Shalom Summer

Shalom Summer

Sunday, June 22 | Jam: 3:00-3:45 Concert: 4:00-5:30pm (rain or shine)
$36 Suggested Donation

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! Registration is open for our third annual Shalom Summer extravaganza! We’re thrilled to invite you to another fantastic gathering filled with music, community, and gratitude.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for all ages with music, lawn games, activities for kids, snacks and dinner for purchase!

Prepare to be captivated by Klezmer tunes of Hankus Netsky and the Klezmer All Stars, as they lead an open jam for all participants followed by a concert from the All Stars themselves.

Meet the Band:

Hankus Netsky – Director, Piano, Accordion, and Saxophone 
A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and ethnomusicologist, Hankus Netsky is co-chair of the Contemporary Musical Arts Department at New England Conservatory and founder and director of the internationally renowned Klezmer Conservatory Band. He has composed extensively for film, theater, and television and collaborated with artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Robin Williams, Joel Grey, Theodore Bikel, and Robert Brustein.
Grant Smith – Drums and Percussion 
Grant Smith is involved in world music, jazz, classical, and dance projects in Boston and New York. His theater credits include the American Repertory’s The King Stag and Shlemiel The First, as well as Joel Grey’s Borscht Capades. He has performed with Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Don Byron, the Violent Femmes, Garrison Keillor, and Jane Wang.
Eden MacAdam-Somer – Violin and Vocalist 
A world-renowned violist, fiddler, vocalist, percussive dancer, and educator, Eden MacAdam-Somer is currently Co-Chair of the Contemporary Musical Arts Department at the New England Conservatory. She is also the lead vocalist with the Klezmer Conservatory Band.
Itay Dayan – Clarinet 
Israeli clarinetist and composer Itay Dayan, based in Boston, is considered one of the most promising voices in klezmer music today. Renowned for his virtuosic playing and genre-defying creativity, he blends klezmer, jazz, and classical influences to craft a sound that honors tradition while pushing musical boundaries.
Susan Hoffman Watts – Trumpet 
Susan Hoffman Watts is the sole living purveyor of her family’s traditional klezmer-style trumpet sounds, which have electrified audiences for decades. She has recorded, performed, and sung with The Klezmatics, So-Called, Claire Barry, Mandy Patinkin, Dudu Fischer, Mikveh, Shtreimel, The Klez Dispensers, and has performed with her mother, the great klezmer drummer Elaine Hoffman Watts, in their Philadelphia-based group, the Fabulous Shpielkehs.
Steve Beskrone – Bass 
Acoustic/electric bassist Steve Beskrone is known for his versatility, which has led him to work in a variety of professional and creative settings. He has recorded and performed with many legendary artists, contributing to a wide range of musical genres.
Dan Blacksberg – Trombone 
Dan Blacksberg is a master of klezmer trombone, known for his ability to push the boundaries of tradition through performance, composition, and improvisation. He blends genres, creating innovative new pathways between klezmer and contemporary music. As a teacher and community music leader, he empowers musicians of all ages to become joyful and creative artists.