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Alex Meixner Returns to Let’s Polka!

By Andy Pioch | November 3, 2017

Let’s Polka is happy to welcome back the talented Alex Meixner to the stage for a thrilling half hour of polka entertainment! Alex and his band have an infectious energy that captivated our live studio audience. Selections range from polka standards such as ‘So Ein Tag’ to remarkable covers of both Ozzy Osbourne and Bruno Mars. Check out this promo and be watching Let’s Polka featuring The Alex Meixner Band, Saturday evening at 6:30!

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