"Borscht and grits never tasted so good." That’s a critic’s comment about the magical
combination of traditional Yiddish klezmer music with the foot-stompin’ rhythms of bluegrass, as performed by Margot
Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys.
The internationally acclaimed quintet will present a benefit concert Sunday, Nov. 23rd, at 4 pm,
at Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane, in Reisterstown.
Members of the audience will be able to jam with the artists, and enjoy a free wine and cheese
reception after the concert. Ms. Leverett also will autograph and celebrate the release of her new CD, "2nd Avenue Square
Dance", on the Traditional Crossroads label, which will be available for sale.
Although klezmer and bluegrass are worlds apart, according to Ms. Leverett, she explores their
shared musical spirit, combining Appalachian and southern fiddle tunes by Bill Monroe, with klezmer melodies from pre-war
Russia and Eastern Europe, some of them newly discovered.
"The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny, soulful and foot-stomping," according
to Ms. Leverett’s website, where samples of the group’s playing can also be heard: www.KlezmerMountainBoys.com.
Advance general admission: $36; Seniors (60+) $25; Students $15. Day of concert: $5 surcharge.
Group rates are available. To charge tickets on Visa or MasterCard call Linda at 410-521-7461. Checks should be made out to
Temple Emanuel (memo line: Klezmer Meets Bluegrass) and mailed or brought to the synagogue, 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown,
MD 21136. All tickets will be available at Temple Emanuel before the performance.
For more information call Linda 410-521-7461 (or TEconcerttix@gmail.com)
