Hannah Bretz

Hannah Bretz and One Nite Stand

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:58:15 +0000

Hannah Bretz returns to the Riverside Casino stage with her friends from One Nite Stand in November!

Hannah Bretz and One Nite Stand

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
3184 Highway 22
Riverside, Iowa 52327
phone: 319.648.1234

Sunday, November 21, 2010; 2-5pm

Save the date!!!

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio – August 20

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:43:34 +0000

Don’t forget to make your reservations for Chuck’s tomorrow night!

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio

Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant
Friday, August 20, 2010

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Come hear Des Moines’ own Hannah Bretz, singing a variety of your favorite jazz standards and more. Come for the music, stay for the food!
The Charlson Trio is “New York good” acoustic bassist Steve Charlson, pianist Nick Rieser, and saxophonist Julius Brooks.

3610 6th Avenue (just north of Euclid)
Des Moines, IA 50313-4155
515-244-4104
www.chucksdesmoines.com
* family-friendly
* reservations recommended

Argentine Tango

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:18:10 +0000

Every once in a while I get the urge to dance the Argentine Tango. Since we don’t have many milongas (tango parties) around Des Moines, I usually satisfy my craving by watching videos of great dancers. Here are some of my favorites that I’d like to share with you…

Des Moines Register photos of Jazz in July

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:54:29 +0000

Be sure to check out the Des Moines Register photos of my Jazz in July performance with The Hot Club of Des Moines. It was a fantastic turnout!

(Photos by Dan Hodges for the Des Moines Register.)

Festa Italiana & Cafe Di Scala – July 31

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:31:11 +0000

I owe a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to my Jazz in July performance last night. What a perfect evening! It means a lot to me that you were there to share my passion for music. The Hot Club of Des Moines is a treat to perform with and I am looking forward to my next opportunity to collaborate with them (hint: next weekend).

After the concert I went to The Continental and heard some great “fusion” jazz by Seth Hedquist, Brooke Peters and Joel Gettys. Following that I heard the incredible talents of Dave Rezek’s Alpha Agents at the Des Moines Social Club. My mind was officially blown. The group’s continuity of sound and individual improvisational ability were something you’d expect to hear in New York City. Wake up Des Moines, you have amazing musicians and artists right here in the heartland!

This Saturday, July 31, is my Italian day! I will be cantor for the mass at the Festa Italiana downtown on the Court Avenue bridge at 4:00pm. Then I have the pleasure of playing with The Hot Club of Des Moines yet again at the renowned Cafe di Scala restaurant. We’ll be playing gypsy jazz from 7:00 – 9:30pm. I hope to see you there!

Ah, la dolce vita…

New Performances! July 24th and August 20th

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:40:38 +0000

I’m happy to report two new upcoming performances, one of which is a Jazz in July event. This will be my first collaboration with the talented musicians of The Hot Club of Des Moines, and I am thrilled to be singing a variety of tunes in the style of Django Reinhardt.

Hannah Bretz with the Hot Club of Des Moines

Jazz in July

Saturday, July 24th at 7:00pm

East 6th and East Locust in the East Village

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio

Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant
Friday, August 20, 2010

8:00pm – 11:00pm

3610 6th Avenue (just north of Euclid)
Des Moines, IA 50313-4155
515-244-4104
www.chucksdesmoines.com
* family-friendly
* reservations recommended

New Performance at Chuck’s on Friday, July 9!

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:10:28 +0000

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio

Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant
Friday, July 9, 2010

8:00pm – 11:00pm

3610 6th Avenue (just north of Euclid)
Des Moines, IA 50313-4155
515-244-4104
www.chucksdesmoines.com
* family-friendly
* reservations recommended

New Performance! Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant on June 11!

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:03:08 +0000

I want to personally thank everyone who came out to the performance at Chuck’s on May 14th. We packed the place and it was standing room only! If you enjoyed yourselves or didn’t have a chance to come hear us play we have another opportunity for you on June 11th!

Please make a reservation and don’t be shy. Show up early if you want a table (and you do, the food is out-of-this-world)!

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio

Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant
Friday, June 11, 2010

8:00pm – 11:00pm

3610 6th Avenue (just north of Euclid)
Des Moines, IA 50313-4155
515-244-4104
www.chucksdesmoines.com
* family-friendly
* reservations recommended

Performance at Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant on May 14th!

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:28:39 +0000

Be sure to check out my latest vocal project with the Charleson Trio at Chuck’s Italian Restaurant in Des Moines on May 14th!

Hannah Bretz with the Charlson Trio

Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant
Friday, May 14th, 2010

8:00pm – 11:00pm

3610 6th Avenue (just north of Euclid)
Des Moines, IA 50313-4155
515-244-4104
www.chucksdesmoines.com
* family-friendly
* reservations recommended

Entrefest!

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:25:49 +0000

I recently had the privilege of singing at Entrefest! 2010 with Stan Dudley (keyboard) and Bob Schiller (bass). The event was a huge success and we had a lot of fun entertaining at the reception. Thank you, Entrefest!, for the opportunity!