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It's a musical potluck. "Each member brings their own side and their music," says fiddler, guitarist and songwriter Billy Sharff.

If you haven't yet heard the fantastic new album Legends of the Preacher by Nation Beat, head on over to their website , where you can download three complete tracks by filling out a simple form .

Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, OK, on July 14, 1912. On what would have been his 96th birthday, we'll look back at his life and will play songs performed by Woody and others, such as Billy Bragg and Wilco, ...

New listings for Dead Or Alive , Of Montreal , The Klezmatics and The Roches ! So far it's been a morning of updates.

You can find good times everywhere - literally. Here's a sampling of upcoming festivals, fun and events to which the world is invited, including Woodstock, Greece and Nebraska: Grand opening of Museum at ... via St. Cloud Times Online

A new museum is opening June 2 at the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert. The Museum at Bethel Woods, located about 90 minutes north of New York City, will offer exhibits, personal stories, multimedia ... via Lansing State Journal

Klezmer music is that spirited Jewish folk music that sounds like it comes straight out of Shtetl. via KPBS-TV San Diego

“In our first two seasons, we did a lot of experimentation”

Nostalgia. The world's cultures. Laughter. Those are the building blocks of the Colonial Theatre's 2008-09 season, which opens June 1 and runs through June 14, 2009. via Berkshire Eagle

Records 1 - 30 of 44 1 2 Next All Over Coffee Paul Madonna To view an archive of Don Asmussen's cartoons click here. via San Francisco Chronicle

All for one and one for all in the klezmatics collective Editor - Thank you so much for Delfin Vigil's lovely article about me . via SFGate

“By discovering this music, I have found out the essence of Judaism itself. There are really no boundaries when expressing oneself within halachah.”

He is, concedes the 14K kosher quipster and singer, "the KKK's worst nightmare." With sheet music at the ready, and a dream job to draw on, Joshua Nelson is not just black and blues: He's also Jewish. via Jewish Exponent

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will present music on two additional stages this year. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“Frank really is a force of energy”

To call Frank London the king of klezmer music would be too easy. Because even though the title is totally true for the 50-year-old trumpet player, who has more klezmer records out than years living on the ... via SF Gate

In previous visits, the Dublin-born singer has performed as the more-than-capable foil to Scottish fiddler Johnny Cunningham, who died just days after their last local gig together at The Egg several years ago. via The Gazette

The Klezmatics will kick off the Stephen Gottlieb Musicfest on Saturday at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. via Detroit Free Press

“The production is being so well-received, and word of mouth is so good, it was really a no-brainer”

A concert by the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, the 1925 silent film classic "His People" and the San Diego debut of the Italian early music ensemble Lucidarium are all part of the ninth annual San Diego Jewish ... via San Diego Union-Tribune

“On the one hand, you have great sadness and longing”

Phillips report - Download MP3 Listen to Phillips report Peace on earth: It's a wish we often hear. via Voice of America

“Tel Aviv will be more of a rock band and Jerusalem more unplugged.”

With all the fuss over the latest international Jewish cultural initiatives, it's easy to forget that the Semitic identity's journey toward cool started over a decade ago at the Knitting Factory. via Jerusalem Post