Michelle Van Handel: Calendar

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Tart Bistro

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

First United Methodist Church

Annuall Holiday Concert with the Cascade Brass.

 Gospel --Go Tell It on the Mountain

Slow and Swinin'  --- Jingle Bells

Ballad - Christmas Song

Old English Carol -- Christmas Is A Comin'

and of course... Santa Baby!

Friday, December 16th, 2011

TBA

annual Holiday Concert with the Cascade Brass.

 Gospel --Go Tell It on the Mountain

Slow and Swinin'  --- Jingle Bells

Ballad - Christmas Song

Old English Carol -- Christmas Is A Comin'

and of course... Santa Baby!

Friday, December 16th, 2011

TBA

annual Holiday Concert with the Cascade Brass.

 Gospel --Go Tell It on the Mountain

Slow and Swinin'  --- Jingle Bells

Ballad - Christmas Song

Old English Carol -- Christmas Is A Comin'

and of course... Santa Baby!

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Flat Bread Community Oven

Dillon Schneider and I play jazz.  Dillon is a fabulous guitarist and the esteemed leader of Cascade School of Music.

Great Food, Full Bar, All Ages.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Private Holiday Party!

Please call early for your private party booking!

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Pinkney Auditorium COCC

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Inn at 7th Mountain

Private Party

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Jazz Singing Class Performs at the North Side Pub

Please come out and hear these fantastic upcoming jazz vocalists as they give snap shot performances of their current work.

Rhythm section and all.

See you there.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Touchmark

Dave and I are playing for the Touchmark folks but I'm sure they would welcome anyone.  This performance will feature Dave and the trombone.  There are many songs that are so very beautifully expressed on trombone and Dave is sounding oh-so-fine!  See you there.

Friday, November 11th, 2011

River Rim Cafe

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Tart Bistro

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Hi Folks,

Little Black Dress plays at Tart Bistro

Wednesday Oct. 12, 2011  6:30-9:30  (Then we go dark for a couple of weeks!)

Great food & cocktails

Happy hour is 4-6PM

Tart is bend’s hippest Bar!  (We play inside the bar area, very cozy)

Little Black Dress plays sophist-pop & jazz

Dave: trombone/trumpet & Michelle: keys/vocals

Bring a friend or fly solo

See you soon! 

Michelle & Dave Van Handel

Little Black Dress

http://michellevanhandel.com

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Tart Bistro

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Elk Lake Resort

Beautiful Elk Lake Resort in the Cascade Mountain Range.  Outdoor setting... come for the evening or stay the week end.  Book your cabin early or tent camp. 

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Touchmark

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Central Oregon Symphony Pops Concert

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

The Central Oregon Symphony

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Central Oregon Symphony

This concert will be held at the newly remodeled Bend High School auditorium. 

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Tower Theater

Please come out and see the JAZZ SINGING CLASS from Cascade School of Music.  8 singers will present their jazz solo pieces with rhythm section.  Singers include:   Elyse Douglas, Julie Hardin, Dave Farhner, Mark Mensuski, Karen Killingsworth, Kim Gunderson, Cary Gatton and Maggie Jackson.  Rhythm by Dave Farhner/piano, John Allen/bass, Aaron Moore/trombone and Dan Fishkin/drums.

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Tart Bistro CD Release Celebration

My new CD, titled Goodbye Blues, Has Arrived!  The CD Release Celebration is Saturday Oct. 9th 7-10 PM - It will be a great time with complementary dessert, a raffle, the CD boutique, friends and more!  The CD is fresh with new songs set to urban contemporary, Brazilian & jazz grooves.

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Private Party

If you are having a dinner or cocktail party - live music is very cool!  solo piano or jazzy trio - Always a hit.

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Bend Roots Revival

I'm going to play some originals and some roots music and I'm going solo!   Come out for brunch or early lunch, late coffee or early beer.

Thanks everybody.

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Bend Fall Festival

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Bo's Asian Bistro

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Margaras Winery

More details to come - or email me --- I believe this event is happening at the winery in Terrabone and I've heard it's spectacular! Wine, food, beautiful country & music. Is there more?

M.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Music in the Canyon - Redmond OR

This is a beautiful outdoor concert series in Redmond.  Come check it out.  More details to come.

Michelle

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Private Convention

You too can include Live Music at your next event! 

Look forward to seeing you out and about!

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Private Party

You too can have a wonderful party that includes LIVE MUSIC!

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Family Motor Coach convention

Andy Armer on piano/ Michelle Vocals  - We will be playing a lot of oldies to feature Andy's terrific stride style piano.

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Inn of the 7th Mountain

Aug. 6th 2010  6-8 PM

Patio seating - the band will be outside! Great venue, beautiful setting with delicious food and drinks.

Head for the skating rink - which currently is putt putt golf, look for the bar or the swimming pool and you'll be in the right place.  Look forward to saying HI.

Michelle

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Inn of the 7th Mountain

This is a beautiful setting, a lovely bar with great drinks and food. 

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Caldera Springs Music Series

This is a trio band featuring Dave Finch on keys and Casey Terada on trumpet, and Mich on vocals.

What a beautiful place, over looking a lovely lake - last year an osprey was doing some fishing right before our eyes.

The food is great, friendly staff, outdoor dining etc... It's a nice casual way to spend an evening

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Decoy Bar & Grill

Downtown Bend is great!  The Decoy Bar and Grill is part of  the new music scene.

