The Continentals of Washington, DC was formed in May 1972 and has been under the leadership of Accordionist/Keyboardist Mike Surratt since their humble beginning as a "German" Oom-Pah band. In their 37+ year history the band increased their repertoire incorporating many different ethnic styles of polka and waltz music, plus popular dance hits from the 1940's thru today. Many have tried to label this versatile group of musicians over the years, but most have faced the music that they just have to expect the unexpected at any given Continentals performance.

The Continentals certainly have created their own niche in the music world and have performed throughout the USA at Festivals, Dances, Concerts, Radio/TV, and on 9 Cruises to far away destinations. They have also produced 8 recordings and received airplay on more than 400 terrestrial radio stations and countless plays on internet radio broadcasts and websites.

Past achievements include a "Maryland Governor's Citation" presented during their 20th Anniversary celebration and Mike Surratt is a recipient of the "German-American Friendship Award" presented by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Their most recent recognition was a 2008 "Wammie" (Washington Area Music Association Award) nomination for "Best World Music Group" as they continue to make new friends and fans throughout the world.

Pictured left to right:
Joe Stec (Drums), Alan Jones (Saxes & Clarinet), Mike Surratt (Accordion/Keyboards)

Ein Tag In Deutschland
(A Day in Germany)

This is an all-german music release.
Hallo, guten Morgen Deutschland * Tulpen aus Amsterdam * German March Medley * Laendler Medley * Die Berge die sind mein zu Haus * 3rd Man Theme * Seemann * Du bist zu schon * Happy Wanderer * Roten Rosen * Artist's Life * Boarischer * Goodnight Medley

Plain Brown Wrapper

This is a true example of a Continental evening.
Take Me Baby * Maryszka Moja * Sierra Madre * Siebsehn Sein * Kishka * Vaya Con Dios * Funiculi Funicula * Apple Tree Medley * He'll Have To Go * Dance Hall * Weeping Willow Czardas * French Medley * Ukrania Polka * Magic Is The Moonlight * La Cumprasita * Auf Der Autobahn

Swing Shift

This is an all swing music release.
Honky Tonk * Tuxedo Junction * Mind Your Own Business * Route #66 * Stranger On A Shore * Lil' Pennsylvania Jug * Begin The Beguine * Bei Mir Bist Du Schon * Chattanooga Choo-Choo * Moonglow * The Wanderer

Website: http://www.polkasarecool.com
Email mikesurrattmusic@gmail.com 

They offer a Solo Accordionist, Duo, or the full Trio and even more musicians if needed. Email for Prices and Availability

Snail mail:
The Continentals
PO Box 418 - Glenn Dale, MD 20769-0418

German/Austrian Polkas:

Wer trinkt schon gern den Wein allein, Anton aus Tirol, Zigge Zagge Zigge Zagge Hoi Hoi Hoi, Die Haende zum Himmel, Timple Boarischer, Fuerstenfeld, Die Fischerin vom Bodensee, Auf der Autobahn, Die laengste nacht der Welt, Fiesta Mexicana, Glory Hallejula, Ohne Musig geht nix, Rose vom Woertersee, Jägerliesel, Frau Maier, Schach Matt, Siebzehn sein, Happy Wanderer, Muss I Denn (wooden heart), Hallo guten Morgen Deutschland, Die Berge die sind mein Zu Haus, Liechtensteiner, "Drei Colonias" Polka Medley, In der Heimat, Junge die Welt ist Schön, Schöne Maid, Herz Schmerz, Ich hab' mein Herz in Heidelberg verloren, Ein Heller und ein Batzen, Erika, to name a few!

