about 45 minutes southeast of Dallas and is full of Czech culture
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 28 – #6 – June 2025](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-28-6-june-2025/) - DOOM AND GLOOM CARTOON Welcome to full-blown summer, 2025. It’s the end of June and here, in North Texas, the rain has probably stopped for a couple of months, until the increasingly ominous thunderstorms return in September. So, it’s just hot, for a while, with brief periods of warm. Nothing much to say here, meteorologically.
- [New Song Radio Debut - May 10, 2025](https://bravecombo.com/new-song-radio-debut-may-10-2025/) - Brave Combo Has Some Exciting Radio News! On Saturday, May 10th, our new track, “Mussolini,” will have its radio debut on Joe Nick Patoski’s fabulous show, THE TEXAS MUSIC HOUR OF POWER, out of mystical Marfa, Texas. And he informs me it will air around 8:30 PM. You should tune in on the radio dial
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #4 – April 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-7-april-2024/) - As April 2024, is morphing into May, it was pointed out to me that Brave Combo played its first gig on April 27, 45 years ago, in 1979. Tim, Lyle, Dave (who is now Lisa), and I were scheduled to play our first concert in a courtyard on the NTSU (North Texas State University, now
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #5 – May 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-5-may-2024/) - Here I am, at the very end of May writing the May newsletter. Business as usual, yes, but it’s also indicative of life in 2024. I always feel one step behind, and I think it’s the same for everyone. And now, wowee-zowee, that retribution-promising ex-president guy has been found guilty of lots of charges relating
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #6 – June 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-6-june-2024/) - Well, no surprise, it’s hot in Texas and Brave Combo is in Texas, not enjoying the heat. There was a time when we toured like crazy during the summer, partially to escape the heat. But now it’s potentially very hot all over the country during the summer months and traveling, in general, is much more
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #12 – December 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-12-december-2023/) - https://youtu.be/Z_FpsrZiRz0?si=4LKdrZUf2qHlY43A&t=35 Here we are, between the volcanic eruption, known as Christmas and the earthquake, known as New Year’s Eve! Right now we are bursting with expectations and empty resolutions. What if January 1 actually was taken seriously, every year, as a day to reset and try to correct the mistakes from the past 12 months,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #1 – January 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-1-january-2024/) - Hooray! We are well into 2024, and it’s so fantastic that all the traumas, troubles, and tribulations of 2023 have completely disappeared. Earth has been cleansed by the magical start of a brand new year. You sense it, too, of course! The old hate is so, well, old news now, like the style of an
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #2 – February 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-2-february-2024/) - Okay, I think I get it! It’s all coming together, after decades of wandering, wondering, and watching. You don’t want to hear every conclusion I’ve come to. You have many better things to do and it’s not my place to help you create your reality, but I can tell you this. It’s time to stop
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 27 – #3 – March 2024](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-27-3-march-2024/) - Welcome to the MACHINE’S PUMP. The year is 2024 and the month is March, with April arriving in just a few days. Earth is spinning and full of action, pole-to-pole! Allergies are in full swing in Denton, Texas, as are new disoriented residents and their giant pickup trucks. Our poor little town now has huge
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #11 – November 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-11-november-2023/) - November, 2023. As I write this there are just a few days left in the month. Many awful things are happening around the world, as you know. Is it good that we know so much about so much all the time? Not sure, but here we are anyway. You gotta work pretty hard to avoid
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #9 – September 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-9-september-2023/) - Hmmm. You know, sometimes I wonder if anyone, including myself, needs to spend too much time expressing his or her point of view about anything anymore. The internet, social media, smartphones, etc. have given everyone a big voice, with some folks desiring and commanding much more attention than they may deserve. If it’s all just
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #10 – October 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-10-october-2023/) - Hmmm, let’s see. There’s Russia, continuing its embarrassing, yet deadly and inhumane, invasion of Ukraine, Hamas massacring hundreds of Israelis in their own country, Israel wailing on Gaza, attempting to wipe out Hamas, with tensions brewing all over that region AND another wave of mass shootings in our own great land. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! BE VERY
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #7 – July 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-7-july-2023/) - TIMELY, BUT RANDOM THOUGHTS Where we are is where we are. And it’s mid-summer, 2023. But the game is now ONLY open to the wily one, the free-thinker, the nonconformist and Brave Combo isn’t allowed to look back, anyway. It’s pointless. So, why not imagine the yet unknown? The old school is all about hanging
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #8 – August 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-8-august-2023/) - All that matters is Taylor Swift. Cults rule! Period. Almost no one cares to think for himself/herself. Gotta belong to a tribe. I guess people feel more worthwhile in a tribe. And now, it’s all about us against them, whatever the topic. I’ve been trying to get some of my polka colleagues to imagine a
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #6 – June 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-6-june-2023/) - Another summer begins in Texas, with record-breaking heat right out of the chute. All of the weather forecasters, and I mean all of them, are talking about how weird and violent and extreme the weather is becoming, compared to all previous years. But almost none ever mention climate change. The one cool thing about very
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #5 – May 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-5-may-2023/) - Jeez, May is almost over, and I am, once again, woefully behind on everything, especially getting the newsletter written and posted for your eager eyes. It’s not that I don’t have plenty to say, because I almost always have plenty to say, if it’s a topic which interests me. But, like you, I simply don’t
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #3 – March 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-3-march-2023/) - Brave Combo opened for The Red Hot Chili Peppers once, in Kansas City, at a club called Parody Hall. It was Jeffrey, Bubba, Mitch and myself. We drove all the way to Kansas City to play this one gig for $500 (plus the club promised us our own headlining date in the near future). The
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #4 – April 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-4-april-2023/) - Hello, again. It is my intention to have this newsletter written by the 15th of each month. By the 15th. Not later than the 15th. And it doesn’t really matter to anyone, but me. And it barely matters to me, other than it’s a discipline I want to honor; to capture the essence of the
- [World Cafe Interview - Carl Finch & Jeffrey Barnes](https://bravecombo.com/world-cafe-interview-carl-finch-jeffrey-barnes/) - National Public Radio’s long-running, popular music program, WORLD CAFÉ recently visited Denton, to check our groovy music scene for their series, “Sense of Place.” The show’s host, Raina Douris, and producer, Miguel Perez, spent an afternoon at Brave Combo World Headquarters, picking Jeff’s and my brains about what it’s like being Brave Combo and living
- [Protestant Hymn Medley- The Carl Finch Sound (with Daphne Gere)](https://bravecombo.com/protestant-hymn-medley-the-carl-finch-sound-with-daphne-gere/) - https://youtu.be/ieypODMosfA Well, it’s that time of year again, when people around the world celebrate the death and resurrection of the ultimate leader of the Christian movement, Jesus Christ, whom, to many, was actually God, in human form. However, most believers think of him as God’s only son and that’s why we have Easter eggs, distributed
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #1 – January 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-1-january-2023/) - If you are hip, you’re cool. And you might be hep to something, and be a hepcat or even its origin, a hepicat (one whose eyes are open). Dig? So, is this important; to be hep (in the know) or hip (on top of the trend)? I’ve always been fascinated about what motivates people to
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 26 – #2 – February 2023](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-26-2-february-2023/) - Welcome to deep February 2023. Generally, it feels like the pandemic is behind us. People are definitely out and about. Cars and trucks are in the way, everywhere! And more are headed to poor little Denton Town. There is no distinction between Dallas and Denton anymore. I mean, it’s bad when we start referring to
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #9 – September 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-9-september-2022/) - https://youtu.be/WJsFvLBdOi0 When I first started paying close attention to polka, around 1978, not only did I know very little about it, I did not think of it as dance music. I knew that’s how most people perceived it, but I heard it differently. In the beginning, to me, it was more like trance music. It
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #10 – October 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-10-october-2022/) - As our poor, sad world continues to slide into even deeper despair and its inhabitants look to an uncertain future with growing trepidation, I have to wonder what’s really going on. You know, the big picture. Everything feels like it’s either broken or breaking. Almost nothing is guaranteed, as it once was. Even just grocery
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #11 – November 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-11-november-2022/) - As you get older, you, obviously, have more experiences and, hopefully, they’re not all horrible. But some are bound to be. That’s the way things work. As Mr. Buddha says, “Life is suffering.” This week, Jane and I had to put Blinkie, our beautiful 17-year-old tuxedo kitty, to sleep; our third such event in two
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #12 – December 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-12-december-2022/) - Okay, Christmas 2022 is behind us! The ultimate, and colorful, orgy of consumer lust winds down for another year, as the year itself winds down, or rather, withers. We are a corny bunch of beings, aren’t we? Corny and frightened, with complicated defense mechanisms, racing, sorta, to the end of something. In this case, I
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #8 –  August 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-8-august-2022/) - So, here we are, another month into our new reality, our alien world. My mother used to scold me for saying “what if?” too much. But I HAVE to wonder. What if Covid-19 had never happened? What if our weather wasn’t going berserk? What if the riotous January 6th insurrection attempt had never happened? What
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #11 – November 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-11-november-2019/) - Sometime in August, about four months ago, Texas was really hot. I was concerned about our AC at home. It shouldn’t still be working so well. We thought we might have to replace it years ago, but it just keeps on doing its thing. Anyway, Christmas Holiday music seemed a long way off. Polka season
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #2 – February 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-2-february-2022/) - Hey, it’s the month of love and it feels like, somehow, our species is moving further and further away from that concept. Some folks want to go on and declare civil war and get the maximum hate party rolling. That must be quite empowering; to feel like you can express your anger, unfettered; to let
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #4 – April 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-4-april-2022/) - It is officially Dyngus Day! Lent is over, for those of you who observed it. I never have. I grew up in a Baptist family. Baptists didn’t have to do anything special for anything. Catholics carried heavy burdens compared to Baptists. On top of that, I was taught that I could never fall from grace.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #5 – May 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-5-may-2022/) - You may or may not know, I moved to Denton a year after graduating from Texas High School, in Texarkana, to attend North Texas State University, mainly because it had a world-class music school and a quite decent fine arts department. My plan was to study graphic design and become a graphic designer and do
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #6 – June 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-6-june-2022/) - Wow, this has been quite a weekend of recognizing and celebrating minorities in Denton. There was a massive LGBTQ Pride Day event on the square and a big ol’ Gospel concert at Fred Moore Park for Juneteenth and, of course, it’s Father’s Day, when boomers post that photo of dad in his WW2 uniform. Those
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #7 – July 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-7-july-2022/) - Okay! Everyone listen up. There is no returning to what was “normal.” Period. There is only now, as it is, and the mystery of the future, which will probably be dominated by challenges we haven’t yet imagined. Trying to hang on to almost any comfort-zone mindsets we once enjoyed, is pretty futile. The cracks and
- [Elida Polka - The Carl Finch Sound](https://bravecombo.com/elida-polka-the-carl-finch-sound/) - https://youtu.be/mzqQylCuU2E Tony de la Rosa was the king of the conjunto accordion. He was perfect. I had the enormous pleasure to work with him and produce a couple of his albums for Rounder a few years before he died and Brave Combo has always had one of his songs in whatever current repertoire, “Atotonilco,” being
- [Weird Wednesdays: Carl's Retrospective](https://bravecombo.com/weird-wednesdays-carls-retrospective/) - Despite the intense heat, the rising Covid cases and the growing fear of mass shootings, Brave Combo’s residency at Red’s Yard went pretty well. My personal goals were achieved, I think, but I’m not exactly sure what those were. My motivation was and is pretty heavy. Whether you feel it or not, the concept of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #3 – March 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-3-march-2022/) - Okie-Dokie! There we all were, each of us minding our own business, enjoying the possibility Covid was on its way out and starting to feel just a little less anxiety about the future. But, no! A dumb-ass, with way too much time on his hands, Vladimir Hitler, decided to destroy a neighboring country! You've heard
- [Civilized - The Carl Finch Sound](https://bravecombo.com/civilized-the-carl-finch-sound/) - https://youtu.be/jMQXOBaGqzw Brave Combo first recorded this song over 15 years ago, for our Grammy-winning album, LET’S KISS, and then, a few years later, with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, scored for around 75 musicians. Lyrically, I wanted the message to be as simple as possible, with as few words as possible, almost as if I were
- [The Invisible Man - Jad Fair & Brave Combo](https://bravecombo.com/the-invisible-man-jad-fair-brave-combo/) - https://youtu.be/duaKWo-qaEg Jad Fair was coming to town to do a show and asked us to do it with him. We agreed and I said let’s write a song together. Jad agreed and said let’s book some studio time and record it. We agreed but suggested shooting a video instead, at the BC office/rehearsal space. No
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 25 – #1 – January 2022](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-25-11-january-2022/) - Okay! Here we go again! It’s another brand-new year, full of hope and promise and everything looks rosy! There’s a sense of unity in the country, hell, the world, that humanity has never known. As a species, we all came together, sorta like a fast-spreading virus, and, with the wisdom of God-inspired-science, knocked Covid-19 on
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #12 – December 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-12-december-2021/) - December 2021 is going away, but Covid-19 is here to stay. It was a strange holiday season. Plans were made and plans were canceled. Usually, in the first half of December every year Brave Combo plays two or three club shows somewhere in Texas, two or three city-sponsored holiday concerts in the DFW area and,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #8 – August 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-8-august-2021/) - Hooboy! Is it just me, or does it feel like everything is really starting to unravel? Pandemic, wildfires, monster hurricanes, health care systems collapsing, civil unrest and societal breakdown, including angry people, with guns, losing control and, of course, crazy people with computers, losing their minds; all fun stuff to the far-right, evangelical end-timers, especially
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #10 – October 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-10-october-2021/) - THE FUTURE. I was just driving home from the Brave Combo World Headquarters in hideous downtown Denton. I say hideous because of the mangled streets, forever construction and the accompanying noise, plus the new breed of muscle cars and “rolling coal” pickup trucks which are naturally drawn to the glitz and glamour of our historical
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #11 – November 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-11-november-2021/) - It’s happened! I can’t remember “normal.” I know we used to travel around all over the place and would stop at buildings and carry stuff inside and make loud sounds while people looked at us. I can see us driving into the darkness and sleeping in unfamiliar rooms inside big buildings, full of the same.
- [Brave Combo Live Stream (and In Person) - December 2 in Denton](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-live-stream-and-in-person-december-2-in-denton/) - Here's the deal. Brave Combo is not doing its annual holiday jaunt through the Midwest. We won't be playing Lincoln, Kansas City, St. Louis, or even Chicago...for the second year in a row. Our unwelcome guest, Covid-19, is still hanging around, screwing things up! As well, there are many indoor venues, even in our own
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #7 – July 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-7-july-2021/) - I really thought the pandemic, in the United States, at least, was sorta winding down, despite the anti-vaxxers best efforts to thwart the positive progress. Things were almost looking up. Ah, yes, I remember it well. It was a time for cautious optimism. I even stopped wearing a mask at stores for a couple of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #9 – September 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-9-september-2021/) - Okay, apparently, there really is a Brave Combo, with real human beings, who can play live music for people, who are right there, in the flesh, listening and looking and often dancing, at the very same moment, in real time and in a real space. This is mind-blowing. Have you ever heard of such a
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #6 – June 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-6-june-2021/) - Texas is big. It’s mysterious. It’s wild. It’s independent. It’s renegade. It’s a place where misfits go to make art. But, during the summer it can be brutally hot. And apparently, the state has a power grid, not connected to any national grid, which might just shut down, if it’s too cold or too hot.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #4– April 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-4-april-2021/) - Welcome back, to another installment of WHY AM I DOING THIS? See, Brave Combo started out as a band, which simply made music, and played gigs for a long, long time. Gigs all over the place, including many very unusual locations. Too many to even fathom, actually. Countless people, faces, shadowy figures and weird morphing
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #5– May 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-5-may-2021/) - Okay, I know everyone is sick of this topic. But seriously, if you love music, and live music, in particular, or theater or fine art events or sports or movies or anything which involves people gathering to experience and enjoy the creative efforts of your fellow humans, presented in community environments, please get vaccinated. You
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #3– March 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-3-march-2021/) - There is a universe, which contains everything. There are galaxies within the universe. There are solar systems within the galaxies. Stars, planets, asteroids, and comets make up solar systems, although comets may travel outside of its solar system. Earth is a planet within a solar system. On Earth we find land masses and water masses.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #1– January 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-1-january-2021/) - What a difference a month makes, huh? Thirty-one days ago, an insane revved-up zombie mob, instructed by the insane revved-up zombie king, had not yet attacked the Capitol of the United States, causing the violent death of several people and injuring hundreds. Once again, we had no idea what was coming. Well, actually, I had
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 24 – #2– February 2021](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-24-2-february-2021/) - Believe it or not, I don’t really want to write about the idiotic, sad, and perilous situations in which humanity currently finds itself. I would rather make up bizarre scenarios in my head and present them in an entertaining and thought-provoking way, but with the emphasis on music and art, not politics. I would love
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #12 – December 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-12-december-2020/) - 2020 is coming to a close! I generally don’t like year-end wrap-ups. They always seem like just easy ways for the media to fill time and get away with being lazy. But this year I’ll make an exception and do a wrap-up. 2020 sucked! Yeah, some bad things led to some good things and a
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #11 – November 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-11-november-2020/) - Wow! Okay, you know what? Let’s just face it. We now live in a cartoon world. The absurdity we’ve had to accept and process on a regular basis has, in some ways, numbed us to the more shocking reality. We’re in a cartoon! Life and death are now no more significant than running to the
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #10 – October 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-10-october-2020/) - Okay, here we go. There’s only one story right now and only one course of action which really matters and you know exactly what I’m talking about. VOTE, even if you have to wait in line. VOTE, even if you have to wait in a long line. VOTE, even if you have to wait in
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #9 – September 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-9-september-2020/) - Well, this big ol’ ship is heading right for an iceberg and no one has the power to stop it or change course. I guess this is what the super fearful, anti-Jesus evangelicals want, cause their man is the captain of the vessel. This is the way dictators and wannabe dictators behave. Their egos create
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #8 – August 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-8-august-2020/) - Hello friends. 2020, “The Wretched,” is well beyond its halfway point. In November, we citizens of the United States can decide if we want to embrace fear and welcome four more years of chaos and division or try to embrace hope and start to heal a fractured country. I know which one I will choose,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #7 – July 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-7-july-2020/) - Now don’t freak out, but it’s gonna be a short newsletter this month. I just don’t have enough time to think about it more than a couple of hours, right now. Sorry. I know all of you live for my words of wisdom and uplifting points-of-view, but you’ll have to fall back on your inner
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #6 – June 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-6-june-2020/) - Okay, let’s see. Covid-19 is running rampant all across the USA, causing the European Union to ban travelers from the United States. We are sucking worse than almost every other country in the world (MAGA?). And that’s not all of the good news. In Denton, where we live, the city council voted to impose mandatory
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #5 – May 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-5-may-2020/) - Well, we’ve been in quarantine mode for about three months. I don’t think I’m too psychologically damaged yet, but the new reality is really starting to set in. And you feel it, too, I’m sure. There is no back to normal for a while, right? So, each of us should probably be making customized personal
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #4 – April 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-4-april-2020/) - I’ve been staying up later than usual and sleeping later than usual. Sometimes I don’t get out of bed until noon. I’ve been making big plans about various home-improvement projects and actually starting on about 1% of them. I’ve been watching and ignoring the same news you’ve been watching and ignoring, I’ve been hanging out
- [An Open Letter About Figgy Pudding](https://bravecombo.com/an-open-letter-about-figgy-pudding/) - At our recent holiday show at Fitzgerald's, in Berwyn (Chicago), Illinois, we were surprised and delighted and, frankly, shocked, when members of the audience and some friends from the club actually presented us with lots of figgy pudding. Real figgy pudding. Sheila, from the Fitzgerald's crew, came out on stage with a massive, beautiful figgy
- [Brave Combo artifacts in UNT Art Exhibit During April 2019](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-artifacts-in-unt-art-exhibit-during-april-2019/) - The University of North Texas (UNT), located in Denton, Texas, (where Brave Combo lives), is presenting an exhibit of artifacts from several prominent local musicians and bands and Brave Combo is honored to be included. The exhibit, which opens Friday, April 5th at UNT on the Square (a performance/gallery space in downtown Denton) is entitled
- [Live Streaming Concert For Denton Arts & Jazz Fest - April 25, 2020](https://bravecombo.com/live-streaming-concert-for-denton-arts-jazz-fest-april-25-2020/) - The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival was canceled due to the coronavirus this year, so Brave Combo safely gathered at a not-so-secret location for live stream performance on Saturday, April 25, 2020 to try to help fill the void.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #3 – March 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-3-march-2020/) - Hey out there! Is there any point in this newsletter? No surprise, but there are no live Brave Combo shows until, at least, June, so no need to check our precarious itinerary for a while. It’s a mess. We are plowing ahead with the new album and accompanying videos, however. At this writing, I believe
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #2 – February 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-2-february-2020/) - It feels like we’re living in the first 30 minutes of a bad 1970s end-of-time disaster movie, right about the time everyone is figuring out that something very bad is happening. You know, a stupid, sideshow barking wanna-be dictator has a grip on a hostage nation, a deadly disease for which there is no medical
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 23 – #1 – January 2020](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-23-1-january-2020/) - Here we are, you and me, well into 2020. I have heard almost no references to this being the year of good vision, you know, “20-20.” I thought advertisers would be all over it. Seems like a perfect promo angle for selling stuff. Maybe I’m just not looking in the right places. I never see
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #12 – December 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-12-december-2019/) - So, that was 2019, huh? As I write this, the year is pretty much over. The old man’s stumbling out and a brand-new baby is crawling in. As well, the decade is shutting down, too. That is way too much fodder for news and entertainment sources as they all feel obligated to produce tons of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #10 – October 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-10-october-2019/) - For some reason, the 7” 45 rpm (revolutions per minute) vinyl record (we called 'em singles or 45s) became a special, sacred thing to me, when I was a youngster. I started collecting these magical objects at a frenzied pace, buying my first one at, like nine or ten years old. It was perfect; round
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #9 – September 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-9-september-2019/) - Okay, be honest with me. Is music really all that important to you, anymore? I know there was probably a time when it was right up there with food and water, maybe even air, but where does it fit in your life in 2019? It certainly makes sense if it’s not near the top of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #4 – April 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-4-april-2017/) - Once a month I write a newsletter (you're reading it now), to sorta connect a little with anyone who's interested and share some thoughts. It's mainly a one-way street. My newsletter. My point of view. Certainly, there are many events in my life I don't mention, but I might be frank and outspoken on occasion.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #9 – September 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-9-september-2018/) - First of all, if you are not registered to vote, do so immediately. Time is running out I often listen to some of the most incendiary call-in, right-wing talk show hosts, just to be sure their arguments are as cliché as usual. They always are. They’re still yelling and screaming and spoon-feeding their listeners plenty
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #10 – October 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-10-october-2018/) - I am so tired of thinking too much. I’m so tired of checking the news to see what new depressing thing has happened. I’m so tired of trying to wrap my head around the thought processes of evangelical Christians. I’m so tired of disliking others because they’re idiots. It feels like, in 2016, we all
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #12 – December 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-12-december-2018/) - So I guess another year is wrapping up and, once again, a new one is ready to take its place. I've seen this before. Everyone looks back at the previous 12 months because we, apparently, can't help it. I suppose it's important to us to assess what just happened. The older I get, the more
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #8 – August 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-8-august-2019/) - In 1979, a lot was going on in the world of pop music, and pop culture, in general. Punk was in full bloom. New Wave was pushing the dinosaurs off the charts. Disco was burning down corporate rock icons and Reggae was introducing an exotic sound to ears eager to escape the increasingly empty vibe
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #7 – July 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-7-july-2019/) - Oh, there are so many things to cover. First of all, if you need proof about whether a so-called leader’s rhetoric matters, I guess you can just come to Denton. This last weekend, at two different local live music clubs, there were disruptions caused by swastika-brandishing neo-Nazis and torch-bearing white supremacists chanting something about reclaiming
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #6 – June 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-6-june-2019/) - As many of you already know, Brave Combo turned 40 this year. And, of course, we’ve been milking this “breaking news” for its potential promo power, but it’s a bit of an awkward milestone. It is, for sure, a long time, in anyone’s book. One can do a lot of damage in 40 years. But
- [A Carl Finch Figurine? Yep! Order Yours Today!](https://bravecombo.com/a-carl-finch-figurine-yep-order-yours-today/) - A Carl Finch miniature (2 inches tall) has been created and is available to admire and/or paint. It’s Carl with his hat, playing an accordion, surrounded by cats. Pretty unmistakable. Check it out here on Etsy.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #5 – May 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-5-may-2019/) - TOP STORY. Okay, this will be a little difficult to explain, but I have been immortalized in the form of a Dungeons and Dragons playing piece. I am # 4 in a series of well-known Denton characters and myths. To say the least, I am knocked out. The piece recognizes me as a musician and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #4 – April 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-4-april-2019/) - Forty years ago, around this time, Brave Combo played its first gig. All NTSU (now UNT) students, we were going to perform our debut in the courtyard outside the Union Building, right in the middle of campus. We put flyers up like crazy and told everyone we knew. Unfortunately, it rained and Lyle and Dave
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #3 – March 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-3-march-2019/) - Everything is so complicated. Everything. Denton is non-stop-jam-packed with cars and trucks and bicycles and people on foot, everywhere you go. We are bulging at the seams about to burst. Pretty soon we will all be flung into space like human cannonballs, from the over-crowding. And, of course, road construction could pop up, and it
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #2 – February 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-2-february-2019/) - I was having lunch with a friend recently and he mentioned how he tries to go out to hear and support regional live music but feels there is an overabundance of “new country” singer/songwriters in Texas right now and it’s making him weary of the scene. You know, a solo performer with a guitar is
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 22 – #1 – January 2019](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-22-1-january-2019/) - So, 2019 arrived as a newbie just minutes ago, it seems, and now its old news already. The government shutdown kinda killed everyone’s groove and reminded us we’re still in an identity crisis funk. I hadn’t planned to spend two years, being forced to witness a non-stop examination of the limits (or non-limits) of the
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #11 – November 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-11-november-2018/) - O, Happy Days Are (almost) Here Again! Finally, some good news! Wanna hear? 1. The Blue Wave actually happened! Big time! The day of reckoning is just around the corner. A lot of very angry folks are about to take power. 2. Gun sales are way down. The NRA is losing members. Sporting goods stores
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #8 – August 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-8-august-2018/) - What’s on Carl’s mind, you ask? 1. STRAY CATS (not the band, real cats). We recently saw a small black cat jumping out of a dumpster and hanging around the parking lot of a fast food restaurant on a busy road in Denton, about a mile from our house. That chance encounter led to us
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #7 – July 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-7-july-2018/) - It’s vacation time for Brave Combo, which means we are open for business, just not playing gigs right now. After our recent jaunty jaunt to the NE, we said adios to each other for a month-long break. Time to hit the sandy beaches of Denton, meet my homeboys at the Howdy Doody and take a
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #6 – June 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-6-june-2018/) - Escapism, Escapist! In the midst of your diligence, you should also find ways to disappear. I know we’re all stuck on this roller coaster with no assurance that things will end well and we’re tired of the disorienting nightmare from which we can’t awaken. But life didn’t come with a guarantee of anything. Granted, no
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #5 – May 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-5-may-2018/) - So, here we are! 2018 is almost to its halfway mark and things are even funkier than they were before the year began. Apparently, I can’t help feeling the way I do about the way things are, but I must start to take more of a “casual observer” attitude about certain things of which I
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #4 – April 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-4-april-2018/) - HORROR STORY OR NO BIG DEAL. You may or may not be aware of it, but music’s role is changing rapidly in our “new normal” world. Live music, especially at the club level, is practically in free fall. Venues have lost a lot of appeal, except for established acts who can eek out enough people
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #3 – March 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-3-march-2018/) - NOSTALGIA FREAKS, ACHTUNG! In 1999 Brave Combo released an album called POLKASONIC and it won a Grammy. In 2004 Brave Combo released an album called LET’S KISS and it also won a Grammy. The five crazy human beings who recorded those two albums and did much, much more, are reuniting for some special dates in
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #2 – February 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-2-february-2018/) - Oh, just another day in a screwed-up town, in a crumbling country on a dying planet. How are you doing? Since my last newsletter, seventeen people were murdered at a school in Florida. What else is new? I live in gun-totin’ Texas, which means I am constantly around weird, immature potential killers. It’s beyond bizarre
- [Cleveland & Buffalo w/Special Guests - April 1 & 2](https://bravecombo.com/cleveland-buffalo-w-special-guests-april-1-2/) - Hey, Everyone! Brave Combo is traveling to two of our favorite cities this week. We'll be performing a big Easter Polka Party at the fabulous Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday evening, April 1. This is not an April Fool's joke. It really is an Easter Polka Party. On the next evening, Monday, April
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 21 – #1 – January 2018](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-21-1-january-2018/) - The long-awaited movie, THE POLKA KING, starring Jack Black, has finally been released. You can see it on Netflix. It’s the bizarre story of polka music star, Jan Lewan, and his fall from, well, everything. I look forward to checking it out myself (as soon as I get about another hundred things done) and, of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #12 – December 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-12-december-2017/) - GOOD RIDDANCE, 2017. So, we’re bringing this twilight-zone-of-a-year to a close, huh? Well, that’s the best thing I can say about it. It’s coming to an end. I expected 2017 to be rough; challenging at best, but it’s been way more disturbing and disheartening than I would have predicted. In many ways, just sad. To
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #11 – November 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-11-november-2017/) - Okay, that does it. My brain has no choice. I now, at this moment, can only see the world, especially our “soon-to-be-great-country” as a big playpen full of dirty-diapered toddlers. As polka icon, Walt Solek (The Clown Prince of Polka) sang in his song, “Crazy Town.” When I go to Crazy town Everything is upside
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #10 – October 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-10-october-2017/) - On our country's political front, so much stupid stuff is happening, with such frequency, it's almost not worth commenting anymore. You know the score by now anyway. Nothing should surprise any of us. We are, indeed, living in Bizarro World. And I'm talking specifically about that alternative/opposite reality in the old Superman comics, right about
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #9 – September 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-9-september-2017/) - Almost exactly one month ago I was just about to write August's Machine's Pump when Hurricane Harvey came to visit the Gulf Coast. That seemed like enough natural disaster for one month. Well, as you know, Harvey was just the beginning. Irma and Maria both brought wide-spread devastation to Florida and the Caribbean. And two
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #8 – August 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-8-august-2017/) - I had several topics ready to go for this month's newsletter. I was going to share some cool videos of other artists covering Brave Combo songs and tell you about some influential people who have aided Brave Combo's career. I planned to go on and on about how busy we will be the next couple
- [May 18th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-18th-1979/) - Gig #7 18 May 1979, Friday The "Second" Yesteryear's 1st Anniversary Party featuring "Angie" and the live sound of "Brave Combo" Once again our transportation problem was solved by a unique double whammie when we met Beth Montgomery. Beth has a VW van and her sister works for Nickelodeon, the music paper. Naturally, an article
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #7 – July 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-7-july-2017/) - I am alone at the Brave Combo office, in downtown Denton, Texas, a block and a half south of our historic city square. It's straight-up 10:00 PM. Next door to our office is a rehearsal/music lessons space and a rock band is rockin' out right this minute. I can hear the guitar pretty well and
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #6 – June 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-6-june-2017/) - So, how are you coping with day-to-day life in mid-2017? You getting plenty of sleep? Facing each day with enthusiasm and optimism, secure that your future on this planet is in good hands; that your leaders have your back? That's nice. At least we're all on the same page, huh? Incidentally, what's the best way
- [Brave Combo's Immigrant Songs in Houston - May 11](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combos-immigrant-songs-in-houston-may-11/) - BRAVE COMBO TO PERFORM "IMMIGRANT SONGS" MAY 11, 2017 at ST. ANDREW'S COFFEE HOUSE LIVE The Denton, Texas Grammy-winning band, Brave Combo, realized that their usual/unusual set list of music from around world might help shine a spotlight to confront the darkness of prejudice and racism influencing our country today. Following two very successful performances
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #5 – May 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-5-may-2017/) - A Good Place To Start. Check out this live video of Arthur Lee and Love performing, “Alone Again Or.” Then check out the Armenian song “Karmir Nur,” by Armen Hovhannisyan. An observation. It appears that about half of the country is just non-stop boiling mad and ready to kick somebody's ass; anybody's ass will do,
- [The Everything Video!  Tension and Release!](https://bravecombo.com/the-everything-video-tension-and-release/) - It's finished, or as finished as it's going to get and ready to view. The idea behind "The Everything" is simply "tension" and "release," like life. The repeating horn lines play throughout, as an anchor, but are accentuated during the "tension" sections. When the other musical elements flow in, the "release occurs." Those two sections
- [Polka Vs Racism](https://bravecombo.com/polka-vs-racism/) - Polka vs. Racism
- [Immigrant Songs at Dan's & Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/immigrant-songs-at-dans-poor-davids-pub/) - A celebration of the amazing music introduced to this country by generations of immigrants.