We will playing with a fabulous band featuring Me, Andy Armer on piano, Dave V. on trombone & flugel horn, Mackenzie Hatfield on bass & young Adam Carlson on drums.  fun fun fun - great food and drinks!

Oh my what a great night - I had been sick for a week prior and my voice a little on the worn side but the band just played so intensely that we were swinin' and doing the samba, rippin' on solos.... I couldn't have been happier!  Thanks to all of you who came out and heard the music, it was awesome to spend the evening with you.

M.                                                                                    

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Flat Bread Community Oven

Playing the New Vista Set -- urban contemporary, Brazilian & jazz grooves.  Great food in a cool place.  Drinks too.

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Just Joe Jazz Concert Series

Classic jazz concert featuring David Evan/saxophone, Phil Baker/bass, Todd Straight/drums and David Goldblatt/piano -- this in an all star cast of jazz players from the Portland area. They play all over the country and it will be our pleasure an my honor to have them in Bend.  It will be a beautiful night of swingin' tunes. ( me on vocals!)

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Old Stone Church

This is a concert to honor the donors who graciously and generously support Cascade Community School of Music.  Various members of the faculty perform to create a wonderful night of music in an array of musical styles.  All are welcome.   THANK YOU donors!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Flat Bread Community Oven

Nice evening of guitar and vocals - jazz and things.  Great food, beer, wine, drinks of all kinds.

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Redmond Concert Series

Fabulous pianist & entertainer, Mike Strickland, brings his trio to the Redmond Concert Series.   Mike is one the most popular performers to grace the stage with a guest appearance by Michelle Van Handel. 

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Broken Top Club

This performance is open to Broken Top members and their guests.  If you are considering membership you might be able to come - give them a call. If you're not a member, I'm sorry, but there will be other performances coming up!

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

The Decoy Bar and Grill

Great food I hear!  

Intimate jazz trio at the cozy Decoy Bar and Grill.  Dillon Schneider on guitar, Andy Warr on tenor Sax and Michelle on vocals.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Jazz Vespers 1st Presbyterian

This is full band with great singers lead by Julie Eberhard.  Playing jazzy praise songs for all to sing along. 

This was a fabulous and moving evening.  Great message given on forgiveness - particularly to ourselves. 

Andy Warr on Saxophone was outstanding along with Jo Boozer on flute and violin.  Thanks to all the new friends I made.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Redmond Community Church

This is our holiday show that features the 5 piece brass group with jazzy vocals.  It's a fun way to kick off your holiday season.

Hope to see you there.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Michelle Van Handel & The Cascade Brass

Holiday Concert feature the brass quintet with jazzy vocals.

This is a free concert and wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. Come listen to holiday favorites like I'll Be Home For Christmas, Santa Baby, Let It Snow, Joy to the World and more!

Hope to see you all there.

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Wine by the River

This is a wonderful Wine Ta

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Private Party - Wedding Celebration

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Flat Bread Pizza & Wine

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Flat Bread Restaurant

Great Food - Beautiful River View - up close!

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Summerfest

Jazz Duo with Michelle & Dillon

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Michelle and the Groove Merchants

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

CTC -Greenwood Playhouse

Michelle plays a fun show of Dixieland jazz with the Cascade Brass

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Bite of Bend

Michelle & Dillon jazz Duo

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Caldera Resort

Check for admission for the public

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Flat Bread Pizza

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

jazz singing class at Tower

Jazz Singing Class performs solos with Rhythm section at the Tower Theater.

Friday, June 5th, 2009

28 Lounge

This is a perforamnce by my jazz singing solo class from Cascade Community School of Music. This performance is part of the First Friday Art Hop and Crescendo music all over downtown.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Flat Bread Pizza

Great family place. Excellent food.

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Redmond Humane Society

A benefit for the Redmond Humane Society. Several groups performing

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Old Stone Church

A wonderful concert presented by the faculty of CCSM in appreciation to the donors who make so many things possible.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Flat Bread Pizza

jazz duo

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Flat Bread Pizza

Jazz Duo

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Broken Top Club

Private Party but if you know someone in the club you might be able to get a "pass"! Ask around.

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Baltazar's

Baltazar's is a fabulous Mexican/Seafood restaurant. Beautiful setting and great music for Valentines Day

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Wine Styles

Playing a duo with guitarist Dillon Schneider. It's a quiet intimate setting great for hanging with friends and having a glass of wine.

Bend@winestyles.com

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Ameritel

You should throw a party and have the band come and play!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Private Party

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Holiday concert with Cascade Brass in Redmond

The Cascade Brasss Quintet with vocalist Michelle Van Handel will be doing their Holiday concert. More details on location to follow or email, cascadebrass@bendbroadband.com

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Cascde Brass Holiday Concert in Bend

Held at the United Methodist Church in downtown Bend. Lots of great holiday brass music with vocal holiday favorites.

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Baltazar's

This is the recital for the jazz singing class from Cascade Community School of Music. Come out and watch 11 faboulous women sing jazz standards with a live rhythm section. From beginners to Advanced, it's a real treat.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Private Party

It's a 60th wedding anniverary party - sorry you can't come this time.

Friday, November 14th, 2008

The Old Stone Church

This is a performance that features Joe Craven - a fabulous performer, string player, percussionist and all around musician.

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Private Party

Call Me if you need live music for your event!