The Heritage Band
formerly AUTOBAHN
Jerry Zagar – Bass Guitar, Vocals, John Yukovich – Drums, Jack Slagel – Accordion, Keyboard, Vocals
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, a dynamic and versatile band specializing in Polka/German/Oktoberfest party music. With high-energy performances and a unique twist on classic and contemporary hits, they bring the perfect blend of tradition and modern flair… PROST!
Upcoming 2026 Performances:
Saturday, February 7 – TARENTUM ELKS “125th Birthday Celebration”, 219 E. 6th Ave, Tarentum, PA, 8-11 PM, PUBLIC EVENT! ALL ARE WELCOME! NO COVER CHARGE! (Full Bar, and Menu with Wings, Pizza, and Appetizers!)
Sunday, February 22 – LET’S BREAK THE ICE DANCE hosted by Matt Sepesy, Yukon, PA, 2-6PM, special event food menu includes chicken paprikash & Hungarian beef goulash served over spaetzle, kolbassi & kraut, pierogi and paczki dessert, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffles, special guest musicians, for more info call Matt 724-972-8499
Saturday, March 7 – HALF-WAY TO OKTOBERFEST, UNTER UNS GERMAN CLUB, 1401 Van Buren Avenue, Altoona, PA, 7-10 PM (inside bar stage)
Friday, April 17 – GERMAN SPRINGFEST – FRUHLINGSFEST, MAD ANTHONY’S BIER STUBE, 1239 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA,
8-11 PM, PUBLIC EVENT!
Sunday, May 3 – KERSEY FIRE HALL, Kersey, PA, 2-5 PM, for the North Central Pennsylvania Slovenian Polka Boosters
Saturday, May 16 – HALFWAY TO OKTOBERFEST, Penn Brewery, Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA, 4-9 PM, outside courtyard stage weather permitting
Sunday, June 28 – PRIME TIME POLKAS SUMMER DANCE, White Eagles PNA Lodge 1746, 303 Adams Ave., Canonsburg, PA, 2-6PM, food & refreshments available, Chinese auction, raffles, door prizes & more, open to public
Friday, September 11 – OKTOBERFEST, UNTER UNS GERMAN CLUB, 1401 Van Buren Avenue, Altoona, PA, 6-9 PM (outside pavilion stage)
Saturday, September 12 – OKTOBERFEST, B-Y COMMUNITY PARK, 785 7th Street, Trafford, PA, 2-4 and 5-7 PM
Saturday, September 19 – OKTOBEERFEST, PENN BREWERY, Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA, 8:30-11:30 PM
Friday, September 25 – OKTOBEERFEST, PENN BREWERY, Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA, 5:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, September 26 – OKTOBEERFEST, PENN BREWERY, Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA, 8:30-11:30 PM
Sunday, September 27 – OKTOBERFEST, TARENTUM ELKS, 219 E. 6th Ave., Tarentum, PA, 3-6 PM, in the upstairs room – PUBLIC EVENT!
Saturday, October 3 – OKTOBERFEST, MAD ANTHONY’S BIER STUBE, 1239 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA, 7-10 PM, (Outside Stage) – weather permitting, will be moved inside if not, PUBLIC EVENT!
Saturday, October 24 – OKTOBERFERST, SLOVAK-AMERICAN CLUB, Tarentum, PA, 7-10 PM, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Sunday, November 1 – WILDWOODS BAR & GRILL or KERSEY FIRE HALL, St. Marys, PA – 2-5 PM, for the North Central Pennsylvania Slovenian Polka Boosters
MORE DATES TO COME!
Looking for an Oktoberfest/Party band for your upcoming event? BOOK NOW for 2026 as our schedule is filling up for September & October!
Jerry Zagar – Bass Guitar, Vocals, John Yukovich – Drums, Jack Slagel – Accordion, Keyboard, Vocals
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