- [Carl Finch Inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame](https://bravecombo.com/carl-finch-inducted-into-the-international-polka-hall-of-fame/) - In a recent announcement from the International Polka Association, Carl Finch, leader of the nuclear polka band, Brave Combo, has been inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony and awards presentation will be held at the IPA Polka Hall of Fame and Music Awards on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #11 – November 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-11-november-2016/) - I have stopped following the news on television, the radio, by computer and phone. I don't want to see or hear anymore. It is shocking and numbingly sad that the citizens of the USA have handed the reigns of our country to such a repulsive, sinister human being. But we did. And this isn't just
- [FitzGerald's Statement](https://bravecombo.com/fitzgeralds-statement/) - The 2016 Holiday Season is winding down and I gotta say, this was a blue Christmas for Brave Combo. Due to dangerous weather conditions, we were not able to make it to our annual holiday blowout at Fitzgerald's, in Berwyn (Chicago), Illinois, on Saturday, December 17. Even as I write this, it's hard for me
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #2 – February 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-2-february-2017/) - Yep, we are suddenly living in a new world. Not so suddenly, actually, if you really look at how we got here; how reality TV and social media drove the bus that evolved into this. But it does seem sudden. And disorienting. And extremely creepy, or slimy, or maybe both. Radical “godly people” are a
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #3 – March 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-3-march-2017/) - Oh boy! I guess I've done it now. I've been myself and said what I think, and that's not allowed anymore. If anyone has been paying attention, I am passionate about a few things. Music, of course. I enjoy listening to it, learning it and playing it. I especially enjoy, as a performer, getting the
- [Brave Combo to perform "Immigrant Songs" March 31 at Poor David's Pub with School of Rock Flower Mound and on April 1 at Dan's Silver Leaf](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-to-perform-immigrant-songs-march-31-at-poor-davids-pub-wflower-mound-school-of-rock-april-1-at-dans-silverleaf/) - BRAVE COMBO TO PERFORM "IMMIGRANT SONGS" MARCH 31 AT POOR DAVID'S PUB w/FLOWER MOUND SCHOOL OF ROCK APRIL 1 AT DAN'S SILVERLEAF The Denton, Texas Grammy-winning band, Brave Combo, realized that their usual/unusual set list of music from around world might help shine a spotlight to confront the darkness of prejudice and racism influencing our
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 20 – #1 – January 2017](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-20-1-january-2017/) - Well, here we are, almost finished with the first month of the new year and I just don't know what to say. . ..other than RESIST! RESIST!! RESIST!!! I have a band named Brave Combo. We started almost four decades ago; a clueless quartet, with no polka background, devoted to playing polkas for non-polka people.
- [Hold Up Podcast](https://bravecombo.com/hold-up-podcast/) - Brave Combo founder, Carl Finch recently recorded an episode of the Hold Up podcast. He sat down with the host, Clay Byington to discuss Brave Combo's origin, get a few stories from the band's nearly 40-year history and about winning a couple of Grammys along the way. Listen to it on iTunes Or
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #12 – December 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-12-december-2016/) - SIMPLE HOLIDAY JOY AND COMPLICATED FEAR. I recently got a text from our original woodwind player, Tim Walsh, stating that he just heard Brave Combo's version of “Jolly Ol' St. Nick” over the Muzak at a store in San Marcos, Texas (where Tim lives, with his wife, Helen). That's always good news. So, a belated
- [FitzGerald's Show Cancelled](https://bravecombo.com/st-louis-show-canceled-chicago-tbd/) - WINTER WEATHER WITH DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS HAS THE BAND STUCK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MISSOURI. TONIGHT'S SHOW AT FITZGERALD'S HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If you bought tickets in Ticketweb they will be automatically refunded -- if you bought at the club bring in your ticket for a full refund. Bummer. Please share and spread the
- [2016 Distinguished Alumni](https://bravecombo.com/2016-distinguished-alumni/) - Brave Combo's Carl Finch is receiving another honor. He's one of two "2016 Distinguished Alumni" that will receive awards at a Texarkana Independent School District banquet this Friday. Read all about it in the Texarkana Gazette. http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/story/story/2016/Oct/26/district-honor-two-distinguished-alumni/646290/
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #10 – October 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-10-october-2016/) - As our world unravels, as civil unrest deepens and the rift between left and right widens, as respect for truth and faith in science blow away like fragile particles of dust, we can, at least, all share the amazement at what we're witnessing. No matter what happens on November 8, the provocateurs who insist on
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #9 – September 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-9-september-2016/) - OH, BABY. I GOT THE RED, WHITE AND BLUES! I guess it all boils down to this. If you live in the United States and you think about the upcoming presidential election and plan to vote, you will be deciding between two world views. You either see our country as part of the rest of
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #8 – August 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-8-august-2016/) - So, my friend, Larry King (the radio DJ, not the suspenders model), sent me an email with a YouTube link. I clicked on it and there was a clip from the old TV show, CHEERS. All the regular folks were sitting around the bar when suddenly Brave Combo's “Vampire Twist” came roaring out of the
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #7 – July 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-7-july-2016/) - One thing this election is teaching me is just how gullible a whole lot of “Christians” are. Man, if someone just uses a few buzz words, even incorrectly, a big ol' flock of sheep will follow like rats and the pied piper. How else can one explain Trump's appeal to the supposed Jesus followers? He's,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #6 – June 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-6-june-2016/) - HAPPY SUMMER FUN ISSUE If you're looking around, seeing what I see, you might think it's a pretty heavy world right now. The worst mass shooting ever in the history of the United States just happened, the UK has bailed from the rest of Europe, somehow Donald Trump made it this far, antibiotics almost don't
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #4 – April 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-4-april-2016/) - Denton is doing it's very best to make a bigger mark on Texas; on the world, even. Our little town is growing too fast and no one is digging the inevitable pains of such growth, like crowded streets, highways, stores and everything, actually. Road construction and repair interrupt our once-mellow flow, every few feet, in
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #5 – May 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-5-may-2016/) - Okay. So let me get this straight. The year is 2016, right? I stumbled across a bunch of cut-out polka albums (vinyl) almost 40 years ago, which can seem like yesterday until I start to add up all of the things I've experienced since then. I remember feeling so clever, playing polkas in rock clubs.
- [May 21 - ULTIMATE DANCE PARTY at The Kessler](https://bravecombo.com/may-21-ultimate-dance-party-at-the-kessler/) - On Saturday, May 21, at The Kessler Theater, Brave Combo will host THE ULTIMATE DANCE PARTY, playing songs from its vast repertoire, including myriad polka styles, of course, and a variety of Latin rhythms, rock and roll and Middle Eastern grooves. Doors open at 7:00pm and special guests Matt Stansberry & The Romance kick off
- [Fests, Fests & More Fests](https://bravecombo.com/fests-fests-more-fests/) - In the next few weeks Brave Combo will be playing German-style polka music at Germanfest, in Muenster, Texas, Polish-style polka music in Houston at Polishfest and Czech-style polka music at the National Polkafest in Ennis, Texas. In addition we’ll, once again, be closing the behemoth Arts and Jazz Festival, Denton’s annual family reunion/homecoming. Come and
- [New Shirts in the Online Store](https://bravecombo.com/new-shirts-in-the-online-store/) - new logo, new shirts in red, black and white
- [Snappy Brave Combo Reunion Videos](https://bravecombo.com/snappy-brave-combo-reunion-videos/) - In case you missed BC's reunion shows in December and March, celebrating the band's 35th Anniversary, here are some musical moments we think you'll enjoy. Tim, Lyle, Lisa and Carl (Golden Era BC) revive “Zorro Polka,” originally by Al “Cocoa” Czelusniak and the grunge blues classic from the 1960s, “Oh Yeah,” by The Shadows of
- [True Stories Tribute - March 26 & 29 in Fort Worth, Denton & Online](https://bravecombo.com/true-stories-tribute-march-26-29-in-fort-worth-denton-online/) - Denton, Texas polka visionaries, Brave Combo, will be performing a tribute to the 1986 movie, TRUE STORIES, at Fred's Texas Cafe on on Saturday, March 26 and again at Dan's Silverleaf on Tuesday, March 29 (which will also be streamed LIVE online to the entire world via ConcertWindow.com) TRUE STORIES was the brainchild of Talking
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #11 – November 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-11-november-2015/) - In the 1960s, the Finch family, of 2111 Kennedy Lane in Texarkana, had a few classic Christmas albums that made the playlist every December. It included the usual stuff most folks like us might have from hit makers like The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Alvin and The Chipmunks. I was just so-so about all of
- [Keep Denton "Frack Free" sez Carl](https://bravecombo.com/keep-denton-frack-free-sez-carl/) - Carl Finch's comments at the Arts & Jazz Festival about keeping his hometown of Denton, "Frack Free" made it into the new Denton Record Chronicle gossip column, Denton Dammit. Before Brave Combo launched into “Do Something Different” Sunday at the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, frontman Carl Finch told the muddy masses that he’s happy to
- [Introducing Robert Hokamp](https://bravecombo.com/introducing-robert-hokamp/) - "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter (ending)" This was recorded at a 2015 show in downtown Dallas. We closed the night with a rock/polka version of the Herman's Hermits' hit, trailing off into the groovy night. It was a feel good moment. Check out the improvisations of BC's newest member, Robert Hokamp. Thanks to Bart Weiss for being there with his new camera.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #2 – February 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-2-february-2016/) - Thirty years ago, in 1986, Brave Combo was six years old. As I remember, we were starting to do pretty well, getting lots of gigs and touring around the country. That was the year we started working with Rounder Records, out of Boston, which helped our profile considerably. But I also felt somewhat frustrated. I
- [Brave Combo to Perform True Stories Tribute - March 12 at Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-to-perform-true-stories-tribute-march-12-at-poor-davids-pub/) - TRUE STORIES was the brainchild of Talking Heads' frontman, David Byrne and 2016 is the 30th anniversary of its release. The movie was filmed in and around Dallas. Brave Combo was involved in many aspects of the production, including composing and recording original music, scouting the North Texas area for eccentric talent and appearing in various scenes, including a fashion show at Northpark Mall and a parade featuring an accordion marching band.
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #12 – December 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-12-december-2015/) - I never use the word, “dope,” as in, “Man, that was dope!” I just realized that recently. When I was a teenager, in the 1960s, I never referred to a cute girl a “stone fox,” although I did like the term “bitchen,” which meant “cool.” I held out on “awesome,” for years. Now it sometimes
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #3 – March 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-3-march-2016/) - If I live to be as old as either of my parents I have about 1/4 of my life left. They each did pretty well until their early 80s, then things started to unravel, as they do for almost everyone who makes it that far down the road. So, as I inch closer to an
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 19 – #1 – January 2016](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-19-1-january-2016/) - Okay. I'll cut to the chase and then not say much. How's that? Divisive, hate-filled, right-wing talk radio, run by sorta-angry/sorta-posing middle-aged Republican white commentators organized an environment of conspiracy-based fear. A few years later, Fox News became the television version of that, pummeling viewers with fact-free doom and gloom. Then a black man became
- [Merry Christmas!](https://bravecombo.com/14641-2/) - Carl sends this out to all the Brave Combo fans. Merry Christmas, everybody! https://youtu.be/bMqr2s2ZMRA
- [Holiday Dance Parties](https://bravecombo.com/holiday-dance-parties/) - The Brave Combo sleigh will be jingling all the way around the Midwest in December. Tickets are already available for most of the shows. Buy early to avoid disappointment! http://bravecombo.com/tour-dates/
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #10 – October 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-10-october-2015/) - When Brave Combo formed in 1979, I don't believe I even had a telephone answering machine. Tim (Walsh), fellow founding member, had one, which was good, since he did most of the booking at the time. The band's first computer was still, at least, a decade and a half away and cell phones, years after
- [All The Hits!  All The Time!](https://bravecombo.com/all-the-hits-all-the-time/) - Brave Combo twists, polkas, and cha chas their way through the hits of the 60s
- [UPDATED! POLKAPOCALYPSE in Austin this Sunday!](https://bravecombo.com/polkapocalypse-in-austin-this-sunday/) - WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP!! The rain location has been activated for today's Polkapocalypse in Austin. Moved from the Elisabet Ney Museum grounds to the Hancock Recreation Center 811 E 41st St Austin, Texas 78751 Yes, it's time for the Second First Annual POLKAPOCALYPSE! Featuring: MAZEL TOV KOCKTAIL HOUR (Austin) FABULOUS POLKASONICS (Austin) CONJUNTO LOS PINKYS (Austin)
- [Tulsa Oktoberfest - October 22-24](https://bravecombo.com/tulsa-oktoberfest-october-22-24/) - Tulsa! Brave Combo is heading your way this week and you'll have not one, not two, but THREE nights to get your polka groove on to the Combo-fied versions of your favorite Oktoberfest tunes! Tulsa Oktoberfest THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY! Be there! http://www.tulsaoktoberfest.org/
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #9 – September 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-9-september-2015/) - Eternity. It's almost too much to ponder. When I was a kid, growing up in a Southern Baptist environment, I heard a lot about life after death and it's implications, especially as it pertained to Hell. Living eternally in a state of constant torture sounded pretty bad and, even today, when I try to wrap
- [A Non-Oktoberfest Oasis at Fred's Texas Cafe](https://bravecombo.com/a-non-oktoberfest-oasis-at-freds-texas-cafe/) - Hey, residents of the Metroplex! Been partying for the past month and need a night to drop your lederhosen off at the dry cleaner? Brave Combo is making plans to give you a bit of a respite this Friday at Fred's Texas Cafe in Fort Worth. Yep! It'll be a "Non-Oktoberfest Oasis" in the middle of October!
- [Ft. Worth Oktoberfest Ticket Giveaway!](https://bravecombo.com/ft-worth-oktoberfest-ticket-giveaway/) - Thanks to everyone that entered our ticket giveaway for the Fort Worth Oktoberfest at Panther Island Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our email list. The winner chosen by a random item picker app is....@workingitoutnow from instagram. We will be getting in touch with you soon so that we can give you further instructions on
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #8 – August 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-8-august-2015/) - August 2015 edition of Carl Finch's monthly newsletter
- [Addison Oktoberfest & St John's Bazaar](https://bravecombo.com/addison-oktoberfest-st-johns-bazaar/) - This week Brave Combo is at the Addison Oktoberfest, September 17 & 18 along with a jaunt down to Ennis for St. John Nepomucene's annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 19.
- [Dan's Silverleaf - Sept 11  9pm](https://bravecombo.com/dans-silverleaf-sept-11-9pm/) - Experience new songs and new sounds, inspired by rediscovering Pluto, digging in the dirt and everything in between. We are the ultimate of what we are! Everything is sacred and nothing is sacred in Brave Combo Land. Bring your open mind!
- [Westfest Time Again!](https://bravecombo.com/westfest-time-again/) - Check out Bill Hanna's article in the Star-Telegram about what Westfest means to the city of West. Link to Article on Star-Telegram.com Brave Combo once again returns to Westfest this Labor Day weekend! Come dance in the Pavilion on Saturday night or under the big tent on Sunday afternoon!
- [Brave Combo Polka Big Band](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-polka-big-band/) - Brave Combo recently performed at The National Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas with special guest, Alex Meixner. Here's the classic, The Clarinet Polka,” featuring Jeffrey Barnes on clarinet, new BC member Robert Hokamp on guitar and Alex, first on accordion, then wrapping it up on trumpet. Too bad we didn't have a couple of cellos,
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #7 – July 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-7-july-2015/) - TIPPING POINT. Anyone that knows even a little about the exciting lives of Brave Combo members is aware that Jane, my wife, and I have lots of dogs and cats and support various animal rights groups, from our local shelter to big organizations, like PETA and Farm Sanctuary. We've always felt that if we came
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #6 – June 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-6-june-2015/) - CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES. Wow, what's going on? The Confederate flag is being taken down and put into a drawer. The Supreme Court has given the green light to Obamacare. Gay people can become legally bound to each other anywhere in the USA. The Pope acknowledged climate change and said we have to fix it. Bee-killing pesticides are
- [Original 1979 Brave Combo Line-Up Reunited in Fort Worth, TX on March 5, 2015](https://bravecombo.com/original-1979-brave-combo-line-up-reunited-in-fort-worth-tx-on-march-5-2015/)
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #5 – May 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-5-may-2015/) - Welcome to the Machine's Pump. The intent of this newsletter is to give fans a glimpse into the world of Brave Combo through the eyes of founder, Carl Finch
- [Jammin' in The Colony this Friday, June 12](https://bravecombo.com/jammin-in-the-colony-this-friday-june-12/) - Think dry. This is the replacement date for the March rain out! Jammin' in the Park Date: Friday, June 12 Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: The Colony Five Star Complex 4100 Blair Oaks Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 Cost: Free The Colony City Manager's Arts Committee (CMAC) presents, "Jammin' in the Park!" From
- [Gem Theatre in Claude, TX on June 6, 2015](https://bravecombo.com/gem-theatre-in-claude-tx-on-june-6-2015/) - The two-time Grammy-award-winning "nuclear" polka band from Denton, Texas, Brave Combo, will be appearing at the Armstrong County Museum's historic Gem Theatre, in downtown Claude, Texas on Saturday night, June 6, at 7:30 pm. The band will present its new program, Circus of Sound, at this one-night-only concert. We plan to take the listener on
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #4 – April 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-4-april-2015/) - A company called Music Reports licenses and, supposedly, pays royalties for songs played on Internet radio and other Internet outlets. It appears that from early October until the end of December, 2014, there were 1000-1200 plays of my original music (most of it with Brave Combo), for which I have copyrights as the composer and
- [Maifest in Austin - Close to Selling Out!](https://bravecombo.com/maifest-in-austin-close-to-selling-out/) - Hey! Brave Combo will be part of the Austin Saengerrunde's Maifest Texas-German Bier Festival this Saturday, May 30th. Word on their website is that it may sell out in advance so that means there may not be tickets available at the door. Be sure to pop over to their site right now if you were planning
- [National Polka Festival w/Special Guest, Alex Meixner - May 23 & 24](https://bravecombo.com/national-polka-festival-wspecial-guest-alex-meixner-may-23-24/) - Accordion super-duper superstar, Alex Meixner, will be joining Brave Combo at the annual National Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas on May 23 and 24, Memorial Day Weekend. This will be the Brave Combo Big Band, with Jeffrey and Danny rocking the horns and Alex’s fingers flying all over the place. Another don’t-miss event!
- [“Be Kind To Animals” Week - May 3-9, 2015](https://bravecombo.com/be-kind-to-animals-week-may-3-9-2015/) - Right now, this week (May 3 - 9), is the 100th anniversary of “Be Kind To Animals Week,” the oldest commemorative week in U.S. History. As hard as we humans might resist, there are steps in our evolution that are inevitable. One by one, day after day, people everywhere are opening their eyes to the
- [Taste of Irving - Saturday, May 16](https://bravecombo.com/taste-of-irving-saturday-may-16/) - Brave Combo will be at the Taste of Irving on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Polka on over to the Valley Ranch Association Main Stage at 4:30pm! http://cityofirving.org/1282/Taste-of-Irving Noon to 6 p.m. Cimarron Park 100 Cimarron Trail Irving, TX 75063 Free Admission Free Parking & Event Shuttle: Ranchview High School 8401 E. Valley Ranch Pkwy. Irving, TX 75063
- [Brave Combo in Westlake, TX on May 7](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-in-westlake-tx-on-may-7/) - Thursday, May 7th is the rescheduled date for the Brave Combo's Masterworks concert in Westlake, Texas. Let's cross our fingers that it doesn't get rained out again! Solana Village Retail Courtyard at 3 Village Circle in Westlake will be the place to be from 7 to 8 p.m. for a little rest, relaxation, and great
- [April 23rd Westlake Show Postponed Until May 7](https://bravecombo.com/april-23rd-westlake-show-postponed-until-may-7/) - Tonight's Brave Combo performance at Village Circle Courtyard at Solana in Westlake, Texas has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled for May 7. http://www.westlake-tx.org
- [Tim, Carl, Lyle & Lisa at Dan's Silverleaf on March 6!](https://bravecombo.com/tim-carl-lyle-lisa-at-dans-silverleaf-on-march-6-be-there/) - Lisa (formerly Dave) Cameron will reunite with the other three original members of Brave Combo (Carl Finch, Tim Walsh, Lyle Atkinson) TONIGHT in the band's hometown of Denton, TX at Dan's Silver Leaf. Tickets available at the door. Be there early to make sure you get a spot on the dance floor! Read Lucinda Ross
- [Cancelled - March 20 Jammin' in the Park Concert](https://bravecombo.com/cancelled-march-20-jammin-in-the-park-concert/) - Tonight's Jammin' in the Park show in The Colony, Texas has been cancelled due to the stormy weather. Plans are being discussed to try to reschedule for a date in June. Stay tuned!
- [Brave Combo at Fred's Texas Cafe in Fort Worth - April 24!](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-at-freds-texas-cafe-in-fort-worth-april-24/) - Check it out! Brave Combo will be at Fred's Texas Cafe​ in Fort Worth this Friday night with the line up of Carl Finch, Danny O'Brien, Alan Emert, Lyle Atkinson, Jeffrey Barnes and all the way from Wisconsin, Danny Jerabek of Copper Box​! Fred's Texas Cafe 915 Currie Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-332-0083 http://fredstexascafe.com/
- [May 1 & 2 - MayFest in Fort Worth and a Benefit Show in San Antonio](https://bravecombo.com/may-1-2-mayfest-in-fort-worth-and-a-benefit-show-in-san-antonio/) - There are two Brave Combo shows this weekend. Friday, May 1 stop by the main stage at the Mayfest in Fort Worth, Texas around 8:30pm for your polka fix. Then on Saturday, May 2, it'll be a benefit show in San Antonio for the San Antonio Clubhouse's mental health support services. Tickets are only $12
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #3 – March 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-3-march-2015/) - A long-time music club in Denton closed recently and I went to hear some friends play for the venue's last night of business. The place was pretty full and everyone seemed to be having a pleasant time. The band wasn't very loud, but a few people, mainly women, were dancing in front of the stage
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Performance LIVE on KNTU at 7pm](https://bravecombo.com/denton-arts-jazz-performance-live-on-kntu-at-7pm/) - live audio broadcast of Brave Combo's 2015 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Performance
- [Wrapping Up 35th Anniversary with Concerts in Ft. Worth & Denton - March 5 & 6](https://bravecombo.com/wrapping-up-35th-anniversary-with-concerts-in-ft-worth-denton-march-5-6/) - Denton nuclear polka band, Brave Combo, will conclude its year-long 35th Anniversary celebration with two concerts in the North Texas area. On Thursday, March 5, the original line-up (Tim Walsh, Lyle Atkinson, Carl Finch and Lisa (formerly, Dave) Cameron will perform at the newly improved Live Oak Music Hall in Ft. Worth, TX. The following
- [The Machine’s Pump Volume 18 – #2 – February 2015](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-18-2-february-2015/) - Carl Finch's Monthly newsletter
- [The Machine's Pump Volume 18 – #1 – January 2015](https://bravecombo.com/volume-18-1-january-2015/) - Carl Finch's Monthly Newsletter
- [Volume 17 – #12 – December 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-12-december-2014/) - To say 2014 has been interesting would be an understatement. A revelation is more appropriate, or, rather, lots of revelations. It was Brave Combo's 35th year, in case you hadn't heard, and both the golden-era and the silver-era combos, as well as other former members, played reunion shows to help celebrate the milestone, or whatever
- [POLKA-ROCKING THE FREE WORLD](https://bravecombo.com/polka-rocking-the-free-world/) - Carl, Mitch, Bubba and Jeffrey performing “La Negra” at a sold-out show at Dan's Silverleaf, in Denton on Thursday, December 18, 2014.
- [Kiss of Fire X 2](https://bravecombo.com/kiss-of-fire-x-2/) - In one week, two video interpretations of Brave Combo's “Kiss of Fire,” featuring the amazing Lauren Agnelli on vocals, popped up on Youtube. What does this mean? Which one is your favorite?
- [Hava Naguila Twist](https://bravecombo.com/hava-naguila-twist/) - Brave Combo's recording of “Hava Nagila Twist” continues to inspire choreographers and dancers world-wide. Here's the most recent posting of a dance company somewhere gettin' down to the BC groove.
- [THE ORIGINAL BRAVE COMBO RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS!](https://bravecombo.com/the-original-brave-combo-returns-to-its-roots/) - On Friday, March 6, Tim, Lyle, Lisa (formerly, Dave) and Carl will perform together in hometown, Denton, for the first time in over three decades. The golden-era combo will take over the stage at Dan's (of course) and flip you upside down and turn your head around backwards, skewing your preconceptions about time and space.
- [Volume 15 – #7 –July 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-7-july-2012/) - DECAY OF THE PLAYGROUND. I was watching THE PIERS MORGAN SHOW on CNN a few days ago. The host, Piers, was talking to his guest, documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore, about the most recent mass murder in the USA. Sub-topics included gun control, proliferation of assault weapons, Columbine High School and the general collapse of security
- [Volume 17 – #7 – July 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-7-july-2014/) - Over the years, Brave Combo has traveled a lot, often spending hours, day-after-day, rolling and flying and rolling and flying from wherever to wherever. If you choose to do what we do, it's obviously, unavoidable. And we've stayed at many a motel and hotel. Only on rare occasions have we decided, after pulling up to
- [Volume 17 – #11 – November 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-11-november-2014/) - Believe it or not, I'm a slacker, at heart. I've always been called a work-a-holic, but that's never been the case. All I really want to do is just hang out and make stuff and not be bothered by the process of putting it in an acceptable form and promoting it. I can be pretty
- [Roger Gilliam](https://bravecombo.com/roger-gilliam/) - The members of Brave Combo are deeply saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of our very good friend and devoted supporter, Roger Gilliam. Our album, SYMPHONIC POLKAS, was a collaboration between Brave Combo and The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, which Roger conducted for two decades. Our hearts go out to his family and those who
- [Twistin' with the Dallas Wind Symphony](https://bravecombo.com/twistin-with-the-dallas-wind-symphony/)
- [FROM THE ARCHIVES; UC Berkeley, 1993](https://bravecombo.com/from-the-archives-uc-berkeley-1993/)
- [The Nice Musics are Here](https://bravecombo.com/the-nice-musics-are-here/) - NOW AVAILABLE IN THE ONLINE STORE in digital and CD formats! Carl and Brave Combo's good time buddy from northern Wisconsin, Danny Jerabek, constructed a side project, called THE NICE MUSICS, and have just finished an album of the same name, THE NICE MUSICS. It's full of music, nice music.
