First things first: Yes, of course you can buy our fantastic new CD album, "Liebesgrüße aus Buffalo!"
-- just click on "Send Message" above and get in touch!
OK, so who are we, anyway?
The German American Musicians Association was formally organized in 1933 and has actively sponsored musical groups all over the Buffalo area for the past 74-some years.
The Association reorganized its bands in 2006 creating the Blaskapelle (Fest Band) to complement the Konzertkapelle (Concert Band) and to reflect current trends in Germany and Austria. Both groups are dedicated to bringing the traditional energy back to the Beer Fest fare -- with the kick it was originally intended to convey!
The Band reconfigures to its more formal Konzertkapelle with double reeds, and Kontrabass for formal events such as the "German Christmas" at the venerable Lancaster Opera House or the annual Weihenachtsmesse at Canisus College.
Philosophy?
„Habe nun, ach! Philosophie, Juristerei und Medizin und leider auch Theologie! durchaus studiert mit heißem Bemühn. Da steh ich nun, ich armer Tor! Und bin so klug als wie zuvor.“
OK ... "Philosophy?" ... I suppose we're somewhere between Schoppenhauer, Kant and Nietzsche.
(huh?!)
Ja, so ... If there's a Philosophy with the GAM Blaskapelle it's probably best said that we think that German Fests and German traditional music are one helluva fine time for all ages -- and have been so for a mighty long time!
The GAM Blaskapelle intends to do what we can to keep this great tradition alive and kicking!
It's as difficult to put into words as the notion of "Gemütlichkeit."
You're just going to have to come to a Blaskapelle show where you'll see it in action: Traditional music played with real drive and excitement keeps the beer flowin' and the good times rolllin'!
Of course, until we come to your town, you can do pretty well with our new CD! Drop us a line with a check for $16.00 and we'll get it right out to you in time for your next party!
