2023 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Presented by Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.
Oktoberfest is our biggest musical event of the year here at Schulz Bräu! We always fill our line-up with authentic bands that will provide a Polka-packed time!
THE ALEX MEIXNER BAND
New Braunfels, Texas
“Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed musician, performer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of polka music. Formally trained in classical, jazz and ethnic music, Alex has cross-pollinated his versatile playing styles through pop music, funk, jazz and polka. He is an active ambassador for polka music, revitalizing interest coast to coast resulting in sold out shows, renewed cultural interest, and growing mainstream acceptance. For Alex, it’s more than playing energetic shows; it is a mission to provide a much needed positive experience that pulls communities together to celebrate history, culture and genuinely good times.”
LYNN MARIE & THE NASHVILLE POLKA GUYS
Nashville, Tennessee
“Five-Time Grammy Nominee LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys make the accordion fun and sexy for a whole new generation. Dubbed “The Dixie Chick Of the Accordion” by Jay Leno, the squeeze box player and vocalist and first female artist ever to win a Grammy nod for Best Polka Album, fuses high-energy rock, pop, country and the traditional music of her ethnic heritage to wow crowds everywhere: from Oktoberfests, to music festivals, coffee houses and all over North America and Europe!”
THE POLKANAUTS
Denver, Colorado
“Here comes the mighty Polkanauts. …. these guys have to be seen live to be believed – they are that dope. Heavy metal polka, yet still traditional enough to play all the old favorites (“Roll out the Barrel,” “Milwaukee Polka,” “In Heaven there is No Beer” and many more), they also cover Black Sabbath, Slayer,.. and Enuff Z’ Nuff. Donning their blaze orange jumpsuits, they look like they are about to board the space shuttle; instead they embark upon a cross genre journey between Metal/ Rock/Pop and Polka. Spread the word.”
THE ÜBERLAND BAND
Hamilton, Ohio
“Emerging from the Gerhard Albinus Band, the Überland Band was created to keep things clear and simple. Over time, The Gerhard Albinus Band has morphed into a Rock, Alternative, Dance, Psychedelic Band. Which is fun and successful.”
Überland is brand new to the brewery! Coming in to spice-up the line-up, this is a band that’s going to have the crowd that true Bavarian atmosphere!
BAVARSKI BAND
New Jersey
“Bavarski was born through the encouragement of my friend, Alex Meixner, at a Hoboken brat haus over big beers and even bigger ideas. The additions of Ernie White (vocals and guitar) and Wayne Dunton (drums) meant that the core of our band was finally complete. Bavarski’s mission is to rock an Oktoberfest by performing both traditional and non-traditional music, creating something for everyone to identify with regardless of their age or ethnicity.”
THE CZECHERS
Panama City, Florida
“The Czechers were established in 2016 in Panama City FL as four Czechoslovakian guys playing old traditional central European songs, when we realized that beer, accordion and our pub songs were not anymore in our lives as much as we wanted. The opportunities evolved, we were adding more songs for different venues and while playing a lot for Czech and German restaurants, loving beer and good old polka, we naturally steered toward Oktoberfest events where we enjoy the beer, big crowds and all the good time craziness.”
PROST
Cincinnati, Ohio
“We are THE Euro-American Party Band, providing a variety of energetic music that sets the tone of the party. Our vast song list includes many modern and traditional German songs, as well as Pop/Rock, Country, Swing, other varieties of Ethnic music. Our forte is in choosing the right combination and proportion of this variety to specifically fit YOUR function and keep the crowd interested, dancing and having fun. Book today and join us on the ‘Prost-Coaster!’”
THE KLABERHEADS
Hamilton, Ohio
“The original Franz Klaber Orchestra was founded in 1930 and led by Franz Klaber, a German immigrant from the Saxony region of Germany, who taught himself to play stringed instruments even before he had an instrument… The Klaberheads have not only kept a family tradition alive, but have helped keep German Heritage alive musically in Southwest Ohio.”
THE POLKA DOTS
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN OOMPAH BAND
Gatlingburg, Tennessee
If members of the Smoky Mountain Oompah Band can share the stage with Dolly Parton, we bet that they’ll entrance the biergarten well enough! This multi-talented group brings out quite a few traditional Polka instruments, so between cow bells and an alphorn expect quite a show!
ZWEIFEL BROTHERS BAND
Wisconsin
This group of experienced musicians will be gracing the biergarten stage for the first time this Oktoberfest! With multiple years of playing Polka, they’re bringing quite the history with them! Let’s Polka!
SWINGING BAVARIANS
Florida
“Bill Schoenfeldt, the original leader of the band was born in Nürnberg, Germany in the state of Bavaria. He started the group with his brothers and close family friends back in 1982. The group is now led by his children (they are all grown up now!) and includes his grandchildren as well!”
THE MUSIK MEISTERS
Nashville, Tennessee
Another new band to grace our Oktoberfest, “this band is as pure and authentic as it gets. Wearing their Tyrolean attire and singing in German; your heart can only be happy as you move to the polka beat!” Performing for over a decade, this group has several wonderful Oktoberfest performances under their belt!
THE KNOXVILLE POLKA KINGS
Knoxville, Tennessee
Mike and Sande of the Knoxville Polka Kings start off Schulz Bräu’s Oktoberfest! Their Polka passion shines through when they start performing as early as 5:30AM for our Barrel-Tapping ceremony. These traditional artists feature music on the accordion, tuba, and more! Listening in on this band makes you feel as though you’re in the middle of Munich Oktoberfest. When visiting during the two-week celebration, happily enjoy one of the bands that have been dedicated to Schulz Bräu since the beginning.
CONCORD BRASS BAND
Knoxville, Tennessee
“Concord Brass was founded in 2001 by fellow brass musicians and church goers. The group has come a long way, playing for many different events and stretching their abilities as musicians by including genres such as jazz, polkas, marches, classical, and Christmas.”