# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Klezmer Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Experience the joy, spirit, and irresistible energy of traditional Jewish music in Klezmer Celebration, an evening filled with lively dance tunes, heartfelt melodies, and vibrant cultural traditions. Rooted in the folk music of Eastern European Jewish communities, klezmer blends exuberant rhythms with expressive lyricism, creating music that moves seamlessly from celebration and laughter to reflection and longing.

Led by vocalist and clarinetist Jason McKinney and vocalist Karon McKinney, this outstanding ensemble brings authenticity, warmth, and infectious enthusiasm to the stage. Violinist Charley Shafer and accordionist Mark Dillon add rich color and spirited virtuosity, while bassist Matt Kendrick and drummer John Wilson provide the driving pulse and rhythmic energy that make this music impossible to resist.

Featuring traditional favorites along with fresh interpretations of classic klezmer repertoire, Klezmer Celebration invites audiences into a musical world of community, storytelling, and joyful expression. Whether through soaring clarinet melodies, spirited dance rhythms, or soulful songs, this concert promises an uplifting and unforgettable evening of music and culture.

Jason McKinney, vocals, clarinet; Karon McKinney, vocals; Charley Shafer, violin; Mark Dillon, accordion; Matt Kendrick, bass; John Wilson, drums
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winston-salem/klezmer-celebration/200030192956426
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winston Salem
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 Oakwood Dr Winston-Salem, 27103
- **lat**: 36.09139
- **long**: -80.28215
- **full address**: 201 Oakwood Dr Winston-Salem, 27103, McKay, 115 Oakwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States, Winston Salem

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Klezmer Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Klezmer Celebration takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 201 Oakwood Dr Winston-Salem, 27103, McKay, 115 Oakwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States, Winston Salem.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Klezmer Celebration?
  - **A:** Klezmer Celebration is organized by Music Carolina.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Klezmer Celebration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winston Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Klezmer Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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