Oktoberfest Celebration w/ Fritz's Polka Band Day 2
Sun, Sep 10
|MIDDLE AGES BREWING CO
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Fritz's Polka Band & Middle Ages
Time & Location
Sep 10, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT
MIDDLE AGES BREWING CO, 120 Wilkinson St, Syracuse, NY 13204, USA
About the event
Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, the late Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. Sadly, Fred passed away on November 14, 2009, but FPB has vowed to carry on his legacy! Playing everything from modern-style polka to country to rock and even blues, FPB performs an eclectic mix of musical styles! Fritz's Polka Band is NOT an oompa pa band or the stereotypical "polka" band. In fact, FPB is known for breaking the stereotype regarding "polka" music. FPB is the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival (Woodstock '99)! On October 7, 2010, FPB was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame!
Fritz's Polka Band has made 20 recordings, which have achieved international airplay. Individuals of the band, and the band itself, have received some prestigious honors. As a group, FPB has performed…