Myrtle Street Klezmer

An ecstatic exploration into the past, present, and future of klezmer music – the traditional celebratory music of the Ashkenazi Jews.

Myrtle Street Klezmer's high-energy music draws on Balkan, Greek, Arabic, Rock, and Jazz music, in addition to favorites from the classic and contemporary Klezmer repertoire. We work in the tradition of the old-world klezmer musicians, singing in Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino, and teaching audiences about the background and meaning of the music and the tradition.

Since 2021, we've been connecting with audiences through performances, workshops, and presentations. Our core members include Jason Ditzian (bandleader, clarinet), Myk Freedman (guitar), Jesse Olsen Bay (vocals, bass, bouzouki, percussion), Bea Carlson (vocals, accordion), Doug Plavin (percussion) and Dan Baker (tuba, trumpet, banjo). MSK has received awards/support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, among others.

Upcoming Events

December 11 - Montague Common Hall, with Tev Stevig

December 22 - Winter Klezmer Carnival at The Iron Horse, Northampton MA

Previous Events

10.19.24 - Nova Arts, Keene, NH

9.13.24 - The Abode of the Message, New Lebanon, NY

2.18.24 - Winter Klezmer Carnival, Parlor Room, Northampton, MA

9.23.23 - Doozy Do Parade, Northampton, MA

9.17.23 - Arcadia Folk Festival, Easthampton, MA

8.3.23 - Music in the Park, Peskeompskut Park, Turners Falls, MA (w/ Caroline Davis and Ramon & Jessica)

1.18.23 - Montague Common Hall, Montague, MA (w/ Orkestar Banitsa)

For booking or to join our mailing list, contact: booking@klezmer.com