Jewish Events

Search no further – Avy is a consummate, expert professional for Jewish parties, with a lifetime of experience. Whatever your religious denomination, he is the go-to man for all your musical needs:

• Full band – five pieces and upwards
  • Avy's band comprises the best talent in town, and he's equally comfortable with solely Jewish music or incorporating secular dancing as well.
• Bandleader with your band of choice
  • Nouveaute, Simone Vitale, L'USA, Nightline – these are a few of the local Detroit bands Avy has transformed into authentic “simcha” bands for a rockin' hora dance set!
• One-man (or two-man) hora dance band
  • Avy and his keyboard turn into an 8-piece band! With carefully programmed, energetic instrument parts, it's the closest thing to an actual live band. Option to incorporate an additional singer or other instruments.
• Live piano/vocal candlelighting ceremonies
  • A wonderful, elegant alternative to a DJ for the candle-lighting.
• Chazzan (cantor) for wedding ceremonies
• Solo pianist for cocktail hours/receptions
• KOL ZIMRA – Jewish A Cappella
  • Founded in 2000, Kol Zimra has entertained audiences around the world. See the Kol Zimra website, www.kolzimra.com, for additional details, reviews, and samples that will blow you away! Can combine with Avy's one-man band, or a full band.

Jeremy Kaye (groom)

I don't know how to tell you how glad and happy we were with the band and everything related to the music. The sound system was perfect, not too loud and definitely not too soft. The music sounded fantastic and your voice was like the voice of angels.

All of my New York friends and family commented on how great you were; some even said you were better that most New York bands. It was fantastic and you truly made our wedding what it was.

Rebecca Gilad (bride)

"Our day truly would never have been as special without your singing…We had always said, from the day we got engaged, that we wanted to ask you to sing…I will never forget your beautiful voice…I still get goose bumps!"

Joel Schaumberg (father of bride)

In large part the success of the evening was your doing. It certainly set the tone. Though I think I'll never recover from the 30 min Hora. Loved the whole thing and despite the food lost weight…once again thanks for making it an event to remember.

Barbara Kreitman (mother of bat-mitzvah girl)

Thank you so much! You did such a beautiful, beautiful job…the music was excellent, the singing was excellent, and everybody was just raving about what a nice touch it was to have the candlelighting sung, rather than just do what the DJ does…it was just beautiful. We just want to thank you so much. It was excellent!

Karen Steinway, mother of bride, Scottsdale, AZ

Avy,
We are so happy that the Sherizen family selected you to provide the music for Jodie and Ari's wedding celebration! The energy of the guests was certainly fueled by your choice of songs; I have never been at a wedding where so many people danced for so long! And David and I really appreciated your talent on the keyboard when you played quieter music during the meal. We could actually have conversation at our table (this is not always the case at some weddings we have attended).

Shari Graham (bride)

Well, what can I say...everyone is still talking about the incredible simcha dancing at our wedding last weekend....and wow, it was everything we had ever hoped for, and more! I wanted to let you know how happy Heyden and I were (along with our families) that you were able to lead the half-hour long dancing marathon. For many of our friends, they have never seen anything like that before, and many now are hoping to do the same at their weddings.

Marisol Manriquez, bride, Flint, MI

Avy...Avy...your music was just SO great; I couldn't have enjoyed it more -- THE BEST!! Thanks so much also for your graciousness, flexibility and kindness. It was such a pleasure to work with you!!
May G-d grant you even more blessings...
THANKS!

Nathan Gonik (Groom)

Thank you so much. I know I will be referring you to my friends, because the band was phenomenal. The music selection was perfect, the sound was incredible, and don't get me started on the vocals. You really made things easy for us during the planning of the event and you made things great during the wedding. Thank you.

Rhona Fidler (mother of bride)

Thank you! You and your band were wonderful and really helped to make our wedding perfect! Your advice to have the band playing in the background during the tisch and kabbalat panim was right on target - the trumpet and clarinet players leading Raphi to Dayna for the bedeken were amazing and the music during the reception was fabulous. I can't find enough superlatives to describe just how wonderful everything truly was. You were a pleasure to deal with and we really appreciated your knowledge and guidance about how to meld both the traditional and the contemporary music sets.

Thank you again for making the wedding exactly as the bride and groom wanted.

Tova Lange (bride)

Avy, you did an amazing job. We were so impressed at your style and your sound quality. We actually turned to each other and said, "Wow. This band is in Detroit!"

Amiel Naiman (father of groom)

I just wanted to send you a note thanking you for the really great job you did for our son's wedding last week. I tried to come up with some suggestions or constructive criticism as you asked, but I really don't have anything.

1. Your music wasn't too loud nor too soft; it was just right.
2. Your music wasn't too fast nor too slow; it was just right.
3. You had a good mixture of both classic older wedding songs along with more contemporary songs.
4. You made yourself available for me and the bride and groom before the wedding to plan properly.

I would certainly recommend you should anyone ask me for a quality band.