We love playing klezmer for live audiences because we get to see the joy it brings–our shows are always full of smiles and dancing! You can join in the fun at one of our upcoming performances, or check out our videos below:

Abi Gezunt

2017 at Independence Tap

Medley: Boogich Bulgar, Rochele Freylach, Freylach #1

Glenwood Ave Arts Fest 2017

(Wie Bist Die Gewesen Vor) Prohibition?

International House at the University of Chicago, Make Music Chicago, June 21, 2013 (see photos)

Dark Eyes / Очи чёрные

Glenwood Ave Arts Fest 2017

Mayn Yiddishe Meydele

International House at the University of Chicago, Make Music Chicago, June 21, 2013 (see photos)

Shake That Chicken Fat (aka Abi Gezunt)

2014 Greater Chicagoland Jewish Festival (see photos)

You can view more Chicken Fat Klezmer Orchestra videos at our YouTube channel here.

Double your pleasure on March 22 when ChickenFat plays with SoulTrek.  Dance party!  Sunday, March 22, 2015 The Atlantic Bar and Grill 5062 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL(map) 4pm – ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra 7pm – SoulTrek If you missed us last summer at the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival, here’s a video:… Read More


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… Read More