The Polkaholics were born out of Chicago's alternative music scene of the 1990s. A multitude of influences ultimately converged in the formation of this unique punk polka group. Lead singer/guitarist and biostatistics professor Don Hedeker was the frontman of Bouncing Balls -- a band dedicated to preserving the raw power of '70s punk rock -- as well as the musical half of the poetry-music duet Algebra Suicide. Bassist George Kraynak hailed from the punk-pop outfit New Rob Robbies and drummer/graphic artist Mike Werner was part of the rhythm section of the acclaimed alt-country...