"The BEERBARRELS" are a 3 piece Oompah-pah dance band who have been performing professionally for approximately the last 40 years.
The instrumentation of our band consists of:
1) Midi Accordion (The midi gives the accordion a large range of orchestra affects)
2) Various Saxophones (Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax)
3) Drums
Our favorite time of the year is "OKTOBERFEST", at which time we change our presentation style of being a 'dance band', and become more of a 'show band'. As an Oktoberfest band, we not only play the great traditional Oompah-pah music and German 'drinking songs', but we also strive to amuse our audiences with visual affects as well as getting them involved with Oktoberfest antics such as Yodeling, Beer drinking and singing contests.
We don't pre-plan our sets like many other bands. We prefer to try and create a spontaneous "party atmosphere" where both the audience and "The Beerbarrels" enjoy themselves. We strongly believe that when "The BeerBarrels" are having fun and present a lively party atmosphere, then the patrons are also likely to have a memorable evening. Over the years we have become very accomplished in presenting our music, and as a result have many repeat "Oktoberfest" clients such as:
- Whistler Mountain resorts (Performed for the Whistler Oktoberfest for 3 years for
approximately 1600 People. We have also performed at other Whistler Mountain
venues such as "The Brewhouse Pub Oktoberfest", wandering musicians through
Whistler square, and various hotel grand openings.
- Hollyburn Country Club, Vancouver Country Club, Hazelmere Country Club
- Many pubs (examples: Gillnetter Pub (4 years), Sawbucks Pub (12 years), Maveric
Pub (old Unicorn Pub - 4 years, Wheelhouse Pub (3 years)) Sharks Club (downtown &
Abbotsford (2 years), Big Ridge Brewing Company (3 years), Yaletown Brewing
Company, + many more)
- 11th year at the renowned "Leavenworth Oktoberfest" in Washington
- 11th year in Penticton for Oktoberfest at the Convention Centre
- 9th year at Harrison Hot Springs for their annual Oktoberfest
We hope this introduction serves as a brief overview of what The Beerbarrels offer in their repertoire. If you require more information, or would like to discuss details, please feel free to call either:
Ken Oszinski -OR- Gord Keller
(778) 515-6566 (604) 879-6660
