| Foundation of the "Appenzeller Echo" |
This formation (especially as a trio or quartet) has been founded in November 1997 by
Josef and Benjamin Rempfler.
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founder member: Josef Rempfler
job: farmer, EDP-clerk
instruments: Violin, Accordion
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founder member: Benjamin Rempfler
job: farmer, bricklayer-polier
instruments: dulcimer, piano
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member: Walter Neff
Profession: Chef, Instructor
Instruments: Bass, Vocals
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| After several years of musical activity the ideal platform to present the preferences musicstyles in various instrumentation of the band was found. |
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On bass we are accompanied by Walter Neff (photo) or by Albert Steuble, who helps out temporarely.
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| Instrumentation |
| Solo |
• dulcimer
• alphorn |
| Duo |
• violin or accordion, piano
• dulcimer, piano |
| Trio |
• violin, dulcimeroder piano, contrabass
• accordion, dulcimeroder piano, contrabass
• violin, dulcimerund piano |
| Quartett |
• violin, accordion, dulcimer, contrabass
• 2 accordions, dulcimeroder piano, contrabass
• accordion, dulcimer, piano, contrabass |
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| Depending the event and desire of the customer the Appenzeller Echo can be extended up to five persons. |
| Repertoire |
Traditional string band sound, Hammered dulcimer music, accordion music,
Yodeling / Rolling coins with the special vessels, Swiss Alphorn sound
We play old, delivered stringband music titles, own compositions to
“Folkmusic”-titles from different regions of the world in various Rhythm like walz, mazurka, «Schottish», polka, swing, tango, hungarian style, ...
 If desired, we organize a "Hierig" dance pair for you.
Characteristic of Inner Rhodes are the «Hierig» and the «Schicktanz»
The «Hierig» is an old pantomine dance where, in a happy way and musical accompanied, a loving couple is portrayed falling out and then making up.
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| The Appenzeller Echo recommends for: |
| Aperitifs, Receptions, Seminars, Company and Family Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, Vernissages, Festivals, and Concerts at home and abroad |
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The Appenzeller Echo 
