Fröhliche Musiker Blasorchester is the name of mid-Michigan’s own German Polka Band. The band’s name translates to “happy musicians in a wind band” and features 14 members, including co-founders Sara ...
The sounds of oom-pah music filled the air in downtown Cape Girardeau as Pat Schwent and "The German Hot Seven" polka band entertained the crowd at the first Old Town Cape Oktoberfest. The event, set ...
KENT, Ohio – If you are looking for something fun to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend, check out Kent Oktoberfest. The festival is Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 8 p.m. Highlights include seasonal ...
Have band will travel. Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester, a local German polka band, will bring its interactive performance style back to Dow Diamond on Saturday, August 16. The 14-musician brass and ...
NEW ULM, Minn. — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm is celebrating 35 years. "There are so many things in New Ulm that we've created over the years that really put us on the map," said Dayle ...
Patrick Varine Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 6:01 a.m. | Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 6:01 a.m. Joe Grkman Jr. can recall his father playing the accordion as far back as he can remember. “He’d have a friend come ...
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels is home to the historic Gruene Hall, Schlitterbahn and the Comal River. But every November its signature celebration of German heritage and Texas spirit known as ...
Ahlgren, who has played polka music for nearly 60 years, on June 24 will be recognized with the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. Ahlgren's band currently provides entertainment at local assisted ...