http://odeo.com/channels/32540-Jewish-Music-Report CrystalTaylor no Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer host a brand new Jewish Music Podcast sponsored by MostlyMusic.com. Join Dov and Sruly as they play brand new music from the full spectrum of Jewish music. en 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:43:21 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:43:21 -0800 Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25431610-JMR-PODCAST-3-NOW-ONLINE Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 3 This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp3.mp3 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from MBD, Yaakov Shwekey, Shua Kessin, Hasc’s 22 A Time for Music and Yossi Goldstein’s Temimim Boys Choir. Also joining them in the studio is Benny Friedman who talks about his new CD and plays a couple tracks for the debut album, Tammu. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com , where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums. You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use t... Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 3 This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp3.mp3 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from MBD, Yaakov Shwekey, Shua Kessin, Hasc’s 22 A Time for Music and Yossi Goldstein’s Temimim Boys Choir. Also joining them in the studio is Benny Friedman who talks about his new CD and plays a couple tracks for the debut album, Tammu. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com , where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums. You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use this feed to download this video directly to your iPod, using iTunes. Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 3 This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp3.mp3 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from MBD, Yaakov Shwekey, Shua Kessin, Hasc’s 22 A Time for Music and Yossi Goldstein’s Temimim Boys Choir. Also joining them in the studio is Benny Friedman who talks about his new CD and plays a couple tracks for the debut album, Tammu. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com , where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums. You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use this feed to download this video directly to your iPod, using iTunes. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431610 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:43:21 -0800 no Jewish Music Report General, JMR Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25426065-Agent-Emes-Episode-9-Release-Announced Just out are the cover and trailer for the newest, soon to be released Agent Emes episode: “Agent Emes & the Sofer Situation”. We are told by Leibel Cohen – creator, director & producer of Agent Emes – that the film is expected to be released this coming Wednesday or Thursday. This film cam be pre-ordered HERE Just out are the cover and trailer for the newest, soon to be released Agent Emes episode: “Agent Emes & the Sofer Situation”. We are told by Leibel Cohen – creator, director & producer of Agent Emes – that the film is expected to be released this coming Wednesday or Thursday. This film cam be pre-ordered HERE Just out are the cover and trailer for the newest, soon to be released Agent Emes episode: “Agent Emes & the Sofer Situation”. We are told by Leibel Cohen – creator, director & producer of Agent Emes – that the film is expected to be released this coming Wednesday or Thursday. This film cam be pre-ordered HERE tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25426065 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:02:17 -0800 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25414238-Yaakov-Chessed-Sampler akov Chesed is back with their new album “The Passage”. Fans of the bands previsou album, “Rise Above”, will most certainly enjoy many of the tracks on the new CD, especially songs “All I Ask” and “Tzamah”, which display a similar rock spirituality to the bands huge hit, “Shema Yisroel”. Not wishing to diverge from their sound too much, the band certainly keeps to their musical style but also adds new depths on “The Passage”. All band members were involved with the vocals, and this album will feature some choir arrangements- a first from Yaakov Chesed. There are also more strings than on “Rise Above”, no horns, and some tracks were given more of a pop twist- the catchy track “Now I Know” sounds like something Avril Lavigne and Netasha Bedingfield might make if they were frum Jews. There are also some soft and soothing ballads such as “Mi Bon Siyach” and the sweeping “Eishes Chayil” which both the band and distributors Sameach believe will be a big hit for Yaakov Chesed. In an effort... akov Chesed is back with their new album “The Passage”. Fans of the bands previsou album, “Rise Above”, will most certainly enjoy many of the tracks on the new CD, especially songs “All I Ask” and “Tzamah”, which display a similar rock spirituality to the bands huge hit, “Shema Yisroel”. Not wishing to diverge from their sound too much, the band certainly keeps to their musical style but also adds new depths on “The Passage”. All band members were involved with the vocals, and this album will feature some choir arrangements- a first from Yaakov Chesed. There are also more strings than on “Rise Above”, no horns, and some tracks were given more of a pop twist- the catchy track “Now I Know” sounds like something Avril Lavigne and Netasha Bedingfield might make if they were frum Jews. There are also some soft and soothing ballads such as “Mi Bon Siyach” and the sweeping “Eishes Chayil” which both the band and distributors Sameach believe will be a big hit for Yaakov Chesed. In an effort to get people buying CD’s again Yaakov Chesed worked out a deal with Sameach that will ensure that stores only charge $10 for the album upon its release. “The Passage” also has artwork by the award winning European artist Thomas Zaczuniak. “Honestly, the art wok alone is worth the cost of the album,” said the bands drummer Michael Moskowitz. “The Passage” will be a huge leap forward for Yaakov Chesed and the band believes that the CD will become a must-have for anyone who enjoys Jewish rock. akov Chesed is back with their new album “The Passage”. Fans of the bands previsou album, “Rise Above”, will most certainly enjoy many of the tracks on the new CD, especially songs “All I Ask” and “Tzamah”, which display a similar rock spirituality to the bands huge hit, “Shema Yisroel”. Not wishing to diverge from their sound too much, the band certainly keeps to their musical style but also adds new depths on “The Passage”. All band members were involved with the vocals, and this album will feature some choir arrangements- a first from Yaakov Chesed. There are also more strings than on “Rise Above”, no horns, and some tracks were given more of a pop twist- the catchy track “Now I Know” sounds like something Avril Lavigne and Netasha Bedingfield might make if they were frum Jews. There are also some soft and soothing ballads such as “Mi Bon Siyach” and the sweeping “Eishes Chayil” which both the band and distributors Sameach believe will be a big hit for Yaakov Chesed. In an effort to get people buying CD’s again Yaakov Chesed worked out a deal with Sameach that will ensure that stores only charge $10 for the album upon its release. “The Passage” also has artwork by the award winning European artist Thomas Zaczuniak. “Honestly, the art wok alone is worth the cost of the album,” said the bands drummer Michael Moskowitz. “The Passage” will be a huge leap forward for Yaakov Chesed and the band believes that the CD will become a must-have for anyone who enjoys Jewish rock. