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.
LARRY OLSEN
JEFF BUESING
RICHARD ROEPKE
DALE TOLK
The
LARRY
OLSEN
BAND
PRICES
CD's
Tribute To Arnold Olsen - $ 15.00
Volume 3 - Minnesota Favorites - $ 15.00
Volume 7 - Old Time Music - $15.00
Volume 8 - Polka Celebration - $15.00
Volume 9 - With This Ring - $ 15.00
Volume 10 - A Touch Of German - $ 15.00
Volume 11 - It's Party Time - $ 15.00
Please Enclose $2.00 For Shipping & Handling
for EACH Item Ordered.
CASSETTES
(Limited Supply Available)
Volume 4 - Something For Everyone - $ 10.00
Volume 5 - Back To My Homeland - $10.00
Volume 6 - It's Party Time - $ 10.00
Please Enclose $2.00 For Shipping & Handling
for EACH Item Ordered.
THANK YOU !!
THANKS !! TO EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE
17TH
ANNUAL
MUSIC
FEST
Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
NOVEMBER 2011
November 6
Moose Lodge
Sioux Falls, SD
Moose 1PM - 5PM
November 13
Pla-Mor Ballroom
Glencoe, MN
1:30PM - 5:30PM
November 25
Private Event
DECEMBER 2011
December 4
Caboose
Tracy, MN
1PM - 5PM
You are listening to the LIVE PERMORMANCE of the THE LARRY OLSEN BAND While Performing At The
16TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST HELD EVERY YEAR OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND !!
THANKS !! TO EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED ALL OF THE
ANNUAL
MUSIC FESTS
Pictures Of The 16th Annual Music Fest Are Available
Someone has hijacked our old e-mail address and as a result, all of our e-mail contacts have been lost and we have also obtained a new e-mail address. Please help us rebuild our e-mail address book by sending us your e-mail address to our new e-mail addressofl.bolsenfarms@gmail.com.
18th Annual
MUSICFEST
Sponsored By The
LARRY OLSON BAND
Held At The
LARRY OLSEN FARM
1/2 mile east of Lake Benton, Minnesota on Highway 14.
Follow Parking Signs.
MAY 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2012
Home Cooked Food
BIGGER AND BETTER MUSIC FEST
MAIN BALLROOM
Thursday May 24th
TOP NOTCHMEN (Wi)
3PM-5PM & 7PM-9PM
BARRY BOYCE BAND (Ne)
5PM-7PM & 9PM-11PM
Friday May 25th
TOP NOTCHMEN (Wi)
11AM-1PM & 3PM-5PM
BARRY BOYCE BAND (Ne)
1PM-3PM & 5PM-7PM
JULIE LEE's WHITE ROSE BAND (ND)
7PM-11PM
Saturday May 26th
JULIE LEE & THE WHITE ROSE BAND (ND)
11AM-1PM & 3PM-5PM
LARRY OLSEN BAND (Mn)
1PM-3PM & 5PM-7PM
GOOD TIME DUTCHMEN (Wi)
7PM-11PM
Parade Of Musicians On
Friday & Saturday
Sunday May 27th
POLKA WORSHIP
10:30AM
LARRY OLSEN BAND (Mn)
1PM-5PM
2ND STAGE
Thursday May 24th
LEON HELGET (Mn)
4PM-8PM
Friday May 25th
DAIN'S DUTCHMEN (Mn)
12PM-2PM & 4PM-6PM
LEON HELGET (Mn)
2PM-4PM 6PM - 8PM
Saturday May 26th
DAIN'S DUTCHMEN (Mn)
12PM-2PM & 4PM-6PM
GEORGE'S CONCERTINA BAND (Mn)
2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM
Sunday May 27th
HOWARD & SONJA (SD)
11:30AM-3:30PM
Camping
RV hookups at Hole in the Mountain Park & Norwegian Creek Park
1-507-368-9350
Camping available on Music Fest grounds for only $5
A DAY
(No hookups)
AREA MOTELS
Tyler (17 Miles East)
Tyler Motel
1-507-247-3211
Danebo Folk School
1-507-5341
Flandreau S.D. (36 Miles S.E.)
Royal River Casino Motel
1-800-833-8666
Brooking S.D. (29 Miles West)
Days Inn
1-605-692-9471
Super 8
1-605-692-6920
Fairfield Inn
1-605 - 692-3500
AREA MOTELS
Marshall (33 miles NE)
AmericInn Motel
1-507-537-9424
Super 8
1-507-537-1461
Comfort Inn
1-800-228-5150
Travelers Lodge
1-507-532-5721
Best Western
1-507-532-3221
Lake Benton
Wooden Diamond
1-507-368-4305
Benton House
1-507-368-9484
Becker's Resport
1-507-368-4399
Pipestone (20 Miles South)
Calumet Inn 1-507-825-5871
Arrow Motel 1-507-825-3331
Super 8 1-507-825-4217
Dancing On Wooden Dance Floors;
Not Responsible For Accidents !
SEPTEMBER 2012
September 2nd
Caboose
Tracy, MN
1:00PM - 5:00PM
September 14th
Arlington, MN
4:00PM - 8:00PM
September 23rd
Falls Ballroom Polkafest
Little Falls, MN
l:00PM - 8:00PM
LARRY OLSEN COLORADO BUS TOUR
March 12-19, 2013
PRICE INCLUDES:
Round Trip Chartered Bus
7 Nights Motel Stay
3 Nights Dancing
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Gambling in Black Hawk, Co.
Ghost Town Museum
Seven Falls
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Dowwntown Aquarium
Drinks & Snacks IOn The Bus
TOTAL PRICE:
$980.00 per person (based on double occupancy).
$ 1,300 per person (based on single occupancy).
$ 250.00 deposit due when signing up for the trip; Full payment due by January 15, 2013.
Because of the uncertainty of the weather as well as other factors, any or part of the tour is subject to change without notice.
For More Information, Please Call Larry or Brenda Olsen at
