Spellbinder

With intricate arrangements that move from rousing and joyful to thoughtful and dreamy, Spellbinder Orchestra aims to enchant in an age of disenchantment. Born in the bay area, California, the group blends original folk music with elements of classical, cabaret, eastern European and rock. The group features a variety of instruments such as ukulele, fiddle, cello, percussion, accordion, and harmonica. Their performances are described as lively with a touch of the theatrical.

Now a bicoastal collective, the band, aka Brother Spellbinder, has appeared in both parts of the world including Woodstock's Bearsville, Pearl Moon and Colony, Beattie-Powers House, The Great Halloween Festival, Burning Man's Decompression, San Francisco's Edwardian Ball, WDST Radio Woodstock, The SF Free Folk Festival and SXSW unofficial showcases. With a background in social work and therapy, bandleader Alzara Getz finds inspiration in how people heal. Lyrics often flow from the uncensored mythical realm of the human psyche, or languish in the modern wasteland with a brush of poetry and whimsy, but a sprinkling of high octane vintage covers may make you reach for fire water and dancing shoes. With room for improvisation, the rotating cast of spellbinders bring spontaneity and surprise making each show a unique experience.