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25414238 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:36:04 -0800 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25398494-The-JMDerech-Experience-%E2%80%93-Shloime-Kaufman I was attending the chassuna of my wife’s friend Sunday night in Brooklyn. As any good music reporter would do, I brought my mini camcorder in hand. Also, I had asked Shloime if he would mind a duet, the two of us, singing my favorite song “Yigdal” from his debut album, Avodas Tzedaka. Shloime, being the nice guy he is, agreed without even hearing if I could sing. When I entered the halls of Kings Terrace, little did I know of the “magic” that would take place that night. Sure, people were dressed all fancy, and a chassuna is a perfect setting for a good taste, not of food (although it was good!), but rather music! The music was so good it exceeded my expectations. Ya, so I haven’t been to a ton of a chassuna’s, but I’ve been to a good share of them and none of them had this quality of music. Neshoma Orchestra was fantastic. From the chuppah to the dance floor, they were flawless. My favorite player was the violinist Asher Laub. Don&#8... I was attending the chassuna of my wife’s friend Sunday night in Brooklyn. As any good music reporter would do, I brought my mini camcorder in hand. Also, I had asked Shloime if he would mind a duet, the two of us, singing my favorite song “Yigdal” from his debut album, Avodas Tzedaka. Shloime, being the nice guy he is, agreed without even hearing if I could sing. When I entered the halls of Kings Terrace, little did I know of the “magic” that would take place that night. Sure, people were dressed all fancy, and a chassuna is a perfect setting for a good taste, not of food (although it was good!), but rather music! The music was so good it exceeded my expectations. Ya, so I haven’t been to a ton of a chassuna’s, but I’ve been to a good share of them and none of them had this quality of music. Neshoma Orchestra was fantastic. From the chuppah to the dance floor, they were flawless. My favorite player was the violinist Asher Laub. Don’t get me wrong, every one of the musicians played their instrument to its peak, but there’s something about the way Laub delicately wove his bow back and forth across the violin making that perfect pitch! Kaufman was something else all together! He was so into the chassuna and you could tell it was genuine. He was dancing with the olam (crowd), smiling, and all over ecstatic, pumping up the chassuna to what it was, a beautifully orchestrated simcha between two children of B’nai Yisrael. G-d willing, Moshiach will come soon and bring the geula and I hope to see Shloime and the rest of the guys that played that night as part of the musicians who welcome him. There was nothing greater than seeing the joy that the music brought to chassan and kallah (no I was not on the women’s side :P) on their wedding night. I know what your thinking, I must know Laub or Kaufman or any of the guys with Neshoma, but no, that assumption is incorrect. I’m not doing this for the sake of publicity, I’m definitely not getting paid (checks wallet), yup definitely not getting paid. :) I just feel that many people have questions about what orchestra to choose and I hope that this small write up can help them choose. Let me tell you something, Shloime Kaufman and the Neshoma Orchestra are a class act. They are super professional and all around fun to watch! I filmed a number of songs, but I decided to post the songs that Kaufman is known for. Kol Yisroel, Avodas Tzedaka & Yigdal. If you think he sounds good live, hear him on his debut album, Avodas Tzedaka. You won’t regret buying it. See a review of the album I wrote here. Shimie Braun on Keys Ari Boiangiu on Guitars Moe Rosenblum on Drums Asher Laub on Violin Mr.Laskin on Sax Any singers or orchestras who are interested in being a part of the ongoing “JMDerech Experience” series, all I request is a chance at the mic and and email to be sent to me at jmderech@gmail.com. See you soon! :) I was attending the chassuna of my wife’s friend Sunday night in Brooklyn. As any good music reporter would do, I brought my mini camcorder in hand. Also, I had asked Shloime if he would mind a duet, the two of us, singing my favorite song “Yigdal” from his debut album, Avodas Tzedaka. Shloime, being the nice guy he is, agreed without even hearing if I could sing. When I entered the halls of Kings Terrace, little did I know of the “magic” that would take place that night. Sure, people were dressed all fancy, and a chassuna is a perfect setting for a good taste, not of food (although it was good!), but rather music! The music was so good it exceeded my expectations. Ya, so I haven’t been to a ton of a chassuna’s, but I’ve been to a good share of them and none of them had this quality of music. Neshoma Orchestra was fantastic. From the chuppah to the dance floor, they were flawless. My favorite player was the violinist Asher Laub. Don’t get me wrong, every one of the musicians played their instrument to its peak, but there’s something about the way Laub delicately wove his bow back and forth across the violin making that perfect pitch! Kaufman was something else all together! He was so into the chassuna and you could tell it was genuine. He was dancing with the olam (crowd), smiling, and all over ecstatic, pumping up the chassuna to what it was, a beautifully orchestrated simcha between two children of B’nai Yisrael. G-d willing, Moshiach will come soon and bring the geula and I hope to see Shloime and the rest of the guys that played that night as part of the musicians who welcome him. There was nothing greater than seeing the joy that the music brought to chassan and kallah (no I was not on the women’s side :P) on their wedding night. I know what your thinking, I must know Laub or Kaufman or any of the guys with Neshoma, but no, that assumption is incorrect. I’m not doing this for the sake of publicity, I’m definitely not getting paid (checks wallet), yup definitely not getting paid. :) I just feel that many people have questions about what orchestra to choose and I hope that this small write up can help them choose. Let me tell you something, Shloime Kaufman and the Neshoma Orchestra are a class act. They are super professional and all around fun to watch! I filmed a number of songs, but I decided to post the songs that Kaufman is known for. Kol Yisroel, Avodas Tzedaka & Yigdal. If you think he sounds good live, hear him on his debut album, Avodas Tzedaka. You won’t regret buying it. See a review of the album I wrote here. Shimie Braun on Keys Ari Boiangiu on Guitars Moe Rosenblum on Drums Asher Laub on Violin Mr.Laskin on Sax Any singers or orchestras who are interested in being a part of the ongoing “JMDerech Experience” series, all I request is a chance at the mic and and email to be sent to me at jmderech@gmail.com. See you soon! :) tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25398494 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:27:39 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, articles http://odeo.com/episodes/25398495-Benny-Friedman-Video-Trailer This CD promises to bring you fresh and original tunes!  