The Mike Eisenstadt Band
THE MIKE EISENSTADT BAND is one of the most in-demand party groups in Florida, and has garnered national recognition in Jewish music circles. The Florida-based band has traveled extensively in the eastern US. The musicians come from diverse professional music backgrounds, and the group has the ability to play songs in any style -- swing, jazz, top 40, funk, latin, disco, R&B, country -- you name it! In addition to party hits, the band has specialized in Jewish events, and is often featured at Jewish festivals throughout the southeast. Although it is often referred to as a klezmer band, the music that is performed goes beyond klezmer, in an eclectic mix of Hebrew, Yiddish, Israeli, Rumanian, old, new, traditional, and not-so-traditional. The band has as much fun performing as the audience does listening, and concerts have been described as “just like a Jewish wedding!” – no surprise, given the group’s extensive experience with wedding and bar/bat mitzvahs. (One of the few Florida bands that knows the meaning of bedeken, mezhinke, and sheva brachot!)
The band's latest CD, Chazak, was released in early 2005 to excellent reviews around the US. Chazak represents all sides of the band, from traditional to original, all done with love and ruach (spirit) from Mike, who passed away in September, 2005. Plans are in the works to get back in the studio for a new CD soon.
The band's latest CD, Chazak, was released in early 2005 to excellent reviews around the US. Chazak represents all sides of the band, from traditional to original, all done with love and ruach (spirit) from Mike, who passed away in September, 2005. Plans are in the works to get back in the studio for a new CD soon.