German Alps Festival
August 14 & 15, 2010
The Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival always brings smiles to the faces of German-Americans and everyone else who attends. The good-time music is sure to get you on your feet... or at least tapping your feet. With infectious bands like the amazing Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, a great time is almost guaranteed. Traditional German-American foods, Schuhplattler Dancers, plenty of vendors, plus activities for the kids. Please note that pets are not permitted on the festival grounds.
2010 Entertainment Line-up:
Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra
We're proud to present to you the eighteen-time Grammy Winner Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra! Jimmy and his band constantly attract crowds of screaming, adoring fans wherever their travels take them. Their tremendous popularity has resulted not only in an impressive number of Grammy Awards, but also being voted "The #1 Polka Band in the country."
The band has an extensive road schedule each year, including several international trips annually. They have played seven sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall, four sold-out shows at Lincoln Center, and a sold-out show at The Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, where the band received seven standing ovations.
OLB Party Power From Germany
Olaf has been performing for 5 years and has won many awards for his classical playing. He also plays every year with a very famous band from Oberlausitz. In June 2009 he created OLB Party Power when they added Uwe Sachse. Uwe is a musician of international acclaim, playing keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, drums & vocals. The group performs titles from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and hits from today, as well as traditional Volksmusik.
DSB Die Schlauberger
die Schlauberger (dSb) is musical proof that a band can please just about everyone. dSb is a powerhouse of musical expertise whose very mission is "Keeping the Traditionalists on their Feet and the New Generation Interested." Performing festival standards to rock-and-roll-meets-alpine-power, they expend enough energy to light up not only the crowd, but the fairgrounds, too. From the moment dSb steps on stage until they have wrung the final note from their last song, the band engages everyone within earshot to "expect the unexpected, then join in the fun."
Alex Meixner Band
Alex Meixner carries on a family tradition of music brought to the USA by his Austrian great grandfather. Building upon this foundation and extensive performances/ touring with his father in The Al Meixner Trio for many years, Alex has developed a fresh musical voice that has made him one of the most exciting performers on the American polka scene.
Alex’s high energy performances of everything from old time polkas and waltzes to more jazz and pop influenced repertoire has won over audiences throughout North America and continues to attract new fans. Equally at home with traditional and contemporary styles, performances on about a dozen instruments (including the 12 foot long Swiss Alphorn and trademark Meixner Button Box) and vocals in English, German, Slovenian, Croatian, Czech and more - the band’s reputation continues to grow.
From dynamic polkas and waltzes to Gypsy folk songs to Rocktoberfest parodies, Swing, Latin and Country dance music - the dizzying array of music is perfect for everything from World Music Concerts and family friendly folk festivals to a frenetic non-stop dance party. - http://www.alexmeixner.com
Enzian Bavarian Band
The Enzian Bavarian Band has been in existence for over 3 years and plays a wide range of German music, from lively polkas and Rheinlanders to romantic ballads and waltzes, with many of the songs sung in the native tongue of the Bavarian Alps. The band is composed of professional musicians playing such instruments as the tuba, trumpet, drums, flugelhorn, clarinet, saxophone, and a 40-stringed harp-like instrument called a zither, an authentic Bavarian instrument. In addition, the band offers you a unique experience with performances on alphorns and the singing saw. The band strives to preserve the Bavarian heritage and traditional culture of Germany through its performances, and has entertained throughout the northeastern United States and Canada, and is a regular at the New York State Fair.
The Schwarzenegger Connection
With over 75 year combined experience playing authentic German and Austrian music, The Schwarzenegger Connection plays traditional and fun Bavarian music. They also play popular American standards and ball room dance music to get the audience on their feet and having a good time. Featuring Arlnold's first cousin Karl.
Mountain Brauhaus Band
Schuhplattler Dancers
Vendor Information: Crafts/Commercial - Food
