Dave Socha, after playing percussion in a number of metal bands, including Axes to the Sky, met Brian Brazier in 2010 with the idea of creating an experience borne out of his trips to Bavaria. Brian, with his classical music background from University of Arizona, understood and they set out to reinvigorate polka again. What started out busking at football tailgates on a fall Saturday has turned into playing shows all over the country and Europe, with Bolzen Beer Band becoming the first American band to play Gillamoos, a 700 year old Volksfest, 3rd largest in Germany!