Alpenfest
Bringing the spirit of Bavaria to the stage since 1984, Alpenfest is a Texas-based German folk band known for lively performances and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. The group has entertained audiences across the United States and Europe with a festive mix of polkas, waltzes and traditional German favorites. With decades of experience getting crowds singing, dancing and raising a stein, Alpenfest brings an authentic Oktoberfest sound to Addison.
AlpenMusikanten
AlpenMusikanten (“Alpine Musicians”) might have a challenging name, but their performances are unforgettable. This versatile band is funny, spontaneous, and unpredictable. Audiences love their high-energy shows, which seamlessly shift from beautiful slow yodels to heavy rock tunes, quirky guitar solos, and impromptu jokes.
Their massive repertoire features Austrian, German, Polish, and Czech polkas, waltzes, country, and big band hits. And just remember their motto, “the more you drink, the better we sound!” Prost!
Aristide Garofalo
Aristide Garofalo is an international guitarist, songwriter, and producer blending American and British blues with modern blues-rock and Americana. Originally from Southern Italy and now based in Dallas, the two-time Best Blues Act nominee has toured Europe and the US. He has played major festivals like Pistoia Blues and shared stages with artists including Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, and Samantha Fish.
Auf Geht's
Auf Geht’s means “Let’s Go!” We’re all about happy music and serious fun! We specialize in the music of the Alps, Germany, Austria, and Texas. We feature yodeling, alphorn, musical handsaw, dazzling instrumentals, and “guest appearances” by legendary artists! We bring happy music, yodeling, laughter, dancing, color, culture, and variety to the Addison Oktoberfest – don’t miss us!
Das Ist Lustig
Based in Sealy, Texas, Das Ist Lustig ("That's Fun") is a highly requested traditional German and Alpine folk band performing over 150 energetic shows annually across the Southern US and Europe. Known for contagious enthusiasm, their authentic sound also incorporates Dutch, Czech, country, and American variety, earning them praise from locals in Germany who dub their performances "Spitze."
Dingos
Dallas-born and bred, Dingos is a high-octane rock & roll trio tearing up the stage since 2022. Packing a massive sound into a three-piece lineup, they seamlessly blend crowd-favorite rock covers with a powerhouse catalog of original anthems from their full-length record. For Dingos, the stage is only half the show—the audience is the heartbeat of the experience. They don’t just perform; they play for the people.
Epic Unplugged
Inspired by MTV Unplugged, Epic Unplugged is an unforgettable, all-live music experience (complete with vocals, a full band, and a string section). Fans of all ages and backgrounds can sing along to epic rock from Queen, Muse, Pink Floyd, Killers, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and more!
Graceland Ninjaz
Graceland Ninjaz deliver a high-energy show blending mashups and greatest hits spanning 5 decades of rock & roll, dance, hip hop, & soul! From Rhianna and Journey to Elvis and Bruno Mars, the show engages diverse audiences and packs the dance floor. Featuring an Emmy-winning composer and A-list musicians, this is an unforgettable show that leaves audiences wanting more!
Justin Pickard and the Thunderbird Winos
Justin Pickard and the Thunderbird Winos are a unique Dallas band blending country, rockabilly, punk, and rock’n’roll into a completely fresh sound. Known for playing over 200 high-energy shows annually, Pickard transitioned from a solo journeyman to a collaborative frontman. Their albums, High Price for the Low Life and Heavy on the Heart, fuse raw punk power with country and dark, goofy humor.
LanceBattalion
Formed in 2019 by four classic rock-obsessed high schoolers, LanceBattalion blends the fierce energy of legends like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. After tearing through the stage with thunderous covers, they exploded into original music with 2023's "Pretty Woman" and 2024's "Runnin'. LanceBattalion is just getting started, with a massive wave of heavy-hitting new music ready to drop!
Leslie Austin
Leslie Austin is a powerhouse singer-songwriter blending Southern soul, blues, and gospel with pop, rock, and Americana. A Dallas Sounds Spotlight Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter nominee, she has headlined Los Angeles showcases and toured internationally in Italy. After an iconic Laurel Canyon performance, actor Sean Penn praised her undeniable talent, remarking that watching Leslie Austin perform felt like "seeing & hearing a legend."
Los Gran Reyes
Los Gran Reyes are a Dallas-based nine-piece cumbia powerhouse led by Agustín Granados Jr. (AG), blending traditional cumbia styles with modern and electronic influences. Drawing from Cumbia Lagunera, Sonidera, and Argentina, their sound is high-energy, culture-driven, and built for the dance floor. Their latest album, Cumbia Vibes, marks a bold new era of cumbia moderna and solidifies Los Gran Reyes as one of the most exciting live Latin acts today.
LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys
Five-time Grammy nominee LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys are redefining the accordion for a new generation. Dubbed "The Dixie Chick of Polka" by Jay Leno, this soulful diva blends rock, pop, country, and her Slovenian heritage into a high-energy sound. Breaking stereotypes, she was the first female artist nominated for Best Polka Album.Her vibrant style and daring album covers prove this is "not your grandfather's polka!" From European festivals to local pubs, LynnMarie's powerful voice and exceptional button box skills deliver exciting, original music everywhere.
Maylee Thomas-Fuller
Maylee Thomas-Fuller delivers passionate, genre-blending live performances combining gospel-based blues, soul-rock, pop, and country. She has released seven albums on Love Life Records and hosts the Texas Home Grown Music show on KHYI. Maylee has recorded with Clarence Clemons and opened for Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, and Joe Bonamassa. A North Texas favorite, she has built a loyal following through electrifying media and stage appearances.
Metalachi
Hailing from Los Angeles, Metalachi is celebrated as the world's first and only heavy metal mariachi band. The theatrical ensemble seamlessly fuses the dramatic showmanship of classic heavy metal with the traditional instrumentation and passionate vocals of mariachi music. For over a decade, they have brought their high-energy covers of legendary rock anthems to major festivals and venues across North America! Also performing with Metalachi is Las Estrellas de Tejas - Dallas’ own authentic folklorico dance group! This is one show at Oktoberfest that you don’t want to miss!
Michael Hoffer & the Austin Attitude
Michael Hoffer & the Austin Attitude has been bringing smiles to audiences for years with their traditional folk music, original tunes, and unexpected covers! Formed in 2009, this quartet backs their showmanship with musicianship, featuring a yodeling, multi-instrumentalist frontman that is a 6th-generation Texan.
New Ellum
Dallas-based Americana band New Ellum’s name is an homage to Deep Ellum, the music, art, and culture center where the band got their start. Their sound is rich in layered vocal harmonies, with a touch of soul, a bit of blues, and topped with a Texas twang. The songs tell stories of love and loss, returning to your roots, family, friends and fishing.
North Texas Tornados
North Texas Tornados is a high-energy tribute band celebrating the legendary supergroup's signature blend of Tex-Mex, conjunto, country, and rock ’n’ roll. Featuring an all-star lineup of local musicians, they deliver spirited performances of classics by Flaco Jiménez, Freddy Fender, Doug Sahm, and Augie Meyers. From heartfelt ballads to rollicking border-town grooves, they keep the dance floor moving with authentic Texas soul.
Penny and The Flamethrowers
Penny and The Flamethrowers are throwback to when rock and roll was based on three chords and rebellion. It's the marriage of Stray Cats fueled rockabilly and Postmodern Jukebox's 40s-style swing covers of popular tunes with a nod to Cash and Cline.
Quentin Moore
Quentin Moore is an international neo-retro soul multi-instrumentalist blending gospel, funk, and jazz. He has toured over 30 countries and topped the UK soul charts with his single "Natural Sista." A dynamic artist with viral music videos, Moore has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, and Gary Clark Jr., earning praise from Jamie Foxx for his powerful 21st-century sound.
Ruby Weston
Classically trained jazz vocalist Ruby Weston brings elegance and nostalgia to the Addison Oktoberfest with high-quality big band tracks and timeless show tunes and ballads. Her extensive repertoire features Golden Age legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole as well as popular hits from Etta James, Elvis Presley, and Ray Charles. With a song for every occasion, there truly is something for everyone.
The All Around Czechs
Bringing modern sounding Czech music all the way from West, TX, known as the Czech Heritage Capital of Texas, The All Around Czechs are a band of friends that have toured across the state for 10 years playing countless concerts in dance halls and beer halls. If you enjoy authentic yet fun music while having a cold one, this is the perfect band for you!
The Dogensteins
The Dogensteins are a genre-bending Texas polka band born from the historic Alpine Village Band. Led by Grammy-winning drummer Wes Kucera, they morph rock, country, metal, and Beatles classics into high-energy polkas, waltzes, and swings. This unforgettable tour-de-force features elite vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Molly Fine, Byron Palla, Brian Busch, and Sander Hickerson. They must be seen and heard to be believed.
Two Bit Swing Band
Dust off your boots and get ready to dance! Two Bit Swing Band is tearing up the stage out of Denton, TX, delivering a high-octane, foot-stomping tribute to the absolute titans of Western Swing and classic country. We're talking the legendary swing of Bob Wills and Asleep at the Wheel, the timeless honky-tonk of Ernest Tubb and George Strait, and the gypsy jazz fire of Django Reinhardt! From Buck Owens to Willie Nelson, Two Bit serves up a powerhouse mix of dancehall favorites and blazing instrumental jams that keep the floor packed all night long!
Vandell Andrew
Billboard #1 chart-topping saxophonist and Soul Train Award nominee, Vandell Andrew is one of contemporary jazz's most successful independent artists. Born and raised in New Orleans, his signature sound blends the city's rich jazz culture with R&B, hip-hop, and soul influences. With over 14 albums released—including his latest project, Legacy—he has built a thriving global career, solidifying his place as an influential powerhouse.