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!
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.”
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!”
Orlando, Florida
The Europa Band has a very active performing schedule of over 60 performances a year including a 35 date Oktoberfest tour, plus many Festivals, Hofbrau Beer Gardens, and Club Events from Orange County, CA to Miami, FL., Hershey PA to Mt. Angle OR. Europa specializes in German music for Oktoberfests & German Mardi Gras (Fasching/Karneval), Czech-Slovak Festivals, and general European Ethnic Club and International Night Events.
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.”
Tampa, Florida
“Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest band offers an authentic Oktoberfest experience like none other. Creating the atmosphere of a traditional “oom-pah” style Polka band with the energy of a live festival band, the DeLeon Band can sing and play all of the classic Bavarian heritage music, as well as more contemporary tunes from today’s Oktoberfest.”
New Orleans, Louisiana
Always Maintain Polka Integrity
At the heart of The Bräts’ music lies innovation, through the fusion of contemporary pop/rock melodies and traditional polka grooves giving rise to limitless creative possibilities. The result? A raw, joyous energy that resonates
with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Johnny Koenig Band, led by accordionist Johnny Koenig, is a lively modern polka band known for blending traditional tunes with a fresh, contemporary style. Their high-energy performances feature a mix of classic polkas, waltzes, and upbeat covers, making them a favorite at Oktoberfests across the country. The band’s dynamic sound and engaging stage presence create a joyful experience that gets audiences dancing and celebrating together.
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.”
Wisconsin
This group of experienced musicians will be gracing the biergarten stage for the second time this Oktoberfest! With multiple years of playing Polka, they’re bringing quite the history with them! Let’s Polka!
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!
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 three-week celebration, happily enjoy one of the bands that have been dedicated to Schulz Bräu since the beginning.
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.”
Nashville, TN
The “Würst Band in Music City”?! That’s what you get when you combine the misfit instruments of the musical world … accordion, banjo, tuba, and clarinet. Throw in just enough saxophone, trumpet, percussion, Irish whistle, guitar, kazoo, recorder, drums, and vocals to make things interesting, and guess what you’ve got?! Four guys in leather shorts playing your favorite polkas and waltzes! Just for everyone’s sanity, they mix in a healthy dose of pop, standards, jazz, and country