any klezmer clubs in UK?

Subject: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: fogie
Date: 14 Jun 02 - 12:56 PM

I'm sure there must be places one can go and listen to klezmer, It would be nice to know where klezs hang out to practice or gig. Can anybody out there let me know please. I guess that weddings are out? ? or maybe someone will invite me to a nice kosher wedding.

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Mr Red
Date: 14 Jun 02 - 01:10 PM

The Bagelfish Orchestra are located in Stroud &/or environs. If I get details I will PM you.

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Emma B
Date: 14 Jun 02 - 01:11 PM

Are you anywhere near Sheffield? there is a good tradition there of workshops, dances etc. New Mills has a monthly Sunday afternoon pub session but I think it was last Sunday! Try www.klezmercontact.org.uk

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: mousethief
Date: 14 Jun 02 - 01:11 PM

I love Klezmer! It's such a different sound from most "western" music. If anybody knows of a klez club in Seattle, don't hold back!

Alex

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: fogie
Date: 15 Jun 02 - 04:11 AM

Thanks little mo and Mr red, Ill try the contact you suggested. Perhaps someone could do a clicky thing to it. I still havent mastered them.

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Jeanie
Date: 15 Jun 02 - 05:11 AM

Yay ! Klezmer ! For the big Klezfest happening in London 21st to 25th July, contact www.jmi.org.uk

Starts with "the world's biggest Klezmer band" in Regent's Part Sunday 21st July.

Apart from this big festival, Gregori Schechter and band do gigs at "The Spitz", Spitalfields near Liverpool Street Station (London).

The JMI (Jewish Music Institute - website above) will also be a good source for links to other parts of the country. "London Jewish News" and "Jewish Chronicle" also advertise events.

L'chaim !

- jeanie

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Jeanie
Date: 15 Jun 02 - 05:47 AM

Fogie, if you are anywhere near London, SOAS in Russell Square run performance classes, 10 pounds a session, led by Merlin Shepherd. Details on the Jewish Music Institute website mentioned before.

ALSO, alongside the Klezfest from 14th to 19th July, there is an intensive Crash Course in Yiddish, which includes singing.

And if you are near Leicester, Gregori Schechter is at the Phoenix on 19th June. Details on www.phoenix.org.uk

That should keep you busy !!

- jeanie

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Cappuccino
Date: 15 Jun 02 - 10:25 AM

Don't, whatever you do, miss Grigori Schechter. brilliant. Jeannie gave me a tape of his stuff - wonderful!!!

- Ian B

Subject: RE: any klezmer clubs in UK?
From: Emma B
Date: 15 Jun 02 - 05:20 PM

As above for Merlin Shepherd - catch any Burning Bush C.D. BTW New Mills sessions are at The White Hart, Dye House Lane. Anyone know where there any dances? or song workshops?