Schmalzler on ARD tomorrow Aug. 18

Hey I just received this e-mail from the Schmalzler. Those of you who have Shift TV or have access to ARD programs in Germany will want to record the Musikantenstadl - Best of mit Andy Borg tomorrow, August 18. The program lasts about 117 minutes.

Many of you were lucky enough to see the Schmalzler perform live at the Milwaukee German Fest and if you enjoyed this group you will not want to miss this upcoming program. Some of you also noticed that there was a camera crew from Pro Sieben following them around. They will be broadcasting that Special on TV in Germany and when I get some details, I will post them here.

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Liebe Freunde,

völlig überaschend erfuhren wir gestern während eines Auftrittes das wir bei der
Eurovisionssendung (ARD/ORF/SF) Musikantenstadl - Best of mit Andy Borg dabei waren.

Wir haben uns natürlich sehr über diese Nachricht gefreut.

Die Sendung wird am Montag, 18.08.2008 / 10.03 Uhr in der ARD nochmals wiederholt.

Mit herzlichen Grüßenund den besten Wünschen

Die Schmalzler

E-Mail: info@schmalzler.de

Internet: http://www.schmalzler.de/

Sunday at German Fest

Sunday was the last day of German Fest 2008. I was lucky enough to help the Sandlers/Die Fichtler Buam sell their CDs during the fest. They were a very energetic band and by Sunday they already had their own following. If you were one of the people who enjoyed the Sandlers/Die Fichtler Buam, you can see them one more time before they return to Germany in Toledo, Ohio at the German-American Festival on August 22, 23 & 24. Click on the link and you will see our own Peggy Mueller is also playing at the German-American Festival. If you look at the Friday report below, it has a picture of Peggy & Peter when the Sandlers/Die Fichtler Buam surprised her during her performance on the Musikanten Garten stage, along with the leader of the Milwaukee Blaskapelle, Andy Hacker.

If you would like to see the pictures I took on Sunday, click HERE and it will take you to my webshots pictures. You will see mostly the entertainers in these pictures, because quite honestly, that's my favorite.

Hey were you wondering what kind of press coverage German Fest got this year on local Milwaukee TV stations, take a look at the links I have listed below.

Channel 4, WTMJ: Biba & the Buetzemaenner, & Pommerische Tanzdeel,

Channel 6, Fox: Schmalzlers, Biba & the Buetzemaenner, Pommerische Tanzdeel, & Anton aus Tirol

Channel 12, WISN: Various slideshows & videos of German Fest

Saturday at German Fest

Saturday at German Fest is always party night and everywhere you looked the party was going strong. In the morning, Edith Prock, was on our local TV and you can see some of those pictures along with others taken if you click HERE. The link will take you to webshots into the Saturday German Fest album. This year there was a live Tarzen in the culture tent representing the famous German-American, Johnny Weissmueller, and there are pictures that you can see if you click HERE.

It was also parade day. There were many, many local German groups participating in the parade and even some of the German stars were invited to be in the parade. The weather was absolutely perfect and we alll had a great "party" yesterday.

Tom Varney's Retirement Party

Tom Varney had a great Retirement party last night. Tom & his wife, June, have always honored their German heritage and what a great setting for his Retirement party -- German Fest. They held it in the VIP area of the Harley Stage, so throughout the party we were entertained by the Schmalzler on stage. Anyone that went home from this party hungary or thirsty... it was your own fault.

Next time you see June, ask her how she likes peeling onions. Its a great story! Tom & June plan to spend retirement traveling and their goal is to visit 100 different countries.

It was a great party and thanks for inviting us.

Milwaukee German Fest begins

The Milwaukee German Fest begins today and if you look further on this website you will see a great lineup of entertainers along with links to their websites. Elmar has been busy this week while he and his brother, Ernie, have been driving the German singing stars. Hey, it's a tough job and someone has to do it! Pictured right is Fritz, who plays the Alpenhorn for the Schmalzler, taking a break at our house on a beautiful day. We hope that kind of weather will continue for the next 4 days.

The Schmalzler are scheduled to appear on the Harley stage tonight starting at 5 pm. Those of you who are lucky enough to have been invited to Tom Varney's retirement party tonight will be enjoying the music of this popular Bavarian band tonight.

Hope to see you all at the fest this weekend. Remember today, Thursday, is free admission starting at 5 pm and Usingers is sponsoring $1 brats and hot dogs. Also, tonight and Sunday night there will be fireworks.

