All concerts are held at the River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa. For more information on the Jewish Music Series please contact (309) 793-1300. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.

The Maxwell Street
Klezmer Band
Thursday, March 29^th, 7:00 pm

 The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, founded in 1983, brings a kaleidoscope of colors and moods and an old-fashioned spirit of fun to their performance of traditional Jewish music. The combination of dance music, folk songs, theatre medleys and jazzy Yiddish pop music from the 1930's to the 1950's creates a rich, multi-dimensional experience of the lost world of Eastern European Jewish culture, combined with vignettes of America as seen through immigrant eyes. Audiences of all backgrounds are delighted by Maxwell Street's high-energy performances that glow with warmth and humor. See www.klezmerband.com.

Mattan Klein
Tuesday, April 24^th 7:00 pm

Mattan Klein with an ensemble from Seeds of Sun introduces the contemporary Israeli blend of musical influences in his compositions and in his flute playing while employing the musical language in which he has become so fluent.  This combination makes his playing fresh and innovative, and presents a lively new dimension to the art of Jazz.  The multi-cultural ensemble has established themselves as the leading Israeli Jazz ensemble in North America.  The band has played on prestigious stages such as the Kennedy Center in Washington and the 92^nd Street Y in New York.  Compositions by Mattan Klein have earned Seeds of Sun several prestigious awards: The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the USA Songwriting Competition.  See www.mattanklein.com.

Karen Barak
Thursday, May 17^th
7:00 pm

Karen Barak’s performances are a cross between the crazy antics of Bette Midler, the crystal purity of Barbra Streisand and the comedic Barbra Streisand and the comedic parodies of Alan Sherman all wrapped into one mesmerizing show. Singing in Hebrew, English and Yiddish, Barak uses her classical musical training as a pianist from the age of seven combined with her powerful vocals and acting ability to make her show appealing to all ages. See www.karenberkmusic.com.

Sheldon Low
Tuesday, June 5^th
7:00 pm

Sheldon Low is the newest face in Jewish music performing rock concerts and leading artist-in-residency weekends in Jewish communities throughout the United States.  Low has an undeniable appeal to youth and family audiences, not only as a musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but most importantly, as a Jewish educator and role model. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Low in 2005 was a huge hit with teens as he appeared on stage with Jewish Rock musician, Rick Recht, during Recht’s national summer tour playing at dozens of Jewish summer camps. His debut album, “On One Foot,” highlights Sheldon’s ability to craft both  powerful pop songs and timeless liturgical melodies. See www.sheldonlow.com.