Authentic Bavarian Polka Band performing traditional German, Oktoberfest, Oom pah, and American hits on accordion, tuba, and drums with songs sung in German and English. Our shows run the gamut from infectious dance rhythms to romantic serenades, from interactive dance numbers to virtuosic instrumental features and are a sure hit with audiences of all ages. Hammerstein has a long and varied set list of dinner, dance, and party music that can be tailored to the needs of your event.
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8 reviews
Kelly S.
April 19, 2026Hammerstein Musik Bavaria Group brought such fun German energy to our party and made the whole celebration a blast. Their performance felt like it brought a little piece of Munich to the party, and their authentic style and great stage presence made it all so memorable. I got so many messages the next day from guests saying what a great time they had and how much they loved the band. They truly made the event unforgettable.
Hired as: German Entertainment, Polka Band
Mark S.
October 25, 2022These guys were phenomenal at our Oktoberfest celebration! Great music, amazing energy and complete with the cutest lederhosen. Everyone at our party was dancing and singing along. A true hit! We will most certainly bring Hammerstein Musik Bavaria back!!
Hired as: German Entertainment
Hammerstein Musik Bavaria
Fantastic Venue. Old School Grandeur and an audience who loved our music from the heart. Mark Slayer created a memorable event!
Jan E.
November 16, 2021The music was perfect. So many of our guests mentioned how much they loved this band and how impressed they were with the singing and playing. Wonderful memories! Prosit! Jan
Hired as: Polka Band
Hammerstein Musik Bavaria
Great party with great people and an amazing venue on top of a mountain looking down on a lake. Thank you for having us bring Polka fun to your event!
Bob
October 1, 2019Andreas and the Hammerstein Musik Bavaria Band has a good mix of music and keeps the audience entertained. It was a pleasure to have them back this year at our Oktoberfest. I would highly recommend them.
Hired as: German Entertainment
Hammerstein Musik Bavaria
Encinitas put on a fantastic Oktoberfest. It was super fun playing there. Thanks for having us!
Laura E.
May 26, 2018Very good lots of fun
Hired as: German Entertainment
Hammerstein Musik Bavaria
Great party, the "birthday boy" was from Munich and dancing an authentic 'Schuahplattler'. Thank you for having us, Great FUN!!!
Price range: $1000 - $5000
Languages: English, German
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
When Hammerstein performs for an event the band brings the authentic look, sound, and feel of Bavarian culture with them. Dressed in lederhosen and dirndls, the band will sweep you away to the German country side with the sounds of sweet vocals, lively accordion, mighty tuba, rhythmic drums, and even a bit of yodeling.
Hammerstein Musik Bavaria performs songs in both English as German and can adjust the set list to fit the needs of the event. The four piece band features all acoustic instruments that can also be amplified so the volume range of the ensemble can span from an intimate in home gathering to large outdoor music festivals. The band can also perform on and off stage and strolling through the audience can be part of the experience. The members of Hammerstein are all well versed in many styles of music and can perform a wide range of musical genres including but not limited to Polka, Oktoberfest, top 40s, Weimar, Tango, Brazillian, Jazz, and classical.
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Utah Festival
All-day event
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Product Promotion
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Highland, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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San Pedro, CA
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest
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Retirement Community Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Westlake Village, CA
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Eastvale Festival
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Booked
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Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Long Beach, CA
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Glendora, CA
Sunday
Festival
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mira Loma, CA
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
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Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
Monday
Corporate Event
8:30am - 3:30pm
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Northridge, CA
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Oktoberfest Catalina
All-day event
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Oktoberfest
All-day event
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oktoberfest
All-day event
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oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest
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Festival
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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School Assembly
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Encinitas, CA
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Thursday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
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Santa Monica, CA
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Corporate Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Anaheim, CA
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Nonprofit Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
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Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Culver City, CA
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Festival
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Fort Irwin, CA
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Ontario, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Malibu, CA
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Cultural Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Hollywood, CA
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Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Avalon, CA
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Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Playa Vista, CA
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Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Coto de Caza, CA
EXCERT OF OUR SONG LIST:
EIN PROSIT
EDELWEISS
ROSAMUNDE
PENSILVANIA POLKA
EINEN YODLER HOER I GERN
IN MUENCHEN STEHT EIN HOFBRAUHAUS
FLIEGERLIED
BOARISCH HIASL
DE GOAS IS WEG
HOLZHACKER BUAM
LUSTIG IST DAS ZIGEUNERLEBEN
DU DU LIEGST MIR IM HERZEN
ROSAMUNDE
MARMOR STEIN UND EISEN BRICHT
CHICKEN DANCE
JUST A GIGOLO
BEI MIR BIST DU SCHOEN
DAVON GEHT DIE WELT NICHT UNTER
LILY MARLENE
LICHTENSTEINER POLKA
SCHAU HI DA LIGT A TOTER FISCH IM WASSER
KUFSTEINLIED
SCHNEEWALZER
WIEN WIEN NUR DU ALLEIN
FRASQUITA SERENADE
ROCK / POP SONGS:
ROCK ME
DELILAH
I'M TOO SEXY
FLOWERS
DANCE MONKEY
BILLIE JEAN
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
QUE SERA
OBLADI
HEY JUDE
THATS AMORE
FLY ME TO THE MOON
THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS
HELLO MARY LOU
COUNTRY ROAD
ACKY BREAKY HEART
SWEET CAROLINE
LETS DANCE THE POLKA (ACCORDION SOLO)
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT (TUBA SOLO)
LATIN SONGS:
CUMBIA SATANICA
YO QUIERO CHUPAR
EL DIA QUE ME QUIERAS
BESAME MUCHO
SABOR A MI
OYE COMO VA
SONGS IN FRENCH, ITALIAN, RUSSIAN:
LA VIE A ROSE
MAMMA
O SOLE MIO
OCHI CHORNIE (DARK EYES)
THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS (IN RUSSIAN)
…and many more as we continue to add more songs to our repertoire.
I was born on the foot of the alps in bavaria and grew up with this music.
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