L.A. Community Klezmer Band, Los Angeles, CA, USA, meets for weekend morning practices, usually on the west side of Los Angeles and plays at community events. The band also uses the alternate names: "Pico Blvd. Klezmer" and "Pickle Rebbitsin". Open to musicians of all skill levels. E-mail LA Community Klezmer Band. (Ken Feder)

The Lafayette Klezmorim, located in Lafayette, Indiana -- the only Klezmer Band with a home in Indiana -- have been around for several years and have a strong local following and play gigs throughout the state including performances sponsored by the Jewish Studies Programs at Purdue University and Ball State University. Instrumentation includes clarinet, flute, string bass, violin, trombone, percussion, piano, primary female singer. We have one tape, from several years ago, and are currently working on a CD. Tel: 765-743-2559. E-mail Lafayette Klezmorim. (Linda Forman)

The Lama Lo! ("Why Not!") Ensemble, founded in 1999 in Jerusalem, is comprised of professional musicians from the former Soviet Union. They present a new view of traditional Jewish folklore by blending traditional klezmer music with elements of classical, jazz and Middle Eastern ethnic music, thus forming the bright individual and creative manner of the group. One can hear free interpretations of well-known popular melodies (niguns and freilaches) as well as original music - in performances of the Ensemble, which consists of Roman Kekhman, virtuoso clarnetist (soloist); Yevgeniy Lyublin, Trumpet; Yaaqov Entin, Violin & Bass; and Anatoly Magdalinsky, Drums. Original music is written by composer, arranger and pianist Yuri Povolotsky. The band is directed by Bella Kresin. In 1999 "Omanut Le - Am" gave the group its highest mark, opening the way to numerous concerts in the best music venues in Israel. Tel-Fax: 972-2-6765565, Mobile: 972-54-292839. Web: www.kleizmer.com. E-mail Lama Lo!. (Bella Kresin).

Landsman Klezmer is now known as the Klezphonics.

Los Lantzmun is a Jewish band in Denver, Colorado. The eight of us play Jewish world music on mandolin, violin, penny whistle, guitar, vocals, button accordian, upright bass, oboe, percussion, jambe, hand drums, 'cello and recorder. We play Klezmer, Sephardi, Middle Eastern, contemporary Chassidic and Yemenite music in Yiddish, Ladino and Hebrew. We usually speak English. Our CD, "One World", was released in summer 2000. We play music festivals, simchas, fund raising events, melaveh malkahs, educational programs and each others' houses. In the spirit of the World Beat movement, we infuse traditional Jewish music with a modern sensibility. Our web page www.loslantzmun.com tells more about us and where we're playing next! We can provide Israeli dance instruction as well. Call: 303-744-0263. Email Los Lantzmun. (Hal Aqua)

Berlin-based klezmer-quintet La'Om, from 1994 - 2002. The La'om members were: Matthias Groh (violin), Thomas Hunger (string) bass, Franka Lampe (accordeon), Stefan Litsche (clarinet), Carsten Schelp (mandola). Our second album, "Riffkele," was reviewed on the KlezmerShack, and the band also appeared on the Ellipsis Arts compilation, "Klezmer Music - A Marriage of Heaven & Earth". Web: www.pickolino.de/laom.html. E-mail Carsten Schelp.

Lautareasca plays Klezmer, Bulgarian music and Greek music. Hans Witteman - clarinet and bass-clarinet; Dominy Clements - flute(s); Johan Paap - accordion. Tel: 00 31 (0)79 3518121. Web: www.lautareasca.com (Dutch and English). E-mail Lautareasca. (Johan Paap)

L'Chaim Klezmer Band has been in existence since 1996. L'Chaim features Alex Newman (myself) on clarinet, sax, and Russian vocals; Ron Klein on trombone, English & Yiddish vocals; Ray Lansberg on violin; David Auerbach on tuba; Phil Sterling on banjo; and Ruthi Magedesh on Yiddish, Israeli, English, and French vocals, hand-held percussion, and beli-dancing. We have used Bill Maginnes on drums. We are based out of the Berkeley/Oakland California area, and have played all over the San Francisco Bay area. We play Eastern European Klezmer, Israeli, Russian, and Central European Caberet music. We have played at Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, anniversaries, potlitcal events, public and private parties. Tel: - (925) 335-2647. E-mail L'Chaim Klezmer Band. (Alex Newman)

