Rock Out This Hanukkah: The LeeVees are Hitting Ipswich!

Get ready to spin the dreidel and rock the night away! The legendary Hanukkah band The LeeVees are heading to the True North Ale Company in Ipswich, MA, for a very special gig on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Seriously, folks, this is one show you don't want to miss—and it's not just any show. It's the 20th anniversary celebration of their iconic Warner Brothers debut, Hanukkah Rocks! That album, full of joyful and hilarious original songs, has been a seasonal favorite for two decades, and it's time to celebrate with some live, loud music.

The Rock & Roll Lineup

For those who don't know, The LeeVees are a supergroup of sorts, featuring an all-star lineup: Adam Gardner and Dave Butler of Guster, Dave Schneider of The Zambonis, plus Dan Saks and Shawn Fogel. When these guys get together, the energy is electric!
Co-founder Dave Schneider is just as pumped as you are:

“We LeeVees wait all year to get together and play a few special shows,” said Schneider. “The band seriously can’t wait to rock out, spread joy, and share our music. The love Boston has shown for Guster and The LeeVees has always been special—and all I can say is, look out Ipswich!”

What to Expect

You'll hear all your favorites from Hanukkah Rocks, and yes, there will be a few surprise Guster covers thrown into the mix! This all-ages event is the perfect, fun, community-focused way to kick off your Festival of Lights. Bring your friends, your family, and your biggest holiday spirit for a truly one-of-a-kind Hanukkah celebration.

Two Decades of Holiday Awesomeness

The band was first formed back in 2005 by Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider (The Zambonis) with a mission to fill a serious void in the music world: catchy, clever, and joyful Hanukkah songs. Their debut, Hanukkah Rocks, was instantly beloved, with NPR’s Bob Boilen calling it “the best holiday record of the decade without question.”
Their popularity just keeps growing. In 2023, they performed a much-lauded Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, and in 2024, they were featured in the nationwide PBS special, A Celebration of Hanukkah. They've also toured with huge names like Barenaked Ladies and Matisyahu and played with the Boston Pops and at The Kennedy Center.
To honor their two-decade milestone, The LeeVees will be releasing a special vinyl edition of Hanukkah Rocks in 2025, which will include a brand-new track called “The Penny.”

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟️

Kick off the Festival of Lights with a night of laughter, love, and seriously fun music.

• Who: The LeeVees
• When: Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM
• Where: True North Ale Company (116 County Road, Ipswich, MA)
• Tickets: Grab them before they're gone at
• https://theleevees.com/

Don’t miss The LeeVees live in Ipswich—where Hanukkah rocks for everyone!