 The Accordion Duo
Pat Auberry
(on the right) and Sonny Buchmann (on the left) are a
fantastic team
of talented and versatile musicians that specialize in German
Style
music, but wow can they play all types of music. Pat masters
the
Baldoni Accordion and has and Sonny in addition to
playing a piano
accordion also plays a button box accordion.They routinely are hired
for Ocktoberfests throughout the local area. For additional information or music for any occasion call Pat or Anna Auberry 636-677-2621. |
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Die Spitzbuam (the Rascals) are a five-piece German band from St. Louis, Missouri. Since 1992, the members have celebrated their German heritage through contemporary and traditional folk music from Germany and other European regions. The band has performed at dances and festivals in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. They add a German touch to Weddings, Anniversaries, and Fasching celebrations. The band schedule can be found at http://www.spitzbuam.org. They are popular at festivals throughout the Midwest. Herbert Lorenz spitzbuam@hotmail.com314-894-5561 |
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 Dynamic
Combo (or Solo Richie)
Both providing the finest variety of music, Big Band - Jazz - Easy
Listening and more. Rich on Midi Piano with Sampled Organ -
Vibes - Strings - Clarinet - Accordion - Brass - Sax - Drums
and Bass. Rich's website is http://richcullenmusic.com
Richard Cullen 618-281-5543 richcullen@charter.net |
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 Button
Box Club Specializes
in polkas, waltzes and variety entertainment. Usually one hour
engagements for seniors in retirement homes, church socials, AARP etc.
Vocals & Jokes. Ethnic music is mostly Slovenian and German.
The group consists of 6 musicians - 5 Button Boxes and 1 piano
accordion. Full MIDI rhythm group formed in 1981 and is still going
strong. Local public events routinely include Czech festivals in April
and October, St. George Parish School Picnic in June, St. Joseph's
Church festivities in May, July and August, St. George Parish's
Oktoberfest , St. Lucas Sausage dinner the first Saturday in
November. The Button Box Club also hosts a picnic in
September
at Jefferson Barracks park.
Mary Ann 314-845-1509 mbfb@swbell.net or Delores 314-638-8278 |
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Dave Hylla's Good Times Band
The
Good Times Band originated in 1975. It
played 400 consecutive Sunday night dance engagements, over 8 years, at
Polish
Hall in Madison IL. Dave’s current band has Vince Musielak on
drums and vocals,
Dave Bohnenstiehl and Jeff Steinheimer on trumpet, Jerry Cobetto on
sax, steel
guitar and vocals and Dave on midi-accordion and vocals. The
Good Times still
plays at many dances, weddings, anniversaries and parties throughout
St. Louis
and the Metro-East. The
Good Times Band
is proud to have performed at the St. Louis Metro Polka Club's Annual
Thanksgiving Polka Festival in 1998, the Soulard Oktoberfest in 2005
and 2006,
and truly enjoys keeping the tradition of Polka music alive! The band's
website is http://hyllasgtb.web.officelive.com
Dave Hylla hyllalaw@yahoo.com 618-931-3758 |
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 Herb
Eberle Band
The Herb Eberle band plays and sings Slovenian, German, Czech and
American Style Polkas
and Waltzes. The very versatile Herb Eberle also plays and
sings Big Band music, Latin, Country and Western as well as some top
40's music. Herb has been a professional musician, singer and composer
for over 55 years and has traveled throughout the US, Canada and Europe
entertaining people of all nationalities. Locally in Herb's
home town of St Louis, MO the band can be seen at the St Louis
Strassenfest, Maifest and Oktoberfest in Hermann, MO plus local
ballrooms and dance halls throughout the area. Herb
is routinely booked in many states such as Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming,
Nevada, California and Florida just to name a few. For more
information and booking contact:
Herb Eberle hweberle@gmail.com 1990 Camp Solidarity Rd, Pacific, MO 63069-4202. home 636-271-6071 Fax 636-271-6613 Cell - 314-952-6509 |
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 Heritage
Band Bob Berkemeier on accordion, Tina Wilderman on saxophone and vocals, Levi Kolweier on drums and vocals. Dennis Spindler (absent in photo) plays guitar and does vocals. Contact Tina Wilderman twilderman66@yahoo.com 618-719-9824 for bookings. |
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St. Louis Czech Express - Specialize in ethnic music (polkas, waltzes, etc) Czech, German, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Italian and a variety of American standard songs, country and rock n' roll. The band has been together 15 years and consists of 5-6 members. Perform songs in 5 different languages. Travels throughout the US and Canada. Routinely play at the following local public events (MO): American Czech Center for Czech day, Selsky Ples, Homecoming, Octoberfest St. Charles, American Hungarian Center, German Cultural Center, St Stanislaus Kostka Church, picnics, and festivals. Available for private bookings - wedding receptions and anniversaries. Joe Polach polachjoe@yahoo.com 314-846-7335 |
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Larry Hallar's Two Star Final The Two Star final offers a spectacular range of polkas, waltzes, and American ballroom styles of music. In addition to public events such as the Strassenfest, the band is also available for private bookings such as weddings and anniversaries. Larry Hallar may also be seen and heard at the Bevo Mill Restaurant as a strolling musician on some weekends. Larry Hallar larryhallar@yahoo.com 314-638-7186 |
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 Polka
Connection - Specializes in polka and waltzes, some
country and play a variety of line dances. Mike has been playing the
accordion for more than 30 years. The Polka Connection band was formed
in 1989. Polka Connection plays at the following local events:
Spaßfest in Germantown IL, the Polishfest in DuBois IL and St
Ann's Catholic Church for their fall picnic Dance and Polka Mass.
Mike Wisneski busybecky@live.com 618-787-4662 |
