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Article: NEW GLARUS FESTIVAL GOES BEYOND POLKA.(METRO)
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- The Capital Times
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- May 31, 2006
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Byline: Ellen Williams-Masson Correspondent for The Capital Times\The writer retains the copyright for this article
NEW GLARUS -- They'll be rolling out the barrel with a country twang in New Glarus this weekend as the traditional Roger Bright Polkafest embraces a new name, new genres of music and free admission to breathe fresh air into the popular music festival.
The polka festival has been a tradition for over 15 years in the little Swiss town and attracts polka fans from all over the Midwest. Organizer Mike Nevil said that they decided to shake things up in order to appeal to a wider selection of fans.
"We've mixed it up a bit -- it's not ...