Music and Dance Groups
STV Almrausch Dance Group
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.- Oktoberfest Stage
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Oktoberfest Stage
A family-oriented, Bavarian cultural preservation society based in Dallas, STV Almrausch supports cultural diversity and ethnic understanding through the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Bavarian costumes, dances, and customs. Wearing those traditional costumes, STV Almrausch demonstrates the authentic dances and music from Bavaria including the hearty Schuhplattlers (shoe-slapping dances), intricate Ländlers (figure dances), and a variety of specialty dances. We even play familiar German and Austrian songs on the Kühglocken or cow bells!
TSV D’Holzar
4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. - Oktoberfest Stage
6:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.- Oktoberfest Stage
TSV d’Holzar is a non-profit cultural club made up of volunteers that seek to preserve and perpetuate traditional Bavarian and Tyrolean folk dancing, customs and culture. We perform throughout the year at cultural events and Oktoberfests. Our costumes are authentic, representing the Oberallgäu region of southwestern Bavaria. Our dances are entertaining, ranging from stately Laendlers to vigorous and thrilling Schuhplattlers.
Misty Posey
12:30 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.- Disney Princess Set - KleinHalle Stage
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.- Oktoberfest Stage- Regular Set
Celtic/ Classical Crossover artist, Misty Posey, sings with a passion her fans praise. Her voice melds Celtic, Classical, and Contemporary music into an exciting sound, crossing genres with beauty and a punch. She has been a soloist for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and a Disney look-a-like soloist for Cheerioograms Entertainment. She is also touring festivals nationwide with the release of her 2018 debut album. A true singer and unique songwriter, Misty’s songs are timeless, heartfelt, and cinematic. Her music is available on iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, and MistyPoseyMusic.com
Marcus Lindsey
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - 10/22 Oktoberfest Stage
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.-10/23 Oktoberfest Stage
Marcus Lindsey is a Texas country singer/songwriter currently based out the DFW area. Marcus grew up around the east Texas town of Lone Oak and began singing at a very early age, picking up guitar shortly afterwards. Once finished with high school, he toured America as frontman of the band Deuces Wild. The group disbanded in 1999, and Marcus has continued to be at the forefront of Texas country singers, blending classic and modern country into his own unique sound that won him a Terry Award in 2007 for Vocalist Of The Year. Mr. Lindsey currently performs all over Texas as the leader of his own group and continues to set new standards and redefine the country genre.
Diamond Rio
8:00 p.m.- 9:15 p.m.- 10/22 Oktoberfest Stage
Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).
Diamond Rio’s most recent release I Made It, is their tenth studio album. The title track was co-written by the band’s lead guitarist Jimmy Olander and features 11 new songs. Produced by Olander and Mike Clute, I Made It is available on iTunes and www.diamondrio.com
Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 with the release of “Meet In The Middle” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week or Two,” and more. They released their first-ever autobiography, Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio on Thomas Nelson in 2009.
The band known for playing every note on every album recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary, has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), released two Greatest Hit albums, a live and Christmas project, earned five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, three certified Platinum and five gold albums, released an autobiography – and with zero band member changes. Known for their charity commitments including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised over $1,000,000.00 for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.