Dale Tolk, Jeff Buesing, Richard Roepke, Larry Olsen
ABOUT THE BAND MEMBERS .........
Bandleader Larry Olsen owns seven Hengel concertinas and has lived in the Lake Benton (Minnesota) area his entire life; now living only 2 miles from the farm where he grew up. At age 11 Larry started playing concertina. Before forming his own band in 1982, (THE LARRY OLSEN SHOW), Larry played guitar with THE MARV NISSEL BAND. In 1984, Larry's dad, Arnold, joined Larry's band as drummer and Larry's sister, Lisa, played piano. Larry later added a guitar and horn player when Lisa left for college. When Larry isn't busy with his band, his 2,000 acre farming operation located just east of Lake Benton occupies most of his time. Larry's wife, Brenda, also keeps busy owning Perfect Styles in Marshall along with Larry's sister Lisa, and helping in the fall with the farming.
Every Memorial Day weekend, Larry and Brenda sponsor and host a four day ANNUAL MUSIC FEST at their farm with the aid of about thirty volunteers. The 2009 15TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST was be held on May 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2009. (See below.)
Guitarist/trumpeter Dale Tolk started playing the trumpet in the 5th grade. He learned a lot of old time songs playing with his Dad, Don, who plays accordion. Dale played with The Marv Nissel Band for a few years and then in 1987, Dale joined THE LARRY OLSEN BAND playing trumpet, guitar and vocals. Dale retired in 1995 but returned to THE LARRY OLSEN BAND in 2005. Dale lives with his wife, Donna, in Brookings, South Dakota.
Drummer Jeff Buesing started drum lessons in the 3rd grade and has been playing ever since. Jeff and a friend of his formed the “Cavemen" Band- a country rock band in the late 60's and 70's. He has also played with Checkmate Part II, Jeff & Morrie, The Country Classics and the Senior Knights Band. Jeff lives with his wife, Mary Jo, in Marshall, Minnesota.
Trumpeter Richard Roepke started playing trumpet in 1974 and throughout his high school years. In 1982, Rich started playing with the Marv Nissel band but retired until returning to the 12TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST in 2006. Since returning, he has been playing full time with the Larry Olsen Band and he prefers playing harmony parts with his trumpet and vocals. Rich lives in Arlington, Minnesota.
Bus Trip To Colorado. Sign Up NOW To Reserve Your Seat On The Bus; Very Few Seats Left !! For More Information, Call Larry or Brenda Olsen, (507) 368-9637 Or E-mail olsfarms@hotmaol.com !!
This Years Event Will Be Held MAY 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2010
Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
The
LARRY
OLSEN
BAND
The
LARRY
OLSEN
BAND
This Years Event Will Be Held
MAY
27, 28, 29 & 30
2010
MARK YOUR CALENDAR !!
WE'RE ALL GONNA DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR !!
AUGUST 2010
AUGUST 14TH
International Polka Club
Colorado Springs, Co.
7:30PM - 11PM
AUGUST 15TH
Kickers Club
Golden, Co.
4PM - 8PM
AUGUST 22ND
American Legion
Lake Benton, Mn.
1PM - 5PM
AUGUST 27TH
Stiftungsfest
Norwood Young America, Mn.
8:00PM - 11:30PM
SEPTEMBER 2010
SEPTEMBER 3RD
Producer Hybrids
Pipestone, Mn.
Call Larry Olsen @ (507) 368-9627
For Directions
7PM - 11PM
SEPTEMBER 10TH
Germanfest
Palmer Gulch Resort
Hill City, S.D.
SEPTEMBER 11TH
Germanfest
Palmer Gulch Resort
Hill City, S.D.
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16TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST HELD EVERY YEAR OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND !!
THANKS !! TO EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE
16TH ANNUAL
MUSIC FEST
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