The Klezmatics have forever transcended genres: blending klezmer with aching shtetl melodies, raucous Latin stomps, wild jazz riffs and provocative Arabic, African, American and Balkan rhythms. The Klezmatics will be presenting a contagious celebration of Hanukkah, marrying their soulful and ebullient Jewish roots to Woody Guthrie's poignantly mesmerizing and newly discovered lyrics. This program highlights their two most recent CD releases: the multi-cultural folk sounds of "Wonder Wheel" and the ecstatically danceable, hoe-down worthy "Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah." Special guests include acclaimed Celtic singer Susan McKeown and multi-instrumentalist Boo Reiners.

Tonic presents The Klezmatics at the Abrons Arts Center: Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah Show, Monday December 2nd, 7:30pm $20, The Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St at Pitt (a few minutes from Tonic). For tickets: www.theatermania.com, www.henrystreet.org/arts, 212.352.3101