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As part of Park Place Lodge’s popular Oktoberfest event this upcoming October 1-6, 2013 the Pub is again hosting a Pub'toberfest party with live music from L8. Enjoy Oompah-Accordian-Laden Rock combined with tasty food specials like Giant Pretzels, Schnitzel & Bratwurst plus our own special FBC Pubtoberfest Beer.
Originally started in 2007 by Franz Grasegger (accordion, vocals), Pat Hess (guitar, vocals), Dwayne Diakiw (bass, vocals) and George Blisner (shakers), the band, L8 is looking forward to providing another fun night of music and yodeling in Fernie. Hailing from the East Kootenays, the band has played music together since childhood in different bands all across Canada, USA and Europe. Each member of the band brings a unique musical background from Country to Rock. With Franz’s German roots, even Polka, Irish and Folk is brought into the mix giving L8 a very unique sound which touches all age's. Should you wish to contact the performers for an interview, please contact Franz Grasegger via email: franz9814@hotmail.ca.
The Pub’toberfest Party will also feature, a yodeling contest, one litre steins of beer, giveaways and prizes.