The Vancouver Rheinlander Oompah Band Members                                   

Our mission is to provide music and entertainment that will start your toes tapping and your feet pulsating with excitement.

The Vancouver Rheinlander Oompah Band

We love to play polka band music and entertain people, and leave them with a sense of well being and a feeling of warmth in their souls.

If we can bring a tear of joy to your eye or get you to laugh with your heart, we have fulfilled our purpose.

We look forward to performing for you at your special event!

The Rheinlander Band plays authentic German Polka Band and International folk music and has played for Octoberfests throughout B.C. for over 40 years. The Rheinlander Band has performed at social clubs like the German Alpine Club, Austrian Vancouver Club, Mission and Chilliwack German Clubs, for the Estonian and Scandinavian Clubs as well as entertainment venues at Whistler Mountain. The Rheinlander Band plays an extensive variety of music from Latin American-Ballroom Dancing to Strauss, from Sinatra, to modern American Pop and Swing.

Band Members:

• Peter Paulus - (Band Leader) Guitar & Vocals 
• Rick Wingate - Accordion
• Steve Toren   - Tuba & Electric Bass

                                             Peter Paulus

                                              Rick Wingate

                                           Steve Toren

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Note: The Rheinlander Band can also play non Oktoberfest Music in a non Oktoberfest setting.

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We can play all year around for  Ethnic German Cultures or Canadian/American cultures with music featuring waltzes, polkas, cha cha, rhumba, tango, rock, swing, jive, country, blues, and classic music of the 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's.

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We can play for Weddings, Anniversaries, Christmas Parties, Regular Dances, Private Parties and Birthday Events.

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