"Polkaddicted: I'm not sure how this polka resurgence took hold, and I'm not sure I want to know...a hilarious read front to back, and the snappy eight-page format ensures it won't sit around the house waiting to be perused before it hits the recycling bin."
-- D. Chamberlain, New City (10/8/99)
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-- Jerianne, Reader's Guide to the Underground Press ('99)
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--Rich Wilhelm, Cool and Strange Music Magazine (#14)
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In-depth cover stories by Dandy Don
The Polka Dope by Dandy Don
Polka Poetry by Charles Keil
Polkarazzi Centerfold (photos!)
Polka Time Management (short reviews)
Litter Box Review (his & her bathroom reviews)
Polkascope, Beerside Polkastologer
Fannie's Polka Craft Corner
Polka Puzzles Polka Q & A
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