Instead of the generic audio samplers that go out, they give us something unique, personal and behind the scenes.  Enjoy this first of a kind VIDEO TRAILER for the upcoming debut album from Benny Friedman! This CD promises to bring you fresh and original tunes!  Instead of the generic audio samplers that go out, they give us something unique, personal and behind the scenes.  Enjoy this first of a kind VIDEO TRAILER for the upcoming debut album from Benny Friedman! This CD promises to bring you fresh and original tunes!  Instead of the generic audio samplers that go out, they give us something unique, personal and behind the scenes.  Enjoy this first of a kind VIDEO TRAILER for the upcoming debut album from Benny Friedman! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25398495 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:53:27 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/25398497-Yossi-Zweig-Interviews-Kessin-Babad In this episode of A – Z Report series I get to interview Shua Kessin. Shua is someone who has been making quite a splash these past 3 years. Shua, who is more well known for his Carlebach flavor and Kumzitsin, goes all out on his debut album “Lo Lihityaeish”. Ozer Babad joins us during this interview to give us “insight” into the production of this album. The interview is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 1 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. Part 2 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 2 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. (Source) In this episode of A – Z Report series I get to interview Shua Kessin. Shua is someone who has been making quite a splash these past 3 years. Shua, who is more well known for his Carlebach flavor and Kumzitsin, goes all out on his debut album “Lo Lihityaeish”. Ozer Babad joins us during this interview to give us “insight” into the production of this album. The interview is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 1 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. Part 2 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 2 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. (Source) In this episode of A – Z Report series I get to interview Shua Kessin. Shua is someone who has been making quite a splash these past 3 years. Shua, who is more well known for his Carlebach flavor and Kumzitsin, goes all out on his debut album “Lo Lihityaeish”. Ozer Babad joins us during this interview to give us “insight” into the production of this album. The interview is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 1 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. Part 2 A-Z Report with SHUA KESSIN Part 2 from Jewish Insights on Vimeo. (Source) tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25398497 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:10:26 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General http://odeo.com/episodes/25356680-Dovid-Gabay-Singing-in-Israel Dovid Gabay singing a concert in Center One (Israel) on Chanuka 2008. Menachem Toker (Radio Host) Broadcasts this show live on the radio. Dovid Gabay singing a concert in Center One (Israel) on Chanuka 2008. Menachem Toker (Radio Host) Broadcasts this show live on the radio. Dovid Gabay singing a concert in Center One (Israel) on Chanuka 2008. Menachem Toker (Radio Host) Broadcasts this show live on the radio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356680 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:36:05 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos, Dovid Gabay, General Section http://odeo.com/episodes/25306702-JMR-INTERVIEWS-SHUA-KESSIN JMR and The Cool Jew both recorded interviews last week with Shua Kessin. We decided to post both interviews.  We believe they are different styles and the readers of each site will enjoy watching both. mobile users click here for part 1 and here for part 2. Here is TheCoolJew’s interview. Don’t forget to join Shua at Hi Tech 2000 for the release party today at 5PM JMR and The Cool Jew both recorded interviews last week with Shua Kessin. We decided to post both interviews.  We believe they are different styles and the readers of each site will enjoy watching both. mobile users click here for part 1 and here for part 2. Here is TheCoolJew’s interview. Don’t forget to join Shua at Hi Tech 2000 for the release party today at 5PM JMR and The Cool Jew both recorded interviews last week with Shua Kessin. We decided to post both interviews.  We believe they are different styles and the readers of each site will enjoy watching both. mobile users click here for part 1 and here for part 2. Here is TheCoolJew’s interview. Don’t forget to join Shua at Hi Tech 2000 for the release party today at 5PM tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25306702 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:39:57 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, interviews http://odeo.com/episodes/25284805-Shua-Kessin-Now-Available Here the audio sampler here. It’s finally here! Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is being delivered to stores as we speak. It’s also available online at MostlyMusic.com (http://www.mostlymusic.com/shuakessinlolihityaeish-p-4305.html) you can purchase the CD or download the album with a full PDF booklet! Please also enjoy an interview attached in this email which was in the recent Country Yossi magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com Here the audio sampler here. It’s finally here! Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is being delivered to stores as we speak. It’s also available online at MostlyMusic.com (http://www.mostlymusic.com/shuakessinlolihityaeish-p-4305.html) you can purchase the CD or download the album with a full PDF booklet! Please also enjoy an interview attached in this email which was in the recent Country Yossi magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com Here the audio sampler here. It’s finally here! Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is being delivered to stores as we speak. It’s also available online at MostlyMusic.com (http://www.mostlymusic.com/shuakessinlolihityaeish-p-4305.html) you can purchase the CD or download the album with a full PDF booklet! Please also enjoy an interview attached in this email which was in the recent Country Yossi magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284805 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:09:58 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25256135-Mendel-%E2%80%9Cthe-Sheichet%E2%80%9D-at-Simchas-Beis-Hashoeiva-Pittsburgh Lubavitch Center of Pittsburgh, held their annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva for 5770 on Tuesday with music by the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra and singer/songwriter Mendel “the Sheichet”. The orchestra consisted of Moshe Pekkar and Kivi Bernhardt on Keyboards, Rabbi Mordechai Rosenberg on Sax, Rabbi Sholom Cohen on Clarinet, Yitzchok Cowen on Trombone, Hatomim Yitzi Rothman on Drums and vocalist Mendel “the Sheichet” Markel. As the niggunim were played to pulsing