The Happy Schnapps Combo

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Wisconsin's Favorite Drinking Band Reminds You To Binge Responsibly !

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The Blatz And Sauerkraut Tour...

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The Badger Shoreline Cruise was a hit.
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Click here for pictures from the Milwaukee Ale House show 4-25-08

Wenzel On Da Cover

Click here for pictures from the Jan 12 pre-game tailgate
(pictures courtesy of Joshua)

Vermox and Vomit Tour
10/20/2007

The Husby’s show was a huge success. No broken bones, no OWIs.
Great weather and lots of FIBs (Friendly Illinois Brothers) to taunt. Check out the photos.

The band is going back into the garage to learn some new tunes for yous.

Press Release, September 2007

Happy Schnapps Combo Starts Suckin’

Manitowoc WI.
“The Happy Schnapps Combo is back in business”, exclaimed manager Ron Kalista.
The five-piece recording band has entertained thousands in the Midwest since 1990 with their
original polka music at venues such as Milwaukee’s Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair.

The Combo has regrouped after spending several years relaxing in local taverns
after the retirement of Bill “Horst” Soucy, the band’s former harmonica player.
Horst reports a happy retirement, consisting mainly of shuffleboard and sheepshead tournaments.

The group features original member Rich “Wenzel” Krueger on drums and gong.
Other returning members are Steve “Field Marshal Guenter” Klein, and
Eric “Klaus” Werner, both on electrically amplified guitar.
New bassist Rob “Fynkylmyr” Maertz (Fink) and Dave “Stosh” Dvorak on
harmonica and diatonic accordion complete the combo’s line up.

The Happy Schnapps Combo achieved success with such songs as “The Bears Still Suck Polka”
and “No, I Don’t Wanna Do Dat”. New songs under development include, “The Porta Potty Polka”
and “I Was Born Under a Beer Sign”.
A cover of Norm Dombrowski’s “Astronaut Polka” is also in the works.

The band intends to perform 20 to 30 times a year at festivals and events across the Midwest.
Booking information can be obtained by calling Ron Kalista at 920-775-4943.