Artist description The Quintessential Dutchman Sound, with an alpine flavor, created by a refined group of excellent musicians and vocalists. Erwin Suess and The Hoolerie Dutchmen have achieved the smooth sound that most Dutchmen Style bands endeavor to perform. Their German vocals, some with great yodeling, are models for anyone's collection of old time music.

Music Style Dutchman Style Dance Music

Similar Artists Six Fat Dutchmen

Artist History ERWIN SUESS and the HOLLERIE DUTCHMEN - Erwin received a button accordion from Santa Claus when he was six years old. After a couple of years, he started playing at the Christmas programs, in the country school and at other parties. When Erwin was fifteen, he received his first concertina. In 1947, he started performing with other bands. In 1969, Erwin started his own polka band and called it "Erwin Suess and the Hoolerie Dutchmen". In 1976, the Erwin Suess and the Hoolerie Dutchmen fan club was started. It quickly grew to over 250 members. In 1986, the band received an Academy Award for being the Minnesota Ballroom Dance Band of the Year. The band has played in many states, in Canada and in Europe.

Group Members Erwin Suess on concertina, David Suess on bass and electronic concertina, Sandy Suess on drums and in vocals, Monica Suess on drums in some albums, Myron Muehlbauer on trumpet, sax and clarinet, Myron Wolf on sax and clarinet, Jay Minar on piano and Gary Gleisner on some vocals.

Instruments Contertina, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Bass Tuba and Drums

Albums Glad to Meet You, 30th Anniversary, The Best of Erwin Suess (two volumes), The Best of Erwin Suess and Family

Location North Mankato, Minnesota - USA

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