Join us for a free concert supported by Grace Presents, a wonderful venue at Madison's Grace Episcopal Church. And check out Madison's famous downtown farmer's market either before or after the show – or both!
We are an indie klezmer band based in Madison, Wisconsin. Tsuzamen means “together” in Yiddish, and we seek to build community and connections through our music. We draw from rock, bluegrass, blues, funk, and other traditions, bringing them into conversation with klezmer and Yiddish music. Call it klezcore! Call it klezgrass! Call it folk with chutzpah! By whatever name, our music uplifts and unites.
Electrified by Eleanor Mayerfeld’s lead vocals and violin, connected to the earth by Samantha Bosco’s bass and guitar, sent aloft by Meg Lamm’s violin, moved by the call of Daniel Grabois’s French horn and Continuum, made magic by Alina Plourde's oboe, powered by Todd Hammes's drumming, and melded together with Michael Bell’s guitar/mandolin/banjo, our music reaches out and exhilarates.
We enjoy playing concerts and celebrations of all kinds. Contact the band below to book a show or an event.
PS: How do you pronounce that “ts” in “Tsuzamen”? Just like the word “tsunami,” as in “a tsunami of a klezmer band”!
“Everyone was dancing, either on their “feets” or in their seats!”
— Tsuzamen fan after a show