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HI-TOPPERS PART OF NEW BRAUNFELS MURAL CELEBRATING 175 YEARS

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 4:00am

Musicians and friends were pleasantly surprised to see the early Hi-Toppers Orchestra members displayed in the outdoor mural at the Brauntex Theater in downtown New Braunfels. The mural entitled, The Art of Entertainment, is part of the 175th celebration of the founding of New Braunfels. Little did the band members realize that the photo take in 1949 would be on display 71 years later.

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Matthew Strmiska: It Felt Like A Big Milestone

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 4:00am

Strmiska may not be a common name, but it has plenty of cachet. Matthew Strmiska comes from a legendary musical family and has followed in his family members' footsteps. Whether it's his two grandfathers (Alfred Vrazel and George Strmiska) talents for stage presence or his dad's (Thomas Strmiska) extraordinary percussion skills, the musical legacy rubbed off on Matthew without a hitch.

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