L'Chaim plays Klezmer-, Balkan-, Russian Folksongs and occasionally a broad variety of other music-styles. We're with ten and mostly play the following instruments: clarinet, contrabass, accordeon, violin, cajon, bouzouki, guitar, altsaxs, sopranosaxo. Lyrics are in jiddisch and other easteuropean languages (roma, slavic, russian). Web: www.myspace.com/lchaimklezmer. E-mail L'Chaim Klezmer Band. (Wim Houben)

The Lekhaim Klezzinger Band, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, is as far as we know the second klezmer band in Spain. We are Majorcan group of people from different countries bound by our love for yiddish, klezmer, sefardic and roma gipsy music. We are now Lluc Arias: fiddle; Pedro "Rheinhardt": lead "manouche" guitar; Carlos Sanchís: accordion, piano, sew and teremin; Hernán Podestá: Acustic countrabass; Carlos aka "Chaim-Lekhaim" Espinosa: voice, guitar, oud. Influenced by Klezmatics, KCB, Naye Kapelye, Muzikasz, Brave Old World, Frank London's and Tzaddik's J.A.M. groups, Romanian Taraf de Haidouks and Fanfare Ciucarlia, Kosturica Movies, Jazz Manouche and of course Andalus' and former Sefardic Tradition. We give a couple of concerts in a year including Jewish weddings in the Balearic Islands and the yearly celebration of the Day of European Jewish Culture. MOBILE int + 34 627 41 32 01. Or come down to the "Posada De Bellver", calle Bellver, 7, Palma de Majorca on Wednesdays. E-mail Lekhaim Klezzinger Band. (Carlos Espinosa)

Lerner Moguilevsky Dúo are a Klezmer duo from Argentina (Marcelo Moguilevsky, clarinet & flutes - César Lerner, piano & accordion ). Their first album was called "Klezmer en Buenos Aires". Their second album is "Basavilbaso", which is the name for one of the old argentine colonies which Jewish inmigrants established at the begining of this century. In 2000 they recorded "Shtil", followed by a live recording, Sobreviviente, in 2003. They do an intensely powerful live performance. The klezmershack has a short review of a 2002 concert by David Julian Gray. "We are one of the few Klezmer duos in South America, and are trying to show our music in other countries. If you are interested in receiving our material (CD, video, photos, pressbook), please, contact us and we'll send it to you." Write: Besares 1951 (1429) Cap. Fed., Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel: (54-11) 4772-3764 / (54-11) 4702-6333. Web: www.klezmerbuenosaires.com/. E-mail Lerner Moguilevsky Dúo. (César Lerner)

Létající rabín (Flying Rabbi), Prostejov, Czech Republic. Web: www.letajicirabin.com. E-mail Létající rabín. (Vojtech Pestuka)

The Lenka Lichtenberg Group, based in Toronto, Canada, has appeared at festivals around the world. We have a new CD "Deep Inside". I call this "new Jewish music". It is: 6 original songs, some fun, some soul searching or thought-provoking (hopefully!); 5 Yiddish adaptations, 1 Judeo-Spanish, lush arrangements mostly middle-eastern flavored accoustic, but also some klezmer (3 by David Buchbinder). Basically: a mish-mash! Tel: 416-256-2947. Web: www.lenkalichtenberg.com. E-mail Lenka Lichtenberg. (Lenka Lichtenberg)

We are The Liberty Balalakia Ensemble. Playing authentic Russian instruments, such as balalaikas and domras, we recreate the melodies of Slavic Europe. Guitars, fiddles, accordians, clarinets, and vocals round out the ensemble. We also feature Israeli, Klezmer, and Scandinavian music as well as an occasional American tune. The Ensemble is a community orchestra based in Liberty, Maine. We are available for concerts, dances, cultural events, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and informal gatherings. Anyone interested in making music with us is welcome. Contact Rachel Hoar for more information at (207) 622-3463. Web: www.midcoast.com/~martucci/libal/. E-mail Liberty Balalaika. (Rachel Hoar)

