Singers and musicians from a young age, sisters Aislin and Nora Kavaldjian became the Polka Dots at ages 15 and 13.
After a year learning mandolin and fiddle from Fiddlin' Dave Van Deventer, he suggested the girls perform at Watermelon Park Fest as their recital.
Since then the group has grown, adding good friend Olivia Zook on the bass, and many, many more songs — traditional, antique, and original.
They have played at venues large and small from folk festivals to farmers' markets.
Their first album, Knee-Deep, traverses a broad spectrum of forms, from traditional string band tunes (Old Joe Clark), to gypsy swing (Limehouse Blues), dance numbers from the 1920s (Sister Kate), gospel standards (Gospel Plow), and the blues.
The girls' original music is a fresh blend of these many influences.
The Dots have particular affection for the story-song, evident on The Finned Witch; Daisy is a plaintive and tuneful lament for a lost love; while Valentines Blues is a wry commentary on dating; and Old Fat Cat is a unique (and funny) allegory about cats (and people).
All the selections on the album transmit the Dots' infectious love for music of all types, and their palpable musical energy.
These young musicians love to play and reinterpret old music for modern ears.
From old-time tunes, gypsy swing numbers, blues and gospel standards, to their own original songs, the Dots make music that is fresh and always fun.
Contact Us
The Polka Dots
38615 Morrisonville Road
Lovettsville, Virginia 20180-3107
The Polka Dots were the featured artists for this hour-long webcast, full of music and conversation... and even a smoking hot off-the-cuff performance with their host, Eric Fredenburgh.
"[These] ambitious, talented, sassy young women... aren't shy about delving into the canon of roots music straight out of Appalachia and the heartland.... While they are adorable, don't simply dismiss them as cute."
"Sixteen-year-old Aislin Kavaldjian, 'Head Dot' of The Polka Dots, said her band is the youngest in the crowd at area bluegrass jams. But they keep up...."
CD Track List:
Knee-Deep
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Mama Don't 'Low
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Daisy
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Fiddlin' Shifflett
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Old Fat Cat
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Limehouse Blues
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Tangerine Tea
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Finned Witch
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Gospel Plow
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Old Joe Clark
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Valentines Blues
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Cumberland Gap
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Sister Kate
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Dream a Little Dream
Knee-Deep CD + T-Shirt Combo
$20
The combo saves you $4 plus $1.50 off shipping!
CD Track List:
Knee-Deep
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Mama Don't 'Low
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Daisy
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Fiddlin' Shifflett
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Old Fat Cat
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Limehouse Blues
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Tangerine Tea
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Finned Witch
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Gospel Plow
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Old Joe Clark
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Valentines Blues
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Cumberland Gap
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Sister Kate
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Dream a Little Dream
About the Shirt:
100% cotton
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Gildan "Ultra Cotton" brand
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Black shirt with bold pink & black logo
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Adult Small size is a good substitute for the Child Large size (which is currently sold out)
Big Dot T-Shirt
$12
About the Shirt:
100% cotton
•
Gildan "Ultra Cotton" brand
•
Black shirt with bold pink & black logo
•
Adult Small size is a good substitute for the Child Large size (which is currently sold out)
Shipping charges based on weight, calculated during checkout.