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Klezamir

Klezamir

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(2 reviews)
  • Amherst, MA
  • Klezmer Band
  • Travels up to 200 miles
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Overview

Weddings, Concerts, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, celebrations, school programs, DJ services, games and dance leading. Klezamir is based in W. MA, 4 hours from NYC.

Klezamir, New England’s dynamic roots rockin’ klezmer band extraordinaire, serves you up traditional klezmer infused with a wide range of other styles.

When you hire Klezamir for your party, you can relax and enjoy your celebration, knowing that everything that happens musically will be just right. Whether its soul-stirring ceremony music, tasteful and quiet dining music, or a wide variety of irresistible dance music, games and DJ services, Klezamir knows exactly what to play - and when.


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Donna P. • February 20, 2019

Outstanding

From the ease of working with your group in planning the event, to the excellence of the performance and performers, it was a delight and added so much to the celebration.

Everyone at the event commented on the excellence of your band. Looking forward to our next opportunity to book with you.

All the best,
Donna and Stephen

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Elizabeth S. • May 27, 2018

Wonderful

Klezamir did an amazing job!

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Response from Klezamir:

Thank you Elizabeth! We had an absolutely wonderful time providing entertainment, teaching and leading dancing, and playing dance music for the big hora!

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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 120 - 360 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

Please note that Klezamir lives in Amherst, MA, and travel fees will apply. We are 4 hours from NYC.

At a wedding or Bar or Bat Mitzvah:

When you hire Klezamir, you can relax and enjoy your celebration, knowing that everything that happens musically will be just right. Whether its soul-stirring ceremony music, tasteful and quiet dining music, or a wide variety of irresistible dance music, Klezamir knows exactly what to play - and when. You and I will spend ample time discussing your musical needs and the day's flow.

Klezamir is very easy to work with and we take pride in being flexible, warm and accommodating. Klezamir is a versatile, multi-talented, highly experienced band with a huge repertoire and top-notch musicians. Klezamir offers Yiddish and Israeli dance music (with easy dance lessons if desired), classic rock, jazz standards, quiet background music, Bossa Nova, classical music (flute and guitar) and swing. Choose the styles you want - there is something for everyone. You and your guests will thoroughly enjoy Klezamir's offering of quality music, high spirits, and fun.

Klezamir can also serve as Master of Ceremonies, and you are most welcome to use our microphones for toasts, announcements and other kinds of presentations you and your guests may wish to do.

At a concert:

“The Klezmer Drums of Passion…this record rocks.”
-George Robinson, The Jewish Week, NY, NY

"hypnotic, wonderful flute... high energy danceability" - Bravo

"The musicianship on display … is first rate, especially Jim Armenti’s fevered clarinet playing …jazzed up, splendid music” - Metro Boston Tab

Klezamir, New England’s dynamic roots rockin’ klezmer band extraordinaire, serves you up traditional klezmer infused with a wide range of other styles (in the tradition of true klezmorim from time immemorial!) Coming from the powerful country, rock, R&B, classical, folk, bluegrass, and Balkan dance backgrounds of seasoned luminaries Jim Armenti, Keith Levreault, Joe Blumenthal and Amy Rose, this is one great band! Klezamir plays clarinet, guitar, mandolin, flute, piano, nose flute, bass, drums and percussion. AND we’ll get you up and dancing!!!

Klezmer (literally “musician” in Yiddish) combines the soulful cry of Middle Eastern music, the exciting beat of Eastern European dance music,
and the good-time feel of Dixieland.

Klezamir travels around New England performing at concerts, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvah and schools. Klezamir’s CDs have received critical acclaim. Klezamir is on the Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Roster and the New England Touring Roster which provide grant money for public and school performances.

Please note that Klezamir lives in Amherst, MA, and travel fees will apply. We are 4 hours from NYC.

About

Klezamir was born in 1986 and has played hundreds of concerts, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, radio and TV shows. Klezamir first two CDs, “Klezamir Cooks for Tante Barbara”, and “Back in the Shtetl Again”, met with critical acclaim and solidified the group’s stature as one of New England's top Klezmer groups. In the summer of 2000, Klezamir became affiliated with Young Audiences of Massachusetts and began the production of its third CD. Klezamir's 4th CD came out in 2006.

Additional Booking Notes

This varies for each performance space. Ask Amy for more details.

Services Offered

Klezmer Band Wedding Band

Past Booked Events

May 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
September 15, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Retirement Community Event
July 28, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Concert
February 17, 2019 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
May 26, 2018 • 9:30pm - 11:00pm Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
February 11, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Surprise
December 31, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Northampton, MA First Night
December 19, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm The Arbors
December 12, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Northampton, MA Senior Center
December 04, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Loomis Village, South Hadley

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Set List

Instrumental Music

Ampernishn
Araber tants/Happy Nign
Baym Rebn in Palestina
Doina/Hora/Sirba
Dovid, Shpiel es Nokh
Eilat
Fun der khuppe
Hungarian Gypsy tunes
Kalisky bulgar
Khsidim tants/
Tsurik fun der milkhome
Kolomeike
Mayn elterns fargenign
Miserlou
Moldavian Bulgar
Bulgar al Naftule
Odessa bulgars 1 & 2
Yoshke/Ot azoy
Patsch Tants
Quabbin Waltz
Saltarelli Waltz
Shofar
Tate ziser/ Noshville bulgar
Terk in Amerika/
Galitziyaner tanz
Two Guitars
Varshever freylakhs
West Branch Manhan
Wild Child Freylekh

Yiddish Songs

Anniversary Waltz
Bay mir bistu sheyn
Di mezinka
Di zilberne khasene
Expectation Waltz
Mazl
Shpeilt es Mir
Tumbalalayke

Hora Set

Simen Tov
Hevenu Shalom
Yismikhu
Ve Ha Eir Eineinu
Od Yishoma
Sisu et Y’rushalayim
Ha Rakhaman
Am Yisrael Chai/
Shofar/ Tsena Israeli Songs
Al Kol Eleh
Dodi Li
Erev Ba
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Hatikvah
Hava Nagila
Hevenu Shalom
Ki Ti Nam
Ma Navu
Od Lo Ahavti Dai
Od Yishoma
Simen Tov
Sisu Et Yerushalayim
Sunrise, Sunset
Tsadik Katamar
Tsena, Tsena
V’David
V’haer Einenu
Yeish Lanu Taish
Yedid Nefesh
Yerushalayim Shel Zahav
Yevarekhekha
Yismikhu
Zemer Atik/ Mayim

Pop Music:

Slow Dances

Besame Mucho
Black Orpheus
The Girl from Ipanema
Let’s Do It - F
Since I Met You Baby
Something - C
Wave
What a Wonderful World

Up Tempo Swing and Jazz Standards:

All of Me C
Route 66 - Bb
Moondance Up Tempo Rock and Pop:

All My Lovin’ - E
Buttercup - C
Brown Eyed Girl – G
Daydream
Hard Day’s Night - G
I Feel Fine
I Saw Her Standing There
Jambalaya - D
Midnight Hour - E
Mustang Sally - C
Not Fade Away
Old Time Rock & Roll - E
That’s All Right Mama - E
Walkin’ After Midnight
Wipe Out - C

Influences & Inspiration

The Klezmorim, The Klezmer Conservatory Band, the Klezmatics, and Shirim.

Setup Requirements

A 12 x 16 performance space, or a sturdy level stage if outdoors, with electricity and lighting

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