The bands I play with have a wide range of characters. I'm also always looking to jam with or add more players to the pool.
Influences
I have had many influences from jazz to polkas, ethnic folk music from around the world to pop, classical, rock, country and just about anything in between... So my latest listening lists... ok I'm actually on my ipod shuffling
The latest album by The Red Elvises- "Drinking with Jesus" is really rocking my world; I downloaded 2 classics by Buck Owens (Act Naturally and Tiger...)-- clean, good hooks; Chris Botti's Italia album might possibly be one of the best examples pure, gorgeous trumpet tone;Eddie Rodick's 60 years of Cleveland Style Polkas-- this is just insane-- his use of Bi-Tonality at the end of Quick Stop Polka is complete genius; While on my polka thing-- Frankie Yankovic's 70 Years of Hits-- the first Polka Grammy winner-- is jus a classic record-- what seemed like it would be just a throw away album of hits rehashed is a total realized album-- Joey Miskulin made it fresh one more time-- perfection, even with some coughs on vocals...
I have been a lifelong musician- first performing in public at age 6 with my 2 sisters as the Meixner Kinder, accompanied by my father's band. From these early performing experiences, I have gone onto lead a life immersed in music. I have performed and recorded with a multitude of artists from all around the world and teach music students ranging in age from 6 to 76.
I perform on trumpet, piano accordion, diatonic button accordion, keyboards, bass and drums- in addition to other horns and the occasional vocal (or yodel). I currently lead The Alex Meixner Band and Jazz Visions as well as colloborate with Bubba Hernandez in our 2007 Grammy nominated Polka Freak Out project. Additionally, I enjoy collaborating with artists in many musical genres for studio projects and live gigs.
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yes!! Mr. Meixner. Sorry i didnt get back to u sooner im mostly on facebook now. I am going to embry-riddle in daytona beach, I was just you tubing you a little bit ago by the way and its great to see u play music.
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Oh,thats to bad I really enjoyed the show when you were here last. I thought maybe you would be a permanent show at the Hofbrau Beer Garden. Do you keep in touch with Jeremy and Brian? Will you be back anytime soon? Keep in touch and I will look forward to seeing you again one day :)
Danke fürs "Freund und innen" sein :-) Dr.Malleballe hat 10 Party-Mallehits 2009 im Player !! Welcher Song, welcher Act gefällt am besten ? Thanks for beeing friends here at myspace!
Hi Alex I Just Checked Out The New Videos You Were Talking About In Your Blog & I Have To Say WoW I Wanna Se You Performe Some Time Around Here You Have Amazing Talent
hey alex! How are you doing? I was just looking through your pictures and realized you are playing the same instrument than me! I've been in the states for 9 months and I might come and visit you so we can play together! Sincerely Roland
Hi Alex I Just Wanted To Tell You I Bought Your Cd Family Tradition Off Of Cdbaby.com I Got It Today & I Loved It You Should Be Nominated For A Grammy & Win For Best Polka Album Next Year It's Your Time To Get That Grammy That You Always Wanted Im Voting For You To Win
Hi! Thank you for your coment. Un saludazo from GUADALAJARA MEXICO de ISRAEL SALAS lead vocal, acordion, and keyboards of VENGANZA NORTEÑA. www.myspace.com/venganzanortena
