Welcome to the home of the WildKatz, Northwestern's only klezmer band. Klezmer is an eclectic mix of Eastern European Jewish music, American jazz, and whatever else fits. Started in fall of 2002 by band leader Raysh Weiss, the WildKatz have taken the Northwestern campus by storm.

Explore our or to learn more about ourselves and our music. You can meet the band to learn more about our members and unique (even for a klezmer band!) assortment of instruments. Our news section has details on past and future WildKatz events, as well as band milestones. Soon, we will have audio samples for your enjoyment, giving you a glimpse of what you can enjoy in our next CD. We also have a picture gallery with pictures of our band, previous gigs, and anything else we deem interesting. Also, there is a useful list of klezmer-related links, and you can contact us with questions, comments and/or bookings.