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Western Swing vs. Polka Music
Western Swing vs. Polka Music
Western Swing vs. Polka Music
Western Swing vs. Polka Music

Western Swing vs. Polka Music

Acknowledged Western Swing founder Milton Brown, told his brother, Roy: “The secret was that it had a good dance tempo, mm-pah-mm-pah, a 2/4 rhythm. If I pattern my music and make it a good polka tempo out of the songs I play, and play the polka tempo just a little bit harder, I think I’ll have a good band.” --- Leon “Pappy” Selph ( Light Crust Doughboys, Bob Wills, Blue Ridge Playboys) explained the success Western Swing: “When you boil it down, it was a good simple, polka beat”. In the list of music styles that West Texas hillbilly (country) bands played in the dance halls they always included polkas as the a staple, because people came to dance, not listen.

ON THE BEAT
ON THE BEAT

ON THE BEAT

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The Bluebonnet Opry

The Brenham Bluebonnet Opry was formed in 1998 by Allison Crowson and Harris Kubos, Sr. The monthly show was held every third Thursday at the Brenham Fireman’s Training Center. Allison stepped down when she became an assistant principal at Brenham High School. It was unknown what the future of the popular event would be.

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