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T H UR S DA Y , MA R C H 10 , 2011
Spotlight Artists: Alpine Squeeze
Our next spotlight artists are the German-American band Alpine
Squeeze. They were chosen today because they are the entertainment
tonight at the Grand Opening of Hofrau Bierhaus.
Band leader Eric Baal was cool enough to answer our questions on
short notice, so we could publish this today in time for tonight's party.
Band Lineup:
Eric Baal: Band Leader. Accordion & Vocals
Robert Carapezza: Drums
Dana Sylvander: Trumpet, Euphonium and Trombone
Cherie Baal: Vocalist & Percussion
David Grego: Bass Guitar & Tuba
Walter Barrett: Trombone, Trumpet
How did your band's name come about?
If I recall, it was actually my wife, Cherie’s idea. We basically put two
and two together. The German alps and squeezing the accordion. It
seemed to have a catchy ring to it.
How long have you been performing?
As a band we have been performing since 2006. As for me on the
accordion, was six years old when I picked up an accordion for the
first time.
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Eric Baal
Past lives (i.e., previous bands, your early years, etc.):
I soloed at The Bavarian Inn in Garrison, NY for ten years while
playing with some bands off and on. After the restaurant closed in
1996, he moved to the Black Forest Mill in Highland Mills, NY, where
patrons still enjoy listening and dancing to a wide variety of his
music, not to mention the traditional songs of Munich's Oktoberfest.
Cherie, an All-County Choir in High School, was lead singer for Wild
Oats, a southern rock band in the 1980s. Bob is a veteran drummer of
many styles, and has worked with Don Roeser, aka Buck Dharma from
Blue Oyster Cult, as well as the Schwarzenegger Connection (Governor
Arnold's relatives). Dana has played with no less than 15 different
bands throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Most
recently, he has played with the Schwarzenegger Connection, Dominos
International, the Ray Barno Orchestra and the Jimmy Sturr
Orchestra. David was a member of the last aggregate of the Spike
Jones Band. Walter performs as a free-lance musician throughout the
New York area on alto, tenor & bass
trombones, bass trumpet, euphonium, and tuba. He has performed
with the Westchester
Symphony, Yonkers Philharmonic, Philharmonic Symphony of
Westchester, and the Hudson
Valley Philharmonic, to name a few.
Dana Sylvander, Walter Barett, David Grego
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Musical influences:
As a second generation American of German descent, my parents
taught my sister and I German, (we are both fluent), and they kept
many of the German traditions alive by having us participate in a
variety of German events. I was one of the original “Schuhplattler”
dancers with the Bavarian Club Edelweiss, Westchester, NY, where I
not only participated in their annual festivals, but also competed in
several Gaufests. I also marched for many years in the annual German
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performers like Tony Marshall, Heino and Edith Prock had a big
influence on me when I was growing up. I am grateful to bands like
dSb “Die Schlauberger” and the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra who have also
had a significant influence on my musical development over the
years.
Robert Carapezza
Are your band members German-born, German-American, not
German, or a combination?
All of us are American with some ties one way or another to the
German heritage. All of us have been involved in German American
music for most of our lives.
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Eric & Cheri Baal
Blatant self-promotion:
What would you like to plug? Polka music is “happy music!”
Linkage:
website: AlpineSqueeze.com
facebook: facebook.com/pages/Alpine-Squeeze/59456299343
Youtube: epbsqueeze
Twitter: @epbsqueeze
Reverb Nation: alpinesqueeze
Where can we buy your music?
At our website: alpinesqueeze.com/discography.htm We are currently
working on a new album which will include many of the traditional
songs as well as some new ones. We hope to have this project
completed by the fall.
Favorite venues to play:
We enjoy any type of venue, whether it be a small, intimate party, or
a large outdoor festival like the one we did on the Summer Stage in
Central Park last year and in 2009. We have been honored to be called
back to many venues we have performed for in the past, such as
West Point Military Academy’s annual Oktoberfest, Zeppelin Hall in
Jersey City, NJ and The Black Forest Mill Restaurant in Highland Mills,
NY.
Tell us a story or anecdote about performing live.
At one outdoor, daytime festival, we were well into our third set,
everyone was dancing and singing and enjoying the good food and
beer. All of a sudden, the power went out and there we were on stage
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performing “A cappella” without any amplification. We finished the
song and then finished our set by strolling through the audience.
Lucky for us, our instruments allow us to do that…. Everybody went
home happy.
Any advice to someone just starting out?
When you’re just starting out, you never really realize what great
opportunities lie before you until suddenly, one day, you’re standing
there on a stage in front of thousands of people, ready to start your
first set. So just keep doing what you love to do, and keep it together
no matter how difficult it might get. Believe in yourself, your fellow
musicians, and never give up.
Have you ever performed at Munich's Oktoberfest?
No I have not, but I’ve been there 4 times and each time was a blast.
I don’t remember much detail, probably because I drank too much
beer. I did have my accordion with me during my last trip to Las
Vegas back in 2004, and was happy to be a guest performer with one
of the bands playing at the Hofbräuhaus in Las Vegas.
You are playing at the grand opening of the Hofbrau Bierhaus, but
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you already played there Monday at a private event. Tell us your
first impressions.
Nothing short of “FANTASTIC.” The owners are first class
professionals. The staff extremely accommodating. Quality
permeates throughout the restaurant’s décor. It’s a place I would
recommend to my friends.
Alpine Squeeze will be performing tonight at Hofbrau Bierhaus:
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Hofbräu Bierhaus
Grand Opening Celebration
RSVP via facebook
featuring live music by Alpine Squeeze
Traditional Beer tapping ceremony at
8pm, in which the first official
Hofbräu Bierhaus keg will be tapped.
doors open 6pm
at:
Hofbräu Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 580-2437
BierhausNYC.com
Hofbräu Bierhaus on facebook:
facebook.com/BierhausNYC
Below is a video of Alpine Squeeze performing at the Hofbrau
Bierhaus' VIP opening party on March 7, 2011:
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