colored lights, the community engaged in lively dancing in the streets which were blocked off courtesy of the Pittsburgh Police Department. Refreshments were generously sponsored by Mr. Hertzl Fakiro. Lubavitch Center of Pittsburgh, held their annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva for 5770 on Tuesday with music by the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra and singer/songwriter Mendel “the Sheichet”. The orchestra consisted of Moshe Pekkar and Kivi Bernhardt on Keyboards, Rabbi Mordechai Rosenberg on Sax, Rabbi Sholom Cohen on Clarinet, Yitzchok Cowen on Trombone, Hatomim Yitzi Rothman on Drums and vocalist Mendel “the Sheichet” Markel. As the niggunim were played to pulsing colored lights, the community engaged in lively dancing in the streets which were blocked off courtesy of the Pittsburgh Police Department. Refreshments were generously sponsored by Mr. Hertzl Fakiro. Lubavitch Center of Pittsburgh, held their annual Simchas Beis Hashoeiva for 5770 on Tuesday with music by the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra and singer/songwriter Mendel “the Sheichet”. The orchestra consisted of Moshe Pekkar and Kivi Bernhardt on Keyboards, Rabbi Mordechai Rosenberg on Sax, Rabbi Sholom Cohen on Clarinet, Yitzchok Cowen on Trombone, Hatomim Yitzi Rothman on Drums and vocalist Mendel “the Sheichet” Markel. As the niggunim were played to pulsing colored lights, the community engaged in lively dancing in the streets which were blocked off courtesy of the Pittsburgh Police Department. Refreshments were generously sponsored by Mr. Hertzl Fakiro. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25256135 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:35:18 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, articles, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/25254508-Miami-Yovo-Succos-Concert-2009 See more photos at JoshsJm site. Scroll to bottom of review for lots of exclusive videos!!! They’ve been around for so long that there aren’t many of us who can remember a life without Miami Boys Choir.  And after all this time, we still keep coming back for more.  In this case, it was the annual Succos concert, held this year at the charming State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Every single one of the 1800 seats in the theater was sold and there has been some buzz online about staging a second concert on 24 hours notice.   Let’s just say it turned out to be a night to remember in some very unexpected ways.  Intrigued?  Good.  Keep reading. A few things I need to say up front.  For starters, I am writing this review at an obscene hour of the morning, so forgive me if I don’t mention which album each song is from.  Miami has released so many albums, it would take a while to track down each song.  Given that everyone wants to read concert reviews right away, I am not going to ... See more photos at JoshsJm site. Scroll to bottom of review for lots of exclusive videos!!! They’ve been around for so long that there aren’t many of us who can remember a life without Miami Boys Choir.  And after all this time, we still keep coming back for more.  In this case, it was the annual Succos concert, held this year at the charming State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Every single one of the 1800 seats in the theater was sold and there has been some buzz online about staging a second concert on 24 hours notice.   Let’s just say it turned out to be a night to remember in some very unexpected ways.  Intrigued?  Good.  Keep reading. A few things I need to say up front.  For starters, I am writing this review at an obscene hour of the morning, so forgive me if I don’t mention which album each song is from.  Miami has released so many albums, it would take a while to track down each song.  Given that everyone wants to read concert reviews right away, I am not going to spend the time naming each album.  Next:  the crowd was a little different than what you normally see at a concert, in that there were no white shirted yeshiva bochurim dancing in the aisles, cheering and singing along.  From the pictures I have seen of the audience at the Fried mit Lipa concert it looks like they all went there.  A pity that two such good concerts were scheduled for the same night.  But not to worry.  Yeshiva bochurim don’t have the monopoly on being leibidic and there was plenty of energy in the audience. Yerachmiel Begun seems to have heard our disappointment with the pint sized band he used at the Pesach concert, and this concert featured five musicians:  keyboard, drums, bass guitar, guitar and another musician who played assorted horns.  The sound  level and mixes were better at this concert than at most I have heard and the lighting was used nicely to enhance the concert. Aside from the boys, this years concert also featured singer/composer Baruch Levine and The Alumni, who were the opening act.  While MC Yoily Karr did announce their names, I didn’t catch them and couldn’t tell you for sure who they were.   They clearly have nice voices and were enjoyable to listen to.  They also seemed to have brought their own cheering section with them.  This was one leibidic crowd.  Their first song was Ilu, probably the only song I can remember that The Alumni ever sang.  They followed that up with Miami’s Mehaira which they then took into P’sach Libi.  While the Alumni were perfectly fine, they are not exactly a household name and I would have enjoyed if they had added one more performer to the roster that was a little more well known. Baruch Levine, as usual, was hartzig, sweet and a welcome treat.  His first song Shalom, from his Chosson HaTorah album, was one of the few songs he did where he didn’t play piano, which is how I enjoy Baruch Levine most.  After that it was piano time and Levine performed my favorite song from his last album, Ki Hu.  One thing I’ve noticed about Baruch Levine is that when he comes on stage, he always takes a water bottle with him and tonight was no exception.  He opened up the water bottle, poured it into a glass and announced “Mommy, this glass is for you” as he explained to the audience that his mother was in the audience and she always tells him to drink out of a glass instead of straight out of the bottle.  Next, Levine sang Kol Haberuim and the audience clapped enthusiastically along with him as he sang the high part. And then it was time for the main event.   So many things I want to say before I get down to what they sang. First of all, I estimated that there were nineteen boys in the choir.  (I could be wrong.  They kept moving around.)  I’m guessing there were about eight younger boys and the rest seemed to be anywhere from seventh through ninth grade.  I know that at least one of those boys is in high school already.   Which means that while right now Begun has some seasoned performers, he is going to have to start cultivating the younger kids.  The ones he had on stage tonight were all terrific and showed lots of potential. Second, because there weren’t a lot of boys on stage, each kid had his own mike.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before and they were able to get a fuller sound out of the kids.  There were a few instances where a few mikes weren’t working well, but all the issues were worked out quickly and painlessly. Third, no mikes on the stage gave the boys a lot more room to dance. And wow, did these boys dance.  