Best                   Polka                    Bands

Alex Meixner’s performing career began at age 6 with his two sisters and father in an ethnic folk ensemble. From these early experiences through headline appearances at music festivals throughout the US; concert performances with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sandy Duncan and his own jazz and ethnic ensembles; as well as over 40 recordings, Meixner has developed a unique musical mix that appeals to a wide cross-section of audiences.

Meixner’s formative musical studies were on piano and piano accordion, but he quickly branched out on drums, diatonic button accordion, bass and trumpet, which is now his main instrument. This instrumental versatility is combined with a musical background that has included intense studies and performance of jazz, classical, pop, polkas and many ethnic folk music genres with some of the leading artists in the world. His talents in music and comedy were even featured on the Tonight Show on NBC in 2004. Most recently, his “Polka Freak Out” CD with Bubba Hernandez garnered a Grammy nomination in December, 2007.

Currently based in Allentown, PA, Alex is performing as a solo artist and with numerous touring ensembles. His solo programs- “Fascinating Rhythms of the World” focus on the fusion of Slavic folk music and Jazz, but also include the inflections of folk, pop and classical styles from Latin America, Africa and other sections of Europe. This music is the basis for a series of multi-cultural music education seminars and performances which are currently available through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts “Artists in Education” program.

Alex also leads or co-leads numerous musical groups including The Alex Meixner Band, Polka Freak Out and Jazz Visions. These groups perform for various public and private functions throughout North America. Whether you are looking for sure fire crowd pleasing family entertainment, something for the senior audience, classy jazz for a reception or a unique party band- Alex Meixner will work tirelessly to provide the perfect mix for your event.

When Alex is not performing with all of these groups, he is devoted to bringing music to students through educational clinics, as well as his private teaching.

ALEX MEIXNER BAND:
Alex Meixner carries on a Family Tradition of music brought to the USA by his Austrian great grandfather. Building upon this foundation and extensive performances/ touring with his father in The Al Meixner Trio for many years, Alex has developed a fresh musical voice that has made him one of the most exciting performers on the American polka scene.

Alex’s high energy performances of everything from old time polkas and waltzes to more jazz and pop influenced repertoire has won over audiences throughout North America and continues to attract new fans. Equally at home with traditional and contemporary styles, performances on about a dozen instruments (including the 12 foot long Swiss Alphorn and trademark Meixner Button Box sound) and vocals in English, German, Slovenian, Croatian, Czech and more- the band’s reputation continues to grow.

From dynamic polkas and waltzes to Gypsy folk songs to Rocktoberfest parodies, Swing, Latin and Country dance music- the dizzying array of music is perfect for everything from World Music Concerts and family friendly folk festivals to a frenetic non-stop dance party.


Discography

Solo/Band Leader/Featured Artist

Stay All Night by Alex Meixner (Meixner Music Productions 2009) - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/meixneralex2
Family Tradition by Alex Meixner (Meixner Music Productions 2008) - http://cdbaby.com/cd/meixneralex
Polka Freak Out! by Alex Meixner & Bubba Hernandez (Moon Zero Bird Records 2007) - Grammy Nominee - Best Polka Album 2007 - http://moonzerobirdrecords.com/catalog
Digitally Yours Vol. 1 by Al and Alex Meixner
Digitally Yours Vol. 2 by Al and Alex Meixner
Digitally Yours Vol. 3 by Al and Alex Meixner
Digitally Yours Vol. 4 by Al and Alex Meixner
Digitally Yours Vol. 5 by Al and Alex Meixner
Muzika Europa featuring Ilka Henits and Alex Meixner (2005) - http://cdbaby.com/cd/ilkaalex
Alex Plays Button Box and Other Stuff - Alex (Euro-Class CD-034)
Scenes from a Parallel Universe - Jazz Visions feat. Alex Meixner (Station House CD-101)
The Legacy - Alex (Euro-Class CD-005)
Familiar Faces in New Places - Alex (Euro-Class CD-961)
Like Father, Like Son by Al and Alex Meixner (Euro-Class CD-933)
Beliebte Volkslieder/Meixner Musik - Resi/Al and Alex Meixner (Euro-Class CD-029)
Button Box Dynamite/Slovenian Gold - Al and Alex Meixner (Euro-Class CD-037)

Al Meixner Trio
Off the Wall - The Al Meixner Trio (Euro-Class CD-058)
Mmm! Mmm! Gut! - Al Meixner Trio (Euro-Class CD-023)
Here Come the Polka Heroes Vol. 2 - Various Artists (Cleveland International HER-2004)
International Showcase - Al Meixner Trio (Euro-Class CD-985)
On Stage - Al Meixner Trio (Euro-Class CD-951) OUT OF PRINT

Collaborations as a Sideman

Dancing on the Volcano - Guy Klucevsek (Tzadik- 2009)
Polka Haunt Us - Various Artists (Cyphyre Music- 2008)
Dancing En Fuego - Bubba Hernandez (Moon Zero Bird Records- 2008)
A Tribute to Benzy Rathbone- Tony Grandovic (Grandovic Productions- 2007)
Dancing Fingers - Brent Buswell (BBCD-002)
Music of Al Meixner Volume 2 - Al Meixner (Euro-Class CD-059)
Zugabe - Kapelle Fellas (TKF-103)
Chapters - Joey Kiley (2005)
Agent Moosehead (2004)
Just for You - Brent Buswell (Buzzy Bee Music BBCD-001)
Move Away - Jim Groller
Yes, this is Happiness - Bob Russ
Looking for Frei Bier - Kapelle Fellas (TKF- 102)
Hugh Indigo - Jerry Lynn (Station House CD-102)
Czech/Slovak Favorites on the Button Accordion - Josef Kroboth (Euro-Class CD-012)
The Music of Al Meixner (Euro-Class CD-008)
Wild Nights - Roger Latzgo (Zlata Z-6254)
Edelweiss Land - Josef Kroboth (Euro-Class CD-984)
Encore from Otter Creek - Ron Pivovar (Euro-Class CD-981)
New Wine in Old Bottles - Roger Latzgo (Zlata Z-6252)
My Star- Johnny Dee Orchestra (Euro-Class CD-967)
Oktoberfest Souvenir - Al Meixner (Euro-Class CD-966)
Edelweiss und Enzian - Josef Kroboth (Euro-Class CD-965)
Weihnachtszeit - Al Meixner (Euro-Class CD-917)
Music and Friends - Walter Ostanek and Friends (World Renowned Sounds CD-10017) - Grammy Award Winner - Best Polka Album 1994
Euro-Class Sampler I - Various Artists (Euro-Class CD-971)
No Te Puedo Imaginar - Javier Portillo (custom production JPMC-101)
Signature Series - Dan Witucki (Euro-Class MC-924)
Nur Ein Bussi - Edi Hadner and Friends (Euro-Class MC-914)
International Dance Party - Dan Witucki/Al Meixner/Ty Baden/Alex (Euro-Class MC-913)
Signature Series - Kathy Hlad (Euro-Class MC-907)
Kein Schoener Land - Dan Witucki (Euro-Class MC-906)
Introducing the Meixner Kinder (Jo-Al MC-1027)


Contact Info

WEBSITES
www.alexmeixner.com
www.myspace.com/alexmeixner
www.reverbnation.com/alexmeixner
www.twitter.com/alexmeixner
www.alexmeixner.wordpress.com


EMAIL
alex@alexmeixner.com

3440 Lehigh St #285
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 597-2180 cell