 Danny
Krausz Band- A variety band style specializing in German
polkas and waltzes. The band has been together for more than 20 years.
Accordion, keyboards, guitar, trumpet, bass guitar and drums. Routinely
plays St Stanislaus Sweetheart dance, Mascoutah August fest,
Springfield IL Ethnic Days, St Wendell's Indiana Beer Stage, St
Joseph's Summerfest St Louis MO. Danny's schedule can be found at http://www.dannykrausz.com
Danny Krausz thedannykrauszband@charter.net - 618-566-8069 |
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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. Routinely performs at the Strassenfest in downtown St. Louis. 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 9 musicians - 8 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 August
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!
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 wheberle@aol.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 618-475-3198 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 joepolach@hotmail.com 314-846-7335 |
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 Joey
James Orchestra Specializes
in all styles of polka and waltz
music and a variety of ballroom, country and Latin music. Joey started
the band in 1958 as a sophomore in high school. The 4 piece band play
dates in Illinois, Missouri and Florida. Besides club dates the Joey
James Orchestra plays on the fourth Saturday of each month at the
Firemans Ballroom in Collinsville, IL. Other standard bookings include
the Kirchenfest in Highland, IL, the Italianfest in Collinsville, IL
and the Octoberfest in Staunton, IL.
Joey Joey James 618-656-1566 (IL) 941-698-1154 (FL) |
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 Trio
Freddi
"Trio Freddi." Yes,
the same Trio Freddi sound you remember from years gone by
with Freddi, Jim, and special artist Mary Ann, and
her button box accordion. Listen
and dance to their music -- polkas, waltzes, music from Central Europe,
Ballroom selections from the Big Band Era, Hawaiian favorites, and a
little touch
of country. Music is augmented with the latest electronic sounds and
effects.
Fred Buechner mbfb@swbell.net 314-845-1509 for bookings, schedule or business card |
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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 618-787-4662 |