This wasn’t just motions to go along with the music, these kids were REALLY moving up there.  There were times when they appeared to be simcha dancing, but there were other times where some of the moves had just a little too much movement in them for my taste. Fourth:  Costumes.  While I can’t tell you that I would ever want to see my son wearing sequins, the idea that the boys were changing their costumes and coming out on stage looking completely different from time to time added to the professionalism of the choir. Fifth:  Music.  There is no question that not all the music that you heard was being played live.  Stay tuned for more on that one.  There were a few times during the concert when I wondered if there was also some choir on the soundtrack, but I honestly don’t know. Sixth:  Names.   I’m sorry, I just don’t know most of their names.  They did introduce the boys at the end, but there is just no way I can tell you who sang which solo on which song. Seventh:  My apologies to Yerachmiel Begun.  I was so busy keeping track of songs, costumes and all the other details, while at the same time trying to video that I wasn’t able to keep track of when he came out and sang.  Suffice it to say that he made occasional appearances and enhanced the boys performance, really giving them the opportunity to be the stars of the show. Eighth:  There is something so professional about a boys choir performing and doing a great job on stage without anyone up front directing them.  I can’t think of another choir that does that.  Again, these boys are real pros as became obvious a little later.  No hints  yet.  Just keep reading. The choir’s opening number was Galey, from Miami Yovo.  The boys came out dressed in either shiny silver shirts with maroon ties or shiny maroon shirts with silver ties amid swirls of fog and lots of lighting schtick.  A four level riser in the middle of the stage gave the boys a lot to work with in terms of placement and choreography and they used the space well.  It looked to be the same arrangement that they used in their Pesach concert, but do you really expect a concert with no repeats from the last concert?  As long as they mix things up a little, I don’t mind. Their next song was Yerushalayim, which, unfortunately, did not feature Yoshi Bender doing his chazanus at the beginning.  A word about Yoshi Bender.  Now an eighth grader, his voice has gotten very deep and while his solos were excellent, he had very few of them.  But it didn’t matter.  That kid owned the stage and is an unbelievable dancer.  I can’t imagine what it’s like for a boy to deal with the idea that he can’t hit the notes he used to be able to but Yoshi Bender seemed to handle it with grace and dignity and there were many moments during the night where the crowd was calling his name. Next were some oldies:  Al Eileh from Miami Moshiach and Nikadesh from Shiru Lo.  Both slow songs, both pretty, both gave the boys a little bit of a chance to rest as they arranged themselves on the risers and took advantage of an opportunity to sit down.  Baavur David featured only five boys:  Yoshi Bender, Yair Kenig, Jeremy Hershkowitz, David Hershkowitz and Moshe Yaakov Braun.  (I may have gotten the names  wrong.  Someone please correct me if I did?)  Yerachmiel Begun came out and gave a short d’var Torah on Esa Einai, before the boys began the song, all wearing suit jackets over their shiny shirts.  The last song before intermission was Moshiach and watching those boys, you’d think they had springs for legs.  To be able to sing and dance like that all at the same time?  Wow.  I don’t think I had their energy at that age! After a brief intermission The Miami Alumni were back and I definitely enjoyed them more their second time on stage.  They sang a few Carlebach songs:  Oseh Shalom, Esa Einai and Shomrim Hafked.  After seeing the boys choir perform, it was funny to see the Alumni and realize that one day, these boys will be grown men in suits,  sporting five o’clock shadow. Baruch Levine returned to the stage with a story of how he asked Abie Rotenberg the secret of song writing and he replied that the music should be an expression of the meaning of the lyrics.  Levine acknowledged his parents, in laws and children, all of whom were in the audience and expressed the hope that the words of his next song, obviously V’Zakeini, would one day be fulfilled.  Instead of a sweet voiced boy joining Levine for this song, it was Yerachmiel Begun who was invited onstage and the duet was truly lovely. Next, Levine told a story about a song that he wrote on Simchas Torah almost two years ago.  As he stood in Shul at the end of layning, the music for the song Chosson Hatorah came to him, but being yom tov, he was unable to record the music anywhere, so he spent the rest of the day singing the song to himself, in the hopes that he wouldn’t forget it.   Levine sang energetically and the crowd was more than happy to help him out. Miami was back next with a medley of older songs including, Lo Yisa Goy, Od Yishama and Ki Hashem, among others, each song featuring a group of boys in different costumes. Remember at the beginning when I told you things were going to get really interesting?  Well, here we go.  Fasten your seatbelts. It’s kind of ironic that the words to this song were Me’im Hashem, because what happened next truly was. The boys came out in a costume I have never seen before:  a navy blue vest with a white v-neck.  Begun introduced the song and the crowd was clapping enthusiastically as the boys began singing.  Now, I will tell you that there were definitely moments in the concert when it was obvious that some of the music that you heard was coming from a soundtrack.  How can you hear violins when there are none on stage?  But I don’t think that’s a big issue.  At least it wouldn’t be if something hadn’t gone wrong with the soundtrack halfway through the song and it just stopped in the middle of a solo.  You can see the soloist looking around in confusion, but he had the presence of mind to just keep going.  It took just a few seconds for Begun to start singing along with the boys from backstage.  You have to understand, it wasn’t like there the band was playing in addition to the soundtrack.  ALL the background music was on the soundtrack and it just stopped.  Completely.  You can see the kids looking around in confusion, but they kept their cool and just kept going.  The audience started clapping in time to the beat to keep the kids going and they did just that, first with Begun singing in the background and eventually with some accompaniment from the band.  The fact that Begun did not come out on stage to rescue the boys tells you just how much confidence he had in them to handle the glitch and they more than rose to the occasion.  The song finished amid thunderous applause from the audience.  Don’t worry.  I got the whole thing on video.  :) Next up, Revach.  For me, I don’t think Revach will ever be better than it was on the Miami Revach DVD, but I know.  You can’t compare live to a DVD.  The stage crew rolled out the piano again, but not for Boruch Levine this time.   It was for Yair Kenig singing the heartfelt Azor Na, accompanied by Stanislov Nikolov on the violin, truly a hartzig and beautiful moment.  Kenig is clearly a very talented boy. Finally, finally the song everyone was waiting for:  Yovo.  