Klezmer Mayhem

Klezmer Mayhem are an exciting 6 piece band who perform lively, energetic klezmer music from the Balkans and beyond.

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Set List / Repertoire

An extensive repertoire of Eastern European klezmer/Jewish wedding tunes with the odd Balkan, Greek and Russian tune thrown in for good measure. Often the tunes are known under many different names, too many to list but include the following

Sherele
A Nakht in Gan Eden
Yossel
Golden Khasene
Vu Bist Du Gevein Far Prohibition
Tarras' Bulgar
Lebedek Un Freylekh
Ose Shalom
Hangu
Frelekhs From Podoloy
Ale Brider
Kivele
Fun Tashlikh
Russian Shers
Noch Der Khupe
Autumn Leaves Sirba
Fon Der Khupe
Zemeratik
Hava Nagila
Miserlou
Der Heyser Bulgar
Sirba
Happy Nigun
Papirossen
Freylech
Odessa Bulgar
Mazel Tov
Tish Nigun
Korobushka
Kalinka
Long Live The Nigun 

Full Biography

Klezmer Mayhem are a six piece virtuosic klezmer band from Devon consisting of clarinet/sax, violin, flute, guitar, double bass and drums. A versatile band that perform traditional klezmer music from the Balkans and beyond with a twist. Described as "Eastern European Jewish folk-rock", they combine elements of funk, rock, klezmer and gypsy jazz within their infectious arrangements.

Instantly recognisable, Klezmer Mayhem are the leading band on the Klezmer scene in Devon. Performing across the South West with their upbeat, high octane sound, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Klezmer Mayhem  have spent the last 15 years absorbing the rich folk music traditions of Jewish Eastern Europe, Greece and the Balkans. Their diverse background and mix of talented musicians has created a unique sound. A top notch klezmer party band guaranteed to bring laughter, song and dance!

Klezmer Mayhem perform at a range of events across the South West including weddings, parties, festivals, bar and bat mitzvahs, naming ceremonies and more!

Lineup

Default lineup: 6 members

6 Piece Band: clarinet/sax, violin, flute, guitar, double bass and drums.

Performance Times

2 x 45 minutes sets


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Prices

Price from £987 + travel from Devon

Based on 6 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets

  • South West From £987
  • South East From £1,448
  • East of England From £1,514
  • North West From £1,514
  • Wales From £1,514
  • West Midlands From £1,514

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7 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Great music and performance and very good communication.

5 stars - Klezmer Mayhem are Highly Recommended
booked Klezmer Mayhem for their Wedding June 2024

“Great music and performance and very good communication. Played for our wedding and made it an even more special day without adding any extra stress. I would highly recommend.”


Klezmer Mayhem were absolutely fantastic!

5 stars - Klezmer Mayhem are Highly Recommended
booked Klezmer Mayhem for their event November 2023

“Klezmer Mayhem were absolutely fantastic! The music was amazing and we had so many comments from our guests on what an incredible band they are. It was great music to dance to, and so much fun. I would definitely recommend them, and would love to see them play again.”


Fantastic

5 stars - Klezmer Mayhem are Highly Recommended
booked Klezmer Mayhem for their event in Somerset

“Thank you thank you so much. They played at my partners 50th birthday party it was surprise present for him. Such fun music to listen to and suitable if you have a wide range of different ages. They read the room and played what suited the mood… can’t recommend them enough. Love this genre of music”


You guys are amazing.

5 stars - Klezmer Mayhem are Highly Recommended
booked Klezmer Mayhem for their event

“Murray and I want to thank you from the tips of our toes to the ends of our ears for playing for us last month. You guys are amazing. Everyone had an amazing time and Michal is more than a little appreciative that you played Hava Nagila on request. Thank you so much, you lovely lovely people.”


A warm and friendly bunch, 10/10

5 stars - Klezmer Mayhem are Highly Recommended
booked Klezmer Mayhem for their event at Chiltern Farmhouse in Devon

“There were lots of very positive comments from guests. A warm and friendly bunch, 10/10”

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