Yid Vicious is a humble, hardworking klezmer ensemble based in Madison, Wisconsin. We perform regularly at special events, public venues, and private functions throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The band was formed in late 1995 in Wizard of Oz-like fashion through a serendipitous series of chance encounters. The music on our debut CD, "Klez, Kez, Goy mit Fez", consists mainly of klezmer standards. In recording these tunes, we have tried to put our own stamp ont hem, without stripping them of their traditional flavor. Mostly, we're just trying to have fun playing music that we really like. At that, we'realready a huge success.
Our second CD, "Forverts!" shows off the new line-up (we've had some departures and additions) and shows us stretching out a little bit. You can hear tinges of country and modern composition as well as vocals (ourselves and Anna Purnell from the Reptile Palace Orchestra) and, of course, a huge serving of good old fashioned klezmer fun. Dig in!