The song began with the boys, newly changed into black sequined vests, lying on the floor amid swirling fog and as the song began they rose up slowly, as if rising up from the dead.  The song was awesome, so good in fact that I thought it was the finale.   The boys captured the energy of the song and it sounded almost as good as it did on the CD which makes me wonder if there was a soundtrack behind the boys to capture the fullness and the many harmonies of the song.  The song ended, unfortunately, with the boys laying back down on the floor amid the swirling fog and it reminded me of the graveyard sequence in Fiddler on the Roof.  I didn’t have a problem with the image of the boys simulating Techiyas Hamaysim but the idea of these boys going back to their graves was a little creepy for me. After the ebullient Yovo, the boys needed a break and they followed up with Mehaira from their latest album, sitting on the risers, starting and ending the song with their heads down on their arms. Before the finale, Begun took a minute to introduce all the boys to the audience and then he told the audience he wanted everyone on their feet for the finale. The mikes got turned up really loud, there were lights swirling all over the place and the room really rocked for Ayom V’Nora.  I have to tell you that I don’t get the idea for a really leibidic song with the lyrics “Ayom V’nora”, but what do I know.  It’s not like I’m a lyricist or anything. And that was it for the night.  All in all, the concert, the first Miami concert I have ever been to, was a great night, full of fun and great music.  The boys were consummate professionals and did an an absolutely terrific job. See more photos at JoshsJm site. Scroll to bottom of review for lots of exclusive videos!!! They’ve been around for so long that there aren’t many of us who can remember a life without Miami Boys Choir.  And after all this time, we still keep coming back for more.  In this case, it was the annual Succos concert, held this year at the charming State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Every single one of the 1800 seats in the theater was sold and there has been some buzz online about staging a second concert on 24 hours notice.   Let’s just say it turned out to be a night to remember in some very unexpected ways.  Intrigued?  Good.  Keep reading. A few things I need to say up front.  For starters, I am writing this review at an obscene hour of the morning, so forgive me if I don’t mention which album each song is from.  Miami has released so many albums, it would take a while to track down each song.  Given that everyone wants to read concert reviews right away, I am not going to spend the time naming each album.  Next:  the crowd was a little different than what you normally see at a concert, in that there were no white shirted yeshiva bochurim dancing in the aisles, cheering and singing along.  From the pictures I have seen of the audience at the Fried mit Lipa concert it looks like they all went there.  A pity that two such good concerts were scheduled for the same night.  But not to worry.  Yeshiva bochurim don’t have the monopoly on being leibidic and there was plenty of energy in the audience. Yerachmiel Begun seems to have heard our disappointment with the pint sized band he used at the Pesach concert, and this concert featured five musicians:  keyboard, drums, bass guitar, guitar and another musician who played assorted horns.  The sound  level and mixes were better at this concert than at most I have heard and the lighting was used nicely to enhance the concert. Aside from the boys, this years concert also featured singer/composer Baruch Levine and The Alumni, who were the opening act.  While MC Yoily Karr did announce their names, I didn’t catch them and couldn’t tell you for sure who they were.   They clearly have nice voices and were enjoyable to listen to.  They also seemed to have brought their own cheering section with them.  This was one leibidic crowd.  Their first song was Ilu, probably the only song I can remember that The Alumni ever sang.  They followed that up with Miami’s Mehaira which they then took into P’sach Libi.  While the Alumni were perfectly fine, they are not exactly a household name and I would have enjoyed if they had added one more performer to the roster that was a little more well known. Baruch Levine, as usual, was hartzig, sweet and a welcome treat.  His first song Shalom, from his Chosson HaTorah album, was one of the few songs he did where he didn’t play piano, which is how I enjoy Baruch Levine most.  After that it was piano time and Levine performed my favorite song from his last album, Ki Hu.  One thing I’ve noticed about Baruch Levine is that when he comes on stage, he always takes a water bottle with him and tonight was no exception.  He opened up the water bottle, poured it into a glass and announced “Mommy, this glass is for you” as he explained to the audience that his mother was in the audience and she always tells him to drink out of a glass instead of straight out of the bottle.  Next, Levine sang Kol Haberuim and the audience clapped enthusiastically along with him as he sang the high part. And then it was time for the main event.   So many things I want to say before I get down to what they sang. First of all, I estimated that there were nineteen boys in the choir.  (I could be wrong.  They kept moving around.)  I’m guessing there were about eight younger boys and the rest seemed to be anywhere from seventh through ninth grade.  I know that at least one of those boys is in high school already.   Which means that while right now Begun has some seasoned performers, he is going to have to start cultivating the younger kids.  The ones he had on stage tonight were all terrific and showed lots of potential. Second, because there weren’t a lot of boys on stage, each kid had his own mike.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before and they were able to get a fuller sound out of the kids.  There were a few instances where a few mikes weren’t working well, but all the issues were worked out quickly and painlessly. Third, no mikes on the stage gave the boys a lot more room to dance. And wow, did these boys dance.  This wasn’t just motions to go along with the music, these kids were REALLY moving up there.  There were times when they appeared to be simcha dancing, but there were other times where some of the moves had just a little too much movement in them for my taste. Fourth:  Costumes.  While I can’t tell you that I would ever want to see my son wearing sequins, the idea that the boys were changing their costumes and coming out on stage looking completely different from time to time added to the professionalism of the choir. Fifth:  Music.  There is no question that not all the music that you heard was being played live.  Stay tuned for more on that one.  There were a few times during the concert when I wondered if there was also some choir on the soundtrack, but I honestly don’t know. Sixth:  Names.   I’m sorry, I just don’t know most of their names.  They did introduce the boys at the end, but there is just no way I can tell you who sang which solo on which song. Seventh:  My apologies to Yerachmiel Begun.  I was so busy keeping track of songs, costumes and all the other details, while at the same time trying to video that I wasn’t able to keep track of when he came out and sang.  