FreezeDried is polka band from Chicago that brings Polish push-style polkas to the polka and non-polka fan. FreezeDried consists of seven musicians consisting of guitars, bass, drums, percussion, sax, clarinet, trumpets, trombone, keyboards, accordion, and concertina. Most of the members play more than one instrument and have years of on-stage experience.
They are known throughout the field to be on the cutting edge of polka music. FreezeDried mixes polkas with other music styles such as latin music, zydeco, gospel music, dixieland music and rock music. Their efforts have been inspiring other traditional polka bands to be more creative in their approach to new material, musical arrangements and showmanship. FreezeDried did not stop at their quest for musical diversity. In 2006, FreezeDried continued to progress in the vocal area by adding a female vocal trio. Affectionately known as "The Icicles", the singers bring flavors of motown and soul to the FreezeDried sound.
Since 1998, venues such as the Taste of Chicago, Minnesota State Fair, WGN radio, numerous town summer fests, and an array of local clubs have been enjoying the fresh sounds of the FreezeDried experience. .
FreezeDried has released four CDs. Their first CD was entitled “Artistically Challenged”. Their second album, “Deliberate Confusion,” was honored with several awards. Their third CD, "Fear of Rubber Cushions" was released in 2006. "DegenerationGap" will be released Memorial Day weekend 2009.
