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Wild River Film Festival
TWMDPB is playing at the Wild River Film Festival on Saturday, September 9 at 3:30pm. The screening takes place at Roy Wilkins Auditorium - Wild River Theater (Theater One) in St. Paul, MN. Hope to see you there!
TWMDPB has been invited to the First Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan. Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2006. http://www.hhmfest.com/
“The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band” was selected to be part of the Minnesota Historical Film Collection Archives (Minnesota Historical Society)
TWMDPB had it’s first International showing at the “Toyota Muster.” TWMDPB played at the event as an official selection for Movies at the Muster, Heart of Gold International Film Festival.
http://www.muster.com.au
TWMDPB opened the fun and farm-like atmosphere of The Free Range Film Festival on July 28, 2006.
The Minneapolis Premiere
Thanks to the 600+ people who attended the Minneapolis Premiere of “The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band!”
The night was a huge success with special thanks to local News Anchor Robyne Robinson, Ruth Adams & Joe Hayden for the live music, and Ron & Doris Lazarski for the wonderful polka dancing at the beautiful vintage Riverview Theater!
We’re glad you danced in your seats, clapped and sang along, laughed and cried... It was a memorable night!
Read more about it and find out the contest winners in The News section!
Fargo Film Festival
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
WORLD PREMIERE! March 1 - 4, 2006
“A lovingly warm and wry look at three musicians who make up the most unlikely band in the Twin Cities.”
The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band might be called that due to its most ancient member — Al Ophus, aka “the drummer man.” At 88 years old, Al climbs up on stage with band members Joe Hayden (trumpet) and Ruth Adams (accordion) at one of the most popular lounge and supper clubs in the heart of Minneapolis — Nye’s Polonaise. Though he misses the beat frequently and often times changes song mid-tune, he gets away with it by the sheer fact that he’s there! Like most guys in bands, he loves the ladies and claims he kisses fifteen girls a night. Guys love him because it gives them hope for their own future! For job security, Al assumes the role of stocking the bar’s six bathrooms with rolls of toilet paper — his “job in the cans.” Rounding out the trio are Joe, a middle aged computer programmer who pursued playing trumpet in his 50s, despite being told he was too old and his lips were too big, and Ruth — the boss of the band because she’s been on the stage the longest (30 years... as long as Aerosmith). These fearless musicians and human beings take risks most people never have the balls to live out at any age. Ancient Al even tries to bribe his Film Director to a date and marriage. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. You may even re-ignite your own dreams. Act your age? Never!