Suffice it to say that he made occasional appearances and enhanced the boys performance, really giving them the opportunity to be the stars of the show. Eighth:  There is something so professional about a boys choir performing and doing a great job on stage without anyone up front directing them.  I can’t think of another choir that does that.  Again, these boys are real pros as became obvious a little later.  No hints  yet.  Just keep reading. The choir’s opening number was Galey, from Miami Yovo.  The boys came out dressed in either shiny silver shirts with maroon ties or shiny maroon shirts with silver ties amid swirls of fog and lots of lighting schtick.  A four level riser in the middle of the stage gave the boys a lot to work with in terms of placement and choreography and they used the space well.  It looked to be the same arrangement that they used in their Pesach concert, but do you really expect a concert with no repeats from the last concert?  As long as they mix things up a little, I don’t mind. Their next song was Yerushalayim, which, unfortunately, did not feature Yoshi Bender doing his chazanus at the beginning.  A word about Yoshi Bender.  Now an eighth grader, his voice has gotten very deep and while his solos were excellent, he had very few of them.  But it didn’t matter.  That kid owned the stage and is an unbelievable dancer.  I can’t imagine what it’s like for a boy to deal with the idea that he can’t hit the notes he used to be able to but Yoshi Bender seemed to handle it with grace and dignity and there were many moments during the night where the crowd was calling his name. Next were some oldies:  Al Eileh from Miami Moshiach and Nikadesh from Shiru Lo.  Both slow songs, both pretty, both gave the boys a little bit of a chance to rest as they arranged themselves on the risers and took advantage of an opportunity to sit down.  Baavur David featured only five boys:  Yoshi Bender, Yair Kenig, Jeremy Hershkowitz, David Hershkowitz and Moshe Yaakov Braun.  (I may have gotten the names  wrong.  Someone please correct me if I did?)  Yerachmiel Begun came out and gave a short d’var Torah on Esa Einai, before the boys began the song, all wearing suit jackets over their shiny shirts.  The last song before intermission was Moshiach and watching those boys, you’d think they had springs for legs.  To be able to sing and dance like that all at the same time?  Wow.  I don’t think I had their energy at that age! After a brief intermission The Miami Alumni were back and I definitely enjoyed them more their second time on stage.  They sang a few Carlebach songs:  Oseh Shalom, Esa Einai and Shomrim Hafked.  After seeing the boys choir perform, it was funny to see the Alumni and realize that one day, these boys will be grown men in suits,  sporting five o’clock shadow. Baruch Levine returned to the stage with a story of how he asked Abie Rotenberg the secret of song writing and he replied that the music should be an expression of the meaning of the lyrics.  Levine acknowledged his parents, in laws and children, all of whom were in the audience and expressed the hope that the words of his next song, obviously V’Zakeini, would one day be fulfilled.  Instead of a sweet voiced boy joining Levine for this song, it was Yerachmiel Begun who was invited onstage and the duet was truly lovely. Next, Levine told a story about a song that he wrote on Simchas Torah almost two years ago.  As he stood in Shul at the end of layning, the music for the song Chosson Hatorah came to him, but being yom tov, he was unable to record the music anywhere, so he spent the rest of the day singing the song to himself, in the hopes that he wouldn’t forget it.   Levine sang energetically and the crowd was more than happy to help him out. Miami was back next with a medley of older songs including, Lo Yisa Goy, Od Yishama and Ki Hashem, among others, each song featuring a group of boys in different costumes. Remember at the beginning when I told you things were going to get really interesting?  Well, here we go.  Fasten your seatbelts. It’s kind of ironic that the words to this song were Me’im Hashem, because what happened next truly was. The boys came out in a costume I have never seen before:  a navy blue vest with a white v-neck.  Begun introduced the song and the crowd was clapping enthusiastically as the boys began singing.  Now, I will tell you that there were definitely moments in the concert when it was obvious that some of the music that you heard was coming from a soundtrack.  How can you hear violins when there are none on stage?  But I don’t think that’s a big issue.  At least it wouldn’t be if something hadn’t gone wrong with the soundtrack halfway through the song and it just stopped in the middle of a solo.  You can see the soloist looking around in confusion, but he had the presence of mind to just keep going.  It took just a few seconds for Begun to start singing along with the boys from backstage.  You have to understand, it wasn’t like there the band was playing in addition to the soundtrack.  ALL the background music was on the soundtrack and it just stopped.  Completely.  You can see the kids looking around in confusion, but they kept their cool and just kept going.  The audience started clapping in time to the beat to keep the kids going and they did just that, first with Begun singing in the background and eventually with some accompaniment from the band.  The fact that Begun did not come out on stage to rescue the boys tells you just how much confidence he had in them to handle the glitch and they more than rose to the occasion.  The song finished amid thunderous applause from the audience.  Don’t worry.  I got the whole thing on video.  :) Next up, Revach.  For me, I don’t think Revach will ever be better than it was on the Miami Revach DVD, but I know.  You can’t compare live to a DVD.  The stage crew rolled out the piano again, but not for Boruch Levine this time.   It was for Yair Kenig singing the heartfelt Azor Na, accompanied by Stanislov Nikolov on the violin, truly a hartzig and beautiful moment.  Kenig is clearly a very talented boy. Finally, finally the song everyone was waiting for:  Yovo.  The song began with the boys, newly changed into black sequined vests, lying on the floor amid swirling fog and as the song began they rose up slowly, as if rising up from the dead.  The song was awesome, so good in fact that I thought it was the finale.   The boys captured the energy of the song and it sounded almost as good as it did on the CD which makes me wonder if there was a soundtrack behind the boys to capture the fullness and the many harmonies of the song.  The song ended, unfortunately, with the boys laying back down on the floor amid the swirling fog and it reminded me of the graveyard sequence in Fiddler on the Roof.  I didn’t have a problem with the image of the boys simulating Techiyas Hamaysim but the idea of these boys going back to their graves was a little creepy for me. After the ebullient Yovo, the boys needed a break and they followed up with Mehaira from their latest album, sitting on the risers, starting and ending the song with their heads down on their arms. Before the finale, Begun took a minute to introduce all the boys to the audience and then he told the audience he wanted everyone on their feet for the finale. The mikes got turned up really loud, there were lights swirling all over the place and the room really rocked for Ayom V’Nora.  