What began as fun in the Westerwald region has now become an international mission: The Wolpertinger Buam have made it - they'll be co-headlining the legendary Oktoberfest in Tulsa/USA in 2025!
For many, it's THE biggest Oktoberfest across the Atlantic, for us, it's the adventure of a lifetime - "RÄTÄTÄ around the world"!
With lederhosen in our luggage, an extra dose of brass band power, and our very special sense of humor at heart, we're flying across the pond to show America what real Oktoberfest fun is all about.
But how does the band itself see it? Skepticism, anticipation, or sheer chaos? Our man on the scene, Kalle Koma, asked around – and as always with the WOBUs, it was anything but sober ...
Seit 2002 dabei und jedes Jahr wird es noch verrückter! Jetzt auch USA?! Ihr seid der Stolz vom Westerwald. Haut rein, Buam!
BavarianSpirit89 - From Westerwald to Wild West - thats what I call exporting culture! Make America RÄTÄTÄ again! Have fun guys, Tulsa wont know what hit them!
Kalle Koma
„Guys, I can't believe it! The Wolpertinger Buam are booked for Oktoberfest Tulsa, USA! How could this happen?“
Hoty
„Good question. I think they just don't know what they're getting into.“
Kalle Koma
„Will this work out?“
Hoty
„Probably not.“
Kalle Koma
„I've heard that the conditions in the local prisons aren't so great.“
Hoty
„Please! It won't come to that. After all, we can behave ourselves once in a while.“
Tommy
„Really? I wouldn't be so sure.“
Elsi
„Wow, wow...“
Kalle Koma
„How would you describe your mission? Crusade, invasion, or Boy Scout outing?“
Elsi
„We're clearly cultural ambassadors. Let's be honest: the Americans have no idea what's going on. The number one hit at the US Oktoberfest: the Duck Dance! Need I say more?“
Kalle Koma
„You'll be playing with the Dorfrockers. What's the collaboration like?“
Hoty
„Oh dear, a touchy subject. At our last gig together in Switzerland, I drank Jägermeister with their drummer. It didn't end well for either of us.“
Kalle Koma
„And for whom?“
Hoty
„Let me put it this way: My fellow Dorfrockers had an important TV performance the next day. It almost had to be canceled. Management wasn't amused.“
Tommy
„Well, there is always a little loss.“
Kalle Koma
„Quick answer round! Complete the following sentence: Rätätä, Rätätä...“
Elsi
„Tomorrow we have aua head.“
Hoty
„And aua head is bad.“
Tommy
„Right!“
One thing's for sure: With the Wolpis, you'll never be bored in Tulsa. Whether you're looking for a culture shock or a culture shock, we're bringing the "RÄTÄTÄ" to America!
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Impressions from the best Oktoberfest in the USA