the klezmatics - spin, dreydl, spin

We are spinning our own fates, good or evil, and never to be undone. Every smallest stroke of virtue or of vice leaves its never-so-little scar.
William James
Leverkusener Jazztage 2008 (Germany)
Matt Darriau - kaval, clarinet, saxophone, vocals
Frank London - trumpet, keyboards
Lorin Sklamberg - vocals, accordion, guitar, piano
Lisa Gutkin - violin, vocals
Paul Morrissett - bass, tsimbel, vocals
Richie Barshay - drums, vocals

[@Firevixen73]

long time listener first time caller.....these folks blow my socks off........

[@bashia]

the violinist was my teacher at Klez Kamp and I fell in love with her. Everytime we were in a crowd together and I'd turn around and she'd have big huge twinkling smile for me. She is so fantastic

[@LisaGutkinMusician]

aw. thanks! are you still playing?

[@helaine625]

I am a huge klezmer fan and very familiar with a lot of groups, but hands down, The Klezmatics are the best of the best!!!

[@barrelracingbrick]

Going to see the tomorrow! Very excited!! quite exceptional music!

[@revfred2620]

It seeps into your bones and you can't help but lose yourself in the music. The performances are hypnotic.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Beautiful, jamming, and she is rocking that fiddle. Love it people. make me want to move my body.

[@cadoume]

je ne m'en lasse pas merci à vous

[@medea39]

I've heard klezmer that could be a crossover to jazz, and I've heard klezmer that could be a crossover to blues, but I've never heard klezmer that could be a crossover to Appalachian music. This was awesome.

[@janiscortese]

DAMN! Good stuff! Hope I can see these guys live in LA this winter.

[@Balkanour]

very good congratulations opaaa!!!

[@loriclark8603]

My former fiddle teacher, so amazing

[@CsharpXMinor]

great band!!!

[@davidperi]

Thought I would look up this group...just heard them on Prarie Home Companion.

[@daiseylore]

Great!

[@lindush86]

Tomorrow in helsinki!!! can't wait!!!

[@pryblooda]

супер! євреї з дримбою..))

[@onehundredandoneclub]

the dance at the end of time....Are you coming?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Kind of seductive... like a mantra...

[@oliverthompson9443]

Anyone know if the Klezmatics wrote this, or if it's a traditional folk melody? I transcribed the tune into sheet music.

[@LisaGutkinMusician]

I wrote it. I'd love to see your transciption!

[@oliverthompson9443]

@@LisaGutkinMusician Sending you a copy. Would love to get your feedback.

[@LisaGutkinMusician]

@@oliverthompson9443 where did you send it to?

[@heapbigtalk]

:o)

[@DowtawnAppartment]

необычно! #elitki

[@BegoneG]

а какой это страны группа?

[@Popeyes00]

can anyone tell me what the instrument is that guy uses to make a bouncing noice? "boing boing boing" with his mouth....

[@roxylady78]

it's a south Italy instrument, called scacciapensieri

[@LisaGutkinMusician]

it's been called a jew's harp or a jaw harp or a jeu harp - fascinating debate as to the origin of the name on wikipedia.

[@pingomatic11]

In my youth, the intro instrument was known as a "jew's harp." or a mouth harp

[@dougr.2398]

pingomatic11 it still is!!

[@smeejit]

No one dances........?

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

"Jews Harp"? Or Juice Harp? Inquiring minds want to know....Oy Veh

[@dougr.2398]

Tom Cook £0£