Biergarten Specials
New Glarus, WI


Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit
At the heart of every village in the Alps sits a local bandstand, filling the valley with the warm, resonant tones of acoustic brass and woodwinds. The Biergarten Specials are dedicated to keeping this centuries-old tradition alive.
We perform the definitive Blaskapelle repertoire exactly as it was meant to be heard. Our performances feature the driving, syncopated rhythms of traditional Bohemian polkas, the stately precision of military-style German marches, and the elegant, swaying melodies of Austrian waltzes.
Performing strictly in authentic, regional Tracht (Lederhosen and Dirndls) and playing completely unamplified whenever possible, we bring the true experience and Gemütlichkeit (cozy, welcoming spirit) of an Old-World beer garden.
The 2026 Season
Saturday, June 13, 2006
New Glarus, WI
Private Event
6pm
Wednesday, July 29 2026
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
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History
For 50 years, the Max Drexler Band was organized, directed, and fronted by the late Howard Christensen (1937–2024), a beloved New Glarus community pillar and musician.
Director Amy Doefer picked up the baton after the Max Drexler Band was retired in 2022, forming the Biergarten Specials with a group of talented local musicians who wanted to continue the tradition of spreading Gemütlickeit through music.
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