According to the Red Eye, Avondale is Chicago’s “next hot ‘hood“.  It’s about to get hotter on April 17th, when we bring our sizzling klezmer sounds to Relax on Milwaukee. Relax is my favorite sort of neighborhood bar; it’s got a friendly staff, inexpensive drinks, and pool and darts to keep you entertained between sets. … Read More


If you missed our last Duke’s show (we were playing during the gold medal game for Olympic hockey…tough competition), you have another chance to hear us perform. Sunday, March 28 Duke’s Hideaway 6920 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 4pm – 6pm Duke’s has free parking in back, and it’s just south of the Morse stop… Read More


The ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra has some new shows for the new year! Saturday, January 23 Relax on Milwaukee 9pm to 11pm 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) Sunday, January 31 Duke’s 4pm – 6pm 6920 N Glenwood Chicago, IL (map) We hope to see you there!… Read More