Liab’ und Schneid is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier duo for authentic German Alpine Music (echte Volksmusik), the traditional entertainment and dance music of the mountains of Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol.

The key to our success: bringing you the energy of the music Alpine “locals” listen and dance to, spiced up with some Oberkrainer pieces and popular hits in the German Volksmusik tradition.

We are trained European-born musicians performing on several traditional German Alpine instruments. Our standard duo is Steirische accordion and Classical guitar, but we also perform on other instruments such as Zither, Schrammel guitar, Gemshorn and others. We play traditional, high-energy dances like the Polka, Boarischer, Landler, Waltz, and more, and sing traditional songs and Yodels--plus a number of Oktoberfest favorites.

This has made us a popular duo with German restaurants, private parties, cultural events, Oktoberfests and other venues in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas and more. No place is too far if we are available. Also, we will work with you to accommodate your budget needs.

"Elisabeth and Tom are first rate people and musicians, and there is nothing better than a night of yodels!"