- [Halfne Miku sings "Why, Oh Why.](https://bravecombo.com/halfne-miku-sings-why-oh-why/)
- [Brave Combo Accordion Book Sculpture](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-accordion-book-sculpture/) - The University of North Texas Libraries have specially commissioned a "Brave Combo Accordion Book" for their Special Collections. Artists Peter and Donna Thomas collaborated with Brave Combo's Carl Finch to create this one-of-a-kind book out of one of Carl's own accordions. Embedded in the red Roma's bellows are many photos of Brave Combo and the
- [Carl and Mike CD Now Available](https://bravecombo.com/carl-and-mike-cd-now-available/) - The long-awaited album by Carl And Mike, UP THE WILD SIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (denTone Records), is now a rock hard reality and available from the Brave Combo Store. Carl is Carl Finch. Mike is Mike Dillon. The 12 songs cover a lot of musical territory, since Carl and Mike are both antsy people. UP THE
- [35th Anniversary Article on DFW.com](https://bravecombo.com/35th-anniversary-article-on-dfw-com/) - Great Article by Robert Philpot on dfw.com about Brave Combo's 35th Anniversary
- [Brave Combo is Frenchy Famous](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-is-frenchy-famous/)
- [35th Anniversary Show a Smashing Success](https://bravecombo.com/35th-anniversary-show-a-smashing-success/) - Brave Combo's 35th Anniversary show at the Kessler Theater, in Dallas on Friday, August 22, was a smashing success; a sold-out show with lots of great moments. Thanks to all who came out and helped us make it a night of bizarre memories. Since we had so much fun, Tim, Lyle, Lisa and Carl are
- [Christmas Present - Best Christmas Music You've Never Heard](https://bravecombo.com/christmas-present-best-christmas-music-youve-never-heard/) - A samba from Brave Combo's album, Christmas Present, "Oh, Christmas Tree" was just included in a list entitled, "The Best Christmas Music You've Never Heard." Check it out! http://www.cheesesticks.com/blog/2014/12/12/best-christmas-music-youve-never-heard/ Christmas Present is available for download in the Brave Combo store: http://www.brave.com/bcstore
- [One of Denton's Proudest Moments](https://bravecombo.com/one-of-dentons-proudest-moments/) - The citizens of our little town, Denton, Texas, stood up to the man on November 4 and voted, by a landslide, to permanently ban hydraulic fracturing (fracking) within the city limits. A lot has been written, world-wide, about our “David vs. Goliath” moment, so I’ll just say it feels really good to be on the
- [LIVE AT BLOB'S PARK CD NOW AVAILABLE!!](https://bravecombo.com/live-at-blobs-park-cd-now-available/) - As promised, Brave Combo's new album, LIVE AT BLOB'S PARK is now available, just in time for the kick-off to polka season. And, speaking of polkas, LIVE AT BLOB'S PARK is packed with 'em. Eight, to be exact. And, of course, there are waltzes, cumbias, twists, sambas, whatever you might expect to hear at a
- [Young @ Heart Documentary](https://bravecombo.com/young-heart-documentary/) - Be sure to check out documentary about the Young @ Heart Chorus that's being released on DVD on September 16th. This group made up of senior citizens (the youngest is 72) covers modern-day pop, rock and rap songswhose lyrics take on whole new meanings when sung by these lively octogenarians. While it didn't make it
- [Another Thing To Fall](https://bravecombo.com/another-thing-to-fall/) - Turns out that Laura Lippman the author a popular mystery series is a long-time Brave Combo fan. On page 16 of her recent novel, Another Thing To Fall, the main character Tess Monaghan is listening to a radio show on her walkman because it is going to be playing some Brave Combo songs. According to
- [Volume 17 – #10 – October 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-10-october-2014/) - When Our first drummer, Lisa (formerly, Dave) Cameron decided to leave Brave Combo in 1983 to move to Austin and join Roky Erickson's new band, my friend, Steve Carter, suggested we check out the enthusiastic kid playing with the local fusion band, Unicorn (I'm pretty sure that was the band). His name was, and still
- [Volume 17 – #9 – September 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-9-september-2014/) - 2014 has been a funny (unusual) and festive year, so far, with more special happenings on the way. Playing with my three founding BC partners at Dallas' Kessler Theatre, in August, was a particularly rewarding experience, though certainly bizarre. Time squashed down into nothing during the show. For several moments, it felt like 1979. All
- [Volume 17 – #8 – August 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-8-august-2014/) - I'm listening to rough mixes from several recent days in the studio. We're working on a new Brave Combo album. It's almost all original music. We'll be spending most of our weekdays through mid-September crafting this thing, splitting time with gigs on the weekends. And just yesterday, several boxes arrived, full of our brand new
- [Volume 17 – #6 – June 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-6-june-2014/) - We have a lot to think about, don't we? Perhaps too much. ISIS, a fraternal organization we never even heard of a couple of months ago just called al-Qaeda a bunch of wimps and has declared war on the world. The ghosts of Presidents past (and Vice-Presidents) continue to haunt the present as we find
- [Volume 17 – #5 – May 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-5-may-2014/) - On April 27, 1979, Brave Combo played it's first gig, sort of. We planned to do an outdoor concert in the NTSU (North Texas State University, now University of North Texas) amphitheatre, but threatening weather convinced us to cancel. Right after that decision was made, Tim (Walsh) and I started hearing from people who had
- [Volume 17 – #4 – April 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-4-april-2014/) - When Brave Combo started we knew we didn't know much, but we didn't realize just how little that amount actually was. We had no idea how vast the polka landscape was. At first we were just trying to play the various songs the best we could, but didn't pay much attention to the different characteristics
- [Volume 17 – #3 – March 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-3-march-2014/) - I start just about every morning, when I'm at home, taking one of my cats, Spunky, for a walk around the neighborhood. He's not on a leash. We just hang together as we stroll though nine to ten yards for about 30-45 minutes, exploring familiar paths, rolling in dirt, sniffing shrubs, scratching tree trunks and
- [Volume 17 – #2 – February 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-2-february-2014/) - LET'S KICK IT OFF WITH SOME HOT TID-BITS OF NEWS: Jeff, Danny and I recently contributed tracks to a new album by Jad Fair and Daniel Smith (Danielson). Bongwater and Shockabilly veteren, Kramer, played bass and mixed the recordings. They will, initially, be released on Sounds Familyre Records (CD and vinyl), then, as part of
- [Volume 17 – #1 – January 2014](https://bravecombo.com/volume-17-1-january-2014/) - BEFORE NOW. Apparently a lot happened 50 years ago, give or take a year on either side. President Kennedy was assassinated, The Civil Rights March on Washington happened, The Twist happened and, of course, The Beatles happened. I think I was in the 5th grade at Highland Park Elementary School when everyone went mop top
- [Volume 16 – #12 – December 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-12-december-2013/) - Christmas is over and a brand new year is pulling a wagon full of wonder and mystery. And yet, 2014 will zoom by so fast, it'll seem like we, Brave Combo, will be playing “O Holy Night (Cha Cha Cha) before the effects of summer wear off. And before we know it, we'll be right
- [Volume 16 – #11 – November 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-11-november-2013/) - Each of us, whether we're aware of it or not, is always just trying to maneuver through the next complicated moment, encumbered by circumstances beyond our control. We're usually bombarded by clues about how to do it and, on occasion, something resonates, I guess, and whatever that “light bulb moment” was affects our decisions. Sometimes
- [Volume 16 – #10 – October 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-10-october-2013/) - After Brave Combo had been together for about a year, we decided we wouldn't play “The Too Fat Polka,” anymore. You know the song, “I don't want her, you can have her, she's too fat for me...” It just didn't fit our concept (too novelty, too hateful). It sent a terrible message and we couldn't
- [Volume 16 – #9 – September 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-9-september-2013/) - Bette, our elderly neighbor, right across the street from our house, died a little over a year ago and left behind an equally elderly (18 1/2 years old at the time) outdoor cat, named Oreo. Jane and I watched over Oreo like mother hens until someone bought the house a few months later. We explained
- [Volume 16 – #8 – August 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-8-august-2013/) - GUMMY WORMS. I remember when I first realized that the gummy worm/gummy bear revolution had occurred without me having a clue that this giant candy industry even existed. But there they were, everywhere; rubbery, almost elastic shapes with the texture of how I imagined firm mucous would be. Whatever, a new thing had solidly established
- [Volume 16 – #7 – July 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-7-july-2013/) - Well over 30 years ago I heard that polka was dying. Guess what? That didn't happen. In fact, now you can buy an accordion at your neighborhood Guitar Center. With decades of Brave Combo experience under my belt I now see how stupid that declaration of doom was. It was never even close to kicking
- [Volume 16 – #6 – June 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-6-june-2013/) - Well, first of all, I have to tell you that about five years ago, Brave Combo played a campaign benefit for young Texas senate hopeful, Wendy Davis. Anne Marie, our bassist at the time, had a good friend that worked on Wendy's campaign. She won the seat and the rest is history. Her recent heroic,
- [Volume 16 – #5 – May 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-5-may-2013/) - It was 1999. I was driving south on Carroll Boulevard, which is a major road that cuts right through central Denton. Jane was sitting in the passenger sear. It was raining pretty hard, as it had been doing long enough for the culvert running alongside the street to be channeling a four-feet deep (and growing)
- [Volume 16 – #4 – April 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-4-april-2013/) - I was about to start writing this newsletter when a friend called and said she was at another friend's house out in the country, on the edge of Denton, feeding that person's cat, dog and donkey when an obviously stray dog wandered up. It was friendly, hungry and thirsty. We decided the dog needed help
- [Volume 16 – #3 – March 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-3-march-2013/) - We get lots of unusual requests. On occasion, it means playing for free or allowing someone to use our music for free and we do encourage all such inquiries. Fans want us to play their benefit, or they want to use a song in their DIY movie or choreograph one of our recordings for a
- [Volume 16 – #2 – February 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-2-february-2013/) - There is so much to do just to get through the day. And then, damn it, there's tomorrow. Are you with me on this? The sun comes up and goes down, over and over. And we structure our time based on the patterns of the sun, apparently. People are waking up and going to sleep,
- [Volume 16 – #1 – January 2013](https://bravecombo.com/volume-16-1-january-2013/) - A SAD THING. We are so deeply into 2013 that I stopped saying “Happy New Year” two weeks ago. Yet, there are a few houses in my neighborhood still sporting Christmas lights. What's up with that? I wonder if they still have decorated trees inside and are still listening to “Jingle Bells.” I played BC-style
- [Volume 15 – #12 – December 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-12-december-2012/) - Here we go. 2012 segues seamlessly into 2013. It's time to let the old worn-out year drift away. Obama stayed President, sending a guy named Mitt to oblivion and the world did not end on December 21, leaving the survivalists and doomsday preppers with a lot of expensive, but drab, canned food to eat. Beyond
- [Volume 15 – #11 – November 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-11-november-2012/) - I'm listening to Scrubby and The Dynatones (legendary polka band from Buffalo, NY) again. This time it's their ground-breaking live album, LIVE WIRE, which was recorded a little over 25 years ago. I've heard this brilliant piece of art more times than I can count. It brought so much into focus for me, in my
- [Volume 15 – #10 – October 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-10-october-2012/) - The music business involves two things, music and business. And that's where the dilemma begins. Most musicians just want an opportunity to express themselves as they see fit and make money doing it, which seems simple enough. It's unfortunate that ego has to be such an active part of the formula, but, of course, without
- [Volume 15 – #9 – September 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-9-september-2012/) - My life is full of polkas and pets. And that's about it. They're all my children but each requires unique care. I'm devoted to both polkas and pets and am really passionate, maybe too passionate, about both. Cats and dogs require a lot of attention, but so do polkas. And, if I do say so
- [Volume 15 – #8 – August 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-8-august-2012/) - POLKA SEASON UNLEASHED! Can't you just feel the vibrations; the rippling waves of joy? This can only mean one thing. It's Polkatime! Many, many years ago I noticed something unique about polka music. It's an ethnically-based mash-up of melody and rhythm that has the power of rock and roll. But it transcends rock and roll
- [Volume 15 – #6 –June 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-6-june-2012/) - In the beginning (April 1979) Brave Combo didn't really know what it was doing. But we had two secret weapons. (1) All of us were way into the music and (2) no group of musicians had ever done this before. It wasn't a joke to us. We were sincerely turned on by the musical possibilities
- [Volume 15 – #5 –May 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-5-may-2012/) - SOUNDS OF THE HOLLOW, Brave Combo's brand new album is now available. For a limited time, we'll be selling it, in the somehow-still-popular-enough CD format (complete with photos and liner notes), at our live shows, for only $5. This is another good reason to come out and see Brave Combo live. OBSERVATIONS: We were flying
- [Volume 15 – #4 – April 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-3-march-2012-2/) - BIG NEWS OF INTEREST TO ALL EARTHLINGS. Our new CD, SOUNDS OF THE HOLLOW, is finished. We should have thousands of copies in our hands by early May, just in time for our local/regional CD release wing-dings or wang dang doodles, whichever you prefer. Please mark the following on your “engagements” calendar. The Dallas party
- [Volume 15 – #3 – March 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-3-march-2012/) - I've been watching and listening to the King Cousins (from the entertainment dynasty, The King Family) sing, “The Telephone Hour,” from the woven-into-the-fabric musical, BYE, BYE BIRDIE. This performance was on a TELEPHONE HOUR KING FAMILY SPECIAL from 1964. Not much to say about the King Family really. They were square and groomed for grandma.
- [Volume 15 – #2 – February 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-2-february-2012/) - I stopped eating meat decades ago, during the early days of Brave Combo, because I could no longer justify taking a life just to provide brief pleasure for my taste buds. The first half of my life I didn’t give it much thought. A hamburger didn’t look like a cow and tasted fantastic. Eventually, I
- [Volume 15 – #1 – January 2012](https://bravecombo.com/volume-15-1-january-2012/) - What does “making it” mean? My little band turned into a full-time job that turned into a 30-plus-year career which continues to provide me a decent living, with innumerable perks and constant creative outlets, but where is that on the “making it” scale? To this day Brave Combo has never had even a minor hit
- [Volume 14 – #12 – December 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-12-december-2011/) - Happy “dwindling days of 2011,” full of shopping, Santa, sad television, stories of Jesus, obligatory nods to the Menorah, doomsday predictions about 2012, the never-ending Republican Party presidential candidate droning and holiday-style eating. The texture of life has never been so crunchy, at least as far as I can tell. We all know this is
- [Volume 14 – #11 – November 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-11-november-2011/) - I try to be nice to people all the time. I think I’m sincerely friendly and have no problem smiling at anyone I pass on the street or in a store. Some of the people I’ve worked with would say I’m difficult at times, for sure. I am stubbornly picky and typically perfectionist about the
- [Volume 14 – #10 – October 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-10-october-2011/) - Anarchy in the USA! It’s building and the super-wealthy movers and shakers just don’t get it. Early this spring, when it became seriously obvious things were starting to change in the Middle East, I wondered if anyone else felt like this would probably happen in the United States, too, except that our dictator is the
- [Volume 14 – #9 – September 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-9-august-2011/) - Hey, guess what? I’m listening to polka music. All kinds. That’s a shocker, huh? I have a new radio app on my phone/mini-computer thing which allows me to key-in any country and pretty much choose the kind of music I want to hear, and Shazaam!, there’s an internet station or two from Romania playing hillbilly
- [Volume 14 – #8 – August 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-8-august-2011/) - It’s Polka Time Again! Brave Combo is entering the 2011 Oktoberfest Season with a ton of shows on the calendar. We’ve added several new tunes to our already ridiculously large repertoire and are prepared to blow the roofs off or the tents down, whichever is appropriate. Most of our upcoming performances will feature the BC
- [Volume 14 – #7 – July 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-7-july-2011/) - Brave Combo lives in Denton, Texas. It’s a town chock-full of music. At times it seems like every other resident either plays an instrument, sings or writes songs. There’s at least one band per block (local ordinance requires it) and the downtown area is literally overflowing with groovy vibes on any given night. The University
- [Volume 14 – #6 – June 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-6-june-2011/) - LIFE AND DEATH If you’re reading this, you’re probably still alive. You know, this whole “time on Earth” thing is pretty interesting and can be pretty depressing, too. I’m always looking for reasons or purpose. I’m just hard-wired to examine and wonder and try to figure out stuff. Some people love that about me and
- [Volume 14 – #5 – May 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-5-may-2011/) - Buddhists believe that life is suffering. There is always a conflict between how one thinks his or her existence should be and the unfulfilling reality. The bottom line being that desire is the culprit. The world is overflowing with things to want. It’s a gushing volcano, actually, and it’s bound to get much worse. There’s
- [Volume 14 – #4 – April 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-4-april-2011/) - A documentary crew, led by Dallas filmmakers, Bart Weiss and Mark Birnbaum, has been following us around for about a year. They’ve also been doing separate interviews with me and other members, even part-timers. I’ve had to go through boxes and books, all kinds of promotional memorabilia and lots of VHS videos are being transferred
- [Volume 14 – #3 – March 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-3-march-2011/) - One time Brave Combo played a festival in Little Rock, Arkansas. I believe it was called AUGUST IN ARKANSAS. It was downtown by the river. I don’t remember our set at all. Most of our past shows are just a blur now. Only specific things are easy to recall, like isolated bizarre moments, which do
- [Volume 14 – #2 – February 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-2-february-2011/) - Where are we going? By we, I mean, our species. This has become harder and harder to figure out as I get older. But maybe the purpose of one generation can never be the same as the next one or the next one. This is because one generation can’t understand, much less predict, what will
- [Volume 14 – #1 – January 2011](https://bravecombo.com/volume-14-1-january-2011/) - Well, January is usually a month of leisure for Brave Combo. The spring festival season is still months away. The world, in general, is partied out. It’s not a great time, weather-wise, to tour north of the Texas/Oklahoma border (a really smart policy this year). We never release a new album right after Christmas, so
- [Volume 13 – #12 – December 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-12-december-2010/) - Frosty’s all deflated and packed away for another year. Christmas 2010 is behind us and now it’s time to focus on nothing, cause January 2011 will come on strong. I will, once and for all, finish the decade-long (not quite, but close) album project with super-duper percussionist/workaholic, Mike Dillon. Also, I’ve been hired to compose
- [Volume 13 – #11 – November 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-11-november-2010/) - In spite of it all, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and spend, spend, spend. Christmas truly is just around the corner and Brave Combo aims to celebrate in our usual twisted manner. We hope you’ll join us for some fun and merriment. Ghosts and Goblins have morphed into Bambi, Santa and the
- [Volume 13 – #10 – October 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-10-october-2010/) - OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING! Chem-trails are alive and well in Texas. Yesterday the skies over Denton looked like a checkerboard. Then the lines all spread out and became wispy-looking fake clouds. Fantastic! If you dwell on something long enough, you become accustomed to it and get acclimated to thinking about it. No matter if
- [Volume 13 – #9 – September 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-9-september-2010/) - MAKE DENTON YOUR DESTINATION. Big things are happening in this town. One faction wants this and another wants that. Power to the people! Unless the people are stupid. Then what? Well, there’s enough discussion about that on TV these days, so my opinion would be, well, just another opinion. But, I do know this. Brave
- [Volume 13 – #8 – August 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-8-august-2010/) - IT’S POLKATIME. Well, in a way, it’s always polkatime in Comboland, but when August turns into September every year, the real 2/4 season kicks off. Starting with the legendary (or is it infamous) West Fest on Labor Day weekend, we spread the grooviest of grooves for two solid months. Polkafests, Oktoberfests and/or polka-themed events are
- [Volume 13 – #7 – July 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-7-july-2010/) - JOKE OF THE DAY: GIRL: Hey, I finally trapped that feral cat I've been feeding and took her to get spayed. BOY: That's great. I know you've been working on this for months. GIRL: Yeah, well, it turns out she had already been spayed. BOY: I have a cat like that. And now, to continue
- [Volume 13 – #6 – June 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-6-june-2010/) - LIFE GOES ON, AND OTHER CLICHES. A train is wailing in the distance. It’s a sound that comes with the territory if you live anywhere near downtown Denton. It especially cuts through the night air. And to no one’s surprise it’s a lonely sound; one that represents something moving on, not staying in one place;
- [Volume 13 – #5 – May 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-5-may-2010/) - SPEW, BABY, SPEW. I fear the BP oil explosion and gushing leak in the Gulf of Mexico will be America’s Chernobyl. At the time of this writing, the earth’s lubricant was not yet contained and it’s now a fact that this dwarfs the Exxon Valdez disaster. Like Chernobyl, this could be a boo-boo that is
- [Volume 13 – #4 – April 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-4-april-2010/) - As our 30th year of existence comes to a close, I realize, again, that all year, from April 2009 until April 2010, I intended to post a comprehensive history of important Brave Combo dates and facts, carefully seasoned with tangy tidbits. I did try to kick start the thing earlier in the year with a
- [Volume 13 – #3 – March 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-3-march-2010/) - Here’s the deal, or at least one of them. Music gets to me too easily. My mother, Emma Finch, had a stroke recently; a bad one. She’s in pretty terrible shape right now. Everything in my life has changed somewhat because of this, but it seriously sucks for her. She’s 84 years old (and wouldn’t
- [Volume 13 – #2 – February 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-2-january-2010/) - Okay, now I get it. Humans are simply in a struggle to become god-like. That’s it. But we’re this weird combination of progress-driven brainiacs, getting closer and closer to some kind of technical perfection yet the same bumblers we’ve always been, just modern versions of bumblers. We have personal computers that immediately connect us to
- [Volume 13 - #1 - January 2010](https://bravecombo.com/volume-13-1-january-2010/) - A LITTLE ABOUT HAITI. Of course, we are all aware of the recent earthquake and ongoing horror this sad situation has created, and I hope you have or will give whatever you can to help. Many people don’t know that the Haitian people speak creole, which is like a French dialect. And a form of
- [Volume 12 – #12 – December 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-12-december-2009/) - I have an idea, but don’t tell anybody. It involves a dancing donut, and, possibly, a dancing onion ring. Sound good, so far? Imagine the possibilities. I was thinking there should be a way to have a fanciful (or is it “danciful?”) video of the dancing donut (and friend, the dancing onion ring) appear suddenly
- [Volume 12 – #11 – November 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-11-november-2009/) - It appears Brave Combo’s new BFF, Bob Dylan, is actually out there helping spread the BC word. In a recent interview he devoted a few sentences to crediting us for his new recording of “Must Be Santa.” In the same interview he also recommended our version of “Hey Jude (the cha cha version we recorded
- [Volume 12 – #10 – October 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-10-october-2009/) - JOURNEY INTO WEIRDNESS. If nothing else, being in this band called Brave Combo has given me the opportunity to experience and actually participate in some mighty unusual things. As well, this has caused unexpected things to occur. And now, as the band turns 30, it is really easy to see all of this as a
- [Volume 12 – #9 – September 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-9-september-2009/) - The United States of America is falling apart. Or so it would seem if you listen to nothing but political pundits arguing constantly that one side is right and the other side is totally wrong. Of course, I voted for Obama. He wasn’t my favorite Democratic Presidential candidate. I didn’t have one. Mainly, he wasn’t
- [Volume 12 – #8 – August 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-8-august-2009/) - The Brave Combo 30-Year Saga Continues. In 1979, our first-year performance calendar included appearances at Benny’s, The Usual Place, Crossroads and Captain Nemo’s Beer Garden in Denton, Poor David’s Pub, The Festival Theatre and The Stoneleigh P. in Dallas, The Hip Pocket Theatre, Tootsie’s and Yesteryears in Ft. Worth and a bunch of wedding parties,
- [Volume 12 – #7 – July 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-7-july-2009/) - In April of 1979 Brave Combo attempted to play its first gig. We’d put up flyers around the NTSU (North Texas State University) campus, announcing an early evening polka music concert outside the student union building. We had already created a little buzz in the university’s dance department, where Brave Combo co-founder, Tim Walsh, and
- [Volume 12 – #6 – June 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-6-june-2009/) - Whoa! Slow down! Everything's going along, screwed up as usual, and before we know it there's no more Michael Jackson, Sky Saxon or the Polka Grammy. If you had told me a month ago that these three musical icons were about to disappear, I probably wouldn't have been surprised, but still definitely shocked. Michael Jackson
- [Volume 12 - #5 - May 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-5-may-2009/) - Brave Combo has officially existed 30 years. I don't know how to feel about that, exactly. I know I'm losing touch with a certain pop music mindset, yet not caring as much as I though I would. In some ways, even if Brave Combo has been mostly under the radar commercially, we've pursued stardom via
- [Volume 12 - #4 - April 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-4-april-2009/) - Hello everyone. It's time to notch up the worry just a little more. Swine flu has now been added to the list that already includes global warming (weather calamities), domestic and global economic collapse, international terrorists with nuclear weapons, domestic hate groups committed to assassinating our president, Mexican drug thugs and regular day-to-day stuff, like
- [Volume 12 - #3 - March 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-3-march-2009/) - I didn't get much sleep last night. As far as I can tell, only about three hours. I don't know why exactly, although I have plenty of reasons too boring to even examine. I sat in the office at my house for a while, with a sleepy purring cat named Eddy on my lap, listening
- [Volume 12 - #2 - February 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-2-february-2009/) - Brave Combo will begin celebrating our 30th Anniversary in a few months. We technically had our first gig in April of 1979, but things didn't really kick in until the summer. Actually things probably didn't kick in until about 1985, or maybe things haven't quite kicked in yet. Whatever, I heard the old term, “leap
- [Volume 12 - #1 - January 2009](https://bravecombo.com/volume-12-1-january-2009/) - Hey, fellow Americans! Enjoy the glow. There is a new President of our United States. The embarrassing reign of Bush and Cheney is over. They are limping into the sunset. I may be naïve and a little too influenced by certain things at times, but I choose to imagine a better world now, because it
- [Volume 11 - #12 - December 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-12-december-2008/) - Oh Denton, our poor little crowded town. So many people are moving here. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the country, consequently, it takes forever to drive across town to shop at Super Target, Hobby Lobby and Big Lots. And now, of all things, PASTE magazine, which appears to have the authority to
- [Volume 11 - #11 - November 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-11-november-2008/) - All together now! “OOOOOOH, HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN.” You know, I don’t expect miracles from anyone, but I am really digging the feeling that I’m not smarter than our next president. Am I delusional, or is common sense on the horizon? Damn, George W. Bush did a crappy job; almost too crappy to comprehend.
- [Volume 11 - #10 - October 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-10-october-2008/) - OBAMA WON! POLKA ON!
- [Volume 11 - #9 - September 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-9-september-2008/) - First of all, cheer up! Now, on with the newsletter. I should probably comment on our collapsing economy. Accumulating wealth is the most important thing in the USA, right? Uh-oh! Speaking of the scary unknown, we’ve been working in a haunted studio. So haunted, in fact, that the owner contacted the television show, PARANORMAL STATE
- [Volume 11 - #8 - August 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-8-august-2008/) - Okay. The heavy summer touring is behind us and we now enter weekend Polkafest/Oktoberfest mode until early November. We’ll probably play about a million polkas and waltzes between now and then. The musical orgy begins with Westfest, in the little Czech town of West in Central Texas and comes to a close with Wurstfest, in
- [Volume 11 - #7 - July 2008](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-10-7-july-2008/) - As it turns out, citizens of the United States are not the only people in the world who feel that they should have some control over their lives and culture. Except for a few totally desperate spots around the globe where almost everyone has given up hope, inhabitants of the Earth generally seem to embrace
- [Volume 11 - #6 - June 2008](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-10-6-june-2008/) - In the 1960s, as we all know, a sub-culture called the hippies emerged. They didn’t like the way things seemed to be going in a lot of areas and decided to turn on and tune out, which meant, I believe, to open their eyes, see things differently and reject the status quo. Although most hippies were left-leaning
- [Volume 11 - #5 - May 2008](https://bravecombo.com/the-machines-pump-volume-11-5-may-2008/) - Lots and lots and lots of people are writing songs these days. Despite the deteriorating live music scene, there’s an overwhelming glut of sound out there. And, of course, everyone has the right to express him or herself however he or she wants (at least in most of the world), including Brave Combo, so this
- [Volume 11 - #4 - April 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-4-april-2008/) - Welcome to the world of Brave Combo. We are a band of individuals with a common goal – to organize sound in an interesting way. There are many challenges, including just getting along and staying on the same page. Another challenge is to figure out what works for both the audience and us. We play
- [Volume 11 - #3 - March 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-3-march-2008/) - Although the movie, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, has nothing to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus, it often pops up on TV around Easter. And, sure enough, there it was, on Easter Eve, all 234 hours of it. We had a gig, so I couldn’t catch it this time around (no fun to record
- [Volume 11 - #2 - February 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-2-february-2008/) - Okay. Let’s get this out of the way. Our album, POLKA’S REVENGE did not win a Grammy for Rock Album of the Year or best Heavy Metal Bluegrass Children’s Album. We don’t know what happened. We also didn’t win the Polka Grammy, but weren’t expecting to and were just happy to be nominated again. So,
- [Volume 11 - #1 - January 2008](https://bravecombo.com/volume-11-1-january-2008/) - Guess what? THE MACHINE’S PUMP is 10 years old this month, January 2008. That’s exciting and depressing news and hard to believe. And in ten years, I was almost speechless only once. September 2001. The other 119 months I managed to write enough to make it feel worthwhile. If you’re interested, all the back issues
- [Volume 10 - #12 - December 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-12-december-2007/) - So, the end of one year seamlessly morphs into a new year. We close down the old, failed, crippled 2007 and jump optimistically into a fresh, unspoiled 2008, full of happy possibilities, cause it’s a clean slate at this point. Even well into January, it will still be shiny and promising. But, by early February
- [Volume 10 - #11 - November 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-11-november-2007/) - I recently re-established contact with a friend from my high school rock and roll days in Texarkana. His name is Ronnie and somehow we just stopped communicating and fell out of each other’s habit. Anyway, if I tried to recount all the interesting experiences I shared with this guy I could devote an entire year
- [Volume 10 - #10 - October 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-10-october-2007/) - Scurry about. Get caught up in the frenzy. There’s too much to do and not enough time. How cliché can we get? This isn’t living. It’s constantly running a race. Maybe that’s the way society always worked, with daily desperation and a sense of losing ground. To be fair, there is a lot to think
- [Volume 10 - #9 - September 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-9-september-2007/) - I have an idea. And, right off the bat, please understand that I’m not making light of the situation. And, also know that I, myself, try very hard to follow my own suggestion. That said, here’s my idea. From a “fear” perspective, perhaps we (humanity) could try to look at terrorism as just another scary
- [Volume 10 - #8 - August 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-8-august-2007/) - In the blink of an eye, you’re even busier. We were in New York City just weeks ago (August 1), about to perform at Joe’s Pub, and I got an email asking if we would be interested in composing and recording the theme song for a new television show. Two important facts: The show is
- [Volume 10 - #7 - July 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-7-july-2007/) - TYPICAL GLAMOROUS DAY ON THE ROAD. Wake up at The Red Roof Inn (or equivalent) around 10:30 AM. Check out at noon. Pack the van. Drive a little. Grab a sandwich at SUBWAY for lunch (please have spinach). Drive a few hours. Arrive at the venue between 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Set up and
- [Volume 10 - #6 - June 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-6-june-2007/) - SAD SITUATION. I hate to start this month’s newsletter on a downer note, but I guess everyone knows by now that the band, The Police, are blazing across America selling out stadium shows faster than Sting can have tantric sex. This is troubling on so many levels. First of all, old rock stars shouldn’t be
- [Volume 10 - #5 - May 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-5-may-2007/) - All Hands on deck! I have an important announcement! United States troop withdrawals from Iraq begin today. Bush and Chaney are so upset about this that they’re resigning immediately and are moving to Mars! Okay, now that I have your attention, the real news is this. Our brand new CD, POLKA’S REVENGE, at the time
- [Volume 10 - #4 - April 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-4-april-2007/) - Whoa! Wait a minute! What’s going on? Does everything seem really fragile right now? This is an uncomfortable time, at least, for almost everyone. But the idea that “anything can happen” never seemed so apropos. Just a month ago, if you recall, I was getting all sentimental about the good ol’ days when we had
- [Volume 10 - #3 - March 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-3-march-2007/) - Did I ever mention how much I love rain? It wakes me up; invigorates me. It rained a lot in Texarkana (extreme northeast corner of Texas) when I was growing up. It’s really green and lush there but the air can get miserably sticky and steamy at times during the summer. I always felt it
- [Volume 10 - #2 - February 2007](https://bravecombo.com/volume-10-2-february-2007/) - Troublin’ times don’t get us down, in Denton town. Troublin’ times don’t get us down, in Denton town. Life is best in the home of happiness. Peaceful rest in the home of happiness. Hey, look alive, it’s the Denton Polka. Don’t fear the night. Take a big chance. Bounce to the beat of the Denton
- [Volume 10 - #1 - January 2007](https://bravecombo.com/72/) - It’s 2007; a brand new year. Check it out. My one resolution, as it has been for several years, is to have the newsletter posted as close to the 15th of each month as possible. I sort of made it for January, so let’s celebrate and take off the rest of the month. We could
- [Volume 9 - #12 - December 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-12-december-2006/) - As 2006 falls apart and we make way for 2007, there's a lot to analyze and discuss and most media types will be doing just that well into the new year. What more can we say about the fall of someone as despicable as Saddam Hussein, a stupid president surrounding himself with power hungry thugs,
- [Volume 9 - #11 - November 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-11-november-2006/) - Behold the power of words! They can really twist things around, especially one word in particular. It starts with an “N” and rhymes with bigger. Don’t’ freak out. Somehow, I learned, when I was, like, five years old, to never, ever use it. Michael Richards (ex-Kramer, the exclaimer, from the TV show, SEINFELD) was reminded
- [Volume 9 - #10 - October 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-10-october-2006/) - So, I was thinking. First you’re born. Then you start growing up and probably attend school for a few years. Eventually, you have to decide what to do with your life. Will you play it safe or take chances? What will guide your decisions? Fear? Curiosity? Religion? Will your approach be methodical or haphazard? Will
- [Volume 9 - #9 - September 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-9-september-2006/) - I guess it’s okay to be cruel. Six Flags Theme Parks have announced a new Halloween-geared promotion; unlimited line-jumping privileges to anyone who eats a live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. From my twisted point of view, Six Flags is promoting killing as entertainment. And it’s amazing to me that anyone could see this any other way.
- [Volume 9 - #8 - August 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-8-august-2006/) - TRAMPLE THE WEAK AND HURDLE THE DEAD. We’ve been spending lots of time with masses of society at airports all over the country this summer. Until about ten years ago almost all of our long distance travel was by van or the Donut (our van/bus Frankenstein thing that looked like an armored Brinks truck). These
- [Volume 9 - #7 - July 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-7-july-2006/) - Brave Combo is so busy, traveling and playing and sleeping and traveling, playing, sleeping that we don’t even know what part of the country we’re in, not to mention, town. Can someone help me construct that sentence differently? Anyway, we’re right in the middle of some intense stuff. And it’s all a combination of working
- [Volume 9 - #6 - June 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-6-june-2006/) - Remember when Nat King Cole sang, “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer; those days of terror and worry and fear.” You know, one of the big problems with politicians these days is that they all, liberals and conservatives, refer way too much to an ideal that our “wise” forefathers gave birth to
- [Volume 9 - #5 - May 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-5-may-2006/) - When I moved to Denton in the early 1970s to study art at UNT (University of North Texas), the scene was all about music and self-expression. The school’s One O’Clock Lab Band was a big deal around the world; hippies roamed free and easy and political demonstrations were a regular event. The epicenter of this
- [Volume 9 - #4 - April 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-4-april-2006/) - It’s raining in Denton today; slow and steady, with an occasional rolling rumble. It’s a perfect afternoon. The sky is dreary gray and the grass all over town is a happy deep green. I love the rain. Always did. When I was in grade school, rainy days were my favorite. It was cozy, you know,
- [Volume 9 - #3 - March 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-3-march-2006/) - The long, bitter winter is finally over in Texas. It’s time to put away the snow shovels and grab the sunscreen. I’m joking. The 2005-2006 cold weather never showed up. You know, when I was a kid, we had snow in our corner of Texas every year. It was common. These days, snow and ice
- [Volume 9 - #2 - February 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-2-february-2006/) - Just call us Brave Combo – Project Band. January and February are traditionally good months for us to make no money and play gigs we probably couldn’t afford to do at another time of year. Here’s a tip. If you want us cheap, plan your event in January or February. The earliest part of the
- [Volume 9 - #1 - January 2006](https://bravecombo.com/volume-9-1-january-2006/) - Whoopee! January is polka month! Have you noticed the only music you’re hearing on the radio these days is polka music? It’s amazing! They’re playing so much Lil’ Wally and Eddie Rodick around here, I’m almost sick of it. You know, the polka naysayers just aren’t looking hard enough. It’s a great time for polka
- [Volume 8 - #12 - December 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-12-december-2005/) - THE 2005 YEAR IN REVIEW We looked to the left. We looked to the right. And we proceeded with caution. Well, not caution exactly. More like, determination. We were cautious on slippery roads in the fog. We were cautious with our guitars, accordions, horns and drums in dark alleys. But we accepted lots of challenges.
