ROUTE 161 HAPPY WANDERERS
Your Premier Oktoberfest Party Band
THE ROUTE 161 HAPPY WANDERERS TRIO
ROUTE 161 HW IN ACTION!
Watch our Promo Video and imagine yourself enjoying a great, fun-filled Oktoberfest along with the band! Booking 2021 now- only a few dates remain!
Onto 2021
Oktoberfest 2021
Hello all Oktoberfesters. We are nearly booked for 2021 with only a few open dates available. We are thrilled that Live Music will make a return this year! Although we did perform limited engagements in 2020, we are excited to travel out of Ohio and see some of our favorite venues in 2021 again! Also, check out our videos page to see a new performance that was recorded at WOSU studios featuring our new single, "Bucket Polka"! All the best! PROST!
ROUTE 161 HAPPY WANDERERS TRIO
We look forward to seeing you this season. Here are a few places you might have seen us along the way. Also, check out our Tour page to see our current schedule.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE OKTOBERFEST
GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN OKTOBERFEST
SANDUSKY NORTH COAST OKTOBERFEST
MINSTER OHIO OKTOBERFEST
CULLMAN ALABAMA OKTOBERFEST
SPRINGBORO OHIO OKTOBERFEST
DECATUR INDIANA GERMANFEST
AUGTOBERFEST LEBANON, IN
GERMAN VILLAGE OHIO OKTOBERFEST
GREAT LAKES BREWING CO OKTOBERFEST
COLUMBIA AND LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA FESTIVALS
COLUMBUS OHIO OKTOBERFEST
KENNESAW GEORGIA OKTOBERFEST and BALLOON FESTIVAL
And look for us @ The Germaina Sports Club, Columbus, Ohio where we frequently perform our party inducing polkas, mashups and songs to get you singing and dancing! We often perform at your favorite Ohio breweries too!
PHOTO GALLERY
The members of The Route 161 Happy Wanderers have been on the road a lot the last few years. Check out some of our pictures we took along the way.
2018 Cullman, Alabama
Dan with a great German woman who was celebrating her birthday. 2018 Rising Star, IN
THE WANDERERS TRIO
DAN WOLCOTT
Lead Vocal, Accordion and woodwinds
Co-founder of The Route 161 Happy Wanderers. If an item produces a sound, Dan will play it. Also, listen up, you never know what language he will sing the next song in.
VINCE BELLOMO
Drummer and Mandolin
Vince is a co-founder of The Route 161 Happy Wanderers. He has been playing drums since he was 12. Loves Punk Rock, Polka and Parties!
JASON BENNETT
Vocals, Keys, Guitar and Harmonica
Jason is a man of many talents. He is versed in many forms of music. From classical to screaming metal. You will also hear an occasional Yodel! Jason is also releasing a new cd of originals soon. Check him out at https://jasonbennettmusic.com/
CONTACT
Please drop us a line. Whether you need entertainment for your next event, want to buy merch, or just want to tell us how much you enjoyed our show!