Stranglers Jump Over My Shadow CD - Import

Lou moved to the bay area and began playing in C&W and rock bands, among them The Stir-Ups and Thee Hellhounds. She was a member of Polkacide and she founded Those Darn Accordions. Four years ago she assembled Polka Casserole with her husband and bass player, David Golia. The current lineup includes Gene Reffkin on drums, David Phillips on pedal steel and horn players Greg Stephens, Nik Phelps and Annelise Zamula. Dogs Playing Polka features guest appearances by vocalists Kathleen Enright and Katie Guthorn. It was produced by Scott Mathews at Tikitown Studios. A Listener's Guide to "Dogs Playing Polka" Cabbage Rolls and Coffee -If this song sounds familiar, perhaps you're a fan of The Shmenge Brothers' The Last Polka. It was written by John Candy and Eugene Levy, who play Yosh and Stan Shmenge, Lutonian polka greats. We're especially fond of David Phillips steel guitar solo, which comes in like a drunk falling through a doorway. Don't be fooled by the false endings - let it play until the end of the track.

Is Anything Better Than Beer - Big Lou's paean to her favorite beverage. We like to think that this might be the first song ever to use the word "Hefeweizen." (That's a wheat beer, but you knew that.

) The awesome clarinet solo is played by Nik Phelps (Clubfoot Orchestra, Sprocket Ensemble). Nik is really famous in Belgium.

The Gay Ranchero - This is the title song from the Roy Rogers film of the same name. If you listen closely in the chorus you can hear soprano Kathleen Enright hitting some notes we never knew existed.

Love Theme from Madame X - This is the theme from the immortal Lana Turner movie. Waltzes and polkas are everywhere, my friend. Joshua Raoul Brody, who plays piano on this cut, also did the horn arrangement.

El Guero - Penned by the master, Flaco Jimenez, this song features one of the most awesome guitar solos ever. Eric "Professor Sludge" Lenchner (The Readymades, The Ultras) is the responsible party.

Cry of the Wild Goose - A hit for Frankie Laine, this song was written by Terry Gilkysen, father of folkie Eliza and rocker Tony.

Friend, if you are dealing with marital problems, health problems, stress issues, troubles with getting to sleep, or other mind-distracting weights upon you...then realize this CD's music was given FOR YOU. You will be brought to a peace as you let the music take your mind away from the "circumstances" and unto its intricate melodies, and journey into a place of peace. As David played for Saul in the bible, so this music will calm down that which is "tormenting you". It is a spiritual gift being shared to bless YOU.