- [Volume 8 - #11 - November 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-11-november-2005/) - I have only scratched the surface, if even that. I know much more than I did when Brave Combo was born, but I still don't know anything, really. My knowledge of the things I know well is really just superficial. I discovered the joy of performing music very early in life and it's the only
- [Volume 8 - #10 - October 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-10-october-2005/) - The 2005 Holiday Season is fully upon us. Just try to avoid it. Only major catastrophes can derail the jolly media onslaught we'll enjoy next couple of months; a necessary evil, so to speak, as opposed to, say, terrorism. With this in mind, I guess it's time for this band to jump on the bandwagon
- [Volume 8 - #9 - September 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-9-september-2005/) - Oh, this weary planet. What we don't destroy ourselves, Mother Nature will probably take care of soon enough. Everything feels like it's made of cardboard and silly putty. Earth can be, apparently, a rather dangerous place. It's staggering to think how many people in this country had their lives turned upside down last month. One
- [Volume 8 - #8 - August 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-8-august-2005/) - We're all shocked and saddened by Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the beautiful gulf coast and so many historically and culturally rich communities, including New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi. In many ways, my disbelief, as I watched the news unfold, was similar to how I felt right after 9/11. People in our country are experiencing unbearable
- [Volume 8 - #7 - July 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-7-july-2005/) - Myron Floren, accordion genius and Lawrence Welk’s former right hand man, passed away recently at age 85. Brave Combo had the pleasure of performing with him twice. He was a brilliant musician, of course, but also appeared to be a kind and respectful guy. One of the best recordings of the “Laughing Polka” I ever
- [Volume 8 - #6 - June 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-6-june-2005/) - It's very hot in Texas, but I had a good time watching a television special on meteors in my air-conditioned house. If I wasn't so busy playing all over the map, I would just kick back, lay back and let my mind wander from pleasant thought to pleasant thought. Everyone knows how I love to
- [Volume 8 - #5 - May 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-5-may-2005/) - THE LIGHT-HEARTED ISSUE. POSITIVE VIBES AHEAD. Brave Combo gives me the opportunity to travel, travel, and travel. It amazes me how many cities we maneuver through quite easily and how many airports we know well enough to dread. It's all about the things that you confront regularly and how to make them interesting. Aspects of
- [Volume 8 - #4 - April 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-4-april-2005/) - Wow! Brave Combo Land has never been such a roller coaster. What will happen next? Who knows? But listen up, everybody! Believe no other source! The official word is this. Brave Combo is in the process of finding a long-term substitute (or two) for Bubba. We've auditioned a couple of people and are happy with
- [Volume 8 - #3 - March 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-3-march-2005/) - Oh, what a wild, wicked and wonderful place this is. And I'm not just talking about Denton. I mean the world. You know, the place Jimi Hendrix referred to as "Third Stone From The Sun." A TV show had a similar title about three decades later, but that's neither here nor there. We all reside
- [Volume 8 - #2 - February 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-2-february-2005/) - Well, LET'S KISS won the Grammy for Best Polka Album of 2004. Brave Combo is overjoyed, but stunned. Since we decided to self-release this one on Dentone and didn't automatically have the support of Rounder Records (our usual label) or Cleveland International Records (POLKASONIC and KICK ASS POLKA), I wasn't at all sure that we
- [Volume 8 - #1 - January 2005](https://bravecombo.com/volume-8-1-january-2005/) - Hey, all you fresh-faced babies! In case you forgot, our latest CD, LET'S KISS has been nominated for a Grammy in the polka category. The awards shindig is Sunday, February 13. Jeff and Bubba are going for sure. I may go, but I have a feeling Danny and Alan will be enjoying the show at
- [Volume 7 - #12 - December 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-12-december-2004/) - As it was for almost everyone else on the planet, 2004 was a busy, stressful year for Brave Combo. All of us humans discovered, again, that people are still capable of shocking other people. We discovered, again, that no material things, including ourselves, are permanent. Change is guaranteed. To quote a cliché, "Here today, gone
- [Volume 7 - #11 - November 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-11-november-2004/) - BIG NEWS. Our brand new CD, LET'S KISS, has been nominated for a Grammy. Wow. And Jimmy Sturr's new CD did not make the top five this year. Hmmm. What's going on? He's won like fifteen times. This is alien territory. Whatever, we're delighted and excited. Our worthy competition includes Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones from Chicago,
- [Volume 7 - #10 - October 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-10-october-2004/) - Hey Everybody! Lighten up. It's time for fun. When I was a kid, my family's favorite restaurant was The Coffee Cup. I remember the owner standing where you paid the bill, smoking cigarettes. He seemed a little hard-boiled, but was friendly enough. My mother would sometimes order the Midnight Special (ham and cheese on rye)
- [Volume 7- #9 - September 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-9-september-2004/) - Oh, the tension is high. The race is close. Morning comes. Afternoon comes. Evening comes. Night comes. And then, morning comes, etc. and the tension gets higher. Americans are in a philosophical civil war. What should our role be, as the ultimate superpower? Is the United States justified in deciding the "right" direction for the
- [Volume 7 - #8 - August 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-8-august-2004/) - Hey, y'all. The new CD, LET'S KISS, is now in our grubby little hands and we hope will soon be in yours. I think it's a major leap into that not-yet-established genre, polka pop. But then again, I'm not a 12-18 year old girl. So in terms of what really matters in the pop world,
- [Volume 7 - #6 - June 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-6-june-2004/) - Well, as they say, "life goes on," one month at a time. I guess there are moments when that statement is particularly poignant. Early last month, my father died. About three weeks later, our oldest dog, Dolly, died. May sucked. But, as they say, "life goes on." Armed with the memories of my loved ones,
- [Volume 7 - #5 - May 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-5-may-2004/) - THE RIPPLE EFFECT - My father died this month. He was 85 years old, the end of six siblings, and had been in declining health since his pancreas surgery five years ago. At that time everyone thought he had pancreatic cancer, which is usually pretty much a quick death sentence. But the tumor was benign.
- [Volume 7 - #4 - April 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-4-april-2004/) - Hey, Wake up! 2004 is almost half over and Brave Combo is running behind. How about you? However, since I'm always accused of being optimistic to a fault, I must be, so I'm not worried. We'll all achieve our goals or give up and move on to something more important. I read a screenplay recently
- [Volume 7 - #3 - March 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-3-march-2004/) - Okay, we can all relax now. THE SIMPSONS episode has aired. We can't be accused of making it up. It thoroughly met my minimum expectations and Brave Combo has been guaranteed immortality, in a way. Still, I knew all along our appearance would be brief, at best, so it was a tricky thing to promote.
- [Volume 7 - #2 - February 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-2-february-2004/) - Okay, we're solidly into 2004 and there are many topics worthy of comment. First of all, I believe this will be a very important year for Brave Combo. It's our 25th, you know, and a good time for reflecting and looking forward. If everything falls together as it's supposed to, we'll be busy and productive,
- [Volume 7 - #1 - January 2004](https://bravecombo.com/volume-7-1-january-2004/) - It's January, 2004 and I've already blown my first New Year's resolution. I wanted to have the MACHINE'S PUMP posted by the 15th. I should be able to get these things written and up by the middle of each month, don't you think? Changing this pattern is certainly about attacking procrastination, but it's also about
- [Volume 6 - #12 - December 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-12-december-2003/) - Wow! It's time for a new year. I've noticed since I've been alive that a brand new year almost always starts right after Christmas. So, old 2003 (and I don't mean "good ol' 2003") has withered up and "fresh as a new-born" 2004, full of hope and promise, begins to reveal itself. It's such an
- [Volume 6 - #11 - November 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-11-november-2003/) - Okay, dear friends and fans of Brave Combo, once again we're in the thick of it. It comes around every year, like the flu, or a creeping slime, or a faithful comet flying too close to earth, or obnoxious relatives we try to like, but just don't. Of course, I'm talking about the holiday season.
- [Volume 6 - #10 - October 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-10-october-2003/) - Holiday Season, 2003, is here. Run for your lives! I recently saw two biographical profiles on television. One was about Glen Campbell, the pickin' and grinnin' country/pop star from Delight, Arkansas and one was about Hayley Mills, the unbearably cute child movie star from England. They have had completely different lives. Hayley spent most of
- [Volume 6 - #9 - September 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-9-september-2003/) - Autumn is here and that means a lot to Texans. It's a relief. It's easier to imagine riding the groovy new bike trails in town. And, in the wonderful world of Brave Combo, autumn means Oktoberfest. We play 'em all over the country throughout September and October. And Oktoberfest means polkas, polkas, polkas, of course.
- [Volume 6 - #8 - August 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-8-august-2003/) - I'm sitting alone at Bickford's Family Restaurant in Springfield, Massachusetts and for 99 cents more I can substitute the "World Famous" onion rings for the fries or slaw that usually come with a grilled cheese sandwich (pickle included). The place is pretty active for 10 pm on a Sunday night, but my waitress is attentive
- [Volume 6 - #7 - July 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-7-july-2003/) - Summer 2003. Hard work. Brave Combo's life has changed dramatically this year. We all have shorter fuses, but everything is more interesting. We're flying almost everywhere, which means we don't have a Donut (our bus/van thing) full of our own equipment. All I carry with me is a guitar, on my back (I don't check
- [Volume 6 - #6 - June 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-6-june-2003/) - Oh, it's summertime, 2003. In Denton, Texas, the days are hot and humid. Some people go to the crowded beaches or crowded public pools. Some people line up in a parking lot to buy snow cones out of a little shed. But the little shed has an air conditioner. That interests me; a little one-room
- [Volume 6 - #5 - May 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-5-may-2003/) - Sometimes I can't remember which season we're currently enjoying or which one we're headed for. I think this means that the years are moving by so fast that months feel like weeks. Or maybe I'm just not paying enough attention. Or maybe winter in Texas is more like a mild summer and summer is like,
- [Volume 6 - #4 - April 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-4-april-2003/) - Slam! Bam! Okay, let me get this straight. A couple of months ago, we (the USA) were worried about the weapons of mass destruction that Saddam Hussein was hiding in Iraq. So, with the help of England and a few other countries, we decided that it was time to invade this obvious threat and bring
- [Volume 6 - #3 - March 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-3-march-2003/) - WAR IS HELL AND IT'S CONFUSING. Wow. What a mess. I wanted to wait until war either started or was avoided before writing this newsletter. I felt like any other topic would seem trivial, but I also knew that any opinion I could have about it wouldn't be too original either. To be honest, I
- [Volume 6 - #2 - February 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-2-february-2003/) - Don't anybody freak out. The Earth made it through another rotation, which means the sun came up right on schedule. Let's celebrate the air and water and convenience bestowed upon us by forward thinking convenience store entrepreneurs. Despite the fact that we have more nit-picky little annoying things to deal with than any humans before
- [Volume 6 - #1 - January 2003](https://bravecombo.com/volume-6-1-january-2003/) - I am so shallow, I embarrass myself sometimes. If not shallow, then certainly superficial and transparent. I'm usually more of a cliché than I like to admit and constantly find myself bogged down by the same old stuff that always bogged people down. I'm usually behind and apologizing for it. But, you know what, that's
- [Volume 5 - #12 - December 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-12-december-2002/) - HAPPY HOLIDAYS. HAPPY NEW YEAR. HAPPY TOGETHER. HAPPY PEPPY PEOPLE. HAPPY ACCIDENT. Well it's that time of year that everyone's stress and sense of urgency reaches unimaginable heights. But we find consolation in the knowledge that the person driving next to you on the highway is on the verge of killing someone too. In Brave
- [Volume 5 - #11 - November 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-11-november-2002/) - Ladies and Gentlemen! Drum roll, please. The new CD is finished. Well, almost. After a few minor tweaking issues, Brave Combo's salute to classical music will be sent to Rounder and the manufacturing process begins. Since it's ready before December, this will probably be an April 2003 release. We had hoped for March (fewer CDs
- [Volume 5 - #10 - October 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-10-october-2002/) - Well, another Oktoberfest season is coming to a close. Soon we'll be returning to our usual polka-saturated sets as opposed to the ultra polka-saturated sets we play during most of September and October. It's weird what an organic and predictable pattern our yearly performance schedule has become. January and February are generally slow months and
- [Volume 5 - #9 - September 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-9-september-2002/) - We are so misinformed. We are so insecure. Everything's a threat to our imagined image. If there was no concern for our bloated greatness, there would be no ego. There would be no fighting. What are we afraid of? What are we working for? We're left alone, in the dark, to cultivate our pride. We
- [Volume 5 - #8 - August 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-8-august-2002/) - I don't want to say that there is evilness in this world that's trying to destroy goodness. It's just not that simple. Some people have different values and priorities than I do. Some people get mad or confused or bored. Or their egos get the best of them and they do something regrettable. Or they're
- [Volume 5 - #6 - June 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-6-june-2002/) - You know, when someone does something stupid I try to remind myself that from his point of view it may not have been stupid at all. And, as well, I have learned over and over and over and over that my logic doesn't always make perfect sense to everyone else. Generally, it's probably best, whether
- [Volume 5 - #7 - July 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-7-july-2002/) - For some reason, I've recently become even more aware of how much our fans mean to us. We are truly a lucky band. Brave Combo members receive heaps of praise and adoration on a daily basis. And, although we take this for granted on occasion, I know, in our hearts, we are extremely grateful for
- [Volume 5 - #5 - May 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-5-may-2002/) - While strolling through the park one day, in the merry, merry month of May, I was taken by surprise by the realization that there was no porta-potty near the stage. Welcome to my world. I mentioned in an earlier newsletter that I've been working on a medley of hymns. At first I was calling it
- [Volume 5 - #4 - April 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-4-april-2002/) - I'm neglecting my cassettes! I never listen to them anymore and some of my favorite recordings are only on cassette. This is depressing. Somehow I have to work these gems back into my day-to-day life. In some ways they seem as clumsy and inefficient as 8-tracks were. And, for sure, cassettes are limited in how
- [Volume 5 - #3 - March 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-3-march-2002/) - First of all, for those of you who don’t know, Brave Combo did not win a Grammy this year. Elmo and Jimmy Sturr won. Neither of them showed up at the awards ceremony, so we didn’t get a chance to congratulate them, but I’ve imagined them dining together, planning strategies or whatever. Anyway, we rocketed
- [Volume 5 - #2 - February 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-2-february-2002/) - The February issue of Texas Monthly contains an article about Brave Combo and our impact on the national polka scene. It's by John Morthland, a writer from Austin we've known a long time. He's been actively interested in polka music, especially South Texas conjunto, for many years and I like the article. It's almost 100%
- [Volume 5 - #1 - January 2002](https://bravecombo.com/volume-5-1-january-2002/) - As you know, the old clock on the wall says it's a brand new year. It's a chance to wipe the slate clean and try again; to correct past mistakes and put the pain of 2001 behind us, or at least create enough distance to have a new perspective. 2001 seemed lopsided from the beginning.
- [Volume 4 - #12 - December 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-12-december-2001/) - I used to go to my Grandmother's house almost every weekday afternoon when I was in grade school and early junior high. Sometimes I would go for lunch, too, and she would cook something for me to eat. One of my favorite dishes was potato pancakes, made from leftover mashed potatoes. They weren't like the
- [Volume 4 - #11 - November 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-11-november-2001/) - All together now. Let’s sing “Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be).” This is probably the most appropriate and insightful song of our time. Adopting an attitude of no expectations can be a very empowering thing. Some thoughts have occurred to me lately. 1. A lot of people in the United States feel, and
- [Volume 4 - #10 - October 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-10-october-2001/) - FUNNY JOKE ISSUE. I am not a good joke teller. I would like to be better at it, but I think it would take lots of practice. When I was a kid (junior high age) I wanted to be a magician. My brother and I would order lots of tricks and illusions from the Top
- [Volume 4 - #9 - September 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-9-september-2001/) - I don't think I know anyone personally that was injured or killed on September 11 (though, who knows what I'll learn in the months to come). So, I can't fully feel the pain and sense of loss that some people are experiencing. Sadness of that magnitude is hard to imagine. And there are simply no
- [Volume 4 - #8.5 - September 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-85-september-2001/) - Hello, everyone. I try to have the newsletter posted by the middle of each month. The September, 2001 installment is ready to go, but it's just too trivial and unimportant. As soon as I feel it's appropriate I'll put it up, but for now it's just a bunch of letters and spaces. The magnitude of
- [Volume 4 - #8 - August 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-8-august-2001/) - BIG NEWS. It appears the title of our next CD (to be released in a month or two) will be KICK ASS POLKAS. It was not an easy decision. We don't want to contribute to the dumbing down of our culture or the corruption of polka. However, there is no alternative term for "kick ass."
- [Volume 4 - #6 - June 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-6-june-2001/) - It's June 2001; a good time to think about our solar system. We have a star called the sun and some planets circle around it, quite predictably. At the same time, someone is driving home from work in Des Moines and someone else is trying to figure out which cat is using the dining room
- [Volume 4 - #7 - July 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-7-july-2001/) - I can feel the effects of Summer in Texas. Liquid sounds better more times during the day than at other times of the year. The sun is really hot on those big outdoor stages, especially the ones without covers. And it's hard on the instruments, too. The horns won't stay in tune. The accordion wax
- [Volume 4 - #5 - May 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-5-may-2001/) - I am so far behind in everything. There are a few chores that are usually my responsibility that I don't let slide, such as designing promotional mailers, booking motel rooms, filling orders, meeting deadlines for record companies, doing interviews and taking care of banking stuff. I want to find more time for song writing (this
- [Volume 4 - #4 - April 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-4-april-2001/) - Hello everyone. Welcome to the April 2001 MACHINE'S PUMP. As we barge head on into the middle of what will probably be a very short year, time has become almost meaningless. I sleep in a bed usually. I wake up. I eat food. I do lots of things. I keep bringing more into the house
- [Volume 4 - #3 - March 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-3-march-2001/) - Things are revving up. March is the last month to lay back for awhile. Actually, it doesn’t feel like we’re laying back at all. But, traditionally, the first three months of the year are our slowest in terms of live performance. We do manage to fill in the gaps with plenty of work: recording, rehearsing,
- [Volume 4 - #2 - February 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-2-february-2001/) - Hey, fellow humans, we are so off course. Happily, off course, maybe. But who am I to say? I make perfect sense to some people and look like a frivolous waste of time to others. I guess that's okay. There are so many people anyway that finding like-minded spirits shouldn't be too hard. That's why
- [Volume 4 - #1 - January 2001](https://bravecombo.com/volume-4-1-january-2001/) - One, six, nine o'clock, three o'clock rock! Okay now. The holiday orgy of 2000 is over. I hope everyone is enjoying the beauty of business as usual. Once again, the possibilities are unlimited. It's a blank piece of paper. Don't think "new year's resolutions," think, "fun and adventure." Today I thought about riding my bicycle
- [Volume 3 - #12 - December 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-12-december-2000/) - It's Christmas, Man. You know how Christmas candy goes on sale the day after Christmas? Some of it could be marked as much as 90% off. What a difference a day makes. It's still fresh, although it might be shaped like a tree or an elf. Sometimes I feel sorry for the poor rejected candy.
- [Volume 3 - #11 - November 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-11-november-2000/) - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBACLE: Well, truth is indeed stranger than fiction. I don't know what to say. A bunch of people stood in the rain in Austin and Nashville for hours and hours for nothing. And no one said a word about polkas. What a mess. We're all idiots. Hail to the new chief. His name
- [Volume 3 - #10 - October 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-10-october-2000/) - Oh, it's Autumn in Texas. The intense heat has finally given way to wind and cold and our weak little minds turn to thoughts of yet another holiday season on the horizon. How can this be? A year is nothing. I mean, Christmas before last seems like yesterday. And the worst part about this time
- [Volume 3 - #9 - September 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-9-september-2000/) - I am overwhelmed with life. These are such intense days. I may take some time off and record a confusing album. I remember one time when Brave Combo took a vacation from Brave Combo. I was twelve years old and I went with my family to play goofy golf and I fell through the floor
- [Volume 3 - #8 - August 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-8-august-2000/) - TEXAS VERY HOT! But not compared to Death Valley or the surface of the Sun. How things are is largely based on your perception. Most situations or events in a person's life require no label of good or bad, or right or wrong, to be rich with significance. And to ultimately develop an attitude of
- [Volume 3 - #7 - July 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-7-july-2000/) - I am really tired of listening to myself think, and talk, for that matter. Just imagine how often I have to deal with my point of view. Well, with that in mind, I'll ramble a while. Okay? July 2000 is off to a rousing start. We completed a short trip from Pennsylvania to Nebraska that
- [Volume 3 - #6 - June 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-6-june-2000/) - June 2000 is here. There's nothing you can do about it. You can complain about it. You can deny it. You can put it on a pedestal and marvel at it, but it doesn't really matter. It's here as long as there is even just one person marking time by the calendar as we know
- [Volume 3 - #5 - May 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-5-may-2000/) - O, What A Beautiful Morning, O, What A Beautiful Day, I’ve Got A Beautiful Feeling, Everything’s Going My Way. I remember singing those words in unison with our great audience at The Duck Room in St. Louis recently. After the show, we loaded up the Donut (our bus/van thing) and headed out of town for
- [Volume 3 - #4 - April 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-4-april-2000/) - Big news of the month: Our new album, THE PROCESS, is now available and should be at a store near you. If you can’t find it, order from us directly. It’s a collection of songs about simple things: bad vs. good, obsession, love, rejection, revelation, etc., you know, normal stuff. Ten of the twelve songs
- [Volume 3 - #3 - March 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-3-march-2000/) - Wow! Uh, don’t know what to say. Brave Combo won a Grammy for best polka album of 1999. When I started the band in 1979, I just wanted to play polkas for people that didn’t know they liked polkas. I never thought we would actually reach a legitimate level of acceptance. But I guess we
- [Volume 3 - #2 - February 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-2-february-2000/) - February. Love month. Grammy month. We don’t expect to win a Grammy, but we do expect another cool medallion from Tiffany’s. All of the nominees get one. And we’ll also get some publicity just for being nominated, which is darn valuable to a band like Brave Combo. Competitions are funny, especially in the entertainment industry.
- [Volume 3 - #1 - January 2000](https://bravecombo.com/volume-3-1-january-2000/) - News flash: Here we go again. Our latest album, “Polkasonic,” has been nominated for a Grammy. More on this as details emerge. Thank you all for your support. ------------------------------------------------------- Uh oh. Nothing significant happened, I guess. Suddenly, it’s 2000 and the ultimate end-of-the-world cleansing stood us up. So, alas, we’re probably finding ourselves dragging all
- [Volume 2 - #17 - December 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-17-december-1999/) - It’s December, 1999. Countdown to PANIC 2000. It’s super bad. Get up offa that thing. Hot pants. Sex machine. Love me tender. Return to sender. When I was in high school, I thought Grand Funk Railroad was a totally useless band. The very first rock and roll concert I ever saw was Jerry Lee Lewis.
- [Volume 2 - Special Edition - November 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-special-edition-november-1999/) - Welcome to another new month. I wonder what will happen next. I think it’s very interesting that we’re all about to take a step into the great unknown that begins at midnight January 1. No one knows what will happen. Maybe nothing much, maybe a lot. We may all discover how desperately dependent we are
- [Volume 2 - #16 - November 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-16-november-1999/) - Welcome to another new month. I wonder what will happen next. I think it’s very interesting that we’re all about to take a step into the great unknown that begins at midnight January 1. No one knows what will happen. Maybe nothing much, maybe a lot. We may all discover how desperately dependent we are
- [Volume 2 - #15 - October 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-15-october-1999/) - Hello, everybody. It’s October, 1999. Oktoberfest month. The biggest Oktoberfest is in and around Munich, Germany. I have never attended, but I’ve heard about it from many people and this is generally how it’s summed up. It actually starts in September and it’s primarily for men (maybe even a rite of passage for some boys).
- [Volume 2 - #14 - September 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-14-september-1999/) - Things change. Nothing is permanent. Living beings die. A bug gets squashed on purpose by a single foot and 13,000 humans perish by accident in a single earthquake. Wow. Where’s the balance? Where’s the logic? Maybe there is some balance and logic and maybe someday we’ll be capable of understanding such stuff. But for now,
- [Volume 2 - #13 - August 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-13-august-1999/) - First things first. Our new CD, POLKASONIC, will be released this month on Cleveland International Records and should be in stores by early September. However, we plan to have CDs and cassettes at our shows in August. Well, what can I say. Brave Combo’s 20th Anniversary Reunion Extravaganza #1 was an enormous success. Almost 800
- [Volume 2 - #12 - July 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-12-july-1999/) - Is it my imagination, or is everyone going a little bit nuts? Are we reaching our limit? I’m just curious. When you look inside are you more confused than you thought you were a few years ago? If all of you say yes, then it’s no big deal. We’ll ride this roller coaster together and
- [Volume 2 - #11 - June 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-11-june-1999/) - Brave Combo was born twenty years ago. My wife, Jane, and I were living in a modest two-bedroom house in Denton. Wait a minute. Actually, it’s the same house we’re in now. We’ve improved it a lot and we have a completely different set of animals living with us, but we still wander around the
- [Volume 2 - #10 - May 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-10-may-1999/) - Civilization, May 1999. It’s a cookie cutter world. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Acceptance brings some peace, unless you’re inclined to resist and demand a unique view of life. Lots and lots of people have lots and lots of babies. Can every single “blessed event” have a special purpose while they’re here?
- [Volume 2 - #9 - April 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-9-april-1999/) - April 1, 1999. My mother called this morning to tell me it was snowing in Texarkana and I fell for it (April Fool’s, you know). She lies quite convincingly. Hmmm. Then Lyle Atkinson, Brave Combo’s original bass player called to inform me that our first rehearsal was April 1, 1979. That’s probably right. Lyle’s good
- [Volume 2 - #8 - March 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-8-march-1999/) - The big news around here is, of course, Brave Combo did not win the Grammy for the second time. Some people call their grandmother “Grammy.” I never knew my grandmother on my father’s side. But, I used to spend almost every afternoon with my mother’s mother when I was in grade school and junior high
- [Volume 2 - #7 - February 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-7-february-1999/) - Big news flash!!! Our most recent album, Polka Party with Brave Combo: Live and Wild has been nominated for a Grammy (polka category, of course). This is our second nomination and we're very excited. Tell your friends. February, 1999. Grammy fever heats up. Life is just too bizarre these days. You see, I live on
- [Volume 2 - #6 - January 1999](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-6-january-1999/) - Big news flash!!! Our most recent album, Polka Party with Brave Combo: Live and Wild has been nominated for a Grammy (polka category, of course). This is our second nomination and we're very excited. Tell your friends. Okay, the holiday orgy of 1998 is behind us. Now, that’s something to celebrate. Maybe there should be
- [Volume 2 - #5 - December 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-5-december-1998/) - So, there we were, at a truckstop plaza about ten miles east of Little Rock. It was 3:00 AM and the Donut (our bus/van thing) wouldn’t start. We were an hour from our motel rooms in Wheatley, Arkansas and were pretty tired. Sleeping in a warm bed sounded better than standing around a cold truckstop.
- [Volume 2 - #4 - November 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-4-november-1998/) - By now, you all probably know that Frankie Yankovic died in October. He was known as America’s Polka King and he probably deserved this title. He was well-known outside of the polka world, yet never really compromised his allegiance to polka. Once his style was established, he didn’t stray much, unlike other polka stars that
- [Volume 2 - #3.5 - October 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-35-october-1998/) - Polka Is Now. Polka season is here. Man, oh man, oh man. Polka fests. Polka dances. Germanfests. Oktoberfests. Beerfests. Polka rehearsals. Polka mail. Polka recordings (Polka Grammy?). All of this, for Brave Combo, is business as usual (except for maybe the Grammy, but you never know). However, it’s also a hint at the future. Polka
- [Volume 2 - #3 - September 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-3-september-1998/) - Polka Is Now. Polka season is here. Man, oh man, oh man. Polka fests. Polka dances. Germanfests. Oktoberfests. Beerfests. Polka rehearsals. Polka mail. Polka recordings (Polka Grammy?). All of this, for Brave Combo, is business as usual (except for maybe the Grammy, but you never know). However, it’s also a hint at the future. Polka
- [Volume 2 - #2 - August 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-2-august-1998/) - We're cutting a slice north, right through the center of Kansas and I'm sad. The road is state highway 81 and we’ve driven it many times over the years. Usually, we'll take a few minutes and visit one of our favorite natural roadside oddities, Rock City (not to be confused with the more famous Rock
- [Volume 2 - #1 - July 1998](https://bravecombo.com/volume-2-1-july-1998/) - Welcome to the new Machine's pump. You will notice quite a few changes. Our busy schedule was making it almost impossible to get together and put out a monthly report. In an attempt to keep the news letter current, we have scaled down. The Hot Dates section will now be incorporated into the Itinerary page
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #6 - June 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-6-june-1998/) - Welcome to the sixth installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #5 - May 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-5-may-1998/) - Welcome to the fifth installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #4 - April 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-4-april-1998/) - Welcome to the fourth installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #3 - March 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-3-march-1998/) - Welcome to the third installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #2 - February 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-2-february-1998/) - Welcome to the second installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [Brave Combo Newsletter #1 - January 1998](https://bravecombo.com/brave-combo-newsletter-1-january-1998/) - Welcome to the first installment of Brave Combo's virtual newsletter. We will update this every month to keep you informed about Brave Combo shows, tours, recording projects and other newsworthy items. Besides current events, we will also have other features, such as interesting moments in Brave Combo history, suggested listening from the members of Brave
- [December 31, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-31-1979/)
- [December 30th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-30th-1979/) - gig # 78 Dec. 30, 1979 Sunday 1-4:15 PM WEDDING FOR LAURA DORSON AT THE FAIRMONT HOTEL, DALLAS This wedding got us to work u the Yiddish circle dance, "Hava Nagila", which is really a dynamite number. The day before, we found that a mixup had occurred concerning our price - $300. Laura had
- [December 16th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-16th-1979/) - gig #77 Dec. 16, 1979 Sun. An easy gig - everything all set up and ready to go. We had yet another "golden eagle" to tell us to turn down! Most people hug around the bar for a couple of sets; then some began dancing on the "dance floor" left from the night before. However,
- [December 15th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-15th-1979/) - gig #76 Dec. 15, 1979 Sat. POLKA DOT NITE #2 A good crowd tonite; many thanks to Karen Gustavus' friends. Old friend and clarinetist Andy was there first set with news of a potential bagpipe wedding gig form me this spring. (We'll see) some Golden Eagles were here tonight too. We played incredibly softly; still
- [December 14th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-14th-1979/) - Gig #75 Dec. 14, 1979 Fri. 7-11 PM PREMIERE: THE POLKA DOTS UNUSUAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE USUAL PLACE: Brave Combo and the Polka Dots The Usual Place, Ft. Worth Dr., Denton, TX This establishment is mostly for eating; Joyce Meadows, the owner and proprieter, asked us to hold the volume down duringtthe first set. So
- [December 8th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-8th-1979/) - Gig #74 8 Dec. 1979 Sat. Dallas again: the STONELEIGH P. hosts brave combo and across the street: the Stoneleigh Hotel hosts the Texas Art Auction featuring the JUKE JUMPERS. It was perfect - the place was packed, people dancing til 2 AM+. With the combination of J. Jumpers across the street it made for
- [December 7th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-7th-1979/) - Gig #73 7 Dec, 1979 Fri. BRAVE COMBO at the "COWTOWN HOEDOWN" (for the Gymnasts Internationale) It all began with Fred Russow at Yesteryears at lunch. (Gig # 33) After months of tring, Fred put me in touch with Ed Borgan, promotion & marketing director for Tandy Center in fort Worth. I told Ed we
- [December 3rd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/december-3rd-1979/) - Gig #72 3 Dec. 1979 Mon. CROSSROADS: X MARKS THE SPOT The most interesting aspect of the final Polka Monday Nite was the manner of setup: (picture indicates Tim SL, Tito US, Carl SR, and Lyle DS facing backwards) The football game Visiting Benny's at breaks Not too many polkas tonite. Play til 2, tired.
- [November 30th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-30-1979/) - Gig #70 Nov. 30, 1979 Fri. FULL MOON BENNY'S POLKA HALL (& Irish Pub) Cold Friday nite! & Brave Combo is ready to get down (& get high) Official managerial results: 1st set slow, 2nd set hottt, 3rd & 4th sets a little bit slow. But many were dancing! I wore my hat and as
- [November 24th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-24th-1979/) - Gig #69 24 Nov. 1979 Sat. BRAVE is COMBO Exhibit Part of an Art At Bob Lukeman's studios downtown FW Part of an art show & birhtday party for Bob Lukeman, Carl was one of the featured artists. We were in a large room wit the beer, and photos & drawings along the wall. When
- [November 23rd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-23rd-1979/) - Gig #68 23 Nov. 1979 Fri. It's WEST or BUST! BRAVE COMBO Plays West Fraternal Auditorium to a Small Crowd of 314 I was picked up at Howard Johnson's in FW at 4"30 from Thanksgiving holidays. We then continued to Hillsboro where we wolfed down our Schlotsky's sandwiches. Got to West in plenty of time
- [November 15th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-15th-1979/) - Gig#65 Nov. 15, 16, 17, 1979 BRAVE COMBO BREAKS INTO DALLAS (at last!) Poor David's Pub - 2900 E. Mckinney St. Thurs. Seemed to be a really nice place to play upon arrival - excellent acoustics, good seating, etc. The night started out slow but a few people came and got into what we were
- [November 11th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-11th-1979/) - Gig #64 Sun. 11 Nov. 1979 BARN DANCE ANTI-NUKE BENEFIT - in countryside of Denton The jazz group Hejira was playing when we arrived; it looked as if we were all in for a cold night of it. But the wood stove in the barn was soon lit; the door was closed and soon we
- [November 2nd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/november-2nd-1979/) - Gig #63 Nov. 2, 1979 Friday A WEEKEND AT THE LONG BRANCH for BRAVE COMBO Long Branch Club, Denton, Texas Another Ed Cobb gig. We learned about 15 country tunes before this gig, just in case. Tonight was pretty slow. A hairy day for me; I worked a DTSW (Dance Theater of the Southwest) concert
- [October 28th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/october-28th-1979/) - Gig #62 28 Oct. 1979 Sun. BRAVE COMBO is the ONLY POLKA BAND in the BATTLE OF THE BANDS WEST FRATERNAL AUDITORIUM, WEST, TEXAS Flanked by a couple of country bands, we played from 6:30 - 8 PM to audition for a gig. Some people came out who'd heard us at Westfest. We mixed it
- [October 10th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/october-10th-1979/) - Gig #53 10 Oct. 1979 Wed. AT MIDTOBERFEST BRAVE COMBO CATCHES A CHILL NTSU UNION, OUTSIDE 6-9 PM Fine place to play, people really kept their distance unless they were dancing. Apple eating contests, yodeling contest, and a polka dance contest, won by an older couple who was there. By 8:30 it was definitely colder
- [October 7th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/october-7th-1979/) - Gig #52 7 Oct. 1979 Sun. FORT WORTH OKTOBERFEST uses BRAVE COMBO to WRAP IT UP! at the 9th St. tent (outside) by the carnival. from 8 - 9:45 we played for a crowd that got crazier and crazier.
