A beautiful Minuett tune – from the masters of the zither – Bundaberg players Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This lovely zither piece was composed by Paul Ohlson. Press Play for song preview.
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Hoch Tirol – zither duet
A beautiful ‘Hoch Tirol’ zither tune – here played as a zither duet by the Bundaberg masters – Paul Ohlson and son-in-law Robert Pukallus. This rendition is equal to any of the masterful zither playing from the Europ[ean tradition. Press Play for song preview.
German Song – Trinken immer eine Tropchen
(Recorded Munduberra – 6 November 1992) Performed by Vera Woolf and her brother Alf Kuhn (on guitar) this duo sings the old German favourite Trinken immer eine Tropchen (Have Another Drink). This song was a real favourite throughout the rural German communities of southern Queensland. Press Play for song preview.
Low German Song – sung and played by Archie Niethe, Coominya
This low German song was a popular ‘wedding toast’ song found in the Lockyer Valley and Maryborough areas amongst the German communities. This example is spoken then sung and played on the squeezebox. No mentions of this song in German archives. Perhaps it is a good example of a unique […]
Doug Steffen’s mazurka
This beautiful old-time mazurka was played by Doug Steffens of Gatton. Doug and his brother Allan played for many of the earlier dances in the Lockyer Valley. I have only heard and recorded this very pretty mazurka tune once – that you hear from Doug. Played on the double-row Hohner […]
German Song – Schon Ist Die Jugend
This popular little German song was sung to me by Vera Woolf of Munduberra. Vera learnt this song from the older members of the German community in the central Burnett. Press Play for song preview.
Bundaberg Apostolic Church String Band
The Bundaberg Apostolic Church of Queensland string band was formed from the Baffle Creek zither band. Many of the older players moved to Bundaberg and a larger string band was formed in the 1940’s. This particular tune, Vienna Remains Vienna is one of the old favourites. Press Play for song […]
Old German Waltz played by Percy Spann
Percy Spann played two and a half row button accordion. Percy was a farmer from Rosevale near Boonah together with his wife on piano they played many old regional dance tunes and many old German favourites. Press Play for song preview.
Old Lockyer Valley Schottese
This well known Lockyer Valley schottese tune was a favourite amongst many accordion players. This version is after the playing of Alf Staatz of Glenore Grove – Laidley, Queensland. Accordion played by Mark Schuster. Press Play for song preview.
Zither Duet -The Third Man
Zither Duet of Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This father and son-in-law duet were masters of the zither and came from Baffle Creek area north of Bundaberg where they were cane farmers. This tune was made famous in the 1930’s German movie the Third Man. Press Play for song preview.
