On October 30, 2022, the annual Polka festival, Polkapocalypse, came to Austin, Texas. The festival featured musicians such as Bohemian Blitz, Los Pinkys, Ginny Mac, and Brave Combo.
Photos by Ryan Olszewski
Bohemian Blitz’s opening set consisted of traditional polka music, as well as Polka-style covers of songs like Eddie Money’s 1977 hit “Two Tickets to Paradise.”
Bohemian Blitz’s opening set consisted of traditional polka music, as well as Polka-style covers of songs like Eddie Money’s 1977 hit “Two Tickets to Paradise.”
Los Pinkys plays a mash-up of traditional Tejano and Polka music.
Los Pinkys plays a mash-up of traditional Tejano and Polka music.
Los Pinkys plays a mash-up of traditional Tejano and Polka music.
Ginny Mac’s set consisted of both original songs and traditional Polka songs, with lyrical content ranging from experiencing unwanted advances at a bar to discussions on what to do when the beer runs out.
Ginny Mac’s set consisted of both original songs and traditional Polka songs, with lyrical content ranging from experiencing unwanted advances at a bar to discussions on what to do when the beer runs out.
Ginny Mac’s set consisted of both original songs and traditional Polka songs, with lyrical content ranging from experiencing unwanted advances at a bar to discussions on what to do when the beer runs out.
Brave Combo closes out the day at Polkapocalypse.
Brave Combo closes out the day at Polkapocalypse.
Brave Combo closes out the day at Polkapocalypse.