- [October 6th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/october-6th-1979/) - Gig #51 6 Oct. 1979 Sat. A WEDDING ON COIT ST. makes life easy for BRAVE COMBO A good backyard party for Bruce and Cindy A very dusty dance floor. Cops came at 8:30, but one was an ex-sister-in-law of Cindy, so she said turn down a little. They came back at 10 PN and
- [October 5th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/october-5th-1979/) - Gig #50 5 Oct. 1979 Fri. OCTOBER! A PRIVATE OKTOBERFEST! Brave Combo at Ron & Jeanne Smith Home in Arlington, Texas The most fancy house in the neighborhood - tubs full of iced down German beer & wine, gobs of German food & strudel. We played in the small living room while guests pigged outside.
- [September 30, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-30-1979/) - Gig #49 30 Sept. 1979 Sunday The Texas Museum of Chili Culture & Dallas Arts Festival present BRAVE COMBO! (I think?) Never did know too much about what exactly was supposed to happen here. Bob Trammel called me 1 1/2 months ago and I said we'd play; that was the last definite word we had.
- [September 22nd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-22nd-1979/) - Gig #48 22 Sept. 1979 Sat. BEER + GARDEN + BRAVE COMBO at Captain Nemo's Beergarten I ate my words (chorts) on this one. Hardly anyone came til 7-7:30. Lee Ann sang at 5/ $88 free beer & sandwiches
- [September 15th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-15th-1979/) - Gig # 47 15 Sept. 1979 Sat. A HAPPY POLKA WEDDING - Mark and Patti Johnson & BRAVE COMBO at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall An unusual setting for a good wedding party. Old "sixties style" architecture & very reverberant room. For some reason many good-looking girls & many guys reluctant to dance. So the party
- [September 11th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-11th-1979/) - Gig #46 11 Sept. 1979 Tues. WHAT A DEAL! BRAVE COMBO, FREE BEER, & A SEARCHLIGHT GRAND OPENING OF "RUBY ROLLERS: on S. Elm, Denton Roller skating polka! They tried, maybe someday it'll catch on. A fairly good crowd, I wish thered'of been more people. Two kegs of beer gone fairly quickly. Most people reticent
- [September 8th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-8th-1979/) - Gig #45 8 Sept. 1979 Sat. BRAVE COMBO RAKES IT IN AT BENNY'S ONCE AGAIN! BREAKS ALL RECORDS A good night in every which way. We all played well. A good audience, very intent on listening for a while and finally cutting loose during the last two hours. Carl was brought shots of tequila by
- [September 6th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-6th-1979/) - Gig #44 6 September 1979 Thurs. "BRAVE DUO" in their first advertised performance at Carey's "The Club" happy hour 4:30 - 7 PM Audience of: Jane, 2 men, Alec Williams, Marlis, Michelle, Shelley, David, Brita and Carl and I played well & drank beer. Shelly laughed along with the Skater's Waltz. It was very loud.
- [September 3rd, 1979 (#2)](https://bravecombo.com/september-3rd-1979-2/) - Gig #41 3 September 1979 Monday A 3-DAY ENGAGEMENT AT THE NEW SANDS CLUB, Denton Texas DAY 1: We didn't know what to expect. Most people there were watching Monday night football. We did a variety of things, then a man came up and sang Hank Williams with us. At the last set a bunch
- [September 3rd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-3rd-1979/) - Gig #40 3 September 1979 Monday BRAVE COMBO Opens at NTSU's 1st day of Fall Classes! NTSU Union Bldg. Courtyard 12-1 PM And not as many people showed up as the last time, but those that did got a good show! FREE
- [September 2nd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/september-2nd-1979/) - Gig #39 2 September 1979 Sunday WESTFEST: for the 1st Time BRAVE COMBO Plays for a True Polka Crowd Got home at 12:30 AM. A key is off one of my pipes, the A key from the baritone regulator. This is highly strange. Westfest was great! Everybody loved us! The folks in charge gave us
- [August 31st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-31st-1979/) - Gig #38 31 August 1979 Friday BRAVE COMBO PERFORMS ONCE AGAIN AT Benny's Polka Bar A long night tonite to bring in September. We started about 9:30 PM & played to 2 AM. It was so crowded 'til 12 that no one could walk around. Scott Morgan came and said he thought every beautiful girl
- [August 25th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-25th-1979/) - Gig #4 25 August 1979 Sat. #4 on the Weeding Tour: BOLIVAR ST., Denton, TX A good party to be sure! 2-3 kegs, big backyard, good dancers. Eddie Dunlap came again! $130 + frills
- [August 24th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-24th-1979/) - Gig # 36 24 August 1979 Friday AT LONG LAST - Brave Combo plays PEPPER'S Pepper's Restaurant and Club, University Dr., Ft. Worth Pepper's has a huge stage (all "fenced in") and seems to be a popular place for dropping in. We got the gig without auditioning, so they had not heard us yet. After
- [August 18th (#2), 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-18th-2-1979/) - Gig #35 18 August 1979 Sat. Nite #3 on WEDDING TOUR - FREAKOUT! Three hrs. Overtime BRAVE COMBO sets New Polka Endurance Record with Ill Pianist/Singer & Earns a Bundle, Wiping the Slate Clean (for a day) Denton, TX Brave Combo + Bart arrived all suited up and ready to go. Each table in the
- [August 18th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-18th-1979/) - Gig #34 18 August 1979 Sat. afternoon #2 on the WEDDING TOUR - DeGolyer Estates, Dallas A beautiful day and place for a wedding. Lyle and I ot there early and unpacked. After we got set up the estate caretaker said that they locked up at 6 PM so we couldn't leave. This was bad
- [August 15th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-15th-1979/) - Gig #33 15 August 1979 Wednesday We Try For Steve (he was sick!) Once Again At Noon (lunch) during the Cullen Davis Trial YESTERYEAR'S Ft. Worth, TX Immediately after we began (2 tunes) the lawyers next door called to complain about the noise. So Dave and Lyle sat out and Carl and I dueted. We
- [August 12th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-12th-1979/) - Gig #32 12 August 1979 Sunday AUGUST WEDDING SEASON BEGINS: Ms. Linda Lavender and Mr. Mike Cochran and Little One On-theWay a Wedding Party long after the Wedding On Austin St., Denton, Texas Good deal! We play from 8-10. Mike built a wooden dance floor. People sat there and ate huge platefuls of food while
- [August 10th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-10th-1979/) - Gig #31 10 August 1979 Friday RETURN TO YESTERYEARS! & A Happy Hour (5-9) Driving to FW through heavy rainstorm but no equipment damage. More problems with Carl's keys (we even took the piano apart) but couldn't figure out the exact nature of the trouble. So we started late, played for a set and sat
- [August 9th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-9th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #30 9 August 1979 Thursday TERREL STATE HOSPITAL: BRAVE COMBO'S FIRST STREET DANCE I rode with Lyle, the equipment and trailer we got everything out and half set up before the rest (Carl, Dave, Jane, and Bob) arrived. Spent some time messing with Carl's piano as some keys seemed to be sticking
- [August 5th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-5th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #29 5 August 1979 Sunday TOP BILLING AT THE HIP POCKET THEATER - AT LAST, BRAVE COMBO IS UNDER THE TREES AGAIN! The New Hip Pocket Thater - at Oak Acres, Ft. Worth Beautiful place to perform. Fairly dead (and small) crowd at first, but by third set, they were dancing! Henry
- [August 2nd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/august-2nd-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #28 2 August 1979 Thursday - The BIGGEST of them ALL: MEXIA STATE SCHOOL - Ms. Dixie met us and escorted us to the rec hall where we were to perform, past the popcorn that was being bagged for the party. Was she ever proud of her state school! She was obviously
- [July 31st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-31st-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig#27 31 July 1979 Tuesday BRAVE COMBO Plays for the Crowd Back Home at DENTON STATE SCHOOL We packed 'em in once again. I missed a few notes here and there. This crowd was more aggressive up front than others. The dancing was good, also. The resident assistance wheeled the wheelchairs around during
- [July 29th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-29th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #26 29 July 1979 Sunday BRAVE COMBO GETS HOT AT AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL, This school's workers had the most laid back attitude of any so far - they found out about us coming 45 minutes before we got there! One look at the tiny, hot gym convinced us that playing outdoors was
- [July 28th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-28th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #25 28 July 1979 Friday -----A THRILLING DANCE AT TRAVIS STATE SCHOOL------- Austin, TX The residents were a bit older this time and they were ready for us. Many men 30--50 years old congregated around us when we pulled up, asking what music we played etc. They helped us carry in our
- [July 26th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-26th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #24 26 July 1979 Thursday #2: AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL Performs With BRAVE COMBO! In this situation we were not on a stage, we were in a big gymnasium with a string partitioning us off from the residents. This did not really act as a partition; rather, it suggested something that was not
- [July 24th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-24th-1979/) - *MENTAL TOUR* Gig #23 24 July 1979 Tuesday Background by Tim 2005 - Before we formed the band, Carl was interviewed in a local arts magazine; he stated that his next artistic activity was going to be a tour of mental institutions with a nuclear polka band (first sighting of the words "nuclear polka"?) Once
- [July 21st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-21st-1979/) - Gig #22 21 July 1979 Sat. BRAVE COMBO Gets a Break: 20 minutes before "Baggy Pants" at Granny's Dinner Theater in Dallas! All of Lyle's finagling paid off as we found ourselves before a captive audience of 520 upper[middle class consumers. We were in the odd position of not having a bass player, as Lyle's
- [July 20th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-20th-1979/) - Gig #21 20 July 1979 Friday BRAVE COMBO Finds a Beergarden in Denton and Beers it Up! Captain Nemo's Beer Garden, Eagle Dr., Denton, TX good crowd, finally everybody was dancing in this lovely beer garden under the trees and "Christmas" lights. We started about 9:30, after a BL Lacerta concert at the music school,
- [July 12th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-12th-1979/) - Gig #20 12 July 1979 Thursday BENNIE'S, EDITION #2 Benny's Jazz Club, Denton, TX We did it again, better! Dancing on the tables by the end of the first set. $100 + pass hat for last hour ($17.00)
- [July 8th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-8th-1979/) - Gig #19 8 July 1979 Sun. BRAVE COMBO GETS 'EM HOPPIN' AT THE HOP The Hop, Berry St., Ft. Worth We had a good deal. Set up by six o'clock, but don't start 'til 9:30. My "fish combo" was great, as all the food there seemed to be. Carl, Jane, and Dave and I went
- [July 7th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/july-7th-1979/) - Gig #18 7 July 1979 TARZAN OF THE OAKS & BRAVE COMBO -The Hip Pocket Theater- Fort Worth, TX Confusion reigned as performance time approached and we had not decided where to play yet, inside or outside (use Doug's PA? will cops come?) A snap decision was made to play indoors and proved to be
- [June 30th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-30th-1979/) - Gig #17 30 June 1979 Sat. - Sun CONCERT #1 MIDNITE AFTER MEXICAN MOVIES Festival Theater, Dallas We all came down Friday nite and set up, had an excellent sound check. Kenny had the lights looking good and Bo had the sound sounding good. We were ready Saturday night. Joe the projectionist liked our film,
- [June 27th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-27th-1979/) - Gig #16 27 June 1979 Wednesday Brave Combo Plays Historcally NTSU Historical Museum, Denton. For the opening reception of the traveling log cabin exhibit. We played only polkas (etc.) and people drank champagne and danced and were happy. Some leads on future jobs. Dr. Latham liked our band. Good comments in guest book about B.C.
- [June 23rd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-23rd-1979/) - Gig #15 23 June 1979 Saturday An Intimate Little Concert by BRAVE COMBO At the Hip Pocket Theater We tried our act again yet not many people were attracted by our (plks). As a matter of fact we played our asses off. (played well!) At first most of the dancers were the little kids from
- [June 22nd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-22nd-1979/) - Gig #14 22 June 1979 Friday A STRANGE GIG TO BE SURE; BRAVE COMBO AT TOOTSIE's, White Settletment Rd. , Fort Worth, TX We were scheduled as the "B: band, alternating 3 sets with a "reggae" band (the "A" band). The audience was dead the first set until Henry, the Mercedes - Benz man, came
- [June 21st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-21st-1979/) - Gig #13 21 June 79 Thursday BRAVE COMBO BLOWS BORING BENNIE'S WIDE OPEN "It's Uncool to be Mellow Now" Benny's Jazz Club, Hickory St., Denton, Texas. Tension mounted as we hurtled toward our clash with destiny - our first gig at Bennie's with crowd consisting of friends and admirers! What could be a better scene
- [June 10th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-10th-1979/) - Gig #12 10 June 79 Sunday -----AUDITION TIME------- "Brave Combo" Jams with the "Fort Worth Cats" at Uncle Fred's Rocker We all four +Jane rode down in Carl's BMW. We met Bob Lukeman there and took several rolls of photos for publicity. We were acting pretty crazy, but then Uncle Fred's Rocker is a pretty
- [June 9th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-9th-1979/) - Gig# 11 9 June 1979 Saturday ONCE AGAIN WE FIND BRAVE COMBO AT THE END OF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD WE HAVE A SOUND CHECK - I INTRODUCE THE CROWD TO POLKA MUSIC. MYSTERIOUS DANCERS [DOG PEE AND MAKING LOVE ON THE FLOOR] BUBBLE-BLOWING KID LYLE GETS ATTACKED FROM THE REAR JANIS JOPLIN REVISITED GROVER
- [June 1st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/june-1st-1979/) - Gig #10 1 June '79 Friday YESTERYEARS Not too many people. Mark Caywood came, couldn' understand why we were into polkas. Angie was too sick to dance. $100
- [May 26th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-26th-1979/) - Gig #9 26 May 1979, Saturday Polka Indoors w/Brave Combo! The Hip Pocket Theater We played fairly well. Problems with - money and communication (we thought the hat pass, Hip Pocket thought cover charge) so we felt that some people left without entering our domain. Rick an actor in the play, wanted to tape us,
- [May 19th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-19th-1979/) - Gig #8 Live at the Hip Pocket Theater "BRAVE COMBO STOPPED BY TWO WOMEN IN PIGSUITS!" We successfully moved our equipment over to the Hip Pocket, enjoyed a nice meal and show. Gregg, Jimmy Teague and Jane(Finch) came along. After the show (Wizard of Oz) we quickly set up and began the party. It was
- [May 6th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-6th-1979/) - Gig #6 6 May 1979, Sunday BRAVE COMBO Opens a Beautiful Sunday at the 1979 Fort Worth MAYFEST "Star Attraction of the Center Ring Stage" 12 noon We all met at the pancake house as planned and proceeded to the Mayfest. Since we only had one sticker, we had to condense the contents and people
- [May 5th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/27/) - Gig#5 5 May 1979, Saturday Polka Party #1 at the Hip Pocket Theater, Hwy 80 West, Ft. Worth BRAVE COMBO follows "Antimoso and the Bear" Originally scheduled to be a night for Tim Walsh to do whatever he wanted, as the ANTIMOSO people would be out of town - changed when they did not leave.
- [May 3rd, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-3rd-1979/) - Gig#4 3 May 1979 Thursday The NTSU Student Union Presents "Brave Combo", In Concert at the Noon Courtyard Series This day was highly rainy and cloudy, with emphasis on the dark side of cloudy. When Brave Combo was about to start, we were straining our eyes to see; the UB courtyard is lit from huge
- [May 1st, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/may-1st-1979/) - Gig#3 1 May 1979 Tuesday "1st Anniversary Party" Inside the Long Narrow Dim (but nice!) Bar Yesteryear's downtown Ft. Worth (Commerce & Belknap) 8 - 11:30 PM This was too good to be true. Steve, owner of Yesteryears, laid some coke on us as soon as we arrived, and dug the band from the word
- [April 29th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/april-29th-1979/) - 29 April 1979, Sunday "MAD-HATTER'S MAYFEST" out - in - the - parking lot party Grand Opening of Dance Theater of the Southwest's Studio S. Elm St., Denton, Texas 2 PM(?) - sundown We had our act together as usual, set up way before anything else was ready about 3 PM. Commenced drinking beer and
- [April 27th, 1979](https://bravecombo.com/april-27th-1979/) - Gig# - 1 27 April 1979, Friday "POLKA AT SUNSET WITH BRAVE COMBO" - Outdoors! Lyceum Amphitheater, NTSU Union, Denton, TX 7:30 PM We decided not to do the concert - chilly winds, cloudy skies (chance of rain) frightened us, But Carl & I were brave enough to call radio stations KIDNT & KNTU and

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- [FAQ](https://bravecombo.com/faq/) - How did the band get started? Brave Combo was the brainchild of Carl Finch. He formed the band back in 1979 by recruiting Tim Walsh, Dave "Tito" Cameron and Lyle Atkinson. Their debut recording was Polkamania on Carl's own label, Four Dots. What kind of music do they play? To name a few styles: polka,
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- [Contact](https://bravecombo.com/contact/) - Brave Combo PO Box 233 Denton, TX 76202 Phone: 940-387-0860 Fax: 940-387-7057 office@bravecombo.com Booking booking@bravecombo.com Press & Media Inquiries press@bravecombo.com
- [Conditions of Use](https://bravecombo.com/conditions-of-use/) - CONDITIONS OF USE Welcome to our online store! Brave Combo and its associates provide their services to you subject to the following conditions. If you visit or shop within this website, you accept these conditions. Please read them carefully. PRIVACY Please review our Privacy Notice, which also governs your visit to our website, to understand
- [Privacy Notice](https://bravecombo.com/privacy-notice/) - Privacy Notice Brave Combo knows that you care how information about you is used and shared, and we appreciate your trust and wnat you to feel confident in our services and security as it relates to your personal information. This notice describes our privacy policy. By visiting Brave Combo, you are accepting the practices described
- [Discography - Full List](https://bravecombo.com/press-kit/discography-full-list/) - On Four Dots Records: Polkamania (1980) Music for Squares (1981) Urban Grownups (1982) Originals (1983, cassette only) World Dance Music (1984) No Sad Faces (1984, live) On Rounder Records: Polkatharsis (1987) Musical Varieties (1988, collection of best Four Dots tracks) Humansville (1989) A Night on Earth (1990) It’s Christmas, Man! (1992) No, No, No, Cha
- [Discography](https://bravecombo.com/discography/) - [show-team category='discography' url='active' layout='grid' style='img-square,img-white-border,text-center,img-above,3-columns' display='photo,position,email,name,'] FOREIGN RELEASES [show-team category='foreign-releases' url='active' layout='grid' style='img-square,img-white-border,text-center,img-above,3-columns' display='photo,position,email,name,']
- [Listen](https://bravecombo.com/listen/)
- [Venues](https://bravecombo.com/press-kit/venues/) - Below is a selected list of Brave Combo’s festival and concert appearances since the band formed in 1979. Clubs FitzGerald’s – Berwyn, IL First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA Antone’s – Austin, TX Satalla – New York, NY The Ark – Ann Arbor, MI Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA Beachland
- [Clients](https://bravecombo.com/press-kit/clients/) - A Sampling of Brave Combo's Corporate Clients Seattle Opera – Seattle, WA Texas Hydraulics – Temple, TX Sedgwick County Zoo – Wichita, KS Oklahoma City Museum Of Art – Oklahoma City, OK FEMA – Denton, TX Neogard – Austin, TX Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Austin, TX Tarrant County Area Food Bank – Fort
- [Quotes & Reviews](https://bravecombo.com/press-kit/quotes-reviews/) - "The Grand Pooh-Bah of Denton bands, Brave Combo, is in many ways the template from which all the rest are cut: eclectic and artistically ambitious, with a high degree of musicianship and a strong DIY ethic." Dave Sims, Paste Magazine “At last, a band that rocks the brain as well as the feet.” Jeff Spevak,

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## Events

- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-2023/) - Gates at 3. Concert at 4. Pack a picnic, leave the pooch and take a short drive for the soul to Belle Plaine. Tickets range from $10-20
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-5/) - It’s been hot around here, folks. To make things more comfortable for all involved, we have moved the August 23 show to November 1, 2026. If you've been to a TreeHouse concert, you know it's the best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If you haven't, be prepared to get hooked. Which is not
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-copy/) - Rescheduled from August 23, 2026 If you've been to a TreeHouse concert, you know it's the best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If you haven't, be prepared to get hooked. Which is not a bad thing. The music isn't always the same, but it's always the best around. Gates open at 3pm, downbeat
- [Denton Holiday Lighting Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-holiday-lighting-festival/)
- [The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-greater-north-texas-youth-orchestra-3/) - The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra teams up with Grammy Award Winning Polka Rock band, BRAVE COMBO. Come dance your night away with the dynamic, fun, and talented BRAVE COMBO.
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-10/)
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest-6/)
- [Pilot Point Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/pilot-point-oktoberfest-3/) - 3 PM to 6 PM
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-13/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-12/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-15/)
- [Star-Spangled Bash](https://bravecombo.com/events/star-spangled-bash/)
- [Czech Out Mansfield](https://bravecombo.com/events/make-music-day/) - Brave Combo 6:30 to 8:00 PMAlex Meixner Band 8:30 to 9:30 PM Mansfield will host a Czech fest in honor of serving as the host city for the Czech Republic national soccer team. Come enjoy an evening of fun and celebrate the upcoming soccer summer! Brave Combo is a two-time Grammy Award-winning band with a
- [Arts Festival at Heritage Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/arts-festival-at-heritage-park/) - The Town's sixth annual Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park (600 Spinks Rd.)! The theme of this year's festival is shapes. Join us to enjoy live performances (Brave Combo 2-4 PM), shop with local art vendors, create art, snack on tasty bites from food
- [Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/main-st-fort-worth-arts-festival-5/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-13/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-12/)
- [Urban-15's Incognito Masked Dance Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/urban-15s-incognito-masked-dance-party/) - URBAN-15 invites Fiesta lovers to the 2026 Incognito Masquerade Dance Party, a triumphant return to the Fiesta Celebration’s most anticipated costumed event! This year’s celebrations will include dance performances by URBAN-15’s Carnaval de San Anto, live music by URBAN-15’s drum ensemble & two-time Grammy Award winning group Brave Combo, as well as food by Food
- [Hip Pocket Theatre's 50th Anniversary Fundraiser](https://bravecombo.com/events/hip-pocket-theatres-50th-anniversary-fundraiser/) - Dance to Brave Combo, raise a glass, and help us raise some dough! Celebrate 50 years of Hip Pocket Theatre at an unforgettable milestone fundraiser hosted at the enchanting Conundrum Farms. Enjoy a magical evening of whimsical performances, rustic charm, and starlit skies as we honor half a century of innovative theater.
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-8/) - Due to circumstances beyond our control, our March 21st show at Poor David’s Pub will be postponed. Very sorry! Everyone is fine. Just a scheduling conflict. Watch this space.
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-10/) - Since 1987, San Marcos residents and visitors have enjoyed a family-friendly music concert every Thursday evening during the summer months. Summer in the Park continues to grow in popularity with excellent Texas musicians and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and - if you'd like - bring an ice chest
- [Windmills Craftworks Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/windmills-craftworks-brewery/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-18/)
- [Halloween at Rubber Gloves](https://bravecombo.com/events/halloween-at-rubber-gloves/)
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-6/) - Mark your calendars for our Annual Fall Fest on October 25, beginning at 5p. Fall Fest is an event for the entire family, filled with fun and memories! Fall Fest will feature Trunk-or-Treat, Live Music, Amazing Food prepared by our incredible Kitchen Crew, games, and more! Fall Fest is free & open to the community.
- [Our Tap House](https://bravecombo.com/events/our-tap-house/)
- [The Live Oak Listening Room](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-live-oak-listening-room/) - East Texas Salon Series & Membership Drive Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and community at the East Texas Salon Series & Membership Drive, a celebration of tradition, innovation, and the enduring power of song. We are honored to welcome John Lomax III, distinguished music historian and grandson of legendary folklorist John
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-11/)
- [Pilot Point Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/pilot-point-oktoberfest-2/) - 3 PM to 6 PM
- [Tupp's Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/tupps-brewery/) - Come raise a stein with us, fill your belly with German food, participate in a competition or two, and dance like you never have before.
- [Summer Breeze Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-breeze-concert-series-2/)
- [Fry Street Fair](https://bravecombo.com/events/fry-street-fair-2/)
- [Accordion Kings and Queens](https://bravecombo.com/events/accordion-kings-and-queens/) - Texas Folklife is thrilled to announce that Grammy-nominated artist Sean Ardoin will headline the 36th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston. This highly anticipated free event celebrates Texas’s vibrant cultural and musical heritage, showcasing the accordion as a cornerstone of the state’s diverse folk traditions. From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a
- [Arts Festival at Heritage Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/arts-festival/) - The Flower Mound's fifth annual Arts Festival at Heritage Park is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Join us to enjoy live performances, shop local art vendors, create art, snack on tasty bites from food trucks, and so much more. Pavilion Stage 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - Lewisville Lake Symphony
- [Rowlett Public Library](https://bravecombo.com/events/rowlett-public-library/) - Event Starts at 5 PM Brave Combo at 8 PM
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-11/) - Saturday - KJT #35 - 8:30 PM to 12:00 AMSunday - Sokol Hall 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- [Martin House Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/martin-house-brewery/)
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-9/) - Since 1987, San Marcos residents and visitors have enjoyed a family-friendly music concert every Thursday evening during the summer months. Summer in the Park continues to grow in popularity with excellent Texas musicians and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and - if you'd like - bring an ice chest
- [Bobbyfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/bobbyfest/) - Bobbyfest started out 16 years ago as a backyard music festival hosted by Bobby & Lisa Rawls. In its third year, Bobby decided to leverage the event to raise money for charity. For the past 5 years, Bobbyfest has served as a charity event honoring Amy’s Wish With Wings – an equine therapy center for
- [Park House Polka Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/park-house-polka-party/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-12/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-9/)
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest-5/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-14/) - Saturday 8 PM Sunday 3 PM
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-9/)
- [Private Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-5/)
- [The Cicada](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-cicada/) - Friday, December 20, 2024 Doors 8 PM Show 9 PM $20 Canned Food Drive Free Poster with Donation The Cicada 1002 S Main St Fort Worth, TX 76104
- [Live Stream - BC & The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/live-stream-bc-the-greater-north-texas-youth-orchestra/) - Tonight, December 8, 2024, Brave Combo is playing a holiday music concert with an amazing The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra in McKinney, Texas, at 6:30 (CST). We are documenting the event and just decided to live-stream it, as well. Why not? It won’t be super slick, but it will be “as it happens!” And
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-15/)
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-5/) - Mark your calendars for our Annual Fall Fest on October 26 beginning at 5p. Fall Fest is an event for the entire family, filled with fun, and memories! Fall Fest will feature Trunk-or-Treat, Live Music, Amazing Food prepared by our incredible Kitchen Crew, Beer for those 21+, games and more! Fall Fest is free & open
- [Addison Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/addison-oktoberfest-5/)
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest-4/)
- [Knocktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/knocktoberfest/) - The Mammogram Poster Girls are proud to present the 12th Annual October KNOCKTOBERFEST! A family-friendly event (formerly known as Shop Eat Drink PINK!) KNOCKTOBERFEST will be held October 20th, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the 400 block of West 8th St. in Bishop Arts. Knocktoberfest will feature Brave Combo, on the Ben E. Keith/Methodist
- [AnnaFest](https://bravecombo.com/events/annafest/) - Bring your boots and your cowboy hat for a Texas-sized celebration! This event offers western games, armadillo races, live Texas music, mouthwatering food, and photo ops with a live longhorn. Event returns on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy music by Brave Combo!
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-8/)
- [Celina Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/celina-oktoberfest-4/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-10/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [50 West](https://bravecombo.com/events/50-west/) - Krumtoberfest at 50 West is an all-day event that will be capped by an evening concert featuring the Grammy Award-winning polka band, Brave Combo. The event, which takes place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, will offer an exciting fusion of live music, food, and local vendors, making it the perfect celebration for the whole family.
- [The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-greater-north-texas-youth-orchestra-2/) - The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra teams up with Grammy Award Winning Polka Rock band, BRAVE COMBO. Come dance your night away with the dynamic, fun, and talented BRAVE COMBO.
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-8/) - SPECIAL NOTE: SHOW IS 7:30-9 PM TONIGHT. No intermission so that everyone can get settled for the city's fireworks across the river at 9:30 PM. Since 1987, San Marcos residents and visitors have enjoyed a family-friendly music concert every Thursday evening during the summer months. Summer in the Park continues to grow in popularity with
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-10/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-11/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Park House Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/park-house-oktoberfest/)
- [Pilot Point Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/pilot-point-oktoberfest/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-13/)
- [Kerrville Folk Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/kerrville-folk-festival-2/)
- [Footlight Follies](https://bravecombo.com/events/footlight-follies/) - Guess who is popping into the Friday night, May 10th Footlight Follies show in Denton, Texas!?! You guessed it! There will be a solo set by Carl Finch and NOW, the rest of Brave Combo will be stopping by to help close out the evening! Tickets still remain, so go get 'em and help support
- [Wilber Sokol - Wilber, Nebraska](https://bravecombo.com/events/wilber-sokol/) - April 5th at the Wilber Sokol Hall, tickets are $20. Door is open at 5:30 for food and drink (Cash only). Seating is first come first serve! To purchase tickets: Randy 402-239-4686 Lisa 308-221-0269 Heidi 402-239-6111 or stop by The Wilber Czech Cottage, Wednesday through Friday afternoon, 1:00 to 4:30 pm, Saturdays, 9:30 am to
- [Fry Street Fair](https://bravecombo.com/events/fry-street-fair/)
- [The Community Hall in Cuba, KS](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-community-hall-in-cuba-ks/) - Seating is first come first serve! To purchase tickets: Randy 402-239-4686 Lisa 308-221-0269 Heidi 402-239-6111 or stop by The Wilber Czech Cottage, Wednesday through Friday afternoon, 1:00 to 4:30 pm, Saturdays, 9:30 am to 1 pm, March 20th through April 5th.