The Lithuanian Empire, Toronto, ON, Canada. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a multinational state which initially expanded by largely peaceful means, into the power vacuum left by the collapse of Mongol Power. The many ethnic and religious populations (Catholic Lithuanians and Poles, Orthodox and Uniate Eastern Slavs, Jews, Armenians, Germans, etc.) contributed to a diverse cultural and political life. The newly revived Lithuanian Empire emulates its mother land. Its aim is to quietly infiltrate with imperial tendrils into other klezmer lands, all the while embracing other forms of music, from punk rock to Latin funk. Its tolerance of diversity stems from its unique composition, with members from East, West, and Central Canada; the Appalachian Mountains, and New England. The Lithuanian Empire players’ religious affiliations span an enormous spectrum, from Orthodox Judaism, to Agnostic Taoism, to Frank Zappaism, to name a few. Web: www.thelithuanianempire.com. E-mail The Lithuanian Empire. (Becky Wexler)

A Little Klez is a 4 person band located in the Boston, MA area. In the summer time our favorite activity is playing out in Harvard Square. We play mostly klezmer music, but also play Israeli, Russian, and Hungarian tunes. We are available for bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, parties, concerts, and good causes and are happy to lead singing and teach dances! Tel: (781) 641-1968. E-mail A Little Klez. (Edie Epstein)

Brian Bender & Little Shop of Horas perform original and traditional Jewish & Klezmer melodies blended with Latin, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern rhythms. The band's debut CD "Eyn Velt" features special guests Frank London (Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave), Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics, Mikveh), Stuart Brotman (Brave Old World), Grant Smith (Klezmer Conservatory Band), Raquy Danziger (Raquy & The Cavemen), Jose Gonzalez (Bando Criolla), and others. Tel: +1 413 253 9980. Web: www.littleshopofhoras.com. E-mail Little Shop of Horas. (Brian Bender)

My band has been calling itself "the Lokshen quartet" for a long while; but now we generally go by my name alone. I have been working, recording and touring extensively Italy (and sometimes Europe, and even a little peek at Los Angeles once) since the mid-nineties; and have meddled with manyh things, ranging from klezmer and yiddish song to Italian synagogue repertoire. Tel: +39 3473425957. Web: www.enricofink.com. E-mail Lokshen Quartet. (Enrico Fink)

Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars. See "Shikere Kapelye"

Since Lox & Vodka was founded in 1984, we have performed lively and spirit filled Klezmer, Israeli, Yiddish and Russian music. Our hora is always action-packed and, when we teach a room full of appreciative listeners to folk dance, the atmosphere is electric! The musicians are dedicated to the continuation of this wonderfully soulful, ethnic music. We play much of it with traditional interpretations, but we have also adopted some American and other ethnic musical flavors which have created a wonderful rapport with our varied audiences. In addition, we have composed original klezmer and Jewish pieces which can be heard on our CDs: Heavy Shtetl and Celebrate Shabbat. And for those interested in including a more contemporary sound at their simcha, we perform great Rock & Roll, Mo'town, Big Band and more. We lead a rousing simcha hora around the guest(s) of honor and teach fun and simple folk dances, enjoyed by one and all. For more information, call (202) 966-7270. Web: www.loxvodka.com. E-mail Lox & Vodka. (Caron Dale)

Uniquely American, Uniquely Jewish. That's Lucky Break, a Milwaukee, WI, band of veteran bluegrass singers and instrumentalists who combine the stark beauty of Appalachian music with Shabbat Z'mirot (Sabbath songs). We are a roots-oriented bluegrass band that brings a traditional and expressive voice to the genre while providing a fresh approach to songs of the Sabbath. Once you hear the rockabilly influence on "Shalom Aleichem" and the Celtic flavor of "Tzur Mishelo" you'll never think of Shabbat Z'mirot the same way again.mLucky Break members have performed with some of the top names in bluegrass. The all-acoustic band is comprised of banjo, dobro, mandolin, guitar, and string bass. Lead singer Jerry Wicentowski is acknowledged as one of the great voices in bluegrass, and we're known for our solo, duet, and trio vocals. We have achieved the acclaim of Midwestern US audiences and are now expanding our performances from coast to coast. Web: www.luckybreak.us. Check our web page for MP3s, more band background, and contact information. E-mail Lucky Break. (Marc Edelstein)