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The Midwest's Premier Klezmer Band Since 1983
BAND TOURING FEES
For Performances Outside of the Chicago Area (National and International)
11-Pc (Full Band)
(11 Pieces: 3 Vocalists + Clarinet, Violin, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard, Bass, Drums): $10,500
10-Pc Band
(2 Vocalists + Clarinet, Violin, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard, Bass, Drums): $10,000
Expenses if Flying:
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Airfare
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Ground Transportation (rental cars, Taxi/Uber, etc. between airport, hotel, and venue)
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Hotel (one room per musician)
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Sound System and Engineer (see Tech Rider for 11-Pc)
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Backline (Drum Kit, String Bass and Amp, Keyboard and Amp)
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Per Diem or 2 meals/day per musician
Expenses if Driving:
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Gas/mileage per car
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Hotel (one room per musician)
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Per Diem or 2 meals/day per musician
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If Lisa Fishman is in the band, add $600 (airfare)
Workshops:
$500 additional per workshop. See link: here.
Some options:
-Shtetl Dancing: How to Dance to Klezmer Music
-Starting your own community klezmer band
-Klezmer Violin and String Workshop for all levels and ages
-Klezmer Clarinet Workshop for all levels and ages
-Singing in Yiddish



Photos by Kent Sievers