The Enzian Bavarian Band
The Enzian Bavarian Band has been in existence for 34 years and plays a wide range of German music, from lively polkas and Rheinlanders to romantic ballads and waltzes, with many of the songs sung in the native tongue of the Bavarian Alps. The Band is composed of professional musicians playing such instruments as the tuba, trumpet, drums, flugelhorn, clarinet, saxophone, and a 40-stringed harp-like instrument called a zither, an authentic Bavarian instrument. In addition, the Band offers you a unique experience with performances on alphorns and the singing saw. The Band strives to preserve the Bavarian heritage and traditional culture of Germany through its performances, and has entertained throughout the northeastern United States and Canada, and is a regular at the New York State Fair.

The Enzian Bavarian Folk Dancers
The Enzian Bavarian Folk Dancers were founded in 1972 by Klaus Raith, a native of Schliersee, Germany. He is a Master Schuhplattler and serves as Vorplattler of the group as they perform traditional dances from the Bavarian region of Germany. The dancers have performed throughout the northeastern United States and Canada, and are regulars at the New York State Fair.

The name of the group is derived from the beautiful blue alpine flower, the enzian, and is reflected in the colorful Dirndl skirts worn by the ladies. The men wear the traditional Lederhosen and Stutzen. The group strives to preserve Bavarian heritage and traditional culture of Germay through its performances.

Klaus Raith, Leader
108 Roosevelt Rd. • Cleveland, NY 13042
315-675-8321
klaus.raith@yahoo.com



Upcoming Performances


Sat., April 6, 7–11 p.m., Utica Männerchor, Edelweiss Night, Band

Thurs., April 11, 7 p.m., First Dancers Practice

Mon., April 29, 5–9 p.m., Syracuse Turners, Scholarship Night, Dancers

Sun., May 19, 3:30–7:30 p.m., Liverpool Fire Hall, German American Society Maifest, Band and Dancers (Maypole Dance)

Fri., June 21, 7–11 p.m., Phoenix, Wedding, Private Party, Band and Dancers

Sun., July 7, 2–6 p.m., Camp Brockway, German American Society Picnic, Band (Dancers donate)

Sat., July 20, 6–10 p.m., Binghamton Männerchor, Band and Dancers

Sun., July 21, 1–5 p.m., Utica Männerchor, Bavarian Fest, 4-Piece Band (Dancers donate)

Sat., Sept. 7, 1–5 p.m., Geneva Ice Arena, Band and Dancers

Sun., Sept. 15, 12:30–4:30 p.m., Lucas Vineyards, Oktoberfest, Band and Dancers

Sat., Sept. 21, 12–4 p.m., Gloversville, Oktoberfest, Band

Sat., Sept. 28, 1–5 p.m., Cape Vincent, Oktoberfest, Band and Dancers

Sun., Sept. 29, 1–5 p.m. (with possible overtime), Sandy Pond Steakhouse, Oktoberfest, Band and Dancers

Sat., Oct. 5, 3–7 p.m., Thousand Islands Winery, Oktoberfest, Band and Dancers

Sun., Oct. 6, 12–7 p.m., Longbranch Park, German American Society Oktoberfest, Band and Dancers, with the Edelweiss Schuhplattlers from Utica

Wed., Oct. 9, 4–7 p.m., GSAR Insurance Co., Private Party, 4-Piece Band