The emeralds show and dance band originated in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The band has entertained internationally in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Trinidad, USA and Canada. The emeralds have recorded 29 albums resulting in six gold, two platinum’s and one double platinum award.
In 1997, the emeralds were inducted into the city of Edmonton’s cultural hall of fame. They have entertained “snowbirds’ in Arizona for twelve consecutive years and have performed at polka fests in Las Vegas. Highlights include performances on the carnival, royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise ships, tours through Texas and entertaining at the surf ballroom in clear lake, Iowa.
Songs:
1. Clarinet Polka Medley
2. Blue Skirt Waltz
3. Odessa Polka Medley
4. Green and Gold Schottische
5. Jay’s Polka / Gypsy Medley
6. Cotton Eyed Joe
7. Life in the Finland woods
8. Julida polka medley
9. In heaven there is no beer
10. Seven step
11. Champagne polka medley
12. Beer barrel polka
13. Snow waltz
14. Una paloma blance
15. Anniversary song
16. Butterfly medley
17. Saxy
18. Holiday schottische
19. Hail hail / E I E I O polka medley
20. Bird dance
2. Blue Skirt Waltz
3. Odessa Polka Medley
4. Green and Gold Schottische
5. Jay’s Polka / Gypsy Medley
6. Cotton Eyed Joe
7. Life in the Finland woods
8. Julida polka medley
9. In heaven there is no beer
10. Seven step
11. Champagne polka medley
12. Beer barrel polka
13. Snow waltz
14. Una paloma blance
15. Anniversary song
16. Butterfly medley
17. Saxy
18. Holiday schottische
19. Hail hail / E I E I O polka medley
20. Bird dance