Klezmeritis
Location: Melbourne
Country: Australia


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Specialising in Jewish Weddings, Barmitzvahs and Functions

Klezmer is infectious music originally played by Jewish musicians in Eastern Europe for celebrations, rituals and dances. Nowadays the term includes more modern Jewish music and music from Israeli, Yiddish and Chassidic sources. Often it is fused with other styles such as jazz or latin.

This gypsy influenced music ranges wildly from speedy, upbeat dance tunes  to slow, melancholic pieces.

KLEZMERITIS is a band of Melbourne musicians who play mainly for Jewish weddings and other functions. Chuppahs, Horas, Receptions and more!  The band has played many simchas (celebrations) in Melbourne and interstate,  private homes, synagogues, Como House, the Sydney Regent, Lincoln Receptions, Hyatt, and festivals including Moomba, Melbourne Festival, Port Fairy, National, Fairbridge, Israeli film festival opening, Shir Madness Jewish Music festival.

KLEZMERITIS is composed of three musicians playing the traditional instruments of this style. The band leader Ernic Gruner is a violinist who studied klezmer in USA and East Europe in 1998 and 2008, and has been performing in the Jewish music scene  for decades, and gives workshops.  Accordion player Phil Carroll has experience with gypsy and middle-eastem music. Double-bass player Ron Hansen has performed in classical and jazz fields. For larger functions they may bring in singers, clarinet or drums or guitar.

KLEZMERITIS is available for functions, roving or concerts...and chupphas, horas, simchas.

Client is to provide refreshments, a private and secure change room (toilets not acceptable) and parking close to venue for artists

Summary Time Price
welcome guests, hora dancing, background music, possibly roving to tables, includes PA 4hrs Start From $1,660.00 Send Enquiry
welcome guests, music for walking to chuppah, play during ceremony, accompany chazan or rabbi if requested, play as glass breaks until guest disperse. usually play acoustic, higher fee if PA required depends on space. up to 2 hours Start From $765.00 Send Enquiry