The Schticklers; America's Premier Jewish Jug Band
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The Schticklers; America's Premier Jewish Jug Band
Jewish Entertainment in Chicago, IL
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Why hire The Schticklers; America's Premier Jewish Jug Band?
Veterans of all-star jug, swing, and Jewish bands, the Schticklers rare vigor, humor, virtuoso musicianship and timely schtick won them the 2010 Championship Battle of the Jug Bands. These veteran players, all icons in their own right, combine their talents on fiddle and dobro, swing guitars, washtub bass and washboard, five-part harmony, clogging, and the incisive, playful warmth of Jewish humor.
The musicians that make up The Schticklers are Barb Silverman, vocalist of the Teflons, Jon Spiegel, slide guitar player extraordinaire, Stuart Rosenberg, former host of Radio Gumbo, Joel Frankel, award winning Children's Musician and Bob Stelneiki, the most amazing washtub bass player around.
About
The accomplished musicians that make up The Schticklers are Barb Silverman, vocalist of the Teflons, Jon Spiegel, slide guitar player extraordinaire, Stuart Rosenberg, former host of Radio Gumbo, and Joel Frankel, award winning Children's artist. All teach at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Personnel
Barb Silverman: vocals, clogging, guitar, wahsboard
Joel Frankel: guitar, jug, vocals
Stuart Rosenberg: Banjolin, vocals, schtick
Jon Spiegel: dobro, vocals, schtick
Bob Stelnicki: Washboard bass, vocals
Influences
You name it.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 90 minutes
Good time jug band classics plus Jewish and Yiddish songs performed jugband style, jokes and general Schtick. Masterful musicianship.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
amps and mics
Additional Notes:
The Schticklers LOVE to play small venues without amplification as much as they love large festivals.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Give Me Back My Wig
Cakewalk into Town
Coney Island Washboard Mama
Oy Mein Kepelah
Bei Mir Bistu Shein
Bagels and Cream Cheese
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Birthday Party, Competition, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Cruise, Ethnic Celebration, Fair, Festival, Holiday Party, Private Party
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