Celebration of the Life of Steve Meisner

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A closeup of Steve Meisner.

Steve Meisner

media release: Final touches are being put on what some are starting to call Meisnerfest, the Steve Meisner memorial event at the Schwabenhof, 14750 Silver Spring Dr, in Menomonee Falls, on Saturday, August 19. The pavilion will open at 12:00 noon. Plans for additional parking are in place along with parking area attendants who will help direct cars if needed. The Schwabenhof outdoor pavilion and surrounding grounds should be large enough to handle even the most robust crowd. The Schwabenhof will provide a full bar as well as cash and carry festival food throughout the day. Steve Meisner memorabilia including his many awards, photos and of course some of his instruments will all be on display. Merchandise from both Steve and his father Verne will be available for sale.

A short presentation with Steve's family will be held during the event along with a group toast to Steve. Perhaps most exciting is the entertainment lineup. Although not every member of every band will be able to attend, the Slovenian-style polka community will pay honor to Steve along with some of his Polish and Dutchmen-style musical friends. The members of Steve's band who have been fulfilling his performance dates will perform a set as the Steve Meisner Legacy Band. They will later be joined by a few of Steve's accordion students as well as some of Steve's past band members from earlier years.

Also on the schedule to perform are Eddie Rodick, Klancnik & Friends, LynnMarie along with Kathy from Canada, the Mike Schneider Band, Jeff Winard, the Jimmy Monsen Band, Brian McCarty, Garrett Tatano, and others. Because of the large and unknown number of musicians who may attend, the day's events will also include a large jam session with professional musicians in attendance filling the stage and performing altogether. The night will end with a more traditional jam session featuring additional bands and band members. 

The complete schedule for the day is included below, but is still subject to change. This will undoubtedly be a very memorable party in honor of Steve and one that he would be extremally proud of. While many people have become aware of this event, some of your friends may not have heard about it. Please be sure to share this information with your family and friends. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the celebration of Steve Meisner at the Schwabenhof on August 19.

12:00   Grounds Open

12:30   Jimmy Monsen Band

1:15     Mike Schneider Band

2:00     Eddie Rodick

2:45     Jeff Winard Orchestra

3:30     Garrett Tatano

4:15     Short Program including the Meisner family

4:30     A special toast to Steve

4:30     Steve Meisner Legacy Band

5:15     Meisner Students, past Meisner band members, and others will join the Legacy Band

5:45     Klancnik & Friends

6:30     Full stage jam session with all professional musicians in attendance

7:00     LynnMarie joined by Kathy from Canada

7:30     Brian McCarty along with Klacnik & Friends

8:15     Closing jam

9:00     Event ends

Schedule is subject to change