- [Amon Carter Museum of American Art](https://bravecombo.com/events/amon-carter-museum-of-american-art/)
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-4/) - Gates at 3. Concert at 4. Pack a picnic, leave the pooch, and take a short drive for the soul to Belle Plaine. Tickets range from $10-20
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-10/)
- [Private Party - Austin, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-austin-tx/)
- [Three Wide Brewing](https://bravecombo.com/events/three-wide-brewing/)
- [Windmills Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/windmills-brewery/) - Entry: $25 per person
- [Brave Combo - Live Stream](https://bravecombo.com/events/brave-combo-live-stream-2/) - FACEBOOK LINK YOUTUBE LINK IT’S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE BRAVE COMBO’S WILD OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY STREAMING LIVE! FOR ALL TO SEE AND HEAR! ENJOY ALL THE HOLIDAY HITS YOU KNOW AND LOVE! Look at the lineup and swoon! Jeffrey Barnes – myriad horns and musical items Alan Emert – drums, etc. Carl Finch – keyboards, guitar
- [Brave Combo - Live Stream](https://bravecombo.com/events/brave-combo-live-stream/) - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH! Brave Combo will be live-streaming an actual rehearsal, from our actual rehearsal studio, with actual instruments and lively spirits. Uncensored and honest! Up close and intimate! Meet the new Brave Combo members, learn things you never knew, make song requests, see the light! This will
- [Andy's Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-bar-3/) - Join Brave Combo at Andy's on December 2 after the Christmas Tree Lighting. Doors at 8PM Show 9PM (or after. Get on over here ASAP so that we can get started!) All Ages
- [Old Bedford School](https://bravecombo.com/events/old-bedford-school/) - The Christmas pickle is a lesser-known Christmas tradition for some Americans. A Christmas tree decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year. Join us for an even bigger and better Pickle Party with vendors, food, and
- [Texas State Fair](https://bravecombo.com/events/texas-state-fair/) - 3, 5 & 7:30 PM
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest-3/) - 5:00 - 6:30 PM
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-7/) - 5:30 - 7:00PM
- [Kilgore Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/kilgore-oktoberfest/) - 5:00 PM
- [Legacy Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/legacy-hall-4/) - 3:00 - 5:30PM
- [Tulsa Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/tulsa-oktoberfest-2/) - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- [The Blue Barn](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-blue-barn-3/) - Put on your best Halloween or Dia de los Muertos costume, grab your favorite drinks, and get ready to dance for Marigold Festival’s final event! 8 PM BYOB! $20 entry
- [Austin College Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/austin-college-oktoberfest/) - 7:00 - 8:30PM
- [Longhorn Harley-Davidson Biketoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/longhorn-harley-davidson-biketoberfest/) - Traditionally, Oktoberfest begins mid-September. So, Longhorn Harley-Davidson presents our 3rd Annual Biketoberfest, Saturday, September 16th, 11-3pm! Olidogs food truck Music - Brave Combo 1:30-3 PM *Biergarten w/your favorite Beertender featuring local DFW Brewery seasonal beer! Giant Pretzels Stein Holding Competition Bike Wash Beer Maidens *Longhorn Bar Vendors + more! *Alcohol for those 21+ only. While
- [Rahr Brewery Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/rahr-brewery-oktoberfest/) - Raise a glass and celebrate Oktoberfest with Rahr & Sons! Get ready to put on your finest lederhosen and dirndl outfits and come join Rahr & Sons to celebrate Oktoberfest with Brave Combo! Enjoy authentic German polka-style folk music that's perfect for hoisting a stein of Rahr Oktoberfest beer and cheering Prost Y'all! Where: Rahr &
- [Private Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-4/)
- [City of Denton July Jubilee](https://bravecombo.com/events/city-of-denton-july-jubilee/) - Celebrate Independence Day downtown on the square with patriotic fun and activities for all ages! This free family-friendly event features live music, tasty treats from local vendors, inflatables, games, rock climbing, face painting, photo opportunities, hot dog eating contest, and to cap off the evening, a spectacular drone shows presented by Denton Noon Kiwanis! 6
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-9/) - Saturday - 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM - KJT Hall Sunday - 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM - SOKOL Hall
- [Music in the Park: Eureka Springs](https://bravecombo.com/events/music-in-the-park/) - Free Family-Friendly event! Brave Combo from 6-8PM
- [Strassen Beerfest at Texas Live](https://bravecombo.com/events/strassen-beerfest-at-texas-live/) - Think you can handle a Texas-sized DAS BOOT? Strassen Beerfest DFW is going BIG this year! They've doubled their footprint and will be hosting this year's event in the Texas Rangers Plaza AND the Backyard Amphitheater! With 30+ DFW breweries, live music, drinking games with awesome prizes, multiple food stations, VIP sections, cigars, entertainers, doggos,
- [Angelina Arts - Sights & Sounds Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/angelina-arts/) - In collaboration with the Museum of East Texas, Angelina Arts is thrilled to bring family-oriented entertainment options to the Lufkin community through their Sights & Sounds Series. Brave Combo's performance is FREE to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
- [Tunes, Tails & Ales](https://bravecombo.com/events/tunes-tails-ales/) - TUNES, TAILS & ALES RETURNS TO MURPHY CENTRAL PARK ON MAY 20TH! SAMPLE FROM 100+ DIFFERENT BEERS WITH TICKETS! LIVE PERFORMANCES, CRAWFISH BOIL, FOOD TRUCKS, GAMES FOR ALL AGES, AND MORE! A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MURPHY CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP FUND DISCOUNT ONLINE TICKET SALES END FRIDAY, MAY 19. TICKETS (ON SALE NOW) Access
- [National Accordion Association Convention](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-accordion-association-convention/) - Brave Combo will be joined by Grammy-nominated musician, Alex Meixner for an evening concert at the 2023 National Accordion Association Convention. This open-to-the-public part of the convention will be taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Richardson, Texas. Tickets are on sale in advance or at the door. http://accordions.com/naa/cConcerts.html
- [Granbury Jazz Fest](https://bravecombo.com/events/granbury-jazz-fest/)
- [Sherman Jazz Museum](https://bravecombo.com/events/sherman-jazz-museum/) - Jazz up your weekend at the Sherman Jazz Classic! Enjoy the line-up of top community jazz bands with guest artists and ensembles including Brave Combo and Memphis Brass - all day Saturday at Sherman's historic Kidd-Key Auditorium. Step into an immersive musical experience at the Sherman Jazz Museum's world-class collection of jazz memorabilia. Catch all
- [Sugar Creek Slavic Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/sugar-creek-slavic-festival-2/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-9/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-9/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-12/)
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-7/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [Arts & The Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/arts-the-park/)
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-14/)
- [Quanah Concert at the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/quanah-concert-at-the-park-2/) - Join us for a fun-filled day of picnicking and live music at the historic Quanah City Park on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Quanah Friends of the Park is proud to host this Spring Picnic, starting at noon, and it promises to be a day of endless fun and entertainment for the whole family. Bring
- [Happy Birthday Joe!](https://bravecombo.com/events/happy-birthday-joe-2/) - Happy Birthday Joe! An annual celebration of the wonderful life and memory of our friend Joe Cripps, including live musical performances by: - Brave Combo - El Nuevo Mi Son (Denton, TX) - The Paul Chesne Band (Los Angeles, CA) - Several special appearances from family and friends. Nosh and cake is included with all
- [Denton High School Lab Bands & Jazz Singers](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-high-school-lab-bands-jazz-singers/)
- [The Blue Barn](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-blue-barn-2/) - The Grammy Award-winning band, BRAVE COMBO, returns to Blanco for the Marigold Dance on Saturday, October 29. Arnosky Family Farm's Big Blue Barn will be the hosting venue. Costumes are encouraged! Be sure to wear some comfy shoes, there will be dancing. Tickets are $20.00 per person at the door.
- [Brock's Food and Drinks](https://bravecombo.com/events/brocks-food-and-drinks/) - $10 Cover Charge Showtime 8 PM Get there early for dinner, the restaurant closes at 9 PM Brock’s Food and Drinks 4021 Acton Hwy Granbury, TX 76049
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-6/)
- [Andy's Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-bar-2/) - Join Brave Combo at Andy's on December 2 after the Christmas Tree Lighting. Doors at 8PM Show 9PM (or after. Get on over here ASAP so that we can get started!) 18+ Tickets $17.50 in advance/$20.00 Door
- [Quanah Concert at the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/quanah-concert-at-the-park/) - Due to the weather, the October 8th live performance by Brave Combo has been postponed to a later date, but, the band has agreed to still give the Quanah community a preview with a Live Streaming Performance from their hometown tonight at 6 PM CT. Stop by the show barn for an in-person viewing party
- [The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-greater-north-texas-youth-orchestra/) - The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra teams up with Grammy Award Winning Polka Rock band, BRAVE COMBO. Come dance your night away with the dynamic, fun, and talented BRAVE COMBO.
- [Arcadia Live Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/arcadia-live/) - Join us in the theatre for local Oktoberfest brews, food vendors serving festive eats, a traditional stein-holding competition, a best-dressed contest, and more! Featuring a performance by Denton-based Grammy award-winning polka-rock band Brave Combo, this is an event you won't want to miss. Doors and festivities: 6:30 pm Music: 7:30 pm Arcadia Live cannot provide
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-8/) - Come out to the Ney as we celebrate the ninth annual Polkapocalypse! This year, we are excited to present live performances by Bohemian Blitz, Los Pinky, Ginny Mac & Brave Combo! The program is being coproduced with Texas Folklife, and it will be emceed by local favorite, Spike Gillespie. There will be a ton of
- [Downtown Dallas Inc Presents Munich Street Garden](https://bravecombo.com/events/downtown-dallas-inc-presents-munich-street-garden/) - Join Downtown Dallas, Inc., in partnership with our local Pegasus City Brewery, as we transform Downtown's Main Street Garden into the 2nd Annual "Munich Street Garden!" In celebration of Ocktoberfest, Main Street Garden will become a festive Biergarten with lawn games & races, food trucks, and live performances! Event 5-9 PM with Brave Combo at 7pm
- [The Epic: Epic Fridays](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-epic-epic-fridays/) - Showtime 8:00pm The Epic Theater - 2960 Epic Place Performing LIVE for one night only at The Epic Theater, Brave Combo! Space is limited, so grab your tickets NOW!!!! $15 in advance $20 at the door
- [Hillsboro AutumnFest](https://bravecombo.com/events/hillsboro-autumnfest/)
- [Oktoberfest at Jaxon Beer Garden](https://bravecombo.com/events/discovery-district-in-dallas/) - Celebrate German tradition at Jaxon Beer Garden! Get ready for a stein-carrying competition and a yodeling competition. The Royal Klobasneks are bringing the ‘20s, 30’s and ‘40 traditional polka sounds with a live performance. Then, Denton’s very own Grammy Award-winning polka/rock band Brave Combo will take over. Self-parking is available at the 1212 Jackson Street garage. It’s complimentary with District merchant
- [Oktoberfest on the Line](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-on-the-line/) - Presented by Farmers Bank & Trust, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Event will include an exclusive biergarten with premium tasting flights, gourmet hot dogs, sauerkrauts, and mustards “Kindergarten” with bouncy house, face painting, and other kids’ activities Local vendors, a German car show. . . and more! Entertainment lineup of local
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-8/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest-2/)
- [Celina Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/celina-oktoberfest-3/)
- [Bricktoberfest - OKC](https://bravecombo.com/events/bricktoberfest-okc/) - BRICKTOBERFEST. Brats, Beer, and LIVE! Music. Free Admission. All Ages. Outdoors under the BIG TENT on The Canal in Bricktown OKC.
- [The Epic: Epic Fridays](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-epic-epic-fridays-2/) - POSTPONED - MOVED TO OCTOBER 7
- [The Porch - San Marcos, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-porch-san-marcos-texas/) - The Taproom & The Porch are proud to present Grammy-Award Winning group Brave Combo with special guest Shaws of Awe on Friday, August 19, 2022 to benefit The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. In addition to donating all proceeds from the event to the shelter, the event is also a product donation drive and will
- [Red's Yard](https://bravecombo.com/events/reds-yard/) - The Red's Yard weekly gigs will be live-streamed "rehearsals." We're doing it 8-10 every Wednesday in June as an experiment! Come on out and support local live music!
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-6/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas-6/)
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-8/)
- [North Denton Public Library](https://bravecombo.com/events/north-denton-public-library/) - Event 10 AM to 12 PM Brave Combo 11 AM to 12 PM
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-7/) - Saturday, May 21st, come polka with us! Live music by Brave Combo from 4-6 pm with special guest accordionist (and new Texas resident), Alex Meixner will open the show and sit in with the band for a while! Free event. Everyone welcome. Join us at The Ney as we amp things up with a late
- [Early Voting Polka Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/early-voting-polka-party/) - WOWEE! ZOWEE! A Tuesday can’t get better than this! Accordion master, Danny Jerabek, backed by Brave Combo, playing the craziest stuff you’ve ever heard on a Tuesday! And it’s happening at the most happening spot in town, Rubber Gloves! It’s Tuesday, April 26 at 8pm. And, get this, there’s no cover!! That means it’s free,
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-13/) - Join us Sunday, May 1st at Dan's Silverleaf for our Made in Denton Fest to help raise money for the Denton Arts and Jazz Fest. Brave Combo/Little Melody/Phelps Family. Doors open at noon and music starts at 2pm.
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-8/) - Saturday 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM Sunday 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- [Transgender Storytime (and Concert!)](https://bravecombo.com/events/transgender-storytime-and-concert/) - If anyone in the world needs a party right now, it's trans kids in Texas. Join us on Sunday, March 27 at Armadillo Ale Works for another TRANSGENDER STORYTIME where we will read 3 books: Born Ready From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea I Am Jazz Afterwards we'll boogie
- [Tarrant County College - North East Campus](https://bravecombo.com/events/tarrant-county-college-north-east-campus/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-17/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-16/)
- [Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/main-st-fort-worth-arts-festival-4/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-8/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-11/)
- [Royal Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/royal-theater-3/)
- [Armadillo Ale Works](https://bravecombo.com/events/armadillo-ale-works/)
- [Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio](https://bravecombo.com/events/rubber-gloves-rehearsal-studio/) - Lo-fi music legend Jad Fair (Half Japanese) is coming to shred the amazing rubber band guitar once again. Brave Combo ~ 1030 Jad Fair featuring Brian Birzer and Cheryl Tepper ~ 915 Homewrecker ~ 830 Doors at 8 pm $10/$15
- [Denton (Mini) Folk Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-mini-folk-festival/) - POSTPONED! Local Denton Bands - Local art vendors - Polka Dancing - It's going to be a great time! The Denton Songwriters Guild Winter Mini Fest will be on Saturday, January 15th at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios! This event will feature vendors, artists food trucks, raffles, and more, plus live music from: Brave Combo The
- [Dentonpalooza](https://bravecombo.com/events/dentonpalooza/) - From the October Machine's Pump Newsletter: "THE MOST DENTON THING I’VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. Denton artist/entrepreneur, Joey Liechty designed a poster promoting a fake event, DENTONPALOOZA, listing a bunch of eccentric characters unique to the Denton area. The poster was beautiful and got a lot of attention. Soon people wanted shirts of the
- [UNT Alumni Holiday Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/unt-alumni-holiday-concert/) - Get in the festive spirit as the UNT Alumni Association hosts its second annual holiday concert featuring Denton's own Brave Combo, a band that's gained fame around the world but whose UNT alumni pride runs deep! Enjoy seasonal tunes and Combo classics on the new outdoor stage at Denton's Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, owned by
- [Beer, Brats & Bands](https://bravecombo.com/events/rockin-r-in-new-braunfels-gruene/) - Set Times: 7:30-8:30 9:00-10:00 10:30-11:30
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-5/)
- [The Piney Woods Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-oktoberfest-3/) - OKTOBERFEST! with Brave Combo! The Barn at Hickory Creek 7:00 pm 620 Pvt Rd 5050, Crockett, TX 75835 GERMAN FOOD, BEER & DANCE!! Describing Brave Combo’s music requires an extensive vocabulary when it comes to musical styles. Brave Combo has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, zydeco, classical, and of
- [Celina Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/celina-oktoberfest-2/)
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-6/)
- [Popptoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/red-poppy-fest/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-7/)
- [Saginaw Train & Grain Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/saginaw-train-grain-festival/) - At the Saginaw High School - Large Parking Lot Area East of the Football Field
- [Legacy Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/legacy-hall-3/)
- [UNT Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/unt-oktoberfest-2/)
- [Twin Sisters Dance Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/twin-sisters-dance-hall/) - Brave Combo will cap off the first Texas Marigold Festival with a costume dance at Twin Sisters Dancehall. Come ready to dance, and costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets at the Door, $20.00 per person Show starts at 8:00
- [Merry Main Street Frisco](https://bravecombo.com/events/merry-main-street-frisco/) - SIMPSON PLAZA Join the City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department as we ring in the holiday season! Schedule 3:30 PM The Santa & Friends Parade and Holiday Gift Market, Kids Holiday Store, and Food Vendors Open 4:00 - 8:00 PM Frisco Elementary School Choirs perform on three stages 6:00 PM City Tree Lighting Ceremony
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-7/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Addison Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/addison-oktoberfest-4/) - Thursday - 9 PM Friday - 8:15 PM Saturday - 1:45 PM
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-3/) - Gates at 3. Concert at 4. Pack a picnic or purchase Luciano's Italian Cuisine + Spirits or Lyon's Den BBQ. $15 at the gate. Wee ones free if under wing. Please leave pooch at home.
- [Hella Shrine](https://bravecombo.com/events/hella-shrine/) - Postponed - We'll announce a new date as soon as we figure it out!
- [Private Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-3/)
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-3/) - On Thursday, June 6th, Brave Combo will be opening the Summer in the Park Concert Series, in beautiful San Marcos, Texas. Joining us on stage will be Tim Walsh, our original woodwind player, who will also be performing a laser show during some of our songs. Since this is so hard to wrap your head
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-4/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-5/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-15/)
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-7/)
- [House Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/house-concert/)
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas-5/) - 5:30 & 8:30 PM
- [Rubber Gloves](https://bravecombo.com/events/rubber-gloves-2/) - The Summer Dance Party you've all been waiting for, and no one does it better than Denton, TX! $15 Tickets on sale soon!
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-7/)
- [Private Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-2/)
- [Private Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-10/)
- [Oak Highlands Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/oak-highlands-brewery/) - Oak Highlands Brewery is hosting an outdoor Saint Patrick's Day Concert on Saturday, March 20th at 6 pm CT. The concert will be out in our parking lot and will practice social distancing. Tables for 8 are available for only $150! That's less than $20 per person. The tables will be well spaced and will
- [Brave Combo Holiday Streaming Special](https://bravecombo.com/events/brave-combo-holiday-streaming-special/) - Brave Combo streaming concert this Saturday night at 8PM ET/ 7PM CT on Facebook, YouTube and other social media. Brought to you by DentonRadio.com. Links to all the streams at: https://linktr.ee/bravecombo
- [Merry Main Street Drive-Thru Event](https://bravecombo.com/events/merry-main-street-drive-thru-event/) - This year only, we will be "Dashing Through the Square" as we ring in the holiday season! Our annual Merry Main Street event will return next year to celebrate the 30th anniversary! "DASHING THROUGH THE SQUARE" - A DRIVE-THRU EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM SIMPSON PLAZA Join the City of Frisco
- [UNT Alumni LIVE! with Brave Combo](https://bravecombo.com/events/unt-alumni-live-with-brave-combo/) - Tune in for live music from Brave Combo, the world’s most famous polka band and the musical home to several UNT alumni! They’ll play signature tunes and holiday favorites for you to enjoy with your family from the comfort of home. Registration Link https://bit.ly/3mSj7ec
- [Texas Combo Unlike Any Other Dance](https://bravecombo.com/events/texas-combo-unlike-any-other-dance/) - EVENT CANCELLED - May be rescheduled at some point. Come and enjoy music by The Texas Dutchmen (who are celebrating 50 years of playing) and Brave Combo! $10 per person; 12 & under free. Doors open at noon. Band times: Texas Dutchmen 1-3; Brave Combo 4-7.
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-5/) - POLKAPOCALYPSE 2020!! Starring Denton's BRAVE COMBO and San Antonio's PINATA PROTEST. Featuring Phoenix's GOMEZ BAND, and many more! Produced by Elisabet Ney Museum & Texas Folklife Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:00 - 5:00 PM Celebrate Oktoberfest, Dia de los Muertos and Halloweeen the Elisabet Ney way with three incredible Polka bands in a fun mix
- [Granbury Oktoberfest & Crawl](https://bravecombo.com/events/granbury-oktoberfest-crawl/) - Check out the Granbury Oktoberfest & Crawl Eventbrite page for the latest ticket information and updates.
- [The Piney Woods Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-oktoberfest-2/) - Describing Brave Combo’s music requires an extensive vocabulary when it comes to musical styles. Brave Combo has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, zydeco, classical, and of course, POLKA. Food, drink, dance and guaranteed fun for all! Tickets: General Admission $25 Kids 18 and under FREE
- [Celina Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/celina-oktoberfest/)
- [Frisco Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/frisco-oktoberfest/)
- [Burleson Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/burleson-oktoberfest/)
- [Oak Highlands Brewery Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/oak-highlands-brewery-oktoberfest/) - Oak Highlands Brewery is celebrating Oktoberfest with the greatness of Brave Combo on Saturday Night, September 19th at the brewery! The concert will be outdoors in our parking lot and the show starts at 8 pm! To make the show as safe as possible for everyone who attends you can purchase a table for up
- [Parktoberfest with TUPPS Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/events/parktoberfest/) - Join us for Parktoberfest; a socially distanced drive-in celebration of Oktoberfest. Featuring live music from Brave Combo, a keg tapping, and stein holding competition. Traditional German fare will be offered as well as a variety of beers from Tupps Brewery. Sponsored by: Texans Credit Union TUPPS Brewery McKinney Community Development Corporation Manufacturing Excellence Technical Corporation,
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-6/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Private Party - Texarkana](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-texarkana/)
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-4/)
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-4/) - German Food, Family Fun and Entertainment by Brave Combo. Free & Open to the Public!
- [Hurst Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/hurst-oktoberfest/)
- [Addison Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/addison-oktoberfest-3/)
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-dallas-tx-4/)
- [Martian Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/martian-arts-festival-2/)
- [LSA Burger Co.](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-burger-co-4/)
- [Folkal Point Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/folkal-point-concert-series/) - Folkal Point presents the exclusive broadcast of a never-before-seen Brave Combo show recorded for this occasion, and band members will be available to correspond with viewers (via the youtube.com comment function) LIVE during the broadcast. 8PM ET - $5 Purchase Your Tickets Now! After your purchase, you will receive a confirmation message. The message contains a
- [Wimberley Playhouse](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-world-of-world-music/)
- [Summer in the Park Virtual Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-virtual-concert/) - Join us Thursday, June 25 at 7 pm CST right here on Facebook for Summer in the Park’s first virtual concert with Brave Combo! https://www.facebook.com/pg/SanMarcosSummer/videos Summer in the Park Free Concert Series welcomes back Bravo Combo to open this summer season!!
- [Granada Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/granada-theater/) - Brave Combo, The Wee-Beasties, and Tonya and the Hardings LIVE at Granada Theater!
- [Royal Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/royal-theater-2/)
- [Carl Finch Sound Introducing True Stories](https://bravecombo.com/events/carl-finch-sound-introducing-true-stories/) - Due to the implementation of the downtown curfew by The City of Denton we are forced to postpone our drive-in presentation of True Stories. All tickets sold for both screenings will be valid for the rescheduled event on Friday, June 12th. Refunds will be honored if needed. If you have any questions please send an
- [City Concert Series - Burleson, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/city-concert-series-burleson-tx/)
- [LSA Denton](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-denton/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Live Stream](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-live-stream/) - Join the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 25 for a series of Facebook Live broadcasts! 5 pm - Joe Tucker, the "One Man Band" 6 pm - Isaac Hoskins 7 pm - Brave Combo https://www.facebook.com/DentonArtsandJazz/live
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-6/)
- [Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/main-st-fort-worth-arts-festival-3/)
- [Sugar Creek Slavic Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/sugar-creek-slavic-festival/)
- [Bavarian Bierhaus Nashville](https://bravecombo.com/events/bavarian-bierhaus-nashville-2/)
- [Beachland Ballroom](https://bravecombo.com/events/beachland-ballroom-3/)
- [Dyngus Day Buffalo](https://bravecombo.com/events/dyngus-day-buffalo-2/) - 21 and over Dyngus Day Extravaganza
- [Stickyz Rock 'N' Roll Chicken Shack](https://bravecombo.com/events/stickyz-rock-n-roll-chicken-shack/)
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/houston-polish-festival-5/)
- [Martian Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/martian-arts-festival/)
- [LSA Burger Co.](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-burger-co-3/) - This Saturday's show has been canceled. But check it out...the whole band will be there in June!
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-7/)
- [Solana Village Circle - Masterworks Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert-in-westlake-tx/) - Solana Village Circle at Highway 114 and the Solana Blvd.
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-6/)
- [Private Event - Fort Worth, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-fort-worth-tx-2/)
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-6/) - $ 20.00 / Age 21 And Up Additional Info: Doors open at 7 pm, general admission, no reserved seating. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. Seating/Standing Room based on sales, i.e. more tix sold = less furniture; call week of show for updated info. Parking on the street with no permit restrictions
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar-6/) - Tickets $16 in Advance/$20 at the Door
- [Knuckleheads](https://bravecombo.com/events/knuckleheads/)
- [Bongo Beaux’s Bourre Palace & Cajun Kitchen](https://bravecombo.com/events/bongo-beauxs-bourre-palace-cajun-kitchen/) - These performances will be rescheduled for in the spring when the weather and other outdoor circumstances are more cooperative.
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-6/)
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-4/) - POLKAPOCALYPSE Produced by Elisabet Ney Museum & Texas Folklife Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00pm-5:30pm Come celebrate Oktoberfest the Elisabet Ney way with five incredible Polka bands to include a crazy mix of Tejano, Czech, German, Polish, Gypsy, and Norteno sounds! Program emceed by local favorite, Spike Gillespie with a costume contest, German eats, dance floor,
- [Texas Live](https://bravecombo.com/events/texas-live-2/) - Sorry, folks! Tonight’s Brave Combo show at Texas Live Arena has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict at the venue.
- [The Blue Barn](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-blue-barn/) - 5:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Dancing to BRAVE COMBO MAKE FANTASTIC MEMORIES!! Wear your most colorful dancing attire - costumes encouraged!! Bring your best potluck dish to share (enough for your family + four more!), reusable utensils, your lawn chairs, BYOB (we have tea and water) Please contribute a generous donation for the Band ($20
- [Austin Sanctuary Network Benefit](https://bravecombo.com/events/austin-sanctuary-network-benefit/) - EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2019 To benefit the Austin Sanctuary Network in support of our immigrant friends, Hilda, Ivan, and Alirio who are in sanctuary at two Austin churches. Proceeds will go to help in their fight for freedom! Sanctuary is a place where love and protection are living realities.
- [Andy's](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-5/)
- [Oktoberfest at Soulard Farmers Market](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-at-soulard-farmers-market-2/) - Friday 7-11PM Saturday 1-5PM
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-3/) - This year will mark the 19th anniversary of the Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Southlake's Chamber of Commerce! Over 100,000 people visit throughout the weekend festival! Attendance is completely free -- there are no admissions or parking fees. There will, however, be a wide range of food, beverages, and booth items available for sale! Come take
- [The Piney Woods Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-oktoberfest/) - OktoberFest! with Brave Combo is Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at the Houston County Airport. Brave Combo is back by popular demand! Brave Combo has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, merengue, rock, cumbia, zydeco, classical, and of course, POLKA! There will be food, drink, dance and guaranteed fun for all at the Piney
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-3/) - German Food, Family Fun and Entertainment by Brave Combo. Free & Open to the Public!
- [Grapefest](https://bravecombo.com/events/grapefest/)
- [Rubber Gloves](https://bravecombo.com/events/rubber-gloves/) - Carl Finch Sound performing with Lisa Cameron's Band, ST-37
- [The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/greater-dallas-youth-orchestra/) - A very POLKA Xmas with BRAVE COMBO To all Brave Combo fans, come feel the festivities and the spirit of giving with this Talented Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra collaborating with the Grammy Award Winning Polka Band, BRAVE COMBO. A limited amount of tickets are now on sale to the public. Order yours today!
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas-4/) - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
- [Polka for Paws](https://bravecombo.com/events/polka-for-paws/) - Join us for a Benefit Concert for seniors and their pets in Denton County! Featuring Brave Combo and other local bands Sunday, August 25th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm $15 General Admission Donations welcome
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-fort-worth-tx/)
- [LSA](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa/) - Local Denton, Texas club, LSA (Lone Star Attitude) is hosting a Brave Combo 40th Anniversary event on the downtown square Saturday, August 10. 7-10 PM. Come one and all. Rumor has it, BC alumnus, Robert Hokamp, will be joining us for part of the night. He’s bringing his guitar.
- [Lawrence Public Library](https://bravecombo.com/events/lawrence-public-library/)
- [Bavarian Bierhaus Nashville](https://bravecombo.com/events/bavarian-bierhaus-nashville/)
- [Corinth Pumpkin Palooza](https://bravecombo.com/events/corinth-pumpkin-palooza-3/) - Come experience "Pumpkin Palooza" madness! Entertainment includes a car show, tethered balloon rides, hot air balloon glow, kids' zone, and so much more!
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-12/)
- [UNT Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/unt-oktoberfest/)
- [Andy's](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-4/)
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-5/)
- [Mayfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mayfest-2/)
- [Legacy Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/legacy-hall/)
- [Legacy Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/legacy-hall-2/)
- [Irving Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/irving-concert-series/) - Irving’s annual concert series showcases live music performances by musicians from across the state. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the open seating plaza. Purchase dinner from the food trucks on-site or bring a picnic meal from home. All shows run from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Parking and admission are free.
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-5/)
- [Scholz's Garten](https://bravecombo.com/events/scholzs-garten/) - Come and enjoy an evening with fellow Home Craft Brewers from across Texas. Texas Shrine Home Brewers Association welcomes one and all! Texas Shrine Home Brewers Association is a group of Shriners from across the State of Texas including Austin, Waco, Houston, Tyler, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Wichita Falls and more! Besides our normal mission
- [Royal Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/royal-theater/)
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum-2/) - Gates open at 3 pm. Shows begin at 4 pm. Tickets on sale at the gate for $10. Pack a picnic, leave the pooch and take a short drive for the soul to Belle Plaine.
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar-5/)
- [Solana Office Park - Westlake](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert/) - Arts Council Northeast and the Town of Westlake are pleased to welcome Brave Combo for a concert on April 11, 2019 at the 1301 Solana Blvd., The Plaza Courtyard – outside.
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-11/) - Doors 8:00 PM Start Time: 9:15 PM Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of show. First come, first serve for seating. First come, first serve for dancing space. Get it ON!! 18 & up
- [Denton High School Spring Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-high-school-spring-concert/) - Tickets $5/$3
- [Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/main-st-fort-worth-arts-festival-2/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-5/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-9/)
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-5/)
- [Private Event - Fort Worth, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-event-fort-worth-tx/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-6/)
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/houston-polish-festival-4/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-5/)
- [International Day Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/international-day-concert/)
- [Private - Denton, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-denton-tx/)
- [KUZU-FM - Kuzuthon2 - Marthon/Membership Drive](https://bravecombo.com/events/kuzu-fm-kuzuthon2-marthon-membership-drive/) - CARL FINCH SOUND set on KUZU-FM, at 10:30 pm CT. The station is celebrating its first anniversary and bands/musicians are performing live all day. The station is spectacular. We listen to it almost every day. Incredibly diverse programming and lots of great music. For terrestrial listening, you can only pick it up within about 5
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-4/) - As of Thursday, December 13 - Tickets are SOLD OUT for Saturday night at FitzGerald's!
- [Kirkwood Station](https://bravecombo.com/events/kirkwood-station-2/)
- [Harry's Downtown](https://bravecombo.com/events/harrys-downtown/) - This show has been postponed. Stay tuned. We are working on a new date.
- [Backyard on 5th](https://bravecombo.com/events/backyard-on-5th-2/) - Cole Dagen from 6:30-7pm and Brave Combo from 7:30-9:30
- [Taste of Corinth](https://bravecombo.com/events/taste-of-corinth/) - Unfortunately, due to the rain and a very wet and muddy ground, the event has been canceled. We are working on a date to possibly reschedule and will republish if we are able to get one confirmed. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience as we work to get a new date set!
- [LSA Burger Co.](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-burger-co-2/) - Carl's new side project, The Carl Finch Sound, will be performing one more fabulous show this year, in Denton, at LSA (south side of the downtown square), on Thursday, November 8. I have been in the studio recording new material from this endeavor and hope to release it, with videos, early 2019.
- [Odysseus Chamber Orchestra](https://bravecombo.com/events/odysseus-chamber-orchestra/)
- [Backyard on 5th](https://bravecombo.com/events/backyard-on-5th/) - Brave Combo 8-9PM, 9:30 to 10:30 PM “About Sachtoberfest”: Sachtoberfest is an Oktoberfest Style Event brought to you by Backyard on 5th! This year’s Sachtoberfest is on Friday, October 19 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sachse’s own Backyard on 5th! At this inaugural event, attendees will experience German music (get ready to get
- [Corinth Pumpkin Palooza](https://bravecombo.com/events/corinth-pumpkin-palooza-2/) - Come experience "Pumpkin Palooza" madness! Entertainment includes a car show, tethered balloon rides, hot air balloon glow, kids' zone, and so much more!
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-10/)
- [Andy's](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-3/)
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-dallas-tx-3/)
- [LSA Burger Co.](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-burger-co/) - Tonight's Carl Finch Sound show at LSA in Denton was just postponed due to the weather. We'll post the rescheduled date in the near future.
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-7/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-8/)
- [Backyard on Bell](https://bravecombo.com/events/backyard-on-bell/)
- [Oktoberfest at Soulard Farmers Market](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-at-soulard-farmers-market/) - Brave Combo in the Bier Hall Tent Friday 7-11 PM Saturday 1-5 PM Oktoberfest at Soulard Market returns October 12-13, 2018! The annual event is organized by the Soulard Business Association and celebrates both the city's and neighborhood's German heritage through two days of food, drink, live music and entertainment. 2018 will feature an open-air
- [Fry Street Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fry-street-oktoberfest/) - Lace up your sneakers and lederhosen! Join us for the 12th Annual West Hickory Street Oktoberfest on September 29th brought to you by Lucky Lou's, Cool Bean’s, Shots & Crafts, and Caskey's! Get ready for a day full of events, entertainment, and BEER! The day starts off with our 4th Annual - 100% for charity
- [Brauerhouse](https://bravecombo.com/events/brauer-house/) - PolkaToberfest Brave Combo - Two Nights with Special Guests Friday - Bolzen Beer Band & Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band Saturday - Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band & November Criminals
- [The Piney Woods Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-polkafest-2018/) - OktoberFest! with Brave Combo is Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at the Houston County Airport. Dance until you drop with Texas’ own Brave Combo, as they take the stage at this family-friendly, Octoberfest style event! The performance is through a grant funded by TCA and sponsored by Cutshaw Chevrolet & Crockett Insurance. Houston County Airport/7:00 pm
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas-3/) - 4, 5:45, & 8:30 PM
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-4/)
- [Legacy Hall](https://bravecombo.com/events/legacy-food-hall/)
- [Texas Live](https://bravecombo.com/events/texas-live/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-11/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-10/)
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar-4/)
- [Carnegie Hall Citywide Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/bryant-park-picnics/) - Carnegie Hall Citywide - Carnegie Hall offers five free concerts featuring outstanding classical, blues, Latin, gospel, and world music artists. Tapping into the pulse of the city, these performances bring New Yorkers together to share in the joy of music. "For more than four decades, Carnegie Hall has partnered with community organizations in all five boroughs, offering
- [Tellus360](https://bravecombo.com/events/tellus360/) - TICKETS: $12/15, 21+
- [Celebrate Coppell](https://bravecombo.com/events/celebrate-coppell/) - Celebrate at Andrew Brown Park East with a day of food, fun, and live music. Don’t sweat it, admission is free all day! Event is Rain or Shine! 4 pm Brave Combo 5:45 pm Rushmore 7:30 pm Chris Rivers Band 8:45 pm Taylor Pace Orchestra 9:30 pm FIREWORKS 10 pm Taylor Pace Orchestra
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-2/) - German Food, Family Fun and Entertainment by Brave Combo. Free & Open to the Public!
