Would You like to attend a performance with Alex Meixner Solo and Band? Check with your coordinator for details to find out which ones you'll be able to go to in person!
Event | Location | Start Time | End Time | Details |
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Illinois Polka Fest | Schaumburg, IL | 02-07-2025 12:00 AM | 02-08-2025 12:00 AM | |
Tomball German Heritage Festival | Tomball, Texas | 03-28-2025 12:00 AM | 03-30-2025 12:00 AM | |
Muenster GermanFest | Muenster, Texas | 04-25-2025 12:00 AM | 04-27-2025 12:00 AM | Heritage Park |
Germania Park Maifest | Rockaway Township, New Jersey | 05-03-2025 12:00 AM | 05-03-2025 12:00 AM | |
Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Races | Pottstown, Pennsylvania | 05-04-2025 3:00 PM | 05-04-2025 6:00 PM | |
Sugar Creek Slavic Fest | Sugar Creek, Missouri | 06-06-2025 12:00 AM | 06-07-2025 12:00 AM | |
Freudenfest | Oldenburg, Indiana | 07-18-2025 12:00 AM | 07-18-2025 12:00 AM | |
Helen Oktoberfest | Helen, Georgia | 10-06-2025 12:00 AM | 10-12-2025 12:00 AM |
Alex Meixner Solo and Band
The Alex Meixner Band, a prominent force in the music scene, performs around 180 times a year, from intimate venues to massive festivals. They are regular headliners at notable events like Wurstfest, German Fest, Musikfest, and more. With a prolific recording career, Alex has appeared on over 50 albums, including 17 as a leader or soloist. His work with his father on "Music and Friends" won a Grammy Award, while his collaboration album "Polka Freak Out" with Bubba Hernandez received a Grammy nomination. Throughout his career, he has also collaborated with diverse artists, leaving a lasting impact on the world of music.
Alex Meixner is a dynamic accordionist known for his fusion of musical styles that breathe new life into traditional Central European party music. Embracing both die-hard polka enthusiasts and curious hipsters, his exuberant performances showcase the evolution and inherent fun of the genre. Whether performing solo or with his band, Alex has graced major venues and festivals worldwide, and his virtuosic yet quirky style has earned him collaborations with acclaimed artists.
As a nationally acclaimed musician and bandleader, Alex Meixner's passion for polka music shines through his extensive training in classical, jazz, and ethnic genres, which he skillfully blends with pop, funk, and jazz influences. An ardent advocate of polka, he has revitalized interest in the genre across the country, leading to sold-out shows, cultural resurgence, and growing mainstream appreciation. For Alex, it's more than just energetic performances; it's a mission to create positive experiences that bring communities together to celebrate history, culture, and genuine good times.