NEW RECORDING COMING OUT
January 31 , 2015
You’ve heard Steve say it on stage many times and now,
Thank You Music Lovers, is the title of a new CD set to debut at
the Illinois Polka Fest the first weekend of February. Get set for 21
classic Meisner polkas and waltzes, all recorded live last summer at the
Medina Ballroom in Media, Minnesota. One listen and you’ll agree it’s
almost like having a front seat at a table in front of the stage – or like
having the band perform live for you in your living room. You’ll also hear
Steve Meisner and his band in one of their best live
performances ever.
You can sense the enthusiasm and hear the guys interacting both with the
audience and with each other on stage. Many of the songs included on
Thank You Music Lovers are already long-time Meisner favorites.
Titles include songs made popular by Steve and also by his dad, Verne
Meisner, including Polka 76, Sugar Bush, Memories of Vienna and of course
El Rio Drive. Some of Steve’s classics like, The Sailor Song, Wildflower
Waltz and Meisner Magic are also included. But there’s even more with
Denny Anderson yodeling on Edelweiss, Don Hunjadi’s Howg Wobber and other
great tunes like Abergut and You Don’t Wanna. With 21 total songs
providing nearly 70 minutes of music, Thank You Music Lovers is
not only a great recording, it’s a great deal! You can
order the new CD right now from the merchandise page or pick one up
from Steve on stage.
STEVE ADDED TO THE LINEUP AT
ILLINOIS POLKAFEST
January 5 , 2015
Steve and the guys have been added to the roster of
bands appearing at this year's
Illinois Polkafest, February 6-8, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in
Schamburg, Illinois. Along with announcing the addition of the Steve
Meisner Band, festival promoter, Bob Doszak, also announced this would be
his last year heading the annual event that is about to hit it's 27th
year. Will this be the final Illinois Polkafest? It may unless Bob's
children decide to continue the legacy. Don't miss what may be the final
event and don't miss some of the best Slovenian-style bands in the
country, including the Steve Meisner Band. Get more information including
hotel booking details by making a visit to the
Illinois Polkafest Facebook page.
FREE SHIPPING SALE CONTINUES
THROUGH CHRISTMAS
December 2
,
2014
Everyone loves a deal. It's even better when it's
free. If you missed it last year, you're in luck because the big,
once-a-year sale from Steve Meisner has returned once again. Make any purchase of over $25 and get free shipping on your order
from now through Christmas. That is real savings! Give someone the gift of Meisner music this holiday season - even if that someone is you! What could be better? Start shopping
right now in our MERCHANDISE SECTION
El Rio Drive Named AS AN All-Time
Greatest Hit!
November 15 ,
2014
Of the many songs Steve’s father, Verne Meisner,
created over his lifetime, El Rio Drive is arguably the most popular.
Created in 1977 and named for the street in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin,
where Verne lived at the time, El Rio Drive became an immediate hit at
local performances in and around Milwaukee. That happened even before
being recorded one year later for the El Rio Drive album release. Although
the song’s popularity continued to spread far and wide, few knew that it
was Verne Meisner who had created the catchy song. Today, El Rio Drive
continues to be performed live as well as recorded by many artists in all
styles of music from Dutchmen and Czech to Polish, Slovenian and of course
Tex-Mex. When the curtin goes up at this year’s National Cleveland Style
Polka Hall of Fame awards show on Saturday, November 29, El Rio Drive will
be inducted as one of this year’s All-Time Greatest Hits. Steve very much
regrets not being able to attend the awards show and watch as long-time
musician friends Eddie Klacnik presents the award and Hank Thunander
performs the song. Still, it brings Steve great pride that his dad’s
creation, El Rio Drive, will be certified as an All-Time Greatest Hit.
MOLLIE B TAPING A GREAT SUCCESS
August 8,
2014
It was a great time for Steve and the guys as they
traveled to Medina, Minnesota, to take part in the latest taping for the
Mollie B Polka Party television show on the RFD cable network. Steve,
along with Rick Hartmann, Denny Anderson and Don Hunjadi performed at the
Medina Entertainment Center in front of an estimated crowd of 750 in
attendance. The band recorded a total of seven seperate show segments that
will begin airing in Fall and likely run into next year. A total of 21
songs were completed including many Verne Meisner classics like Polka 76,
Autumn Leaves, Sugar Bush, Memories of Vienna, Doreen Waltz, and even El
Rio Drive. Also in the lineup were tunes featuring three and four part
vocal harmonies from all of the guys, plus the yodeling of Denny Anderson,
Don Hunjadi featured on flute, and even Don's popular original, Howg
Wobbler polka. Of course several of Steve's original tunes were also part
of the lineup with the Sailor Song, Wildflower Waltz, and Meisner Magic
topping the list. Be sure to watch for Steve's new segments coming soon to
the
Mollie B Polka Party Show.
