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ABOUT THE BAVARIAN BROTHERS |
Are they Brothers?
Well yes! 2 of them are brothers -Bruce and Roger
How did two brothers from Somerset Massachusetts end up in a Bavarian Band?
It all began back in the late 70's when a group of then college students would visit
Crotchett Mountain on the weekends to ski.
Every weekend a band would play in the lodge for Apre' Ski "The Hugo Helmer Band"
Thus began a lifelong friendship with Hugo Helmer the original founder of the band.
Hugo was originally from Germany and brought his love for his country and its music to the mountains of New Hampshire.
Roger originally started with the band as a tuba player and later switched to accordion.
Roger has now been performing traditional Bavarian Folk Songs shared by Hugo for the past 40 years.
Many years were spend playing and skiing at Crotchett Mountain. As the band grew the name was changed to King Ludwig's Bavarian Band.
Bruce joined the band at this time and the band continued to perform throughout New England as well as expanding its performances to Snowbird in Utah for the 20th Anniversary.
Roger, Bruce, and Mario, now make up the Bavarian Brothers - Performing throughout New England for the past 15 years at Ski Area's and Octoberfest, Summer~fest, and Private Parties
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Roger Botelho
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Roger has been playing the accordion since first grade. A member of the Imbriglio Accordion School, he grew up playing in both Accordion Band, and Competition Band. He is graduate of Lowell State College with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Bridgewater State College. Roger is a retired Music and Special Education Teacher. When he is not performing with the Bavarian Brothers Roger spends his time teaching private voice, piano, and musical theater classes at On Stage Academy of Performing Arts with his wife Linda. |
Bruce Botelho
Bruce is a former police officer with the Nashua Police Department.
A graduate of Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Bruce currently works part time for the Bedford Police Department.
Bruce has been playing Trumpet since elementary school, becoming a member of the Somerset High School Award winning Marching Band.
While in high school Bruce was a member of the Mark Denis Band, where he found his love for performing.
When he is not playing with the Bavarian Brothers Bruce spends his time enjoying his retirement fishing, boating, and camping and spending time with his wife Kathleen.
A graduate of Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Bruce currently works part time for the Bedford Police Department.
Bruce has been playing Trumpet since elementary school, becoming a member of the Somerset High School Award winning Marching Band.
While in high school Bruce was a member of the Mark Denis Band, where he found his love for performing.
When he is not playing with the Bavarian Brothers Bruce spends his time enjoying his retirement fishing, boating, and camping and spending time with his wife Kathleen.
Mario Moniz
At a very young age. Mario was wowing his family by singing along with TV shows and the radio. His father ( Jose ) a talented musician in his own right. Would take Mario under his wing and guide him onto the stage to perform before a live audience at the age of 12. There was no turning back from that point. Mario would go on to perform locally and internationally with his father and various groups. He is a singer/songwriter and shares his music on his YouTube channel ( Mario Moniz )
These days he enjoys being a band mate and a brother to his friends Roger and Bruce as part of the Bavarian Brothers. As well as writing and producing music in his home at Dogbreath Studio’s. where he showcases many of his talented friends.
These days he enjoys being a band mate and a brother to his friends Roger and Bruce as part of the Bavarian Brothers. As well as writing and producing music in his home at Dogbreath Studio’s. where he showcases many of his talented friends.
Where it all Began- Crotched Mountain
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