The Frankfurters German Band
"THE BEST OF THE WURST"
1982 - 2025
"Auf Wiedersehen" to all our followers!!!
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After a tremendous 43 year run, The Frankfurters announce their "Retirement" from the musical entertainment business! As the longtime director, I - Jim Pace - would like to thank all the musicians who have played with The Frankfurters over the years, beginning with the late Geoff Richter who started the band with me as my business partner from 1982 until his passing in 2010. (See all the musicians listed on the "History" page.)
Final band personnel featured (above)Dr. Roger Mroz - clarinet/sax, Matt Miraglia - trumpet/Flugelhorn, Jim Turner - drums, Dr. Al Schlisserman - accordion, Jim Pace - tuba/bass, and Paul Pfitzinger - baritone/trombone. I would also like to thank our soundman, Bill Ross, who assisted us over the last years.
The original band from 1982 is also pictured above: Wendy Pace - dancer, Jan Richter - dancer, Bobby Prigl - drums, Bob Bieger - accordion, Dick "Schultzie" Rine - bass drum, Clint Koetzle - clarinet, Glenn Call - euphonium, Geoff Richter - trumpet, and Jim Pace - tuba.
More historic photos will be posted soon!
Batavia Downs - October 22, 2025 - Our "Last Show".