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest-2/) - This year will mark the 17th anniversary of the Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Southlake's Chamber of Commerce! Over 100,000 people visit throughout the weekend festival! Attendance is completely free -- there are no admissions or parking fees. There will, however, be a wide range of food, beverages, and booth items available for sale! Come take
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-9/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-14/)
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-8/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-9/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-12/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-13/)
- [Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-reading-challenge-kick-off/) - EVENT MOVED INSIDE THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE Join us in Quakertown Park for a performance by Denton-based world music group Brave Combo to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge! The performance will take place on the amphitheater near the Senior Center. All ages welcome. All Denton Public Library classes and events are
- [Denton High School Spring Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-high-school/)
- [Earth Day Austin](https://bravecombo.com/events/earth-day-austin/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Join us on April 21 at Huston-Tillotson University for Earth Day ATX 2018. This event is FREE and open to the public! This year’s festival theme is “Reclaiming Power”. Programming and activities will focus around power: local power, human power, sustainable power, and much more! New interactive
- [Off Broadway](https://bravecombo.com/events/off-broadway-2/)
- [Kerrville Folk Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/kerrville-folk-festival/)
- [Twilight Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/twilight-tunes-concert-series-2/) - Due to Old Bedford School closure, the 2018 Twilight Concert Series has been moved to the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. All events are weather permitting. Leashed pets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages permitted. Food and wine are available for purchase. Proudly sponsored by the City of Bedford & Bedford Cultural Commission.
- [House Concert Near Pittsburgh](https://bravecombo.com/events/house-concert-near-pittsburgh/) - BRAVE COMBO house concert Polka/ Rock/ WorldBeat Doors open @ 7 pm, Show @ 8 pm - Sewickley, PA $25 cash @ door (all goes to band) BYOB & snacks. For Details or to RSVP- text 412-956-2877 or email shananjackson@yahoo.com
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-4/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-5/)
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-3/)
- [LSA Burger Co.](https://bravecombo.com/events/lsa-in-denton/)
- [Denton Downtown Mini Mall Benefit Show](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-downtown-mini-mall-benefit-show/) - DTXDnB Entertainment and Laconic Sound have come together for the community! We are holding a BIG benefit show for ALL ages to come and help raise money for the Denton Downtown Mini Mall that caught fire December 26th, 2017. 100% of proceeds will be presented to the family of the mini mall and vendors Tickets
- [Muenster Germanfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/muenster-germanfest-3/)
- [Summer in the Park 2018](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-2018/)
- [Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/main-st-fort-worth-arts-festival/)
- [Dyngus Day Buffalo](https://bravecombo.com/events/dyngus-day-buffalo/) - 21 and over Dyngus Day Extravaganza 5 Bands - 2 Tents - 1 Huge Party Pure Polka Power Authentic Live Music Under The Big Tent! Main Tent Box On ............................................................... 3 - 6pm The ORIGINAL Polka Fusion Band BRAVE COMBO .................................................. 7:30pm Vip Tent Al Piatkowski and Kielbasa Kings alternating .............................................. starting 2pm Main Tent
- [Andy's](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-2/) - From Carl's Machine's Pump: Lighter fare. I have a new sound. It’s similar to Brave Combo in subject matter and song styles, but the actual sonic nature of the music is unlike anything BC ever was. For now, I’m calling it The Carl Finch Sound, which is pretty straight-forward. It involves cool beats, synthesized keyboards, and
- [University of Houston - Clear Lake](https://bravecombo.com/events/university-of-houston-clear-lake/)
- [TX German Bier & Brezel Fest](https://bravecombo.com/events/tx-german-bier-brezel-fest/)
- [Beachland Ballroom](https://bravecombo.com/events/beachland-ballroom-2/) - $18 ADV / $20 DOS / ALL AGES / BALLROOM 6pm Doors 7pm Showtime
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-3/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-4/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-4/)
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/houston-polish-festival-3/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-4/)
- [Private Party - Denton, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-denton-tx/)
- [Happy Birthday, Joe!](https://bravecombo.com/events/happy-birthday-joe/) - A celebration for Joe Cripps’ Birthday in his absence. Join us please as we celebrate the man on his birthday Friday, January 5th. Doors at 4pm MUSIC Many guests including several who shared the stage with Joe. Brave Combo Brent Best/Slobberbone David Pierce y Nuevo Mi Son Isaac Hoskins Paul Chesne Chris Maxwell A Taste of
- [Kirkwood Station Brewing Company](https://bravecombo.com/events/kirkwood-station/)
- [Andy's Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys-bar/)
- [Krause's Cafe - New Braunfels](https://bravecombo.com/events/krauses-cafe-new-braunfels-2/)
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-7/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-8/)
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-2017/)
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse-2/) - THE FOURTH FIRST ANNUAL POLKAPOCALYPSE! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 NOON - 5:30 PM The FOURTH First Annual POLKAPOCALYPSE! is once again upon us! Four awesome Polka bands will rock the boots off your lederhosen with a crazy mix of Tejano, Czech, German, Ukranian, Polish, Gypsy, and Norteno sounds! This year, an addition: A COSTUME
- [Tulsa Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/tulsa-oktoberfest/)
- [Corinth Pumpkin Palooza](https://bravecombo.com/events/corinth-pumpkin-palooza/) - Come experience "Pumpkin Palooza" madness! Entertainment includes a car show, tethered balloon rides, hot air balloon glow, kids' zone, and so much more!
- [Denton Does Halloween](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-does-halloween/) - On Halloween night, 2017, BackYard On Bell becomes the Graveyard on Bell. Presented by Real Rad Records and featuring a stacked lineup of Brave Combo, The Wee-Beasties (in what is said to be their final show ever), Puddin Taine, and Fab Deuce; plus a costume contest, face-painting, a photo booth, and more. For only $5,
- [Bonnie & Clyde Days](https://bravecombo.com/events/bonnie-clyde-days-2/)
- [Muenster Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/muenster-oktoberfest/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-3/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church-2017/) - German Food, Family Fun and Entertainment by Brave Combo. Free & Open to the Public!
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-3/)
- [Antone's](https://bravecombo.com/events/antones/) - Moved from August 12 $15 Doors 6:30 pm Show 7:30 pm Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs The Gulf Coast Playboys
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas-2/) - 4:00pm, 5:45pm-7:00 & 8:30pm
- [Pearland International Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/pearland-international-festival/)
- [Denton Music and Arts Collaborative](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-music-and-arts-collaborative/) - Join us as we celebrate the formation of Denton's newest non-profit which seeks to preserve, promote, and sustain the unique, culturally significant musical & artistic heritage of Denton. Art. Music. Live Printing. An opportunity to sample some of the things we love most about our community, all under one roof, for the sake of one
- [Andy's](https://bravecombo.com/events/andys/) - Doors at 8:00 Brave Combo at 10:00 Red Death at 12:00 Andy's Bar​ in Denton this Friday! Be there!
- [Masterworks Concert - Euless,TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert-euless-tx/)
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar-3/) - $15 adv./$18 dos.
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-6/) - Hometown show at Dan's Silver Leaf on June 2nd during the club's 15th Anniversary Celebration. Special Guests including Ohana Hokamp and Richard Haskins
- [Krause's Cafe - New Braunfels](https://bravecombo.com/events/krauses-cafe-new-braunfels/)
- [Bosque River Stage](https://bravecombo.com/events/bosque-river-stage/)
- [The Kessler](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-kessler-2/) - 6:30pm Bar Opens 7:30pm Theater Doors Open 8:30pm Showtime
- [The Heights Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-heights-theater/) - Doors 7:30pm Showtime 8:30pm Kitchen 6:30pm
- [Paris Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/paris-oktoberfest-3/) - The 2nd annual Paris Oktoberfest will be held at the historic Gibraltar Hotel Grounds, with a host of vendors, REAL LIVE German music, authentic German food, and a beautiful biergarten that puts most biergartens to shame.......Our biergarten can beat up your biergarten. Paris Oktoberfest is the "brainchild" of comedian Daryl Felsberg, friends and family. After
- [Wataugafest 2017](https://bravecombo.com/events/wataugafest-2017/)
- [Allen Public Library Theater](https://bravecombo.com/events/allen-public-library-theater/)
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-7/)
- [Private Party - Nacogdoches, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-nacogdoches-tx/)
- [Bartlett Arboretum](https://bravecombo.com/events/bartlett-arboretum/) - Gates open at 3 pm. Shows begin at 4 pm. Tickets on sale at the gate for $10. Pack a picnic, leave the pooch and take a short drive for the soul to Belle Plaine.
- [Music on Main](https://bravecombo.com/events/music-on-main/) - Come on out and get your 'polka on" with us!!! ***OPENING ACT*** Two Gun Hattie
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-3/) - What do you do when you have two of the best party bands in the country and a big tent pitched for an upcoming wedding? You throw a Wedding Dance, of course! Everything from The Chicken Dance to Only The Beginning; the repertoire of these two bands is infinite! Brave Combo played the wedding of
- [2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center](https://bravecombo.com/events/2720-cherokee-performing-arts-center-2/) - Sorry, folks! We're pulling this one from the tour schedule. We are working on getting a weekend night later this summer possibly at a festival. Stay tuned!
- [Franconia Brewing](https://bravecombo.com/events/franconia-brewing/) - Franconia Brewery in McKinney is celebrating their 9th Anniversary on Saturday, March 25th at their brewery. Doors open at 1 pm and for only $40 you can take a tour of the brewery and enjoy as much of their great craft beer as you like while you enjoy a live performance from Brave Combo, the
- [St. Andrew's Coffee House LIVE](https://bravecombo.com/events/st-andrews-coffee-house-live/) - From the beginning of the band in 1979, Brave Combo has benefited directly from the flow of immigrants into the USA. As well, we have stood beside those who have been abused and whose music has been maligned and/or ridiculed, if not completely ignored. The polka scene receives all of the benefits of forced segregation,
- [Continental Club](https://bravecombo.com/events/continental-club/) - $15 cover at the door @7:30pm. No advance tickets. 21+ only. From the beginning of the band in 1979, Brave Combo has benefited directly from the flow of immigrants into the USA. As well, we have stood beside those who have been abused and whose music has been maligned and/or ridiculed, if not completely ignored.
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub-2/) - Doors 7:30 School of Rock House Band will open the show at 8:15pm From the beginning of the band in 1979, Brave Combo has benefited directly from the flow of immigrants into the USA. As well, we have stood beside those who have been abused and whose music has been maligned and/or ridiculed, if not
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-5/) - From the beginning of the band in 1979, Brave Combo has benefited directly from the flow of immigrants into the USA. As well, we have stood beside those who have been abused and whose music has been maligned and/or ridiculed, if not completely ignored. The polka scene receives all of the benefits of forced segregation,
- [Bremond Polish Festival Days](https://bravecombo.com/events/bremond-polish-festival-days/)
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest-4/)
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest-5/)
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-2/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [Deep Ellum Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/deep-ellum-arts-festival-4/)
- [The Piney Woods PolkaFest 2017](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-polkafest-2017/)
- [Dyngus Day Buffalo](https://bravecombo.com/events/dyngus-day/) - More Info Coming Soon
- [AustOberfest (Austin + Oktoberfest)](https://bravecombo.com/events/austoberfest-austin-oktoberfest/)
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-dallas-tx-2/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-6/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-5/)
- [Private Party - Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-dallas-tx/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-3/)
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-3/) - https://youtu.be/KOCrJgdfEbg
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/houston-polish-festival-2/)
- [Muenster Germanfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/muenster-germanfest-2/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-6/)
- [Private Party - Rochester, NY](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-rochester-ny/)
- [Beachland Ballroom](https://bravecombo.com/events/beachland-ballroom/)
- [IPA Polka Month Dance](https://bravecombo.com/events/ipa-polka-month-dance/) - January is National Polka Month and the IPA is putting on a Texas-Sized event! Congratulate Carl Finch on his Induction into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame. Czech & Then Some will be celebrating the band's 20th anniversary in 2017. Admission: $10/$5 for IPA Members (join at the dance and get $5 back!) Kids
- [FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds-2/) - WINTER WEATHER WITH DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS HAS THE BAND STUCK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MISSOURI. TONIGHT'S SHOW AT FITZGERALD'S HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If you bought tickets in Ticketweb they will be automatically refunded -- if you bought at the club bring in your ticket for a full refund. Bummer. Please share and spread the
- [2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center](https://bravecombo.com/events/2720-cherokee-performing-arts-center/) - Canceled Due to Weather Conditions
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar-2/)
- [Fred's Texas Cafe](https://bravecombo.com/events/freds-texas-cafe-3/)
- [Bonnie & Clyde Days](https://bravecombo.com/events/bonnie-clyde-days/)
- [Karbachtoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/karbachtoberfest/) - Grab your lederhosen and dirndl and head over to Karbach Brewery's Biergarden for Karbachtoberfest! German cuisine and festivities, live music, souvenir half-liter steins, and merriment to be had!! It’s a party you won’t want to miss! Oompa!! Brave Combo plays two sets starting at 2pm
- [Southlake Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/southlake-oktoberfest/) - This year will mark the 15th anniversary of the Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Southlake's Chamber of Commerce! Over 100,000 people visit throughout the weekend festival! Attendance is completely free -- there are no admissions or parking fees. There will, however, be a wide range of food, beverages, and booth items available for sale! Come take
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest (Afternoon)](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest-afternoon/)
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest-3/)
- [Dan's Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-oktoberfest/)
- [Autumn Fest](https://bravecombo.com/events/autumn-fest/)
- [PRELUDE: A Preview of AURORA 2017](https://bravecombo.com/events/aurora-prelude/) - Capturing the magic of AURORA, the more intimate PRELUDE: A Preview of AURORA 2017 will remind you of what you loved about AURORA’s past and ignite your anticipation for what’s to come next year. Featuring 10 massive art installations of light, video and sound from around the world, PRELUDE takes place on the AT&T Performing
- [Postponed - St. John Annual Bazaar 2016](https://bravecombo.com/events/st-john-annual-bazaar-2016/) - This event has been postponed. We will announce a new date when it is rescheduled.
- [Polkapocalypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocalypse/)
- [Peace Lutheran Church](https://bravecombo.com/events/peace-lutheran-church/)
- [State Fair of Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/state-fair-of-texas/)
- [Fair Park Fourth](https://bravecombo.com/events/fair-park-fourth/) - Celebrate America with a day of family fun in Fair Park at Fair Park Fourth. Fair Park Fourth will be held Monday, July 4, 2016. Admission is free to Fair Park's grounds and to see the historic art, architecture, fountains. Around the Midway, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., music will be performed by the
- [ZooFest 2016](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoofest/) - 5 p.m. -- Brave Combo 7 p.m. -- Dale Watson 9 p.m. -- Lee Fields & The Expressions 11 p.m. -- Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
- [Summer in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park/) - Concert site: San Marcos Plaza Park 202 N C M Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [SOLD OUT! TX German Bier & Käse Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/scholz-garden/) - EVENT IS SOLD OUT IN ADVANCE! The Austin Saengerrunde and HOPE Farmers Market have partnered up to combine the TX German Bier Festival and Austin's First Annual Grilled Käse (a.k.a. Cheese) Competition! The event will take place Saturday, June 4th, 2016 from 5pm to 11pm (Tasting 5pm to 9pm) at the historic Saengerrunde Halle and
- [RESCHEDULED- Now 6/24 Masterworks Concert in Watauga, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/watauga-concert/) - CANCELLED - Rescheduled for 6/24 due to potential weather conditions. Bring the family to Capp Smith Park for a fun night out! Enjoy Live Music, Bounce Houses & Food!
- [Masterworks Concert in Watauga, TX](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert-in-watauga-tx/) - RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 3! This time, let's keep those rain clouds away for the evening. Bring the family to Capp Smith Park for a fun night out! Enjoy Live Music, Bounce Houses & Food!
- [Fair Park 80th Anniversary Celebration](https://bravecombo.com/events/fair-park-80th-anniversary-celebration/) - From Wednesday, June 8 through Saturday, June 11, 2016, Fair Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Centennial Exposition with a free, four-day festival. Fun and engaging activities are planned in order for the entire family to commemorate one of the city’s greatest treasures and historic landmarks. Open to the public, the event will
- [Wichita Riverfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/wichita-riverfest/) - Located just southeast across Lewis from the Hyatt Regency Wichita, the RedGuard Stage offers national headliners and favorite local and regional acts. All concerts are free with your $10 Riverfest button. RedGuard Stage MONDAY, JUNE 6 5:30-6:45 p.m.: Haymakers 7:15-9:30 p.m.: Brave Combo
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington-2/)
- [AustOberfest (Austin + Oktoberfest)](https://bravecombo.com/events/scholz-garten/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-3/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-4/)
- [Sounds of Lewisville](https://bravecombo.com/events/sounds-of-lewisville-2/)
- [Austin College](https://bravecombo.com/events/austin-college/)
- [Paris Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/paris-oktoberfest/)
- [The Piney Woods PolkaFest](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-piney-woods-polkafest/)
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/houston-polish-festival/)
- [2nd Saturdays in Eureka Springs](https://bravecombo.com/events/2nd-saturdays-in-eureka-springs/) - Brave Combo is back in Basin Park as part of our 2nd Saturday music series. This Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. This FREE show starts at 5pm.
- [Deep Ellum Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/deep-ellum-arts-festival-3/)
- [Tarrant County College - North East Campus](https://bravecombo.com/events/tarrant-county-college/) - Passport to the World will be the theme for this year’s International Festival April 11-13 on NE Campus. Cultural events will include live music and performances, panel discussions from students across the globe and diverse ethnic foods. The festival will include performances from all walks of life, including Grammy-winning band Brave Combo and local African
- [The Kessler](https://bravecombo.com/events/the-kessler/) - 6:00pm Bar Opens 7:00pm Theater Doors Open 8:00pm Showtime
- [Greater Denton Arts Council](https://bravecombo.com/events/greater-denton-arts-council/) - First Fridays at the Arts Center: 2nd Annual ARTS ALL NIGHT Friday, April 1, 6 PM – 6 AM, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center $10 for public, FREE for GDAC members and children under 12 Celebrate the arts ALL NIGHT with the Greater Denton Arts Council! Dance the night away with Brave Combo and Jessie Frye and
- [Summer Breeze Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-breeze-concert-series/)
- [UNT 125th Anniversary Book Reception](https://bravecombo.com/events/unt-125th-anniversary-book-reception/) - To celebrate the launch of the book Independent, Original and Progressive: Celebrating 125 Years of UNT, the UNT Libraries will feature a live performance by Brave Combo, a two-time Grammy-winning band with UNT roots who is featured in the book, and a series of live readings and short lectures on UNT culture and history. The
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-3/) - LIVE STREAM LINK https://www.concertwindow.com/13263-brave-combo STREAM THE DREAM! Okay. Brave Combo will be live-streaming two exciting nights from Dan's Silverleaf, in Denton, on Tuesday, March 15 at 8pm and Tuesday, March 29 at 8pm. The March 29th show will feature music from David Byrne's ground-breaking 1986 movie, TRUE STORIES, which just happens to contain several songs
- [Hurst Library](https://bravecombo.com/events/hurst-concert/) - Arts Council Northeast and the City of Hurst are pleased to welcome Brave Combo for a concert on April 28th at the Hurst Library 901 Precinct Line Rd.
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-4/) - LIVE STREAM LINK https://www.concertwindow.com/13263-brave-combo This night at Dan's is a bit of a free-for-all. We'll be messing with lights and fog, rehearsing some, might get Robert's wife to sing a Japanese song, Bolzen Beerband will play during our break, and we'll take requests. We will be playing the True Stories songs, too. STREAM THE DREAM! Okay.
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/events/poor-davids-pub/) - Denton, Texas polka visionaries, Brave Combo, will be performing a tribute to the 1986 movie, TRUE STORIES, at Poor David's Pub on Saturday, March 12, 2016. TRUE STORIES was the brainchild of Talking Heads' frontman, David Byrne and 2016 is the 30th anniversary of its release. The movie was filmed in and around Dallas. Brave
- [Fred's Texas Cafe](https://bravecombo.com/events/freds-texas-cafe-2/) - Tribute to True Stories' 30th Anniversary Denton, Texas polka visionaries, Brave Combo, will be performing a tribute to the 1986 movie, TRUE STORIES, at Fred's Texas Cafe on Saturday, March 26. TRUE STORIES was the brainchild of Talking Heads’ frontman, David Byrne and 2016 is the 30th anniversary of its release. The movie
- [MossFest](https://bravecombo.com/events/austin-festival/) - MOSSFEST - CHANGE OF DATE - SUNDAY MARCH 6TH Mossfest has been asked by the Parks and Recreation Department to change their original date for MossFest from Saturday March 5th to Sunday March 6th. They are excited to offer MossFest on the same day as the ABC Kite Festival for families and individuals to enjoy the family concert
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas/)
- [National Polka Festival - Ennis, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-ennis-texas-2/)
- [Muenster Germanfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/muenster-germanfest/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-5/)
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest-2/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival-2/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-3/)
- [Deep Ellum Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/deep-ellum-arts-festival-2/)
- [Denton State School](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-denton-state-school/) - Brave Combo continues the tradition of performing at the Denton State School. Something they have done since the band's inception.
- [SOLD OUT!! FitzGerald's](https://bravecombo.com/events/fitzgeralds/) - This show has sold out! Watch the FREE LIVE STREAM AT 9PM https://gigity.tv/event/110123
- [Brave Christmas at the Meyerson](https://bravecombo.com/events/brave-christmas-at-the-meyerson/) - It's A Brave, Brave Christmas Show! The Dallas Winds presents A Brave Christmas at the Meyerson on Monday, December 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the Meyerson Symphony Center. Three-time Grammy Award nominee Dallas Winds joins mulitple Grammy Award winning polka/blues/rock band Brave Combo for a Christmas concert of holiday favorites served up with a polka-licious
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf-2/)
- [Zoo Bar](https://bravecombo.com/events/zoo-bar/)
- [Barleycorn's](https://bravecombo.com/events/barleycorns/)
- [Off Broadway](https://bravecombo.com/events/off-broadway/)
- [Strauss Square Uncovered Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/strauss-square-uncovered-concert-series/) - BRAVE COMBO PERFORMING HITS OF THE 60S Strauss Square Uncovered, the concert series created to bring classic hits for you to enjoy at the outdoor venue, will finish up the series with the Grammy award-winning Brave Combo. The Denton-based band will cover the hits of the 60’s. Groovy! Opening up for Brave Combo will be
- [Polkapocaplypse](https://bravecombo.com/events/polkapocaplypse/) - WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP!! The rain location has been activated for today's Polkapocalypse in Austin. Moved from the Elisabet Ney Museum grounds to the Hancock Recreation Center 811 E 41st St Austin, Texas 78751 Yes, it's time for the Second First Annual POLKAPOCALYPSE! Featuring: MAZEL TOV KOCKTAIL HOUR (Austin) FABULOUS POLKASONICS (Austin) CONJUNTO LOS PINKYS (Austin)
- [Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa](https://bravecombo.com/events/linde-oktoberfest-tulsa/)
- [Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa](https://bravecombo.com/events/linde-oktoberfest-tulsa-2/)
- [Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa](https://bravecombo.com/events/linde-oktoberfest-tulsa-3/)
- [Fight the Frack Free Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/fight-the-frack/) - Dentonites commemorate the one year anniversary of our hard won battle to ban fracking. You are invited to join us for a FREE CONCERT as we celebrate with our hometown heroes, BRAVE COMBO and special guests, THE FRACKETTES! Hear from local activists, enjoy great music and find out the latest news in the Denton fracking
- [AustOberfest (Austin + Oktoberfest)](https://bravecombo.com/events/austoberfest-at/) - On Saturday, October 17th, 2015 the Austin Saengerrunde will open its doors to 3rd Annual AustOberfest (Austin + Oktoberfest) celebrating Central Texas German heritage with German-style food, lots of bier, contest stage, bowling & live music with proceeds benefiting Foodways Texas.
- [Piney Woods Polka Fest](https://bravecombo.com/events/piney-woods-polka-fest-2/) - Show of your best chicken dance, enjoy the Beer Garden and authentic food. Sponsored by and funded in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Doors at 7pm - Brave Combo at 8pm
- [Oktoberfest Block Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-block-party/) - German Food, Family Fun & Entertainment by Brave Combo
- [Oktoberfest Southlake](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-southlake/) - This year will mark the 14th anniversary of the Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Southlake's Chamber of Commerce! Over 100,000 people visit throughout the weekend festival! Attendance is completely free -- there are no admissions or parking fees. There will, however, be a wide range of food, beverages, and booth items available for sale! Come take
- [McKinney Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mckinney-oktoberfest/) - Dust off your lederhosen and tune up your yodel for this year’s Oktoberfest. McKinney Oktoberfest is a family favorite, offering authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and much more The “beer garden” covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney's Historic Downtown square so you can enjoy all downtown McKinney
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest/)
- [Fort Worth Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/fort-worth-oktoberfest-2/)
- [Addison Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/addison-oktoberfest-2/) - Sets - 6-7:30pm & 10-11pm For over 25 years, the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich has been held in Addison, Texas. This year, over 70,000 fans will come together September 17-20, 2015 to share a love of polka, German food and, of course, the same Paulaner Bier that will be served at Bavaria’s
- [Addison Oktoberfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/addison-oktoberfest/) - For over 25 years, the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich has been held in Addison, Texas. This year, over 70,000 fans will come together September 17-20, 2015 to share a love of polka, German food and, of course, the same Paulaner Bier that will be served at Bavaria’s favorite festival. As a part
- [St. John Annual Bazaar 2015](https://bravecombo.com/events/st-john-bazaar-2015/) - Doors open: 5:00pm Dinner 5:30-7:30pm Music 5:30 - 7:30pm Out of the Box 8:00 - 11:00pm Brave Combo
- [Private](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-3/)
- [Fred's Texas Cafe](https://bravecombo.com/events/freds-texas-cafe/)
- [Private](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-2/)
- [Private](https://bravecombo.com/events/private/)
- [Dan's Silverleaf](https://bravecombo.com/events/dans-silverleaf/)
- [Levitt Pavilion Arlington](https://bravecombo.com/events/levitt-pavilion-arlington/)
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest-2/) - West Pavilion
- [Westfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/westfest/) - East Pavilion
- [Oktoberfest at Ellen Noel Art Museum](https://bravecombo.com/events/oktoberfest-at-ellen-noel-art-museum/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-4/)
- [Community Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/community-concert/) - Free Community Concert Hosted By First United Methodist Church Coppell
- [Piney Woods Polka Fest](https://bravecombo.com/events/piney-woods-polka-fest/)
- [Summer in the Park Concert Series](https://bravecombo.com/events/summer-in-the-park-concert-series/) - Rain site: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- [Jammin' in the Park](https://bravecombo.com/events/jammin-in-the-park/) - REPLACEMENT DATE FOR 3/20 RAIN OUT: The Colony City Manager’s Arts Committee (CMAC) presents, “Jammin’ in the Park!” The CMAC will host this family friendly event each month at The Colony Five Star Complex. Invite your family, friends and neighbors and bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and settle in for a memorable
- [Sounds of Lewisville](https://bravecombo.com/events/sounds-of-lewisville/)
- [Gem Theatre](https://bravecombo.com/events/gem-theatre/)
- [Austin Maifest](https://bravecombo.com/events/austin-maifest/) - Hey! Brave Combo will be part of the Austin Saengerrunde’s Maifest Texas-German Bier Festival this Saturday, May 30th. Word on their website is that it may sell out in advance so that means there may not be tickets available at the door. Be sure to pop over to their site right now and place your order
- [Masterworks Concert at Southlake Town Square](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert-at-southlake-town-square/)
- [Masterworks Concert Series in Westlake](https://bravecombo.com/events/masterworks-concert-series-in-westlake/) - Thursday, May 7th is the rescheduled date for the Brave Combo's Masterworks concert in Westlake, Texas. Let's cross our fingers that it doesn't get rained out again! Solana Village Retail Courtyard at 3 Village Circle in Westlake will be the place to be from 7 to 8 p.m. for a little rest, relaxation, and great
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party-2/)
- [Mayfest](https://bravecombo.com/events/mayfest/)
- [Tejas Fest 2015 Benefit Concert](https://bravecombo.com/events/tejas-fest-2015-benefit-concert/) - The San Antonio Clubhouse is proud to present the 1st annual TejasFest celebration in downtown San Antonio. We have a full day of food and entertainment to celebrate the history and culture of Texas. Free events from 10:30 to 6:30pm. Benefit concert with Brave Combo 7-10pm, $12.
- [Denton Arts & Jazz Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/denton-arts-jazz-festival/)
- [National Polka Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival-2/) - With Special Guest, Alex Meixner http://alexmeixner.com/
- [National Polka Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/national-polka-festival/) - With Special Guest, Alex Meixner http://alexmeixner.com/
- [Taste of Irving](https://bravecombo.com/events/taste-of-irving/)
- [Deep Ellum Arts Festival](https://bravecombo.com/events/deep-ellum-arts-festival/)
- [Private Party](https://bravecombo.com/events/private-party/)

## Products

- [Atomic Cat - T-Shirt](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/atomic-cat-t-shirt/) - The cat is BACK!! New colors, limited stock! Order Today! Shirt Details: Gildan 5000 Classic Fit Adult T-Shirt 100% Cotton Jersey
- [Sounds of the Hollow](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/sounds-of-the-hollow/) - 1 Intro 2 Baby, Baby, Baby, Don't 3 Seduction 4 Fiesta 5 Rose Marie 6 Tattletale Twist 7 Lush Interlude 8 The Dance Lesson 9 Snowflake Reel 10 What Do You Want? 11 Heavy Shoulders Interlude 12 History of a Love 13 Zombified 14 Jesusita en Chihuahua 15 Mambo Dolito 16 Where I Belong 17
- [CD - Sounds of the Hollow](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-sounds-of-the-hollow/) - 1 Intro 2 Baby, Baby, Baby, Don't 3 Seduction 4 Fiesta 5 Rose Marie 6 Tattletale Twist 7 Lush Interlude 8 The Dance Lesson 9 Snowflake Reel 10 What Do You Want? 11 Heavy Shoulders Interlude 12 History of a Love 13 Zombified 14 Jesusita en Chihuahua 15 Mambo Dolito 16 Where I Belong 17
- [Don't Shred On Me: Vol. 1 - EP 7" Single](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/vinyl/dont-shred-on-me-vol-1-ep-7-single/) - The Wee-Beasties and Brave Combo... ON THE SAME RECORD!
- [Pure Polka Power - T-Shirt](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/pure-polka-power-t-shirt/) - NEW COLORS ARE ALWAYS CYCLING IN AND OUT! CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE OPTIONS!
