There are some new kids on the block---literally! The People's Republic of Klezmerica is a Columbia, Missouri, based group of young muscians, many are students, that will be performing again at this year's Big Muddy Folk Festival in Boonville, Missouri on April 1st and 2nd. Their leader, a young fellow named Jordan Wax, listens to old 78rpm records, then teases out the various parts for his band members to play. They were enthusiastically received two years ago and are back for another performance. They can be found on the web, and if you are a fan of klezmer, I recommend them highly.