Re: New CDs arriving: Metropolitan Klezmer & Isle of Klezbos!

[glenn tamir <klezska...>]

Hey Eve, Glad things are going well for the group(s).  I've been very busy 
getting my Klezska project together and we're looking for some gigs so if you 
need another act for a double bill please let me know.  We would love to work 
with you. A Zissen Pesah! Glenn Tamirskavanagila (at) 
klezska(dot)comwww(dot)klezska(dot)com

SICULAR (at) aol(dot)com wrote:Happy Passover (& Easter! Fresh CDs from Isle of 
Klezbos & MetroKlezmer are 
almost here 
Each band is releasing its own disc: ''Delectable'' - Klezmer Shack preview
Order now to ship ASAP: just $15 each, or $27 for both; details below* 

See fun & lovely cover art for both CDs at: www.metropolitanklezmer.com 
Inside â?? detailed liner notes, Yiddish lyrics & translation, inspired 
traditionals, vibrant swing, 
originals, tango, unexpected pleasures, great live tracks & an eclectic 
instrumental array. 

Surprising Finds from Metropolitan Klezmer features the full eight-piece 
Metro lineup, 
plus cameo appearances by legendary klezmer reedplayer Howie Leess & other 
special 
surprise guests, live cuts from Joe's Pub at NYC's Public Theater (Dec '02) 
and more.

Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos is the long-awaited debut full-length 
release 
from the all-female klezmer powerhouse Isle of Klezbos sextet, with live 
bonus tracks 
from Jewsapalooza at the Knitting Factory and KlezBiGay Pride 2002 at Joe's 
Pub.

* To order now by mail, send check or money order payable to: 
Metropolitan Klezmer 
151 First Avenue #145, NYC NY 10003 USA
... be sure to include mailing info, and which CD(s) you want!
$15/CD, $27/both CDs â?? includes U.S. postage, handling & tax 
Questions? info (at) metropolitanklezmer(dot)com or call 212-475-4544

To order starting in early to mid-May by credit card,
Surprising Finds and Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos 
will be available soonest from CD Baby, with online audio clips:
1-800-BUY-MY-CD or www.cdbaby.com 

Produced by Rhythm Media Records, distributed by Stern's Music, Sameach & 
others,
these titles should be available by late spring in chain stores & online 
widely,
and in many NYC and North American locally-based shops (see band site for 
list), 
and in Ladyslipper and Goldenrod catalogs by mid-2003;
European distribution expected later this year by Stern's Ltd. in London.
Ask your retailer to stock these discs! 

=>> CDs also at all LIVE SHOWS: <<=
FRI, 5/9, NYC: MetroKlezmer double bill w/the madcap & beguiling 
neo-vaudevillian Bat Sisters
8:00pm, 346 W. 20th St (St Peter's Church in Chelsea) $15 / $10 for kids & 
seniors

TUES, 5/13 @ Galapagos, Brooklyn: CD release event â?? FREE Metro/Klezbos 
double bill:
Isle of Klezbos sextet >>PLUS<< Metropolitan Klezmer's full 8-piece!
8:30pm (21& over w/ID) 70 N 6th, Williamsburg, 3 blks W of L train (Bedford 
=1st Bkln stop)
galapagosartspace.com ... gorgeous performance venue & bar in a great neighb 
full of restaurants

and in JUNE: 
MetroKlezmer full band at the Jewish Museum - Tues, 6/10 Museum Mile fest NYC
Isle of Klezbos' annual NYC Pride Week show - Tues, 6/24 @ CB's 313 Gallery 

METROPOLITAN KLEZMER
Ismail Butera - accordion
Rick Faulkner - trombone
Pam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhorn
Michael Hess - violin, ney flutes, kanun zither
Dave Hofstra - bass/tuba
Deborah Karpel - vocals
Debra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto sax
Eve Sicular - drums

ISLE OF KLEZBOS
Pam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhorn
Rachelle Garniez
Deborah Karpel - vocals
Debra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto sax
Catherine Popper - bass
Eve Sicular - drums

Happy Passover (and Easter & Spring!),
Eve


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