Accordion Noir radio playlist 2026-04-08: Beer Barrel Wednesday
About this episode
Bruce reflects on the enduring popularity of the Beer Barrel Polka and its significance in accordion music.
Thirteen years ago, Bruce workshopped a portion of his Accordion Revolution book here on the blog, a brief chapter about the squeezy cliche that is the Beer Barrel Polka. But apparently he did not get it out of his system, as this massive accordion hit through the ages is still rattling around in his noggin […]
People in this episode
Host: Bruce
Topics covered
- accordion music
- Beer Barrel Polka
- music history
- cultural commentary
- squeezy cliche
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Accordion Revolution, Beer Barrel Polka
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