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 The Jolly Huntsmen play authentic Alpine music (German, Bavarian, Austrian, Slovenian, Czech)
"Yesterday it was a wonderful evening. We were surprised, because we didn't expect original Bavarian music in Minnesota. You and your collegues made a wonderful traditional music.... congratulations. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again in Munich or other part of Bavaria" said Mr. Peter Worm a member of Bavarian Parliament after a performance of the Jolly Huntsmen at Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, MN
"Hello to Tom and The Jolly Huntsmen Band
This is just a quick note to thank you for playing at yesterday's worship service and polka fest in our parking lot. Everyone was very complimentary of the music and fellowship." said Kristen Gray of Joy Lutheran Church Prescott,Wisconsin

"Hi Tom,
Wow, we had an amazing party and it wouldn't have been a success without the Jolly Huntsmen Band. Thank you so much for making it so special. We've gotten lots of great feedback. Thank you again. If you need a testimonial or anything, please let me know" says Kathy Moris  marketing manager of Pope Architects St. Paul MN

"You guys were awesome! I received many compliments about how fun it was to have a polka band. Thank you for all you did " said Sue Vigliaturo of Shakopee about a wedding dance that the Jolly Huntsmen played.

"Thank You for your awesome, beautiful music at our wedding dance! It was a joy!" said Mellisa and Jay Clarkson of Minneapolis about their wedding celebration.

"Hi Tom, 
I just wanted to followup with a quick note of appreciation for Saturday's music and entertainment. You guys were so great! Even better than I had anticipated-we all had so much fun. You help to make the event so memorable for everyone. We hope we will see you all again sometime-maybe a future  "Miketoberfest" or a larger Oktoberfest gathering. All my best to you and the other Jolly Huntsmen.
PS: Schnitzelbank is new new favorite word! so says Jennifer Welsh after the funeral celebration at Cedar MN for her late father which was dubbed "Miketoberfest"

"Tom,
Cannot Thank You and your drummer enough for just a fantastic evening at our scholarship  fundraising Germanfest. People are still talking about how wonderful you guys were. I truly appreciate the great job and was a pleasure to meet you. You guys are just great!! Thanks for a job well done" says Mr. Don Sharp organizer for Alamo Palm's Resort Alamo Texas Germanfest.

"Hi Tom,
We were at the concert last night. I was one of the dancers. The concert last night was amazing"  says Cathy Ehler of Austin Minnesota after a Jolly Huntsmen concert at the Historic Hormel House in Austin.

"Hi Tom,
Please thank the Jolly Huntsmen for a great perfromance tonight. We had a great time and the crowd really enjoyed you" says Angela Organ of Berne Wood Fired Pizza about a concert performance

"Tom, It was good to see you today. What a fun venue. Thanks again for playing at our wedding weekend. It was a German experience.Hope to see you next year"  says Marcus Dresbach after a Jolly Huntsmen Trio perfromance at St. Croix Vineyards. The trio had played for the two-day wedding parties of Marcus and Katherine Schnell in Duluth previously.

"Tom
Can't thank you enough for the great time we had Saturday night with you there. We've heard many comments and many thanks for the great time. We'd love to have you back next year...." says Debbie Carlson who hired the Jolly Huntsmen for a combined Oktoberfest/Costume Party at the Carlson Family business shop location (Shoptoberfest).

"The Jolly Huntsmen were the hit of our Oktoberfest party! Everyone absolutely raved about the perfromance and thought it was awesome. Thanks for making our party great" says Natalie Spence of Concord USA who held a Corporate Oktoberfest.

"I wanted to thank you for pouring your talent & time into playing live music for Maddie & Danny's reception! No room on the dance floor means SUCCESS (or a small dance floor which ours was not!! The hotel said it was the largest dance floor they could do & we said great 'cuz we are going to need it for the Jolly Huntsmen!) So many wonderful compliments on all of you & your musical talents! Special shout out to the leader of the band, Tom, for pulling it all together! The crowd didn't want you to stop!" says mother of the bride, Theresa Johnson about a wedding reception at Radisson Blu.

"You did a great Job!" said Michelle Voita after the Jolly Huntsmen played for Pulse Products 20th Anniversary Oktoberfest.

"Hi Tom, It was our pleasure to have you guys on stage... you did a great job, and I received nothing but compliments about you all. See you next year, if not before!" said Steven Lindburg General Manager of of Radission Blue Minneapolis Downtown about the 7pcs Jolly Huntsmen Band at an Oktoberfest event for the Greater MInneapolis Lodging Association held at the Renaissance Minneapolis Depot Pavillion. 

Said Rick Gustafson about the performance of the Jolly Huntsmen 5 for the 50th birthday of his wife Amy, 
"It was better than I had hoped. Thanks for all your flexibility and willingness to work to our logistics. It really made the evening an event."

"Dear Jolly Huntsmen, Thank you all for your wonderful performance once again at our Annual Brew-seum  Fundraiser! We appreciate your support at this event  & know that your music adds a special  feel to the Event. It was a joy having you back this year! Cheers! " says Aylaia Sifuentes of the International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen Texas of the Jolly Huntsmen Trio

Carol Witt offered these words after the Jolly Huntsmen played an awesome 90th birthday party for her dad Jerry at the Masonic Home in Bloomington, MN. " Hello Tom, We truly enjoyed having the Jolly Huntsmen Trio as the entertainment for my dad's 90th birthday. All of the guests loved you guys and had a great time. You made dad's birthday celebration so much fun..we had many comments about how fabulous the bad was"
"The music was excellent. Had the best time just listening and enjoying."
"The polka music was the best... made the whole party."
"Hope they come back real soon. They were great."
"Gosh I had fun at the party and I was able to dance the polka.... boy that was a good band."
"I stayed the whole two hours. Had such a good time enjoying the music I couldn't leave. Thanks for having such a wonderful polka band."
"Thanks to all of you so much for making dad's 90th Birthday party so special and so much fun!!"

"Thanks for the Wonderful Performance. The residents hd a Blast!" say Rebecca Johnson, Life Enrichment Director for the Lakes at Stillwater, Minnesota

CJ Rugh, Manager of Special Events for the Minnesota Vikings Football, said this about the Jolly Huntsmen Band after a pregame performance outside US Bank Stadium.
"Hi Tom, First and foremost a thank you to you and your band for providing such excellent entertainment for our fans pregame. I heard several comments about the quality of the group and I wanted to pass that along."

"That was a fun afternoon. Thank you for the great music. Our residents really enjoy you guys" said Anna Amy Housing Director of Hastings Senior Health and Living

Julia Cooper Activities Director for Park Place Estates, a "55 and over" RV park in Harlingen Texas said this about the Jolly Huntsmen Trio: "Thank you again for performing for us Tom. The three of you were wonderful and everyone had a great time! Cheers Julia"

"As I reflect on last week, i wanted to say THANK YOU for such a great event. All in attendance LOVED the music and you guys really made the event special. You are so polished, fun, and professional, and we really appreciate that. You and your music was a major draw for the community. Thank you for working in our setting and being so jolly with everyone." said Kate Blessing Director of Community Relations for Martin Luther Senior Living and Care after a Jolly Huntsmen Band performance.

Carol Sanders of Four Seasons of Rush Creek, a 55+ HOA in Maple Grove Minnesota said " Thank You for a great evening of music and fun. We had so many guests tell us how much they enjoyed your music. " after a Jolly Huntsmen Oktoberfest performance. 











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