BigLou & the Polka Casserole          

Big Lou’s Polka Casserole

Big Lou’s Polka Casserole has been a mainstay of the San Francisco polka scene for five years. Her band includes saxophonist Annelise Zamula (Billy Tipton Memorial band, Mood Swing Orchestra, Noertker's Moxie), trombonist Greg Stephens (Extra Action Marching Band, Tango Number Nine), drummer Gene Reffkin (Paul Dresher), pedal steel guitarist David Phillips (too many bands to mention), and her husband and bass player David Golia (The Rayons, Holy Mary). They bring all of their backgrounds and influences to the world of polka.
 
Big Lou, the accordion princess, is a longtime veteran of the San Francisco music scene. She plays with Salut Matelot, and is a past member of Polkacide, The Stir-Ups, Thee Hellhounds, and founded Those Darn Accordions. Together with her husband, David, she hosts two polka radio shows, one on KUSF, another on the Internet Station 24/7 Polka Heaven. She is the curator of the San Francisco Style Polka Hall Of Fame.
 
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