Die BäND
HAZELNUSS - DAS MUSIC
was founded in 2012 and became quickly California's premiere Oktoberfest Party Band . Founded by German Natives who wanted to bring the true Bavarian Folk and Schlager music experience to the wider world. All the members are authentic musicians in their own individuality, dividing their time between between Europe an the USA.
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Munich native Bandleader and founder Alex Bubenheim (Accordion and Vocal) has played the OKTOBERFEST in Munich in his early career. Now a composer of International renown, with many original songs to his name he has collaborated with many leading international artists such as Sheryl Crow, Sir Bob Geldof, David Hasselhoff and Ringo Starr.
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Co-founder, Drummer and Background Vocalist Nicki Strehl, from Cologne in Germany has played Bavarian Folk since he was knee high to a mountain goat! He also runs his own Creative enterprise ENDESIGN which is renowned in LA for having worked on a variety of entertainment marketing projects for HBO, Disney and WB.
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Gary Miller on guitars and vocals is deeply rooted in German traditions. He started playing guitar in his early teens. His love to music propelled him into studio gigs and live concerts. In his spare time he find himself carving little Pretzels out of drift wood, a family tradition.
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Tuba extraordinaire Dr. Cameron - Shrimpy - Holt is Tuba Royalty who grew up close to a german village in North California. He pursued his Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder and has since become an worldwide Tuba expert .Beside being an integral part of HAZELNUSS, he also manages and co directs several Brass projects ensembles while judging Beer-Stein Contests on the side.
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Special Guest Artist Sam Stokes played music since she was 3 years old. Her musical journey took her to Germany in 2013 where she collaborated with native songwriters, perfected the art of Strudel and got first hand Oktoberfest experience. Back in california, she continues
writing and performing at Clubs and Concert venues.
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HAZELNUSS
plays classic Songs from the ' Golden Age ' of Oompah and Bavaraian Folk Traditions, also paying homage to the International Phenomenon that is'OKTOBERFEST' with polkas and waltzes that are Bavarian in origin but also pure german 'Schlager ', as well as country western favorites and rock classics.
HAZELNUSS
is southern california's premiere OKTOBERFEST Party Band. entertaining audiences since 2012. Past Venues include:
Alpine Village, CA
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, NV
Monterrey Bay Oktoberfest, CA
Brats Brothers, Thousand Oaks, CA
Das Beer Fest, Laughlin, NV
Buffalo Club, Santa Monica, CA
Downtown LA Oktoberfest
Stonehaus, Westlake, CA
Grünauer Oktoberfest, Kansas City , KA
Hard Rock Hotel, Los Cabos
German Consul, Los Angeles. CA
Palos Verdes Harvest Fest, CA
Spokane Oktoberfest, Spokane, WA
Bierbeizl, Los Angeles, CA
Enegren Brewery, Moorpark, CA
La Quinta Brewery, Palm Desert, CA
Westlake Yacht Club, Westlake, CA
Edelweiss Bierhaus, Thousand Oaks, CA
Mammoth Oktoberfest, CA
OC Oktoberfest , Orange County, CA
Big Bear Oktoberfest, CA
Hard Rock Hotel, Cabo, Mexico
Carlsbad Oktoberfest, CA
Trantulla Hill Brewery, CA
Steelcraft Brewery, CA
HAZELNUSS
is available as a 4 piece Band with Tuba, Accordion, Guitar, drums and a full PA setup. Background Music and Game hosting is available.
Hazelnuss can also be booked as a Duo or Trio for smaller setups
and Budgets.
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We bring live entertainment to your Beerfest, Oktoberfest, Private and Corporate Events.
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Feel free to contact us directly by email
hazelnussband@gmail.com
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