To our friends and fans:
We have exciting news to share: The Nu Haven Kapelye is now a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. The change will allow the ensemble to accept donations and apply for state and federal grants. Musically, the band’s new status changes nothing: the Kapelye will continue to play a mix of Yiddish music, klezmer, and (occasionally) other Jewish pieces.
Sholom Aleichem. This is the official web site for The Nu Haven Kapelye, a very, very big klezmer group based in the greater New Haven community. Founded in 1998, we play at simchas including weddings and b’nai mitzvahs, senior centers, pubs, music theaters, and festivals, including an annual December 25th community concert and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven. The Nu Haven Kapelye is directed by David Chevan, and membership is open to anyone in the community.
Our winter hours in the studio in 2015 produced our first album, What's Nu?, which is now available on our music page! Watch the preview above. Or take a step back and experience our first day's recording session through this time-lapse recording made by drummer Jay Miles.
Enjoy this article in the New Haven Independent about the emergence of a Klezmer scene in New Haven. We are one of the bands profiled in the story.
Listen here to a story about the band and our annual December 25 concert that was aired on December 22 on WNPR.
The New Haven Register ran an interview with David Chevan about the CD and our December 25 concert.
Or click here to read a piece in Radio Sefarad, from Spain, that calls our group La Super Big Band del Klezmer!
Nu Haven Kapelye annual Dec. 25th Concert
The Nu Haven Kapelye presents our annual December 25 community concert for all ages We’ve been giving this concert for over 20 years — it’s how the Kapelye got started. This year, December 25 is also Chanukah, so we will play a wide range of music including traditional Chanukah favorites along with klezmer, Yiddish songs, and more. Tickets are $7 general admission, $5 students & seniors, $20 families of four or more, available at the door.
Come celebrate Hanukkah with the Nu Haven Kapelye and the residents of Tower One. Songs, dancing, maybe even latkes!!
It’s the first night of Chanukah!! Our annual Chanukah show continues in another venue. Come enjoy a Chanukah Concert and Party as part of the East Rock Concert Series at the mActivity sitting room.
Nu Haven Kapelye celebrates Hanukkah at Masonicare
A special concert of Hanukkah songs, Klezmer and Yiddish song to celebrate Hanukkah and the season.
The Nu Haven Kapelye comes to Westport to share our music for a Kristallnacht event. An afternoon of Klezmer and Yiddish song to honor our ancestors.
An outdoor celebration of the arts in Woodbridge. Please join us for a concert of Klezmer and Yiddish song!!
Nu Haven Kapelye at the Guilford Performing Arts Festival
Come enjoy a concert of Klezmer and Yiddish song in the shtetl of Guilford on the beautiful town green. We will sing, dance and be joyous!!
Klezmer Friday night service with the Nu Haven Kapelye
Please join us for a special Klezmer Friday night service at Congregation Mishkan Israel in Hamden. Klezmer and more will be woven into this musical celebration of the Sabbath.
Nu Haven Kapelye at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas
Elm Street Stage on The New Haven Geen, 250 Temple Street, New Haven
As part of Make Music New Haven, the Nu Haven Kapelye will be featured performing on the New Haven Green from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. My recommendation if you come to support us and hear us play is that you bring an umbrella as that part of the green has no trees and the sun can be pretty unbearable, also if it rains you will have an umbrella and still get to hear us!
The Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer jazz finds a new home at the State House. Klezmer and Yiddish music live in New Haven wherever we show up to play. Come dance and enjoy the sounds of Klezmer.
A Klezmer jam and show featuring the Nu Haven Kapelye
Nu Haven Kapelye in concert @ Masonicare
The Nu Haven Kapelye presents a concert of Klezmer and Yiddish song in the auditorium at Ashlar Village. Admission is free and open to the public.
Cancelled: Klezmer night at the Rough Draft with the Nu Haven Kapelye
Klezmer night returns to the Rough Draft in Hamden as the Nu Haven Kapelye take the stage for a night of Yiddish song and Klezmer freylekhs and more. Come dance, sing and be a part of the festivities as the areas largest and most raucous Klez group makes some noise!!
The Nu Haven Kapelye give a concert of Klezmer and Yiddish Music. Admission to this performance is free and open to the public.
Nu Haven Kapelye at Jewish Family Services in Bridgeport
A concert of Klezmer and Jewish music. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.
Klezmer night at the Rough Draft with the Nu Haven Kapelye
Klezmer night returns to the Rough Draft in Hamden as the Nu Haven Kapelye take the stage for a night of Yiddish song and Klezmer freylekhs and more. Come dance, sing and be a part of the festivities as the areas largest and most raucous Klez group makes some noise!!
Klezmer night at the Rough Draft with the Nu Haven Kapelye
Klezmer night returns to the Rough Draft in Hamden as the Nu Haven Kapelye take the stage for a night of Yiddish song and Klezmer freylekhs and more. Come dance, sing and be a part of the festivities as the areas largest and most raucous Klez group makes some noise!!
Our annual December 25 concert. An alternative to the so called tradition of Chinese food and a movie. Come join us for a concert of Klezmer, Yiddish song and more.
Nu Haven Kapelye Hanukkah Extravaganza at the Rough Draft
Our annual Hanukkah extravaganza spin the dreidel. Latkes. Hanukkah songs and Yiddish melodies. What could be better?
Nu Haven Kapelye Hannukah party at Evergreen Woods
Please join us for a celebration of Hanukkah with the residents of Evergreen Woods!