Eastern Watershed plays minor mode therapy music - Klezmer with touches of Balkan and Middle East flavor. Repertoire also includes polkas, swing and other popular dance tunes.  Whether strolling or performing on a concert stage, the group creates an energetic and sometimes whimsical appeal for all ages.  Available for dances, weddings, birthday celebrations, parades and concerts.  Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 

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Janice Coppola  (clarinet), performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony as the grand prize winner of the "Search for a Star" contest.  She is co-founder of the Pittsburgh Klezmer group the Hot Matzoh's and has recorded two CD's with the Renaissance City Winds.

Lynette Garlan (accordion), has an extensive background in folk music and has studied with teachers from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. She plays several instruments of eastern and western origin.  She is the co-founder of the Pittsburgh women's Balkan singing ensemble, the Balkan Babes.

Phil Vanouse (tuba), has performed with groups in Boston, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.  Phil has appeared with the River City Brass Band, the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Ceremonial Brass and is a member of the trio, Sweet and Low.

Hal Weiss (trumpet), has performed with Jimmy Sapienza and Five Guys Named Moe, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners and is a member of the oldie rock and roll group Wee Jams.

P.J. Gatch (percussion), teaches percussion and performs in the Greater Pittsburgh area.  He is a founding member of the Tempus Fugit Percussion Ensemble and has appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
 
 

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