Schmalzlers appearing at German Fest in Milwaukee

Thursday, July 24
5:00 pm Harley Stage
7:45 pm Harley Stage

Friday, July 25
9:00 pm Harley Stage

Saturday, July 26
2:00 pm Parade
7:45 pm Sprecher Oktoberfest Stage

Sunday, July 27
1:15 pm Miller Lite Stage

Well, all you Bavarians here in the states are really in for a treat at German Fest this year. The Schmalzlers will be entertaining the crowds all 4 days this year. Here is a little slide show, just so you will recognize them better when you go to German Fest. Hopefully, they will have their latest album along (pictured above), Mit leib und Seel a Musikant. It features the song they competed with in this year's Grand Prix der Volksmusik . If you would like to see that performance, look further down on this website and you can click on the video of Kleine Marcella. Also, if you do not want to miss any of their appearances, they are listed above.

2008 German Fest Entertainers

Here is a list of Entertainers scheduled to appear at German Fest in Milwaukee this year. I have provided links to their websites. So take a look and map out a course of which entertainers you do not want to miss this year. For times and stages where they will appear, check the German Fest website.

Entertainers List

Alpen Echos
Alpensterne
Anton aus Tirol
Austrian Express
Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
Biba und die Butzemanner
Blaskapelle Milwaukee
Cindy Hartz & Dennis Smith
Copper Box
Edith Prock
Elegant Gypsies
Freistadt Alte Kameraden
Jean Rex & Kurt von Eckroth
Johnny Hoffman Band
Johnny Wagner Band
Junge Kameraden
Kerry Christensen
Lewitsaenger
Love Monkeys
Peggy Mueller
Polka Dotz
Pommersche Spaeldeel
Saddle Brook
Die Sandler
Die Schmalzler

Schmalzlers play for Soccer Fans

Here is an e-mail I just received from the Schmalzlers.

Hallo Freunde, die Fußball - EM 2008 ist zu Ende, Deutschland ist Vize - Europameister. Wenn es auch nicht zum ganz großen Triumph gereicht hat, so war er es in den letzten dreiWochen ein tolles Fußballfest. Tausende Fans aus ganz Europa durften wir bei der größten Fanmeile in Klagenfurt musikalisch 19 Tage lang in Stimmung bringen. Am Donnerstag kehrten wir von Klagenfurt in den Bayerischen Wald zurück. Aufregende Spiele, gigantische Stimmung und keine Ausschreitungen! Das wird für uns unvergesslich bleiben. Wir möchten uns bei der Festwirtfamilie Maria und Lorenz Stiftl sowie bei den Verantwortlichen des Bundeslandes Kärnten - an der Spitze Herr Dr. Jörg Haider - bedanken, die uns dies alles ermöglicht haben. Besonderer Dank gilt auch all unseren vielen Fans, sowie all den Funktionären von Medien und Pressedie uns während dieser Zeit an der Fanmeile besuchten haben, und tolle Berichte übermittelt haben. Aktuelle Bilder vom Fußballfest in Klagenfurt könnt Ihr in der Galerie auf unserer Homepage einsehen. Bis bald! Eure Schmalzler http://www.schmalzler.de/

Schmalzlers are in the Grand Prix Deutsche Vorentscheid

I just got this e-mail from the Schmalzlers. They are going to be in the Grand Prix Deutsche Vortentscheid on Wednesday, May 21. Those of you who get German television (like Shift.TV), be sure to tune in. The Schmalzlers will be at this year's German Fest in Milwaukee and we are all hoping that they will get to the finals in August.

Here is what they wrote:

Liebe Freunde, am kommenden Mittwoch, 21 Mai 2008 / 20.15 Uhr Live im ZDF ist es soweit, wir sind dabei mit unserem Titel "Kleine Marcella" bei der Deutschen Vorentscheidung zum Grand Prix der Volksmusik 2008. Bei der TED - Wahl werden in der Sendung die jeweiligen Nummern der 15 Finalisten bekannt gegeben und dann entscheidendie Anrufe, wer zum Finale nach Zürich fährt. Wir würden uns riesig freuen, wenn Ihr uns nicht nur die Daumen, sondern auch die Tasten am Telefon drücken könntet. PS. Mann kann auch mehrere Stimmen abgeben, indem man einfach die Wahlwiederholungstaste drückt. Wir freuen uns schon auf einen schönen, fairen Musikwettbewerb und sagen ein herzliches DANKESCHÖN für Eure Unterstützung.

www.schmalzler.de