Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Skokie, IL
(33)
Skokie, IL
(33)
From Carnegie Hall to your wedding, the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band created Chicago's Big Band Jewish Dance sound. In addition to rocking the hora, Maxwell Street plays Jazz and Swing, Rock 'n' Roll, Motown and more. They come out as a small ensemble for wedding ceremonies and small parties, or with all the musicians, singers and danceleaders for big parties and concerts.
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33 customer reviews
Michelle Lurie McClendon
The Maxwell Street Klezmer band never ceases to amaze and thrill me with there superb musicianship, fun and interesting stage presence and beautiful array of musical choices. Clearly one of my most favorite bands to hear and dance to! More...
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Joe Matino
excellent band I really enjoyed them.
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Sherry Kent
Great fun, danceable music.
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Ben Borkovitz
Good spirit, good times, good memories!
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Orly P.
We are so happy we chose this band for our son's Bar Mitzvah party! They surely made the event unique and memorable for all.  The musicians are talented and perform from the heart.  The combination of Jewish tradition and modern music is what we were looking for is  and exactly what we had which was appreciated by all.  They can sing a variety of songs in different languages representing different cultures. I highly recommend the Maxwell Street Klezmer band for anyone who is looking for quality entertainment. Thank you!! More...
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Allison Z.
I cannot fully explain just how much the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band enhanced my wedding day. Â We had so many phenomenal vendors and elements of the wedding, but the thing that every person we talk to brings up is the band! From the lovely background they provided during cocktails/kabbalat panim, to the absolutely breathtakingly beautiful music provided at the ceremony, to the music at the reception, Maxwell Street was the absolute top caliber of music we could have imagined. I still cannot describe the beauty of Alex Kauffman's violin processional without crying. Â And the variety of music at the party: music for a horah set that everyone is still talking about, Russian classics, the Beatles, and some of today's top pop hits- it is incredible that one band can offer so much, and do it all so beautifully. Â On top of all of this, the band's leader, Lori Lippitz, was instrumental in making sure the day went smoothly. Â She made sure that she knew exactly what I wanted ahead of time, so that the day of the wedding, everything was absolutely perfect.One friend said it to me best, "It was like each of those musicians set out that night to play their heart out for you! You could tell it wasn't just another gig for them, they showed love for you, and wanted to be sure you had the most perfect night."Maxwell Street Klezmer Band should be the obvious choice for any wedding! More...
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L. V.
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band is an amazing group of professionals, who would turn any of your events to a real celebration! Amazing musicians, very entertaining repertoire, very nice and intelligent people. We had a pleasure to participate to the numerous events where they performed and they always were superb. We strongly recommend this amazing band, you will not regret! They are simply The Best! More...
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Julie Buchman
Awesome Band! Talented musicians! With them you will have fun and success for every celebration!
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Mary Kay Bianchi
Saw them at a Bat Mitzvah and again in concert. They are awesome! So much fun, so much dancing, and the music is amazing!
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Lisa Burnstein
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band's music makes me happy. I love hearing them play and hope to get to dance with them soon!
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Irina Finkler
Best Klezmer band!
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Emiliya Vistman
The best ever!
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Lori Mangan
They are the best Klezmer Band in the city of Chicago!!! They've traveled all over the world!! A wonderful group to perform for any occasion!!
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Alexa Levin Markoff
Great music, wonderful musicians. So easy to work with and you can tell that they love what they do. They were definitely an added bonus to a fun event!
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Patricia Sullivan
Great music, a wonderful experience!
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lora qq
Love the gays!
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Larry Marks
When you hear this band, you have no choice - you have to get up and dance!
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Inessa Madorsky
My favorite Klezmer band. Highly recommend!
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Amy Milner
Maxwell Street Klezmer performed at my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. People have been raving about their performance and the festive attitude ever since.
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Fred Snyder
Played our wedding, got everyone on the dance floor. Took requests for any style of music. We've seen them in other venues, always a great time.
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Gary Sitzmann
Excellent Band! Had them for one of our Bar Mitzvah parties and everyone loved the music.
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Inna G
Great band! They really know how to get and keep the crowd going! Between the wonderful musicians, music, and customer care throughout the planning process, I highly recommend Maxwell Street!!
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Leonid Madorsky
Highly professional musicians. Easy to work with. Great party!
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Alex Linetski
Played our wedding. Everybody loved the music and lively atmosphere. Unforgettable!
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Stu Chapman
Always an outstanding concert. Can't wait to see MSKB in Skokie later this year.
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Victor Rifkin
Wonderful team ! Two weddings for my both children six years apart ! Can’t be more happier !
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Riki Lippitz
Outstanding music, programs and personal care!
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Lex M.
Outstanding addition to a fun event. The musicians were so talented and energetic. They added a lot to an already lively event! Â So glad that we decided to have them as part of the evening. More...
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Scott H.
I produce "Wednesdays on the Green" for Downtown Skokie. We couldn't be happier with the choice to hire the band to play for us. They drew one of the largest crowds in the three years we have been holding the summer series and we had wonderful comments from the audience and the sponsors. We had over 600 people present and everyone had a memorable night. More...
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Tracy P.
We've loved Maxwell Street Klezmer since our our first Simchat Torah service. Â They set the mood for any celebration - so much so that we booked a trio for an extended hora set at my son's bar mitzvah. Â They are WONDERFUL to work with!! Â Accommodating, professional, flexible, talented, joyful and made the party everything we dreamed of. Â You can't go wrong with Maxwell Street! More...
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Gina G.
They're clever. They're funny. They make you laugh and cry - and wish you were alive in they heydey of Klezmer music. Stunning performers - The Maxwell St. crew makes me glad I'm tribal!
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M B.
We had a guest book at our wedding, and about 75% of the comments had nothing to do with wishing us well. Instead, they said things like, "Oh my god, I am converting to Judaism after today, your band was soooo good," or "FUNNEST WEDDING BAND EVER! !!" or, "Any bride who walks down the aisle to Leonard Cohen is cool in my book--GREAT BAND!!"If you want a band who is professional (we met with Kimber prior to the wedding and she basically put together our entire timeline for us), versatile (they played Ray LeMontagne, Aretha and traditional Klezmer, including a ton of other great songs), uplifting (everyone remarked that they'd never seen absolutely EVERYONE at a wedding out on the dancefloor like they did at our wedding), Maxwell Street is it!Also--about 50% of the people in attendance at our party was non-Jewish. We had a dance leader (STEVE: YOU'RE THE BEST--5 out of 5 Stars!!) who got literally every person out of their seat. I swear, the old handicapped people in wheelchairs were busting a move because of this guy. He's like the jewish Kevin Bacon in Footloose.It was a splurge for us, but they are hands down the best band you could ever ask for. They honestly MADE our wedding. I had the greatest night of my life, and Maxwell Street was a huge huge part of that. As far as I'm concerned they have no competition. AMAZING. More...
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Lisa B.
If you want some rollicking Jewish music for your wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah, give these folks a call. Â They'll give you a great selection of Yiddish and Israeli tunes, and a good supply of "regular" music too. Â There are vocalists, a clarinetist, a violin, everything you need. Â I've seen them at concerts and "simchas" (happy occasions) and they are always polished, professional and fun. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love bringing the joy of klez to everyone, from those who remember the music from "the old country" to the new generation.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Why shouldn't Chicago have a first-rate klezmer band?
Why should our clients choose you?
Your clients should choose us because we choose your clients. It is not unusual for us to spend countless hours crafting a party to fit our clients' vision. No two parties are alike, and we are proud of personalizing each one to the tastes and needs of our clients and their guests.
