October 21, 2004
Art Bailey's Orkestra Popilar
Art Bailey's Orkestra Popilar performs bi-monthly in Astoria, transforming the Astoria Center of Israel synagogue's foyer into a "café-style" setting, complete with intimate tables and delicious desserts. View more information, including directions, at http://www.astoriacenterofisrael.org.The repertoire is a mix of early 20th century Jewish fiddle pieces, original compositions, improvisation, and features material originally recorded by Romanian-born cymbalom master and Lower East Side restauranteur, Joseph Moskowitz. Bailey, a seasoned Klezmer performer who has toured nationally and internationally with the Klezmer Conservatory Band since 1997, leads the concerts. The concerts typically feature accordion, violin, mandolin, and bass, and highlight both well-known and more obscure Klezmer tunes-as well as some of Bailey's own original compositions. There is a $5 admission fee and delicious desserts and drinks are available for a small donation. This group is raising money for the synagogue. The next concert will be at 7:30-9:30pm. Location: Astoria Center of Israel synagogue, 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria, Queens. Less than 20 minutes from 59th and Lex in Manhattan!
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