POLKA - A NEW DAWNING is not just another polka album. You won't find the usual tired cliche predictability that seems to dominate this genre of music. And you won't find the one thousandth rerecording of every tune on the album either. While other polka albums insist on being trapped in the 1940's, this album is the cutting edge for the millennium.

John Custie has created a totally new contemporary styling and concept of polka music. This album is robust with original compositions and lyrics. The story lines are light-hearted and meant to put a smile on your face. While the subject matter chosen is not at all expected, it is about experiences had by many families and friends in all walks of life, even the sometimes impolite ones.

Custie's musical arrangements are crafted and interesting. With modern harmonies, it's a very pleasant and enlivening change from the usual. You'll hear infiltrations of diverse music, latin, italian, french, zydeco, classical and jazz all very cleverly tied into the whole of this project.

Best of all, each and every song's arrangement is uniquely different and inspiring, making you want to put the album on again and again. This band with eight pieces is designed to truly sound like a miniature orchestra, and the musicianship is superb. Rather than being folksy, POLKA - A NEW DAWNING displays musical intelligence and sophistication. With this album expect the unexpected. The tunes are:

Daddy is a Thief- describes a traditional American holiday.

Jesters- an inventive original creation that is whimsical and entertaining with a touch of the gypsy in all of us.

Wedding March- an up-dated arrangement of Slavic tradition.

I Lost My Money Oberek- an April 15th nightmare with a comical viewpoint.

Irish Girl- bit of blarney, Slavic food and sensual rhythm.

Dancing Fingers- showcase of technical proficiency.

Polish Pope- news media relaying the events as they happened and John's humorous interpretation.

Continental Oberek- an original melody with that old world charm.

Tinker- portrays a tinker in a shop.

He's A Brit- mother England visits the Colonies.

Slavic Dreams Waltz- unique and haunting melody with creatively different harmonies.

Accordion Frolics- delightful composition with a light classical flare displaying the masterful capabilities of the artist.

Johnny's In The Outhouse- friendly revenge at a picnic.

Happy Feelings Oberek- a tune designed to lift your spirits.

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