Those Idiots Oktoberfest Polka Party

The following is an excerpt from an article on Those Idiots in the magazine "Buffalo Rising" and was written by Courtney Bajdas.

I know what you're thinking: How can I take a band called "Those Idiots" seriously and polka is the last thing I want to listen to. First of all you shouldn't take them seriously. These goofballs play fun, light-hearted songs, and the energy of their performances is ...infectious. According to the Idiots' lead singer, Myron Deputat, "Polka music is all about living life to its fullest."

Secondly, this is not your Grandfather's polka (no offense Dja Dja). Those Idiots are known for their Polka covers; most famously "The Sedated Polka" a polka version of the Ramones' "I Want To Be Sedated."

Despite what the band name implies, the members of Those Idiots are both intelligent and talented. Between the 10 members they have over 20 college degrees. And you may recognize these cats from other bands like: John and Mary and the Valkyries, The Nickel City Pimp Choir, Push Button Theory, Myron and [the] Id, Thirsty Blues Band, Revival, The Feast, and Barking Spiders.

The Idiots started as a rock and roll band playing original music and covers. Roughly 6 years ago they were booked to play Buffalo's Dyngus Day celebration at the Adam Mickiewicz Library. While setting up they realized the crowd was mostly senior citizens so Deputat quickly ran out, made photo copies of Ukranian polka music he had...and distributed them to the rest of the band. They performed these polkas well to everyone's delight and also had fun doing it.

Those Idiots are considered by some to be a pivotal factor in the revival of Buffalo's Dyngus Day. These young men play high energy, fun music that relates to a younger crowd.

The crowd-pleasing Idiots are giving their fans what they want this year with at least 6 new polka-fied pop songs. I won't give them all away; let's just say one is Hawaiian themed, a couple hearken back to classic rock, and there's even a popular dance tune circa 1989. Those Idiots are like nothing you've ever experienced

Coming to see the show from out of town? Please visit our friends at the Adams Mark Hotel.

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Please call 716-845-5100 to get a special Sportsmen’s Tavern Rate for Concert Series Ticket Holders.
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Please Note that the artists have a 3 hour window to complete the show. This does not meant the performance will be 3 hours in length.