Oktoberfest Polka Band for Knoxville, TN
Appalachian Freunde Polka Band is a German polka trio from Asheville, NC, across the mountains from Knoxville. Country clubs, breweries, companies and community associations in East Tennessee book our show.
Where we have played in East Tennessee:
- Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville: October 2026
- Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, Knoxville: September 2025
- Lone Mountain Shores, New Tazewell: October 2025
- Corporate events in Knoxville: two dates in October 2024
What kinds of Knoxville events book us?
Country clubs. Cherokee Country Club booked us for a Friday evening in October 2026, and we played from 5 to 8 PM. Our country club page shows how we run a club evening.
Breweries. Schulz Bräu Brewing Company booked us for a Friday afternoon in September 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. See how we run a taproom show on our brewery Oktoberfest page.
Community associations. Lone Mountain Shores in New Tazewell booked us for a Friday evening in October 2025, from 6 to 9 PM.
Companies. Corporate clients in Knoxville booked our show for two events in October 2024. We play our full show at corporate events.
What do you get with a three-piece band?
You get three players. Diane Fields plays keys and sings. Mike Fields plays drums and runs the sound. Adam Bennett plays clarinet and sax and sings. All three of us play every show. Our sets mix polkas, waltzes, sing-alongs and American rock, and Ein Prosit, the German toast song, comes around in every set. The waltzes give couples a reason to dance at a club evening. Crowd favorites include Edelweiss, Country Roads, Sweet Caroline and Roll Out the Barrel. Each hour has at least 45 minutes of music and a 15-minute break.
Every show has the Chicken Dance. Günther von Cluckenstein, our 8-foot inflatable chicken, joins some shows. Read about him on our Chicken Dance page.
What does a Knoxville venue need?
We bring our own sound system, and Mike runs it. We add lighting when the event needs it. We need two outlets on one 20-amp circuit. We arrive about 2 hours before the start to load in, and load-out takes about 45 minutes. Three players fit a clubhouse room, a tent or a stage. For an outdoor event, plan a covered or indoor backup spot in case of rain.
How does booking work?
- Send your request. Give us the date, the city and the type of event.
- Get a quote and a contract. We send both to you.
- Hold your date. Return the signed contract and the deposit within 7 days. We confirm the date when both arrive.
Our guide to booking an Oktoberfest band lists the questions to ask any band. Our booking FAQ answers the rest.
How do I check open dates?
See our calendar for open weekends. We play Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and our peak season runs August to October. Each East Tennessee show we have played so far fell on a Friday. Saturday and Sunday dates work for us too.
Questions we hear
Does the band travel to Knoxville?
Yes. We travel up to 4 hours from Asheville, NC, and Knoxville sits inside that range.
Does the band play country clubs in Knoxville?
Yes. Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville booked us in October 2026.
Has the band played a Knoxville brewery?
Yes. Schulz Bräu Brewing Company in Knoxville booked us in September 2025.
Does the band play community association events in East Tennessee?
Yes. Lone Mountain Shores in New Tazewell, TN, booked us in October 2025.
What does the band need at a Knoxville venue?
Two outlets on one 20-amp circuit, and about 2 hours before the start to load in. Load-out takes about 45 minutes.
Book the band
Call Adam Bennett at (828) 231-4121, email info@afpolka.com or use our booking form. Our press kit at afpolka.com/press has photos and show videos.
We also play Asheville and Hendersonville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Durham and the Triangle and Greenville and Columbia, SC. For the full picture, see our polka band for hire page.