German/Austrian Waltzes:

Herzilein, Zwei kleine Sterne, Rehbraune Augen hat mein Schatz, An der Nordsee Küste, Böhmerwald, Tulpen aus Amsterdam, Fliege mit mir, Laendler Medley, Viennese Melodies, Schlager Melodies, Schnee Walzer, Edelweiß

German Pop/Latin/Swing/Specials:

Ein Stern (der Deinen Namen trägt), Fliegerlied, Hey Baby!, La Postarella, Mit einem bunten Blumenstrauss, Kalter Kaffee Morgen, Ganz in Weiss, Tanze mit mir in den Morgan, Logo Logo Samba, Sierra Madre, Oh-la-la Samba "Klostertaler", Roten Rose, Austrian Wedding March, Seeman, Lili Marlene, Heimweh, Die Gitarren und das Meer, 3rd Man Theme, Many Rheinlanders, Fraulein, and of course The Chicken Dance

Polish Polka Favorites:

Huipaj Suipaj, Green Grass (Happy Louie), North Shore (Happy Louie), Maryshka Moja, Take Me Baby (Lil Wally), Forget Me Never, Czaj Czaj, Zosia, Everyone Loves Someone (Lil Wally) Polka Celebration (Blazoncyzk) , Julida, Johnny's Knocking, Tuba, Pennsylvania Hills, Polish Girlfriend, + much more!

International Polka Favorites:

Hey Baba Reba/EIO, Just Because, Beer Barrel, Pennsylvania, Clarinet, Who Stole the Kishka? , Ukrania, No Beer Today, Dance Hall, Let's Have A Party, Paloma Blanca, She's Too Fat , Strawberries, Raspberries, Aj Ja Sam - Czech, Poor Cinderella - Czech, Cradle - Czech , Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie, I wanna call you sweetheart, Tony's Polka, Three Yanks + more!

International Waltzes/Obereks/Specials:

Blue Skirt, Somewhere My Love, Nobody Waltzes Like You, Save The Last Dance, First Love, A French Medley, An Italian Medley, Tell Me Who's Girl Are You?, Wedding Ring (Czech), Rim Shot & Various Other Obereks, Various Czardas' and Even More!

American Swing/Foxtrot:

Chattanooga Choo-Choo * In The Mood * Tuxedo Junction * Lil' Brown Jug * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Moonglow * Moonlight Serenade * Take The A Train * Satin Doll * Bei Mir Bist Du Schon * American Patrol * Cheek To Cheek * You Made Me Love You * Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree * New York * Just a Gigolo * Kansas City * Fly Me To The Moon * Summer Wind * L-O-V-E * Honky Tonk , Part 2 * As Time Goes By * More* Begin The Beguine * You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You * All Of Me * Cab Driver * Jump, Jive & Wail * Mack The Knife

Latin Ballroom Favorites:

Spanish Eyes * Besame Mucho * La Paloma * Sway * Tea For Two * Kiss Of Fire Tango * La Cumprasita Tango * Blue Tango* Quando, Quando, Quando * Brazil * Meringues * Never On Sunday * Magic Is The Moonlight * Love Me With All Of Your Heart * Yellow Bird * Jamaican Farewell * Papa Loves Mambo * Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White * I Just Called To Say I Love You * In The Summertime (Mambo) * Margaritaville * Volcano (Calypso)

American Rock/Pop/Ballads:

YMCA * Mustang Sally * Sea Cruise * Old Time Rock 'n Roll * Hot-Hot-Hot * Electric Slide * Honky-Tonk Woman * Play That Funky Music * Twist & Shout * The Wanderer * Runaround Sue * Let's Twist Again * Pretty Woman * Unchained Melody * After The Loving * Only You * Make The World Go Away * Johnny B Good * Great Balls Of Fire * Little Sister * Brown Eyed Girl * Hey Baby * What A Wonderful World * Under The Boardwalk * Chantilly Lace * Blue Suede Shoes * Blue Berry Hill * Shout * I Saw Her Standing There * CCR Medley * My Girl * Rock Around The Clock

And even a Touch of Old Country & Western:

Country Roads * Hey, Good Looking * All My Ex's * Rocky Top * Crazy * Jambalaya * Where Am I Gonna Live * It's Only Make Believe * On The Road Again * Chattahoochie * Be My Baby Tonight * Help Me Make It Thru The Night * Boot Scootin' Boogie * Neon Moon * Mind Your own Business * Please Release Me * Your Cheatin' Heart