ALEX MEIXNER BAND
DAS Fest USA must see performance!
Have you ever heard Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train played on an accordion? You're in for a treat! Nationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated musician and producer Alex Meixner can play over 12 instruments, and sing in 11 languages. The band brings a contagious, high-energy, cross-pollination of exuberant Central European party music, letting die-hard polka fans enjoy and embrace evolution, and hipsters discover all there is to love in the underappreciated, innately fun genre. Did we mention you're in for a treat?
Don't miss the GRAND FINALE in the Oktoberfest Tent Sunday at 6:00 PM!
ALPENSTERNE
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
Biergarten Stage
FRI. 3:00 - 6:00 PM
SAT. 6:30-9:30 PM
These upbeat Minnesota musicians bring all the polka greats. You'll dance along, you'll drink along, you'll sing along, and yes, you might even play the alphorn version of "Name That Tune".
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
Biergarten Stage
SAT. 3:00 - 6:00 PM
SUN. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Master Yodeler Bruce Schütz, Accordion Virtuoso Thomas Dietrich and former member of several touring Austrian bands Ully Supovec are well-known and well-loved in the Milwaukee area. Catch them in DAS Biergarten for a wide variety of traditional and recent tunes from the European Alpine region. And plenty of yodeling!
COPPER BOX
ALPINE BLAST TRIO
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
Biergarten Stage
FRI. 6:30 - 9:30 PM
The Backyard Stage
SAT. 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Familiar songs with a Copper Box twist in a multi-genre accord (polka-rock-blues), as well as their own originals. Copper Box is a fun, one-of-a-kind musical journey.
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
Oktoberfest Stage
FRI. 3:00 - 5:45 PM
SAT. 11:30 - 4:00 PM
SUN. 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
SUN. 10 AM United Church Service
The Backyard Stage
You might have seen this lively crew on a Travel Wisconsin commercial. Whether you listen to their rendition of the Armed Forces Medley during DAS Fest's Opening Ceremony on Friday or stuff a dollar bill in their Loferl while they play Gloria from atop the tables (all of the money goes to charity), you are sure to enjoy the authentic entertainment of the Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band.
GEORGIA RAE
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
GEORGIA RAE BAND
Oktoberfest Stage
SAT. 4:30 - 5:30 PM
We break from polka for an hour to bring you Fiddle Loop Artist Georgia Rae! Performing alone on stage with a pedal board and some fancy footwork, she loops the tracks right in front of you and builds each song into flight with beautiful sounds, grooving bass lines, and mystic fiddle solos. With a love for the violin since age 5, she has won 7 state titles and one national twin fiddle championship. "Her love for music and life will follow you home and into the next day." You can also catch the Georgia Rae Band on Sunday afternoon in The Backyard at DAS Fest USA.
GEORGIA RAE BAND
THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND
GEORGIA RAE BAND
Backyard Stage
SUN. 2:30 - 5:30 PM
GRAND FINALE Sun. 6:00 PM
Follow the Georgia Rae Band to the Oktoberfest Stage
The Georgia Rae Band has always pushed the envelope of traditional music creating a mix of Americana, contemporary folk, roots, and a little jazziness, flavored with sister harmonies and youthful energy. Their original songs are clever, catchy and strung with meaning and life lessons.
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
Backyard Stage
FRI. 4:30 - 9:00 PM
SAT. 4:00 - 8:00 PM
New to DAS Fest USA is this enthusiastic, accordion-fronted, hard rock band from Ohio. These seasoned musicians with fantastic chemistry deliver music fueled by "in the pocket" pulsing grooves. You might hear a little:
New Order, Led Zeppelin, Depeche Mode, Linkin Park, K.I.S.S., The Cure, Johnny Cash, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Neil Young ...and many more! Get ready to party in The Backyard!
THE HAPPY PLAYERS
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
Biergarten Stage
SAT. 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
SUN. 2:30 - 6:30 PM
GRAND FINALE Sun. 6:00 PM
Follow The Happy Players to the Oktoberfest Stage
They're back! From Nebraska, these young, energetic musicians have won the hearts of many with their love of polka and charming smiles. It started with a 2013 Christmas gift and the Beer Barrel Polka on a cell phone. And now, "Der Glücklichen Spielers" is one of the hottest young polka bands in the Midwest!
GERHARD ALBINUS BAND
Have a favorite band? Let us know who you want to see at DAS Fest USA 2023! Email prost@dasfestusa.com.