Our next show is coming up soon.

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Duke’s
6920 N Glenwood, Chicago, IL
4pm-6pm

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Who could pass up a band that describes themselves as “Gypsy Swinging Serenading Firebreathing Circus Freaks”? I couldn’t. Luckily, we’ll be opening for them on February 16th. It will be an exciting show!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Opening for Caravan of Thieves
Evanston SPACE
8pm
1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
Tickets and info

You can hear their music at their Facebook page, or check out the video below:

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ChickenFat learned the klezmer tradition and developed our sound under the excellent mentorship of two great musicians, Jon Spiegel and Stuart Rosenberg.   Chicago gets a rare treat this Saturday when the two of them perform together at SPACE.  From the website:

Together, Rosenberg & Spiegel anchored the legendary Otters band, which had an amazing 5-year run of Tuesday performances at Schuba’s in the 20th century. This evening will recreate that magic musical adventure, as well as create some amazing new ones.

I was lucky enough to catch the last Otter’s reunion show, and I recommend checking out this concert. Rumor has it they’ll be throwing in some klezmer tunes.

Saturday, January 29,  8pm.

For tickets, visit: http://www.evanstonspace.com/

Speaking of SPACE, we’ll be opening for Caravan of Thieves there on February 16. More info to come.

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As I’ve mentioned previously, the ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra started making music together at the Old Town School.  They just posted a video of us playing at the graduation concert the school has at the end of every session:

Playing a medley of Nifty’s Freilach and Angels

If you haven’t had a chance to take a class or attend a concert there, I really recommend it.  It’s a magical place and a wonderful Chicago institution.

Upcoming Concert!

If you have any friends in Grand Rapids, MI, please let them know that that part of our band will be playing a concert there in January. Road trip!

Saturday, January 22, 2011
Grand River Folk Arts Society concert
Temple Emanuel
1715 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI
More Info

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Although the holidays will be over, don’t let the festivities end!

ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra, live!

Sunday, December 26, 2010
Duke’s Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
4-6pm

(Thanks to Drew for the poster!  And to be clear…Boxing Day has nothing to do with boxing.)

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We’re excited to be opening for the James King Band this Saturday for the Bluegrass Legends concert series. See you there!

Saturday, December 11
American Legion Music Hall
1030 Central Street, Evanston, IL (map)
8pm (Doors at 7pm)
Reserve your tickets here!

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The CFKO has two new shows coming up.

If you need to get out of the house on Halloween, come hang out with us at Duke’s!  Boo!

Sunday, October 31
Duke’s Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
4-6pm

And in December, we’re very excited to be opening for the James King Band as part of the Bluegrass Legends Concerts!  This should be lots of fun.

Saturday, December 11
American Legion Music Hall
1030 Central Street, Evanston, IL (map)
8pm
Reserve your tickets here!

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So we took a few months off to relax our clarinets, but we’re back with a pair of shows at Duke’s!

The first one takes place during the Glenwood Ave Arts Fest, which is going on this Saturday and Sunday at Glenwood and Farwell Ave (a few blocks south of the Morse Red Line stop).   Come out to see the artists, then when it gets too hot, you can duck into Duke’s to cool off while you hear us play.  We’ll be on between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday, August 21.

If you’re at the Glenwood Ave Arts Fest on Sunday, check out our friends in the Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago, playing Sunday from 2-5pm.

For everyone who can’t make it this weekend, we’ll be back at Duke’s on Sunday, August 29, from 4-6pm.  We hope to see you then!

Saturday, August 21
Duke’s Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
2-5pm

Sunday, August 29
Duke’s Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
4-6pm

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It’s late notice, but we’re playing a free concert tonight backing Jon Spiegel! It’s from 7pm-9pm at the Northcenter town square. There will be activities for the kids, so bring the whole family!

Jon Spiegel with the ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra
July 7th, 2010
7pm-9pm
4100 N. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL

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The Klezmer Brunch that was scheduled for June 27 has been postponed. We’ll update the site once we know when it will take place.

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