Klezwoods is a Boston-based amalgam of strings, horns, and percussion that melds the spirit of traditional klezmer and balkan music with modern grooves, improvisation and east coast attitude.

Every player comes from a different background, which creates the band’s unique sound and style. They originally got their start some years back when local Cambridge, MA haunt, Atwood’s Tavern, asked soon-to-be-bandleader Joseph Kessler to put together a group of klezmer musicians during Christmas time for a “klezmer Christmas” event. Thus, Klezwoods was born, and continues to captivate audiences all over the world.

Members include some of Boston most talented and lively musicians:

Joseph Kessler (Violin/Vocals)
Alec Spiegelman (Clarinet/Saxophone)
Becky Wexler (Clarinet)
Sam Dechenne (Trumpet)
Dan Linden (Trombone)
Tev Stevig (Guitar)
Michael McLaughlin (Accordian)
Greg Loughman (Bass)
Jim Gray (Tuba)
Grant Smith/Jeremy Gustin (Drums)
Brian O'Neill (Percussion) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.