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The Mountain Top Polka Band (MTP) is a high-energy band that celebrates German heritage through music and dance. Since 2009, MTP has performed hundreds of events in six states around the south and southeast US. MTP shows present polka music with traditional favorites, alongside Oktoberfest party tunes, German rock inspired pieces, and Scots-Irish songs guaranteed to satify the polka fans and letting others build a newfound love for the genre. Whether playing for large festivals or small events, members of the Mountain Top Polka Band strive to entertain and connect with audiences of all ages.
MTP started as a small group from a Lutheran church in western North Carolina providing Oktoberfest entertainment. The word quickly spread that the group played the German genre and the rest is history.
Mountain Top Polka Band has had 16 members since its inception and in 2021 has six members: Hans (tuba, saxophone, alphorn, bass, cowbells), Lula (accordion, keys), Heather (lead vocal, accordion), Kevin (aux. percussion, guitar, cowbells), Nick (drums), and Adam (vocal, clarinet, cowbells).
The name "Mountain Top Polka Band" name became official in 2010 and has played in six states (NC,SC, TN, GA, VA, & TX) and hundreds of festivals, parties, restaurants, and Oktoberfest events. Band members dress in traditional German attire and take control of the audience by teaching polka dances and other crowd favorites guaranteed to get your feet moving.
The Mountain Top Polka Band has become a staple at many Oktoberfest and fall festivals throughout the South and quickly becoming the headlining band at breweries and festivals at other times of the year.
Wurstfest (New Braunfels, TX), Helen Oktoberfest (GA), Oktoberfest Columbia (SC), Anheuser-Busch with the Clydesdales (GA), Kings Dominion (VA), Richmond (VA), Zoo Atlanta (GA), Atlanta Braves (GA), Walhalla (SC), with hundreds of performances over the past decade.
MTP prides itself in performing original pieces written by the band's guitar player, Dr. Kevin Lorenz. Its style is a mix of traditional polkas and waltzes, folk pop, and Oktoberfest favorites. They play songs from "The Chicken Dance," "Pennsylvania Polka", and "Hofbräuhaus," to "Sweet Caroline," "Power of Love," and "500 Miles." Recent additions include folk pop songs like "Barrels of Whiskey," "Wellerman," and "Viva Colonia." The mix of styles and energy keeps any audience entertained.
The band base continues to grow and throughout the years has included accordions, singers, baritones, tubas, harpsichord, clarinets, trumpets, Alpine Horns, cowbells, drummers, guitars, bells, and so much more.
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MTP In the News
Blythewood polkas into fall with annual Oktoberfest Cola Daily October 17, 2020
Asheville's Mountain Top Polka Band marks its 10th anniversary Mountain Xpress Sept. 18, 2019
Grand Carnivale New at Kings Dominion Coaster Studios June 19, 2019
Grand Carnivale Brings International Flair to Kings Dominion Coaster 101 June 17, 2019
Photos: 10th Annual Asheville, NC Oktoberfest Asheville Citizen-Times Oct. 6, 2018
Oktoberfest and 5K Trail Race at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. The Roanoker Oct. 1, 2016
Sierra Nevada celebrates Oktoberfest Early with Spring-toberfest Mountain Xpress May 30, 2016
Rain held off, Tryon Beer Fest enjoyed by hundreds The Tryon Daily Bulletin Nov. 9, 2015
Polka, rock bands scheduled for Tryon Beer Fest The Tryon Daily Bulletin Oct. 15, 2015
Oktoberfest brings Germany to Hendersonville 85-26 Sept. 27, 2015
Oktoberfest, 5K trail race Smith Mountain Lake Community Sept. 12, 2015
Smith Mountain Lake to host its third annual Oktoberfest & 5k Trail race/walk WSLS 10 Sept. 9, 2015
Oktoberfest set at Westlake The Franklin News-Post Aug. 28, 2015
It's Polka Time! INDEX-JOURNAL Oct. 19, 2014
Women's Group Hosts Annual German Festival INDEX-JOURNAL Oct. 12, 2014
French Broad BrewFest 2014 Lineup ASHEVILLE ALE TRAIL Sept. 27, 2014
Kingsport Oktoberfest named Among '7 Best' in US WJHL Sept. 12, 2014
Tennessee's Largest Oktoberfest set for Saturday in Kingsport JOHNSON CITY PRESS Sept. 12, 2014
Old favorites and new events on tap at Kingsport Oktoberfest TIMESNEWS Sept. 9, 2014
Elizabeth Leigh Inn Wedding KELLY RAE STEWART June 16, 2014
Perfecting the Schuplattler BOLD LIFE Dec. 3, 2013
French Broad Fall Fest OOWEE PRODUCTS BLOG Sept. 13, 2013
The Music of Oktoberfest 2013 in Helen, GA CEDAR CREEK BLOG Sept. 13, 2013
The Largest Oktoberfest in the South ATLANTA GA TODAY Sept. 13, 2013