June 16, 2009.  Katonah, NY.   Alpine Squeeze! was on the set for the upcoming Paramount movie “Morning Glory” starring Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams.   The movie is about a talented television producer who loses a promotion to her backstabbing boyfriend and returns home to Rhode Island with her life in tatters.  Lured back to New York by her former network boss, she is set for the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show; a task made all the more difficult by its feuding anchors.  

Band members Eric Baal, Cherie Baal, Joe Mariany, Dana Sylvander and Bob Carapezza were filmed in four scenes which take place at a sauerkraut festival in Westchester County, NY.   After the shoot, Director Roger Michell said we did a great job!   The movie is scheduled to be released next year on July 10, 2010. 

Alpine Squeeze! to Perform at STEUBEN PARADE OKTOBERFEST, Summer Stage - Central Park, NY

May 5, 2009.  What a better place to be in the Fall than the Summer Stage in Central Park, NY.   Save the date!   Saturday, September 19, 2009.    Alpine Squeeze! will be performing on the Summer Stage in Central Park, New York, alongside a German band direct from Germany (TBA).   This will be an afternoon of great fun following the 52nd annual Steuben Day Parade down 5th Avenue.    Start time is 2:00 pm.   We look forward to seeing you there!   For more information, go to the official Steuben Parade website: http://www.germanparadenyc.org/events.html

RIEDLBAUER!  RIEDLBAUER!  RIEDLBAUER!

June 13, 2009.   Roundtop, NY.   For several months now Alpine Squeeze! has been looking to our fans to name our feathery friend.   Well, during our performance at Riedlbauer's Summerfest this past Saturday, the wait was finally over.   Out of 12 nominations, the audience, consisting of several hundred, voted for best nomination.   The winner?  Janet Maasmann.  Her nomination?   "RIEDLBAUER."   

Second runner up was "Schnitzl Fritz" by Jerry Seitz.   However, the crowd meter sided for Riedlbauer and so it was decided!  Immediately thereafter folks were dancing to the Chicken Dance and toasting to the newly named mascot! 

Janet is a member of the Riedlbauer Schuhplattler Group who performed during the festival.  Janet was quite surprised when the crowd voted her nomination as #1.  On behalf of Alpine Squeeze! and chicken dancers everywhere, thank you Janet!   Great job!

PROSIT!    

April 9, 2009.  Alpine Squeeze! has been named the official Oktoberfest Band for Wunderbar German Grill & Bierhaus in Long Island City, NY.    Alpine Squeeze! performed at Wunderbar on their opening night back in January of this year to a sold out crowd.   Performing once a month, you can check the Schedule Page to find out which dates Alpine Squeeze! will be appearing at Wunderbar.  Go to the Wunderbar Page on our website to find out more about this hot new restaurant!

April 25, 2009.  On Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Alpine Squeeze! performed at the 7th Annual Spring Fest sponsored by the Police Steuben Association of Rockland County, NY.    This event benefits the Association's scholarship fund.   Alpine Squeeze! has been performing at this event for several years, and it was another successful event.   The weather was perfect as two large pigs were roasting on an open pit.  Not to mention the large selection of quality, German beers.

July 18        Wunderbar

Visit our 2009 Schedule Page

American Accordionists' Association Event at Magnanini Farm Winery, Wallkill, NY

May 3, 2009.  Alpine Squeeze! was represented at the AAA (American Accordion Association)  Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund event, Sunday May 3, 2009, at the Magnanini Farm Winery in Wallkill, NY.   To benefit the advancement of promising young accordionists, the afternoon  was filled with music, food and fun at the winery featuring many great artists - Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini, Frank Carozza, Lenny Feldmann to name just a few.   To find out more, go to the AAA website:  http://www.ameraccord.com/