LimmudFest 2021 featured exclusive performances from five musical acts. See them all here, in their entirety!
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Lagniappe: Full Performances from all LimmudFest 2021 Musicians
Benny Amón is a former Avodah: Jewish Service Corps member, and active jazz drummer in New Orleans. In 2019, Benny was nominated in the Emerging Artist, and Traditional Jazz Record categories for OffBeat Magazines’ Best of the Beat Awards. Steve Pistorius is one of the most respected early jazz and ragtime pianists alive today. A New Orleans native, Steve was inducted as a Master Practitioner into the Preservation Hall Foundation Legacy Program in 2020. As a duo, they perform ragtime classics and forgotten gems, bringing the music and culture of New Orleans to life for a global audience.
Venmo @Benjamin-Amon
Andriu Yanovski is an internationally touring piano/keyboard player based in the New Orleans area. Yanovski is a full time member of the bands Cha Wa and Boogie T.rio and has been seen playing with The Revivalists, Maggie Koerner, Big Chief “Monk” Boudreaux, Tony Hall, and more. He is featured on over 100 recordings including those with Cha Wa, Boogie T.rio, David Shaw, GRiZ, Boogie T, Samantha Fish, and more. In his spare time, Andriu enjoys playing chess, racquetball, and playing with his two cats.
Venmo: @ayanovski
PayPal: @[email protected]
Transplants turned long-term New Orleans residents, Russell Ramirez (Trombone) and Ari Kohn (Saxophone/Flute) can be found making music around the city on any given day. They are individually part of various local bands of diverse genres and have worked together in the 11-piece group, “Doombalaya” as well. Visit either of their social media sites for more information, content, and links to music!
Russell's Instagram: @errdayimrussellin
Ari's Instagram: @jewliuspleaser
Venmo: @Ari-Kohn-1
Mark Rubin and Ben Schenck both play with the Panorama Jazz Band, New Orleans' go-to for traditional Yiddish music. Together they have played many many Jewish weddings, b'nai mitzvot, Mardi Gras parades, parties and festivals. After hurricane Katrina, when Ben and his very pregnant wife were sleeping on a floor in Baton Rouge, it was Mark who organized support from his Austin, TX synagogue and texted Ben, "just come, we have everything you need." Their son was born there.
Venmo: @Panoramaland
PayPal: [email protected]
Website: PanoramaLandNOLA.com
BandCamp: Good Music For You
Instagram: @PanoramaLandNOLA
Spotify: Panorama Jazz Band
Facebook: @PanoramaLandNOLA
YouTube: Panorama Jazz / Brass Band
Twitter: @PanoramaJazzBd
Joshua Starkman, also known as “The Have a Great Day” guy, will bring a smile to your face and sweet music to your ears. Joshua has lived in New Orleans for the past decade and began making videos with many of his talented friends only a few years ago. He enjoys making people smile, playing guitar, and watering his plants. Guaranteed to make you have a great day or your money back. Have a Great Day, we love you!
Money Apps
Venmo: @joshuastarkman
PayPal: PayPal.me/Joshuastarkman
CashApp: $JoshStarkman
Social Media Handles
Instagram: @joshuastarkman
Facebook: Joshua Starkman
TikTok: @joshuastarkman
Twitter: @joshua_starkman
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