Die Sauerkrauts
Die Sauerkrauts – a spirited trio of lederhosen-wearing, professional polka-playing musicians – have been performing polka, waltzes, and contemporary pop together since 2016. With Brian on Accordion, Robert on Tuba, and Till on Drums, the party is just getting started! Along with traditional German music, the trio mixes up the fun with pop, rock, funk and a variety of styles and covers.
No matter what time of year, Die Sauerkrauts transports its audience to Oktoberfest with every show.
Available for Private Parties, Festivals, Restaurant Nights, and Corporate Events.
Prost!
No matter what time of year, Die Sauerkrauts transports its audience to Oktoberfest with every show.
Available for Private Parties, Festivals, Restaurant Nights, and Corporate Events.
Prost!
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Brian ManchenAccordionBrian Manchen is an accordion player and percussionist, playing and teaching in the Los Angeles area and beyond. He has played many different genres from symphony orchestras to musical theatre and of course, polka!
Brian holds a bachelor of music from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. He is also the drummer for the prog rock band ‘Chickenbox’. |
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Robert Todd, JrTubaRobert Todd, Jr is a professional musician and low brass instructor with expertise on Bass Trombone and Tuba. He has traveled internationally with performances in Canada, Portugal, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand.
Robert studied with Bob Sanders at California State University, Fullerton. Robert also works as a freelance musician in the LA and OC areas, and has recorded numerous times for various artists. Robert is also currently a member of a number of orchestras and jazz groups around Southern California, including Dana Point Symphony, the Urban Renewal Project, Corona Symphony, GO Jazz Big Band, the Mike Barone Big Band, the Elliot Deutsch Big Band, theBABAorchestra, and the Santa Clarita Philharmonic. www.RobertToddTrombone.com |
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Till RitcherDrumsTill Richter (our resident German) works with a diverse roster of artists and genres in Los Angeles. Some notable artists include; The Voice Germany winner Julian Martel, pop artists Alxxa, Emily Vaughn, french jazz singer Jessica Fichot, Allen Stone, James Valentine (Maroon 5), Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa, Dancing with the Stars), Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson), Art Alexakis (Everclear), David Garfield (Boz Scaggs), Denny Dias (Steely Dan) and more.
Till was born Braunschweig, Germany where he started playing drums at the age of three. Till attended the Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena, receiving his Associates of Arts Degree in Drum Performance. Before arriving in Los Angeles, Till performed and recorded with several singer-songwriter and pop/rock artists in Germany including Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder) and Alex Knolle (Cassandra Steen). www.till-richter.com |