BAND biography
Blaskapelle Milwaukee has become one of the premiere European wind ensembles in the United States! Our band is comprised of 18 unique and talented musicians from Wisconsin and Illinois. We perform for a variety of events including: Oktoberfest celebrations, private and corporate parties, and German festivals.
In 2011, we had the honor of performing at Miller Park for "German Heritage Day" which was hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB). In 2015, we headlined the first-annual Oktoberfest at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, MO. In 2016, we made our second appearance at the nationally recognized St. Charles Oktoberfest in St. Charles, MO, and performed for the first-ever HOGtoberfest Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum®. In 2017 we had the privilege of performing for the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company's 150th Anniversary celebration!
We are currently in the process of recording our second album, and planning for a European tour in 2019. In 2018, featured performances include our seventh appearance at the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls, WI, as well as our seventh appearance at the incomparable German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc.
We draw our style and inspiration from the finest bands across Europe and the United States. Such groups include Dorf Kapelle, Blaskapelle Gloria, Fegerländer, and Ernst Mosch.
In 2011, we had the honor of performing at Miller Park for "German Heritage Day" which was hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB). In 2015, we headlined the first-annual Oktoberfest at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, MO. In 2016, we made our second appearance at the nationally recognized St. Charles Oktoberfest in St. Charles, MO, and performed for the first-ever HOGtoberfest Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum®. In 2017 we had the privilege of performing for the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company's 150th Anniversary celebration!
We are currently in the process of recording our second album, and planning for a European tour in 2019. In 2018, featured performances include our seventh appearance at the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls, WI, as well as our seventh appearance at the incomparable German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc.
We draw our style and inspiration from the finest bands across Europe and the United States. Such groups include Dorf Kapelle, Blaskapelle Gloria, Fegerländer, and Ernst Mosch.
TESTIMONIALS
"Hands down one of the best bands I have ever heard in my life!!! You definitely want to find out where they will be next and go and see them!!!" - Matt S.
"Awesome music and they are promoting German music to our youth!" - Deb D.
"Blaskapelle is amazingly fun to listen and dance to. They put on a great show!" - Scott G.
"Most authentic German band in the Midwest! Prosit!" - Mason J.
"I have seen this band play at small venues such as local bars and larger venues like the Saint Charles Oktoberfest in Missouri. No matter where they play, the band is outstanding. They interact with the crowd by having some of the members of the band play out in the audience. The vocals and instrumental aspects are always top notch and never disappoint." - Jonathan O.
"So upbeat! The vocalist is amazing. The whole band gets the crowd into it. Awesome brass section and the best German band in the area!" - Andrew S.
"The band is made up of formally trained musicians. They appeal to every age group, even while playing traditional music! They are the BEST!" - Peggy M.
"Awesome music and they are promoting German music to our youth!" - Deb D.
"Blaskapelle is amazingly fun to listen and dance to. They put on a great show!" - Scott G.
"Most authentic German band in the Midwest! Prosit!" - Mason J.
"I have seen this band play at small venues such as local bars and larger venues like the Saint Charles Oktoberfest in Missouri. No matter where they play, the band is outstanding. They interact with the crowd by having some of the members of the band play out in the audience. The vocals and instrumental aspects are always top notch and never disappoint." - Jonathan O.
"So upbeat! The vocalist is amazing. The whole band gets the crowd into it. Awesome brass section and the best German band in the area!" - Andrew S.
"The band is made up of formally trained musicians. They appeal to every age group, even while playing traditional music! They are the BEST!" - Peggy M.
ACCOLADES
Milwaukee A-List Awards
Best Band in Milwaukee - Runner-up (2016) [2nd of 166]
Cascio Interstate Music
Band of the Month - September (2016)
Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
Andy Hacker, Founder and Director
Youth Achievement Award (2007)*
Youth Mentor Award (2016)
*Inaugural recipient
Best Band in Milwaukee - Runner-up (2016) [2nd of 166]
Cascio Interstate Music
Band of the Month - September (2016)
Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
Andy Hacker, Founder and Director
Youth Achievement Award (2007)*
Youth Mentor Award (2016)
*Inaugural recipient
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