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The Mike Eisenstadt Band Website

The Mike Eisenstadt Band is a party band in the southeast, based in Florida. They travel extensively in the eastern US. Although it is often referred to as a 'klezmer' band, the music that is performed goes beyond klezmer. It is an eclectic mix of Hebrew, Yiddish, Israeli, Rumanian, old, new, traditional, and not-so-traditional. The band plays unique adaptations of Jewish standards, utilizing a variety of styles, including Latin, funk, swing, jazz, smooth, and whatever else may seem right at the time to band members. The band's latest CD, Chazak, was released in early 2005 to excellent reviews around the US. The band website is www.eisenstadtband.com and also www.MySpace.com/eisenstadtband

Chazak represents all sides of the band, from traditional to original, all done with love and ruach (spirit) from Mike, who passed away in September, 2005. The band is led by Kevin Frye, the group s trumpeter of since 1992. Kevin strives to continue the tradition of excellence that Mike instilled for so many years. Kevin can be reached at (813) 789-5058 or kevin@baysideagency.com.