| FAQ |
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Q. What is a polecat?
A. I'm glad you asked that! A lot of confusion comes from our name. A
polecat is not a cat that climbs poles, heck, it ain't even a cat! In America,
"polecat" normally refers to a skunk - and that's where we get our name.
However, if you want to get technical about it, a true polecat is one of several
different species of European weasels (see picture) which, like our own
American skunk (and bluegrass band), give off a repulsive odor. But there are
no "true" native polecats in the Idaho panhandle (or anywhere in America),
just skunks and. . . us!
A. I'm glad you asked that! A lot of confusion comes from our name. A
polecat is not a cat that climbs poles, heck, it ain't even a cat! In America,
"polecat" normally refers to a skunk - and that's where we get our name.
However, if you want to get technical about it, a true polecat is one of several
different species of European weasels (see picture) which, like our own
American skunk (and bluegrass band), give off a repulsive odor. But there are
no "true" native polecats in the Idaho panhandle (or anywhere in America),
just skunks and. . . us!
Check out the
links below for
more info on
European
polecats,
skunks, and
lots of pictures!
links below for
more info on
European
polecats,
skunks, and
lots of pictures!
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-polecat.html (encyclopedia article on polecats)
http://www.natureportfolio.co.uk/mammals/carnivores_mustelids_polcat.php (polecat pictures)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/skunk (encyclopedia article on skunks)
http://www.natureportfolio.co.uk/mammals/carnivores_mustelids_polcat.php (polecat pictures)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/skunk (encyclopedia article on skunks)
Q. Where did Hank get that hat??????????
A. Good question!!!
Q. Where can I get one of your awesome CD's?
A. The best way is to come out and see us when we perform here in the
Northwest. But if you can't make it, they are available at Borders Books
& Music on the Newport highway in Spokane - just ask at the check-out
counter. We also sell our CD's through an online distributor called CD
Baby. Click on the picture below to check it out.
P.S. You can even hear audio
samples of some of the songs! (click) -->
Q. Was moechtest du essen, und wo ist meine Schwester?
A. Wha - ?
Q. What got your family into bluegrass in the first place?
A. Go back several years, you will see a small family of seven in a
double-wide in Rathdrum, Idaho, wandering aimlessly, happily ignorant.
Until one day, the mother purchases a Flatt & Scruggs tape (yes, a
cassette tape - this was waaay back in the 90's). There eyes were
opened, they saw the light and have been hooked ever since.
A. Good question!!!
Q. Where can I get one of your awesome CD's?
A. The best way is to come out and see us when we perform here in the
Northwest. But if you can't make it, they are available at Borders Books
& Music on the Newport highway in Spokane - just ask at the check-out
counter. We also sell our CD's through an online distributor called CD
Baby. Click on the picture below to check it out.
P.S. You can even hear audio
samples of some of the songs! (click) -->
Q. Was moechtest du essen, und wo ist meine Schwester?
A. Wha - ?
Q. What got your family into bluegrass in the first place?
A. Go back several years, you will see a small family of seven in a
double-wide in Rathdrum, Idaho, wandering aimlessly, happily ignorant.
Until one day, the mother purchases a Flatt & Scruggs tape (yes, a
cassette tape - this was waaay back in the 90's). There eyes were
opened, they saw the light and have been hooked ever since.
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