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Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys

About Me

This innovative all-star klezmer/bluegrass fusion band crosses the boundaries of Jewish/World/Bluegrass/Jamband to draw and delight diverse audiences of all ages. Featured in the Paul Taylor Dance Company's new work "Klezmerbluegrass", "Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys" are attracting international acclaim. Concerts, educational programs and yes, we play weddings! www.KlezmerMountainBoys.com.

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Member Since: 1/20/2007
Band Website: www.KlezmerMountainBoys.com
Band Members: Margot Leverett (clarinet), Kenny Kosek (fiddle), Marty Confurius (bass), Barry Mitterhoff (mandolin), Joe Selly (guitar)
Influences: Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Jorma Kaukonen and many more
Sounds Like: Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett joins forces with some of NYC's top bluegrass players to explore the shared musical spirit of two genres literally worlds apart. Appalachian and southern fiddle tunes by Bill Monroe meet klezmer melodies from pre-war Russia and Eastern Europe, some newly discovered. The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny and footstomping."Klezmer and bluegrass sound as if they were meant to be combined. At least that's the conclusion after listening to this terrific album. Leverett & the Klezmer Mountain Boys have given us a wonderful gift"--Dirty Linen"Cut after cut, this CD is gorgeous, inspired playing"--Sing Out
Record Label: Traditional Crossroads
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"Top 10 World CD" - Star-Ledger!!

Our new CD "2nd Ave Square Dance" has been named in the Top 10 World CD's of 2008 by the Star-Ledger! http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2008/12/the_ top_pop_latin_and_world_al.html 8. "Se...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Our live podcast is up!

Our live podcast, made at Bergen CC is now up at  http://myspace.com/tslbergen including a few tunes and interviews with the band - come visit! Visit our main website www.KlezmerMountainBo...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:06:00 GMT

best roots cd of 2008! - city paper

Big news! our new cd "2nd Ave. Square Dance" has been named "Best Roots CD of 2008" by City Paper Philadelphia, and one of the top 10 Country, Folk and Blues albums of 2008 by the Montreal Gazette ht...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Yes we can!

Nov. 5, 2008 When Bush stole the presidency in 2000 I thought democracy was dead and I grieved. Until just a couple weeks ago I still believed that.Last night was a night like no other in the history ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Ralph Stanley endorses Barack Obama!

For some reason this gives me more hope than anything right now. Ralph Stanley recorded a radio ad for Barack Obama. Here it is: http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/new_ obama_ad_...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:09:00 GMT

CD RELEASE!!

Announcing the release of the new CD by Margot Leverett and theKlezmer Mountain Boys - "2nd Avenue Square Dance" on TraditionalCrossroads. Our CD RELEASE PARTY will be Tuesday, October 7, at 8pm at DR...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:01:00 GMT

soloing with Philadelphia Sinfonia

Greetings! My apologies for not posting this sooner. For any of you in Philadelphia, there will be another opportunity to hear me play klezmer music backed up by a full or chestra - an amazing sound,...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 11:47:00 GMT

in the studio!

Shalom, y’all! We’re (hopefully) wrapping up recording on our new cd this week! We’ve had some great experiences in the studio, both as a band and with our guest artists - Jorma Kauk...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:58:00 GMT

Sunday in Nyack

This Sunday, December 9, 2pm we're playing a concert at a cool new venue in Nyack called Riverspace.  Really hope you can make it to this one. It will be the Klezmer Mountain Trio - Margot Levere...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:47:00 GMT

Bon soir tout le monde!!

Bon soir tout le monde! Kenny and I are back from our trip to Paris and Brussels - and what an adventure! At the Paris venue, security was so tight they decided not to let the audience into the venue ...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:47:00 GMT