Route 161 Happy Wanderers

Columbus, OH

$200 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Oktoberfest 2016

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Raftorama 2015

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Clarklake MI Raftorama 2015

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Michigan Tour

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Overview

During Oktoberfest season we are a national touring act! From traditional German to Munich modern, to unexpected polka beats for pop hits, to covers of timeless classics, all while dressed in lederhosen and tossing out siggy sockies. Now booking for 2021, don't wait! We are at 10 states and counting, will travel anywhere. #RT161HW.

During the rest of the year, we offer variety entertainment including Yiddish, Polish, French, German, Spanish, & more. Solo accordion and piano also available. Want a multi-lingual education experience, we've got you covered! New for 2020: Decemberists Tribute Band. Mountain Goats Tribute Band. We play all occasions from cradle to grave!


Reviews

3 reviews

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Mary E. D.

March 4, 2020
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Route 161 - Patty Wanderers were just what I wanted!

We ALL thoroughly enjoyed our duo with Dan and Jason. They were REALLY good, funny, talented and entertaining. I will highly recommend them to anyone. I hope to hear them again at the Germania

Hired as: Accordion Player, Irish / Scottish Entertainment

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Route 161 Happy Wanderers

Thanks Mary Ellen - Great Crowd!


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Theresa M.

February 25, 2019
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Great Band

This band was great and kept everyone on their feet for a 40th family and friends birthday party!

Hired as: Accordion Player, Polka Band


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Chuck M.

September 20, 2015
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Nice guys...good music.

Really festive group for your Oktoberfest celebration. Personable and crowd pleasers. Will invite them back next year.

Hired as: Polka Band

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Route 161 Happy Wanderers

Chuck - Thanks again for bringing us out, and giving us an enthusiastic crowd. We'll be happy to come back next year!

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Yiddish, Vietnamese

Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes

What to expect

Lots of interaction with the audience, sing-alongs and popular numbers, as well as plenty of unexpected pleasures.

About

Vince on Drums.
Jason on Yodels, Keyboards, Guitar, vocals, solo piano gigs, and a perfect Neil Diamond voice.
Dan on Accordion, Vocals, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar.

Additional booking notes

We have a full sound system for up to 1000 people with a state of the art PA system.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2020

03

Tuesday

Retirement Community Event

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Columbus, OH

February 2019

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Westerville, OH

September 2015

19

Saturday

Festival

6:00pm - 9:00pm

New Vienna, OH

Team

Vince Bellomo Drums
Jason Bennett Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Dan Wolcott Vocals, Accordion, Guitar, Clarinet

Influences and inspiration

Happy Louie, Frank Yankovic, Roger Miller, Professor Longhair, and many more.

Setup requirements

Electricity and a Stage

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