Kevin Frye- trumpet, vocals
Tim Eddy- Clarinet, saxophone
Tony King- Guitar, vocals
John Healy- Keyboards
Lenny Balistreri- Drums*
Antone Affronti- Drums*
Ernie - Party DJ
*Just never know who's gonna be on drums!
To purchase a copy of the band's latest CD "Chazak" please visit CDBaby by clicking here.
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Sounds like a Jewish band! MySpace needs to add a few categories to choose from. Here's some suggestions: Jewish; Israeli; Klezmer; or how about a category simply called "Ethnic"? Eh, I digress....
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE! WWW.EISENSTADTBAND.COM
The Mike Eisenstadt Band is a well loved mainstay in Florida, and has begun to garner national recognition in Jewish music circles. It is one of the most in-demand party groups in Florida. The band is based in Florida, and has traveled extensively in the eastern US. The musicians come from diverse professional music backgrounds, and the group has the ability to play songs in any style -- swing, jazz, top 40, funk, latin, disco, R&B, country -- you name it!
In addition to party hits, the band has specialized in Jewish events, and is often featured at Jewish festivals throughout the southeast. Although it is often referred to as a klezmer band, the music that is performed goes beyond klezmer, in an eclectic mix of Hebrew, Yiddish, Israeli, Rumanian, old, new, traditional, and not-so-traditional. The band has as much fun performing as the audience does listening, and concerts have been described as “just like a Jewish wedding!” – no surprise, given the group’s extensive experience with wedding and bar/bat mitzvahs. (One of the few Florida bands that knows the meaning of bedeken, mezhinke, and sheva brachot!)
The band's latest CD, Chazak, was released in early 2005 to excellent reviews around the US. 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 groups trumpeter since 1992. Kevin strives to continue the tradition of excellence that Mike instilled for so many years.
Kevin is also the co-host of the Sunday Simcha radio show and is owner of Bayside Entertainment agency in Tampa.
To purchase a copy of the band's latest CD "Chazak" please visit CDBaby by clicking here.
Thanks for the add! you sound great! watch for our new CD coming out any day now, featuring guest artists Jorma Kaukonen, Hazel Dickens, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Hankus Netsky and Dave Licht! All the best Margot
Your site sounds and looks great! Thanks for the friendship! Come see me sometime! My site (below) has lots of information about me. Hope to meet you in the future!
Thanks for the "friending". I like the sound, particularly the "oi k-rumba" song. Maybe we can add a Klez section to Jazz On Edge in February and have you over to Orlando :)
I want to say hi to all you guys from Atlanta. And thank you all for the gig on New Years Eve 2004 ( the Last time I got to see Mike ) Great to play with all of you, ( Thanks Lenny I love you )It was a very special night for me, the last gig I played for over a year. In Jan 2005 I had my stroke in Las Vegas with Bertie Higgins at the Sahara. I'm much better now. Tell everyone thank you Kevin, Shalom
Hi The Mike Eisenstadt Band,
I just wanted to stop in and say hello...
and let you know I've added a live recording of "Hello Again" from my last concert. Please let me know what you think...
CJF