- [Rocket - T-Shirt](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/rocket-t-shirt/) - It's the return of the very popular Brave Combo rocket design. Vintage for the win! Shirt color: Jade Shirt Details: Green Gildan 5000 Classic Fit Adult T-Shirt 100% Cotton Jersey
- [The Nice Musics](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/the-nice-musics/) - Drumroll. Here they are! Cymbal crash. The Nice Musics! They, being Carl Finch and Danny Jerabek. Carl is from Texas and Danny is from Wisconsin. Danny was playing polkas and waltzes in the womb, which was about the same time Carl was in college, finding a bunch of polka albums on sale at a Woolworth’s
- [CD - The Nice Musics](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-the-nice-musics/) - Drumroll. Here they are! Cymbal crash. The Nice Musics! They, being Carl Finch and Danny Jerabek. Carl is from Texas and Danny is from Wisconsin. Danny was playing polkas and waltzes in the womb, which was about the same time Carl was in college, finding a bunch of polka albums on sale at a Woolworth’s
- [Kiss of Fire](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/kiss-of-fire/) - Brave Combo featuring Lauren Agnelli 1.Kiss Of Fire 2.I Get Ideas 3. A Way To Say Goodbye 4. Burn Slow 5. I Could Have Danced All Night 6. J'ai Faim, Tourjours 7. (The) Eyes of Santa Lucia 8. Candles 9. Serendipity 10. Take A Deep Breath 11. A Day In The Life Of A Fool
- [Download - Kiss of Fire](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-kiss-of-fire/) - Brave Combo featuring Lauren Agnelli 1.Kiss Of Fire 2.I Get Ideas 3. A Way To Say Goodbye 4. Burn Slow 5. I Could Have Danced All Night 6. J'ai Faim, Tourjours 7. (The) Eyes of Santa Lucia 8. Candles 9. Serendipity 10. Take A Deep Breath 11. A Day In The Life Of A Fool
- [A Night on Earth](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/a-night-on-earth/) - Brave Combo's 1991 release, containing 7 original songs. Once again, 14 songs in all. 1. Night On Earth 2. Don't Ever Dance With Maria 3. Hora Bailik 4. Do Something Different 5. Two Marys 6. Dulcecita 7. Jealousy 8. Laura 9. What Is This Darkess 10. Italian Medley #1 11. Italian Medley #2 12. Hey
- [Cassette - Hokey Pokey EP](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/cassette-hokey-pokey-ep/) - This 7 song EP release is the only place to get Brave Combo's versions of "Jeepers Creepers Cha Cha Cha", "The Bunny Dirge" and "Hava Nagila Twist" The Hokey Pokey Jeepers Creepers Hava Nagila Twist Jeopardy Schottische Bunny Dirge The Chicken Dance The Hokey Pokey
- [Cassette - Girl - Tiny Tim w/Brave Combo](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/cassette-girl-tiny-tim-wbrave-combo/) - Brave Combo meets crooner Tiny Tim for a journey that spans a century of musical history. 1. Girl 2. Bye Bye Blackbird 3. That Old Feeling 4. Sly Cigarette 5. I Want To Stay Here 6. New York, New York 7. Stairway To Heaven 8. All That I Want Is You 9. Stardust 10. I
- [Cassette - A Night on Earth](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/a-cassette-night-on-earth/) - Brave Combo's 1991 release, containing 7 original songs. Once again, 14 songs in all. 1. Night On Earth 2. Don't Ever Dance With Maria 3. Hora Bailik 4. Do Something Different 5. Two Marys 6. Dulcecita 7. Jealousy 8. Laura 9. What Is This Darkess 10. Italian Medley #1 11. Italian Medley #2 12. Hey
- [Cassette - Polkasonic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/cassette-polkasonic/) - 1999 - Brave Combo's Grammy Winning polka album!!! Down At The Friendly Tavern Red Wing Why, Oh Why Polka Dancer Only For Love Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Conchita, The Waitress Skytrain Glamorous Gal Down In the Valley Crumbling Heart Purple Haze- The Jimi Hendrix Polka
- [CD - Polkasonic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-polkasonic/) - 1999 - Brave Combo's Grammy Winning polka album!!! Down At The Friendly Tavern Red Wing Why, Oh Why Polka Dancer Only For Love Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Conchita, The Waitress Skytrain Glamorous Gal Down In the Valley Crumbling Heart Purple Haze- The Jimi Hendrix Polka
- [Download - Polkasonic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-polkasonic/) - 1999 - Brave Combo's Grammy Winning polka album!!! Down At The Friendly Tavern Red Wing Why, Oh Why Polka Dancer Only For Love Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Conchita, The Waitress Skytrain Glamorous Gal Down In the Valley Crumbling Heart Purple Haze- The Jimi Hendrix Polka Polkasonic's download tracks are MP3 files, 320 kbps, 44.100kHz sample
- [Polkasonic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/polkasonic/) - 1999 - Brave Combo's Grammy Winning polka album!!! Down At The Friendly Tavern Red Wing Why, Oh Why Polka Dancer Only For Love Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Conchita, The Waitress Skytrain Glamorous Gal Down In the Valley Crumbling Heart Purple Haze- The Jimi Hendrix Polka
- [Christmas Present](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/christmas-present/) - 15 LIVE TRACKS RECORDED AT FITZGERALD'S IN BERWYN, IL AND AT MCDAVID STUDIO IN FORT WORTH, TX WE THREE KINGS (CHA CHA CHA) FELIZ NAVIDAD (CUMBIA) HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS FROSTY, THE SNOW MAN CAROL OF THE BELLS JOLLY OL’ ST. NICK GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN (TWIST) O, CHRISTMAS TREE (SAMBA) WINTER
- [Download - Christmas Present](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-christmas-present/) - 15 LIVE TRACKS RECORDED AT FITZGERALD'S IN BERWYN, IL AND AT MCDAVID STUDIO IN FORT WORTH, TX WE THREE KINGS (CHA CHA CHA) FELIZ NAVIDAD (CUMBIA) HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS FROSTY, THE SNOW MAN CAROL OF THE BELLS JOLLY OL’ ST. NICK GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN (TWIST) O, CHRISTMAS TREE (SAMBA) WINTER
- [Kikiriki](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/kikiriki/) - KIKIRIKI BEETHOVEN SONG KIEV WALTZ HOLIDAY JUST BECAUSE BIG HEAD POLKA POLISH NATIONAL ANTHEM PRAIRIE DOGS POLKA SIMPLY ROAD TO PRAHA APPLE BLOSSOM TIME SATELLITE POLKA
- [Download - Sounds of the Hollow](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-sounds-of-the-hollow/) - 1 Intro 2 Baby, Baby, Baby, Don't 3 Seduction 4 Fiesta 5 Rose Marie 6 Tattletale Twist 7 Lush Interlude 8 The Dance Lesson 9 Snowflake Reel 10 What Do You Want? 11 Heavy Shoulders Interlude 12 History of a Love 13 Zombified 14 Jesusita en Chihuahua 15 Mambo Dolito 16 Where I Belong 17
- [Download - Kikiriki](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-kikiriki/) - KIKIRIKI BEETHOVEN SONG KIEV WALTZ HOLIDAY JUST BECAUSE BIG HEAD POLKA POLISH NATIONAL ANTHEM PRAIRIE DOGS POLKA SIMPLY ROAD TO PRAHA APPLE BLOSSOM TIME SATELLITE POLKA Kikiriki's download tracks are MP3 files, 320 kbps, 44.100kHz sample rate, 16 bits, stereo and include a copy of the CD cover image. Full release purchase includes the CD
- [Musical Varieties](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/musical-varieties/) - 1987 - "Best of Brave Combo" collection from the early Four Dots recordings (1980-1985). 1. Anna 2. People Are Strange 3. Forozinho Aperreado 4. Lorianna 5. Gigi 6. Ice Machine in the Desert 7. El Cumbanchero 8. O Holy Night Cha Cha Cha 9. Julida 10. Rosemary's Baby 11. Viva Seguin 12. Skokiaan 13. La
- [Download - Musical Varieties](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-musical-varieties/) - 1987 - "Best of Brave Combo" collection from the early Four Dots recordings (1980-1985). 1. Anna 2. People Are Strange 3. Forozinho Aperreado 4. Lorianna 5. Gigi 6. Ice Machine in the Desert 7. El Cumbanchero 8. O Holy Night Cha Cha Cha 9. Julida 10. Rosemary's Baby 11. Viva Seguin 12. Skokiaan 13. La
- [Generic Brave Combo - T-Shirt](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/generic-brave-combo-t-shirt/) - Yep. There is no mistaking the message on this shirt! Shirt Details: Gildan 5000 Classic Fit Adult T-Shirt 100% Cotton Jersey
- [Kick-Ass Polkas](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/kick-ass-polkas/) - Released in 2001 - 12 Energetic Polka Hits recorded LIVE at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio. Violins Play For Me Kenny Bass Medley Herrgard's Polka Wooden Heart Skater's Waltz Westview Polka Hey Baba Reba (Cafe Polka) Atotonilco Mickey Mouse Polka La Paloma Twist Down At The Friendly Tavern Flying Saucer Kick-Ass Polkas' download tracks
- [Download - Kick-Ass Polkas](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-kick-ass-polkas/) - Released in 2001 - 12 Energetic Polka Hits recorded LIVE at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio. Violins Play For Me Kenny Bass Medley Herrgard's Polka Wooden Heart Skater's Waltz Westview Polka Hey Baba Reba (Cafe Polka) Atotonilco Mickey Mouse Polka La Paloma Twist Down At The Friendly Tavern Flying Saucer Kick-Ass Polkas' download tracks
- [Download - Polka's Revenge](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-polkas-revenge/) - The Innocent Gadfly At The Polka Fest Cajun Danish Stan Blout Medley Swir, Swir Oberek Lovers On Public Benches The Denton Polka Kiss Me, Sweetheart Amerika Crystal Pearls I Can See For Miles Northside Hop Picnic Polka Joy Waltz Let's Get Going Trippy Town (Denton Life) Crazy Goose Holiday In Poland Don't Let Go Juke
- [Tank Tops](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/tank-tops/)
- [Cassette - Polkatharsis](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/cassette-polkatharsis/) - 1987 - The Combo's first release on Rounder Records. Contains 11 polkas, two waltzes and a schottische. Happy Wanderer POLKA Crazy Serbian Butcher's Dance POLKA Seven Steps SHOTTISCHE Old Country Polka POLKA Anniversary Song WALTZ Who Stole the Kishka POLKA La Rufalina POLKA Lovesick POLKA Atotonilco POLKA New Mind Polka POLKA Jesusita En Chihuahua POLKA
- [Holidays!](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/holidays/) - Auld Lang Syne New Year's Polka Groundhog Groundhog Glitter & Glue Hail To The Chief / Minstrel Boy Postcard From New Orleans A Little Bit Irish April Fool I'm A Bunny Rabbit Cinco De Mayo Mama Pushed Me Out Father's Day Precious Freedom No Work Polka The Vampire Twist Thanksgiving Day Hey Little Dreidel Coal
- [Up The Wild Side of Frankenstein](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/up-the-wild-side-of-frankenstein/) - The long-awaited album by Carl And Mike, UP THE WILD SIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (denTone Records), is now a rock hard reality and available from the Brave Combo Store. Carl is Carl Finch. Mike is Mike Dillon. The 12 songs cover a lot of musical territory, since Carl and Mike are both antsy people. UP THE
- [Download - No, No, No, Cha Cha Cha w/Bonus Track](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-no-no-no-cha-cha-cha-wbonus-track/) - EXOTIC AND SENSUOUS!
- [Download - Up The Wild Side of Frankenstein](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-up-the-wild-side-of-frankenstein/) - The long-awaited album by Carl And Mike, UP THE WILD SIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (denTone Records), is now a rock hard reality and available from the Brave Combo Store. Carl is Carl Finch. Mike is Mike Dillon. The 12 songs cover a lot of musical territory, since Carl and Mike are both antsy people. UP THE
- [Download - Holidays!](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-holidays/) - Auld Lang Syne New Year's Polka Groundhog Groundhog Glitter & Glue Hail To The Chief / Minstrel Boy Postcard From New Orleans A Little Bit Irish April Fool I'm A Bunny Rabbit Cinco De Mayo Mama Pushed Me Out Father's Day Precious Freedom No Work Polka The Vampire Twist Thanksgiving Day Hey Little Dreidel Coal
- [Download - Symphonic Polkas](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-symphonic-polkas/) - When two-time Grammy-winning Brave Combo was invited to join forces with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, the multi-talented group jumped right into the challenge. After all, this is a band whose musical credo has always held fast to the premise “Do Something Different.” The band’s newest release from Dentone Records, Symphonic Polkas is musical adventure at
- [Symphonic Polkas](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/symphonic-polkas/) - When two-time Grammy-winning Brave Combo was invited to join forces with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, the multi-talented group jumped right into the challenge. After all, this is a band whose musical credo has always held fast to the premise “Do Something Different.” The band’s newest release from Dentone Records, Symphonic Polkas is musical adventure at
- [The Liminal Zone](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/the-liminal-zone/) - Hop To It Clockwork Green Maple Polka Song of the Night Cafe Katarina-Mou It Had Better Be Tonight The Best Sunsets Are in the West Kilroy Was Here The Everything Questions in a World of Blue Krazy Antz Washer and Dryer It Took Us All Night To Get Home Last Night The Spanish Guitar and
- [The Exotic Rocking Life](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/the-exotic-rocking-life/) - COWERING MESS LOUIE, LOUIE PATRICIA TWIST THE TSAMIKOS YO NO BAILO CON JUANA UNDERCOVER MEDLEY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE HONGA ANOTHER NIGHT EL CAMALEON
- [Download - The Liminal Zone](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-the-liminal-zone/) - Hop To It Clockwork Green Maple Polka Song of the Night Cafe Katarina-Mou It Had Better Be Tonight The Best Sunsets Are in the West Kilroy Was Here The Everything Questions in a World of Blue Krazy Antz Washer and Dryer It Took Us All Night To Get Home Last Night The Spanish Guitar and
- [Download - The Exotic Rocking Life](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-the-exotic-rocking-life/) - COWERING MESS LOUIE, LOUIE PATRICIA TWIST THE TSAMIKOS YO NO BAILO CON JUANA UNDERCOVER MEDLEY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE HONGA ANOTHER NIGHT EL CAMALEON
- [Live At Blob's Park](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/live-at-blobs-park/) - 1 Eloina's Marbles 2 In Heaven There is No Beer polka 3 Poor People of Paris cumbia 4 Hernando's Hideaway twist 5 Waltz Across Texas 6 Sugartime polka 7 Brazil samba 8 Samba Ordinaire 9 Cherry Pink Polka 10 Ice Machine in the Desert 11 Purple Haze Polka 12 Blackbird Waltz 13 Mas Tequila polka
- [Download - Live At Blob's Park](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-live-at-blobs-park/) - 1 Eloina's Marbles 2 In Heaven There is No Beer polka 3 Poor People of Paris cumbia 4 Hernando's Hideaway twist 5 Waltz Across Texas 6 Sugartime polka 7 Brazil samba 8 Samba Ordinaire 9 Cherry Pink Polka 10 Ice Machine in the Desert 11 Purple Haze Polka 12 Blackbird Waltz 13 Mas Tequila polka
- [Download - The Nice Musics](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/downloads/download-the-nice-musics/) - Drumroll. Here they are! Cymbal crash. The Nice Musics! They, being Carl Finch and Danny Jerabek. Carl is from Texas and Danny is from Wisconsin. Danny was playing polkas and waltzes in the womb, which was about the same time Carl was in college, finding a bunch of polka albums on sale at a Woolworth’s
- [CD - The Liminal Zone](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-the-liminal-zone/) - Hop To It Clockwork Green Maple Polka Song of the Night Cafe Katarina-Mou It Had Better Be Tonight The Best Sunsets Are in the West Kilroy Was Here The Everything Questions in a World of Blue Krazy Antz Washer and Dryer It Took Us All Night To Get Home Last Night The Spanish Guitar and
- [CD - Kikiriki](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-kikiriki/) - KIKIRIKI BEETHOVEN SONG KIEV WALTZ HOLIDAY JUST BECAUSE BIG HEAD POLKA POLISH NATIONAL ANTHEM PRAIRIE DOGS POLKA SIMPLY ROAD TO PRAHA APPLE BLOSSOM TIME SATELLITE POLKA
- [CD - It's Christmas, Man!](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/its-christmas-man/) - LIMITED STOCK JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
- [Polkasonic T-Shirt](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/polkasonic-t-shirt/) - Cleveland International Records (out of Nashville) will soon be re-releasing our Grammy Award-winning album POLKASONIC. And, to commemorate, we have new POLKASONIC T-shirts ready to mail your way. Our store T-shirt motto is, “It will look good on you AND you will look good wearing it!” Shirt Details: Gildan 5000 Classic Fit Adult T-Shirt 100% Cotton Jersey
- [CD - Holidays!](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-holidays/) - Auld Lang Syne New Year's Polka Groundhog Groundhog Glitter & Glue Hail To The Chief / Minstrel Boy Postcard From New Orleans A Little Bit Irish April Fool I'm A Bunny Rabbit Cinco De Mayo Mama Pushed Me Out Father's Day Precious Freedom No Work Polka The Vampire Twist Thanksgiving Day Hey Little Dreidel Coal
- [CD - Group Dance Epidemic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-group-dance-epidemic/) - 1997 - It's "Fun & Functional!" All of your "organized dance" favorites brought to life the Brave Combo way! Hokey Pokey (Rock Style) Mexican Hat Dance Never On Sunday Limbo Rock/Hand Jive The Hustle Chicken Dance (Thrash Version) Mana Vu The Jeffrey The Peanut Vendor Jeopardy Schottische The Hokey Pokey (Go-Go Style) Bunny Hop
- [CD - Hokey Pokey EP](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-hokey-pokey-ep/) - This 7 song EP release is the only place to get Brave Combo's versions of "Jeepers Creepers Cha Cha Cha", "The Bunny Dirge" and "Hava Nagila Twist" 1. The Hokey Pokey 2. Jeepers Creepers 3. Hava Nagila Twist 4. Jeopardy Schottische 5. Bunny Dirge 6. The Chicken Dance 7. The Hokey Pokey
- [All Wound Up! w/Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/all-wound-up-wcathy-fink-marcy-marxer/) - This collaboration between Brave Combo and kid music pros Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer includes such songs as I Will Never Clean Up My Room, Chopsticks and Spaghetti (Twist and Twirl)!! Recipient of an Earlychildhood News Director's Choice Award and a Parents Guide to Children's Media Award Mockingbird Polka On the Day You Were Born
- [Cassette - All Wound Up! w/Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cassettes/cassette-all-wound-up-wcathy-fink-marcy-marxer/) - This collaboration between Brave Combo and kid music pros Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer includes such songs as I Will Never Clean Up My Room, Chopsticks and Spaghetti (Twist and Twirl)!! Recipient of an Earlychildhood News Director's Choice Award and a Parents Guide to Children's Media Award Mockingbird Polka On the Day You Were Born
- [CD - Live at Blob's Park](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-live-at-blobs-park/) - 1 Eloina's Marbles 2 In Heaven There is No Beer polka 3 Poor People of Paris cumbia 4 Hernando's Hideaway twist 5 Waltz Across Texas 6 Sugartime polka 7 Brazil samba 8 Samba Ordinaire 9 Cherry Pink Polka 10 Ice Machine in the Desert 11 Purple Haze Polka 12 Blackbird Waltz 13 Mas Tequila polka
- [CD - Polkatharsis](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-polkatharsis/) - 1987 - The Combo's first release on Rounder Records. Contains 11 polkas, two waltzes and a schottische. Happy Wanderer POLKA Crazy Serbian Butcher's Dance POLKA Seven Steps SHOTTISCHE Old Country Polka POLKA Anniversary Song WALTZ Who Stole the Kishka POLKA La Rufalina POLKA Lovesick POLKA Atotonilco POLKA New Mind Polka POLKA Jesusita En Chihuahua POLKA
- [Polkatharsis](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/polkatharsis/) - 1987 - The Combo's first release on Rounder Records. Contains 11 polkas, two waltzes and a schottische. Happy Wanderer POLKA Crazy Serbian Butcher's Dance POLKA Seven Steps SHOTTISCHE Old Country Polka POLKA Anniversary Song WALTZ Who Stole the Kishka POLKA La Rufalina POLKA Lovesick POLKA Atotonilco POLKA New Mind Polka POLKA Jesusita En Chihuahua POLKA
- [Humansville](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/humansville/) - 1988 - Fifteen more gems by the Combo. Includes four originals and the immortal "Tubular Jugs." ("Can Can"). 1. Money Can't Buy Everything 2. Canto a La Salsa 3. Besame Mucho 4. Our Imagined 5. Viva la Reina 6. Chem-oo-Chem 7. Poor People of Paris 8. La Negra Mariachi 9. Night 10. Can Can 11. Move
- [CD - Humansville](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-humansville/) - 1988 - Fifteen more gems by the Combo. Includes four originals and the immortal "Tubular Jugs." 1. Money Can't Buy Everything 2. Canto a La Salsa 3. Besame Mucho 4. Our Imagined Image 5. Viva la Reina 6. Chem-oo-Chem 7. Poor People of Paris 8. La Negra Mariachi 9. Night 10. Can Can 11. Move
- [CD - Polka's Revenge](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/polkas-revenge/) - Look at what we found around the office. A pile of the out-of-print CD, Polka's Revenge. Sure, they are naked disk without a proper case or cover booklet, but the important part is definitely here...the music!
- [CD - Up The Wild Side of Frankenstein](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-up-the-wild-side-of-frankenstein/) - The long-awaited album by Carl And Mike, UP THE WILD SIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (denTone Records), is now a rock hard reality and available from the Brave Combo Store. Carl is Carl Finch. Mike is Mike Dillon. The 12 songs cover a lot of musical territory, since Carl and Mike are both antsy people. UP THE
- [Box of Ghosts](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/box-of-ghosts/) - This 2003 release of classical tunes that are all infused with Brave Combo's own special twist! And tango...And salsa! Rondo a la Turca (Mozart) The Gnossienne #3 (Satie) Dance of the Hours, Parts 1 & 2 (Ponchielli) Polovetsian Dance (Borodin) Pavane for a Dead Princess (Ravel) Musetta's Waltz (Puccini) Hungarianella (Brahms) Barcarole (Offenbach) Swan Lake
- [CD - Box of Ghosts](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-box-of-ghosts/) - This 2003 release of classical tunes that are all infused with Brave Combo's own special twist! And tango...And salsa! Rondo a la Turca (Mozart) The Gnossienne #3 (Satie) Dance of the Hours, Parts 1 & 2 (Ponchielli) Polovetsian Dance (Borodin) Pavane for a Dead Princess (Ravel) Musetta's Waltz (Puccini) Hungarianella (Brahms) Barcarole (Offenbach) Swan Lake
- [Hat Pin - Brave Combo Pure Polka Power Logo](https://bravecombo.com/shop/other-items/hat-pin-brave-combo-pure-polka-power-logo/) - Your hat, collar or whatever else you don't mind poking a hole into will be much more stylish with a 1” metal lapel pin featuring the Brave Combo Pure Polka Power badge logo!
- [CD - A Night on Earth](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-a-night-on-earth/) - Brave Combo's 1991 release, containing 7 original songs. Once again, 14 songs in all. 1. Night On Earth 2. Don't Ever Dance With Maria 3. Hora Bailik 4. Do Something Different 5. Two Marys 6. Dulcecita 7. Jealousy 8. Laura 9. What Is This Darkess 10. Italian Medley #1 11. Italian Medley #2 12. Hey
- [CD - Polkas For A Gloomy World](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-polkas-for-a-gloomy-world/) - Their Grammy nominated polka release of 1995. Brave Combo roars through a plethora of polka styles and sounds. Hosa Dyna Flying Saucer Eloina's Marbles The Faithful Hussar Near The Karpat Mountain Quiero Que Sepas Mystery Spot Polka Potato Chips Polka Breslau Pije Kuba Buscando Tu Corazon Katiusha Camino De Delores In Heaven There is No
- [Polkas For A Gloomy World](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/polkas-for-a-gloomy-world/) - Their Grammy nominated polka release of 1995. Brave Combo roars through a plethora of polka styles and sounds. Hosa Dyna Flying Saucer Eloina's Marbles The Faithful Hussar Near The Karpat Mountain Quiero Que Sepas Mystery Spot Polka Potato Chips Polka Breslau Pije Kuba Buscando Tu Corazon Katiusha Camino De Delores In Heaven There is No
- [CD - Symphonic Polkas](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-symphonic-polkas/) - When two-time Grammy-winning Brave Combo was invited to join forces with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, the multi-talented group jumped right into the challenge. After all, this is a band whose musical credo has always held fast to the premise “Do Something Different.” The band’s newest release from Dentone Records, Symphonic Polkas is musical adventure at
- [Girl - Tiny Tim w/Brave Combo](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/girl-tiny-tim-wbrave-combo/) - Brave Combo meets crooner Tiny Tim for a journey that spans a century of musical history. 1. Girl 2. Bye Bye Blackbird 3. That Old Feeling 4. Sly Cigarette 5. I Want To Stay Here 6. New York, New York 7. Stairway To Heaven 8. All That I Want Is You 9. Stardust 10. I
- [Pure Polka Power – T-Shirt - Women](https://bravecombo.com/shop/t-shirts/pure-polka-power-t-shirt-women/) - Show off your BRAVE COMBO PURE POLKA POWER now on a Women's cut T-shirt. Shirt Details: BELLA+CANVAS Triblend Short Sleeve Tee 50% poly 25% combed and ring-spun cotton 25% rayon
- [CD - The Exotic Rocking Life](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/cd-the-exotic-rocking-life/) - COWERING MESS LOUIE, LOUIE PATRICIA TWIST THE TSAMIKOS YO NO BAILO CON JUANA UNDERCOVER MEDLEY MISSION IMPOSSIBLE HONGA ANOTHER NIGHT EL CAMALEON
- [No, No, No Cha Cha Cha](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/cds/no-no-no-cha-cha-cha/) - 1993 - Brave Combo's all-Latin-music fest. Fifteen exciting songs exploring a wide variety of exotic, infectious rhythms. Charanga Y Mambo CHARANGA The Way Of Love SALSA No, No, No, Cha Cha Cha CHA CHA Por Eso (Me Olvido De Ti) CUMBIA Cumbia Sabanera CUMBlA Recuerdos BOLERO Nothing Is Permanent SAMBA Cumbia Veracruzana CUMBIA Cha Cha
- [Polka Party - Live & Wild](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/polka-party-live-wild/) - This 1999 Grammy nominated release was recorded live at polka dances in Dallas and Denton, Texas. Pretty Dancing Girl Hosa Dyna Turkish March Pop Goes the Weasel Three Weeks Cuando escuches este vas Don't Get Married Peanut Polka Do Something Different Polka Medley: Tinker's Polka/Lichtensteiner Polka/Beer Barrel Polka/Pennsylvania Polka/Monday Morning/Laughing Polka/La Adelita/Los Coronelas Come Back
- [Group Dance Epidemic](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/group-dance-epidemic/) - 1997 - It's "Fun & Functional!" All of your "organized dance" favorites brought to life the Brave Combo way! Hokey Pokey (Rock Style) Mexican Hat Dance Never On Sunday Limbo Rock/Hand Jive The Hustle Chicken Dance (Thrash Version) Mana Vu The Jeffrey The Peanut Vendor Jeopardy Schottische The Hokey Pokey (Go-Go Style) Bunny Hop
- [Mood Swing Music](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/mood-swing-music/) - 1996 - Twenty hard-to-find tracks from assorted Brave Combo projects. Album leftovers, foreign releases, collaborations and more!! Three Ducks Waltz Little Bit of Soul Conmigo No Quieres Nada Skin Volare Three Ducks Polka Come Back to Sorrento Sombras Nada Mas Walking Stick Pirate Captain's Quickstep Burn Slow Three Ducks Ondo Besos Besitos Herrgard's Polka Girl
- [Let's Kiss](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/lets-kiss/) - 2004 - Brave Combo's Grammy Award Winning 25th Anniversary Release! Dutch Hornpipe - full band (schottische) Red River Valley (polka) Bumble Bee (polka) Take Me Out To The Ballgame (polka) Civilized (waltz) Starlight (polka) El Golpe Traidor (polka) Let's Kiss (czardas) Willkommen Oktoberfest (polka) Acariciame (polka) Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White (polka) Take Me
- [Hokey Pokey EP](https://bravecombo.com/shop/music/hokey-pokey-ep/) - This 7 song EP release is the only place to get Brave Combo's versions of "Jeepers Creepers Cha Cha Cha", "The Bunny Dirge" and "Hava Nagila Twist" 1. The Hokey Pokey 2. Jeepers Creepers 3. Hava Nagila Twist 4. Jeopardy Schottische 5. Bunny Dirge 6. The Chicken Dance 7. The Hokey Pokey

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- [Quiet Valley Ranch - Kerrville Folk Festival](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/quiet-valley-ranch-kerrville-folk-festival/)
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- [Arcadia Live](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/arcadia-live/)
- [Jaxon Beer Garden](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/jaxon-beer-garden/)
- [Downtown Hillsboro](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/downtown-hillsboro/)
- [Main Street Garden Park](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/main-street-garden-park/)
- [Faubion Middle School Auditorium](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/faubion-middle-school-auditorium/)
- [Andy's Bar](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/andys-bar/)
- [The New Denton High School Auditorium](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-new-denton-high-school-auditorium/)
- [Dora Lee Langdon Center](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/dora-lee-langdon-center/)
- [Hilton Hotel](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/hilton-hotel/)
- [Hot Springs, Arkansas](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/hot-springs-arkansas/)
- [Murphy Central Park](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/murphy-central-park/)
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- [William Henry Harrison Park](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/william-henry-harrison-park/)
- [Kidd-Key Auditorium](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/kidd-key-auditorium/)
- [Museum of East Texas](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/museum-of-east-texas/)
- [Longhorn Harley-Davidson](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/longhorn-harley-davidson/)
- [Rahr & Sons Brewing Company](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/rahr-sons-brewing-company/)
- [Windmills Brewery](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/windmills-brewery/)
- [Three Wide Brewing](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/three-wide-brewing/)
- [Wilber Sokol](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/wilber-sokol/)
- [The Community Hall](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-community-hall/)
- [Amon Carter Music of American Art](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/amon-carter-music-of-american-art/)
- [Dallas, TX](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/dallas-tx/)
- [Denton, Texas](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/denton-texas/)
- [Campus Theatre](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/campus-theatre/)
- [50 West](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/50-west/)
- [Historical Pilot Point Square](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/historical-pilot-point-square/)
- [Anna Municipal Complex](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/anna-municipal-complex/)
- [Bishop Arts](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/bishop-arts/)
- [The Star in Frisco](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-star-in-frisco/)
- [The Cicada](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-cicada/)
- [Martin House Brewing Company](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/martin-house-brewing-company/)
- [The Marq Southlake](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-marq-southlake/)
- [Miller Outdoor Theatre](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/miller-outdoor-theatre/)
- [Rowlett Public Library](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/rowlett-public-library/)
- [Fry Street Fair](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/fry-street-fair/)
- [The Live Oak Listening Room](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/the-live-oak-listening-room/)
- [Our Tap House](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/our-tap-house/)
- [Houston, TX](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/houston-tx/)
- [Jaime's Place](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/jaimes-place/)
- [Conundrum Farms](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/conundrum-farms/)
- [Geyer Commons](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/geyer-commons/)
- [Springtown Park](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/springtown-park/)
- [North Texas Fairgrounds](https://bravecombo.com/event-location/north-texas-fairgrounds/)

## Event Organizer

- [FUMC Coppell](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/fumc-coppell/)
- [Piney Woods Fine Arts Association](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/piney-woods-fine-arts-association/)
- [Austin Saengerunde](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/austin-saengerunde/)
- [Meyerson Symphony Center](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/meyerson-symphony-center/)
- [St John CC](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/st-john-cc/)
- [Southlake Chamber of Commerce](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/southlake-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Blackland Prairie Rising Tide - Brave Denton](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/blackland-prairie-rising-tide-brave-denton/)
- [Elisabet Ney Museum](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/elisabet-ney-museum/)
- [Poor David's Pub](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/poor-davids-pub/)
- [Fred's Texas Cafe](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/freds-texas-cafe/)
- [MEI Festivals](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/mei-festivals/)
- [Tarrant County College](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/tarrant-county-college/)
- [Houston Polish Festival](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/houston-polish-festival/)
- [Muenster Chamber of Commerce](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/muenster-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Denton Festival Foundation](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/denton-festival-foundation/)
- [Inc.](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/inc/)
- [National Polka Festival](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/national-polka-festival/)
- [Austin Saengerrunde](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/austin-saengerrunde/)
- [City of Lewisville](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/city-of-lewisville/)
- [Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/levitt-pavilion-for-the-performing-arts/)
- [Westfest Inc.](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/westfest-inc/)
- [City of McKinney](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/city-of-mckinney/)
- [Arts Council Northeast](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/arts-council-northeast/)
- [Moss Pieratt Foundation](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/moss-pieratt-foundation/)
- [Wichita Festivals, Inc.](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/wichita-festivals-inc/)
- [San Marcos Performing Arts Association](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/san-marcos-performing-arts-association/)
- [University of North Texas Innovation Greenhouse](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/university-of-north-texas-innovation-greenhouse/)
- [Greater Denton Arts Council](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/greater-denton-arts-council/)
- [MEI Festivals, The Celebration Engineers™ (Main Events International)](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/mei-festivals-the-celebration-engineers-main-events-international/)
- [The Depot - Performing Arts Studio](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/the-depot-performing-arts-studio/)
- [Trinity River Vision Authority](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/trinity-river-vision-authority/)
- [Pilot Point’s Main Street Program](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/pilot-points-main-street-program/)
- [The City of Watauga & Arts Council Northeast](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/the-city-of-watauga-arts-council-northeast/)
- [Town of Little Elm](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/town-of-little-elm/)
- [Karbach Brewing Company](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/karbach-brewing-company/)
- [Beachland Ballroom](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/beachland-ballroom/)
- [Bremond Chamber of Commerce](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/bremond-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Franconia Brewing](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/franconia-brewing/)
- [Krause's](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/krauses/)
- [Pearland Foundation for the Performing and Visual Arts](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/pearland-foundation-for-the-performing-and-visual-arts/)
- [Denton Arts And Music Collaborative](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/denton-arts-and-music-collaborative/)
- [Shanan Jackson](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/shanan-jackson/)
- [Texas Shrine Home Brewers Association](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/texas-shrine-home-brewers-association/)
- [Austin Sanctuary Network](https://bravecombo.com/event-organizer/austin-sanctuary-network/)

## Event Type  Categories

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- [Music](https://bravecombo.com/product-category/music/)
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