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Ozarks Klezmer Orkestr

St Louis, MO

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Fun and Dance with the Ozarks Klezmer Orkestr

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Mayim (dance)

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Do You Love Me? from Fiddler on the Roof, featuring Rachael Bishko

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Firn di Mekutonim Aheym, (Leading the Inlaws Home) by Naftule Brandwein

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Khuppe Tanz

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Trio Concert at Temple Israel, Springfield, Mo

Overview

Fun Yiddish music for dancing, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, concerts and entertainment. We play both traditional and original klezmer, Yiddish and Hebrew songs, as well as other Jewish and Eastern European styles of music.

Andrew Bishko - Accordion, flute, and Vocals
Allison Steiner - Violin
Jim Harper - Clarinet
Donnie Kraft - Double-Bass


Reviews

4 reviews

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Mark R.

November 11, 2019
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Ozark Kelzmer Orkestr at Temple Israel Jewish Culture Fest

This is the third or fourth time they have played at our art fest or culture fest. Each time has been wonderful. The music is terrific and very dancible (is that word?). We received lots of compliments about the group from our visitors. We will have them play at our future fests. It was simply great.

Mark Rushefsky
Temple Israel

Hired as: Klezmer Band


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Kim H.

July 28, 2016

Wonderful Klezmer Band!

Our Synagogue in Springfield, Mo was fortunate to have this fantastic Klezmer Band play at our annual fundraiser. The fundraiser is our Temple Israel Artfest, and band provided a short concert for the event! They were great and everyone loved the music selection. They will be coming back again this year -- you don't want to miss out!
Temple Israel Artfest -- Sunday, November 13, 2016.

Hired as: Accordion Player, Bassist, Jewish Entertainment, Klezmer Band, Violinist


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Karina N.

May 28, 2016
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ozarks klezmer orkestr- simply the best!!!!

I cannot say enough praise about our wonderful experience that my husband and I had with our violinist, Allison, working through gigsalad.
She was the best! From start to finish, everything was discussed in a clear, timely and professional manner. On the wedding day, she arrived on time, played beautifully and even stayed playing longer than it was expected. She is a super nice person, and everyone loved her! She added a true touch of class to our wedding with our song selection and added hers to it as well. It was unbelievable! Everyone was so impressed...She is truly talented and one of the best violinists I have ever heard!
I would definitely advise anyone to go through Gigsalad. They deal with true professionals and handle every small detail in a clear and direct way. No hidden fees or surprises in the end. I greatly recommend thier service and especially Allison as your violinist.

Hired as: Violinist


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Lauren L.

November 25, 2015

Sounds of our tradition.

We were so lucky to have found and booked Ozarks Klezmer Orkestr for our Synagogues 10th anniversary event. They made our celebration so festive and celebratory by adding playing the traditional sounds of our roots. Andrew was a pleasure to work with in planning the event. We look forward to using them again.

Hired as: Klezmer Band

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What to expect

The Ozarks Klezmer Orkestr presents a variety of Yiddish folk and dance styles, from zippy dance medleys to heart-stirring concert pieces. We can provide dance instruction upon request, and are suitable for Jewish and secular events ranging from Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and weddings to concerts, holiday, and special events. Educational programs are also available.

About

Andrew Markus Bishko, former KlezKamp instructor, has performed, recorded, and taught in extensively in the Klezmer world, from Boston to Anchorage, since 1990. He is joined by versatile violinist Allison Steiner of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, bassist Donnie "Master of the" Kraft, and clarinetist Jim Harper, longtime leader of Little Rock's Meshugge Klezmer Band.

Past booked events

November 2019

10

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Rogersville, MO

May 2016

26

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Springfield, MO

07

Saturday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Joplin, MO