I have to tell you that I don’t get the idea for a really leibidic song with the lyrics “Ayom V’nora”, but what do I know.  It’s not like I’m a lyricist or anything. And that was it for the night.  All in all, the concert, the first Miami concert I have ever been to, was a great night, full of fun and great music.  The boys were consummate professionals and did an an absolutely terrific job. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25254508 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:44 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Reviews, articles, Videos, Miami Boys Choir, Baruch Levine, The Alumni http://odeo.com/episodes/25254509-Fried-Mit-Lipa-Videos-and-Review (See all our Succos Concert Reviews Here!) We’d like to thank TheCoolJew for allowing us to repost his review of the Fried Mit Lipa Chol Hamoed Concert. We hope to bring you more joint postings in the future. The review begins right after these exclusive videos. See many wonderful pictures at TheCoolJew also. Fried Mit Lipa, Simchas Bais Hashoeva 2009 – Brooklyn College Review For THECOOLJEW.com As I was stuck in traffic on the Belt Parkway on my way to Flatbush I had my music going really loud, (as usual) and totally not paying attention to my surroundings/ I randomly decided to look out the window to my right and left and I started seeing yidden everywhere. In vans, cars, SUVs, etc. I never saw so many Jews on the Belt before and I assumed they were all on their way to the Lipa/Fried Concert. Maybe that’s why there was a bit of delay in the show starting because the room wasn’t completely filled until a little after 8 PM. The lights dimmed, I had my phone a... (See all our Succos Concert Reviews Here!) We’d like to thank TheCoolJew for allowing us to repost his review of the Fried Mit Lipa Chol Hamoed Concert. We hope to bring you more joint postings in the future. The review begins right after these exclusive videos. See many wonderful pictures at TheCoolJew also. Fried Mit Lipa, Simchas Bais Hashoeva 2009 – Brooklyn College Review For THECOOLJEW.com As I was stuck in traffic on the Belt Parkway on my way to Flatbush I had my music going really loud, (as usual) and totally not paying attention to my surroundings/ I randomly decided to look out the window to my right and left and I started seeing yidden everywhere. In vans, cars, SUVs, etc. I never saw so many Jews on the Belt before and I assumed they were all on their way to the Lipa/Fried Concert. Maybe that’s why there was a bit of delay in the show starting because the room wasn’t completely filled until a little after 8 PM. The lights dimmed, I had my phone and camera out for updates on my twitter.com feed, and I started to feel it all climax. Freilach Orchestra opened up with a fantastic medley composed of Lipa and Avraham Fried songs and the sound was PHENOMENAL!! Extremely clear and crisp and 100% enjoyable. The introduction was a great way to get the crowd excited for what was about to come. The band was a 9 piece band as well as vocalists from the Shira Choir. All in matching grey vests…the show was underway. The MC then announced Yosef Chaim to the stage who came out singing “Biglal Avos” and totally rocked it. He was moving and shaking and in great rhythm with the beat. He also sang a slower song- Yerushalayim, and then went into the title track of his album- Lo Lefached. I had just watched YC perform this past Monday night and he was WAY more comfortable on stage tonight than 2 nights ago. I was very impressed with his stage presence and he did a great job. I was unsure what was going to happen next, but I was pleasantly surprised. Avraham Fried came out singing Hesech Hadaas and whoa. He was moving around the stage as if he was flying. For someone who flew to Eretz Yisroel motzie yuntiv, came back the next day to fly to Montreal and then to Brooklyn he had great energy. He sounded great, voice soared through the entire theater and I was just so excited to see him. He then went into a great Yom-Tov Medley which was comprised of about 4 songs from yuntiv. Afterwards he told us his story of his travels in the last 48 hours as well as a Yom Kippur story which he then pulled out a siddur and sang a beautiful song- “Ritzei” which started off slow and then went fast. Then, I start hearing the intro to Lipa’s “Wake Up” and Fried starts to sing. The crowd is looking around the stage, the room, the ceiling to see when and where Lipa would appear. And sure enough there he was, sleeping on a big desk chair. Fried tried to wake him, but he wouldn’t budge, so he asked to audience to yell Lipa’s name. When the audience did so, Lipa got up and the crowd went wild with excitement. 1. to see him and 2. because Lipa was on stage with Avraham Fried. The two talents sang “Wake Up” and did a great job waking everyone up. Now that they are both on stage they went for a round of Fried’s Moeda Ani! Fried then let Lipa take over and Lipa came out wearing a Talis with a beautiful atara on it. He sang Shelo Asani Goy while keeping Tallis on the whole time! I love when Lipa brings out props. Its not just about the glasses. He then sang his hit song- “Hallelu” from his- “A Poshiter Yid” album, was a bit slower than the track on the CD. Lipa then got out on a more serious slow mode and sang A succalah a kleina. Avraham Fried came back and they sang Al Kein and then they went into a Carlebach-themed Medley combining- Yachad and Ki Va Moied together. They danced with each other and was a true delight to watch. There was a short break and the band came out wearing Fried Mit Lipa TShirts. I WANT ONE!! They were really nicely designed with the picture from the concert ad. The Shira CHoir then sang Ribono She’ll Olam ( From HASC 2). Next came one of my favorite parts- Lipa came out in a gold vest rocking the room up with his famous “Binyan Adei Ad”. He moved all over the stage, dancing to and fro and extremely entertaining and not to mention one of his best songs! We were also lucky to watch the bongo player have a crazy solo which Lipa danced and sang to right next to him center stage. Lipa also did a bit of rapping here which was really fun. Next up is Hashem Zchoronu from his album Likro Et Hahallel. The Shira choir were all wearing their Shtreimels and Bekeshes for it. Next was Hasem Zechurunee which Lipa dedicated to Moshe Lax.It wa a very nice slow Yiddish song then fianlly and “Yener” off A Poshiter Yid. The song was written Moti Ilowitz (LIPA calls him “the composer of the new generation!”). Fried came back out wearing matching vest to Lipa, they were joking around on stage in Yiddish. I personally didn’t understand the Yiddish jokes, but based off the laughter i can tell was funny. Fried and Lipa then sang karahod which was great! Then they sang “Keinaina Hora” with a bit of a jazzy tune to it. When he sang it he made note of how many wonderful people were in the room to which fried responded “Bein Kach – I love them all” which then went right into Frieds ‘Bein Kach’, then back to Lipa for Gelt, then Frieds “Adom Doyaig” (awesome song). Lipa turned the stage over to Fried and Fried dedicated his Aleh Hakattan to GIlad Shalit and all of Klal Yisroel. Was a beautiful emotional performance. Fried then made a huge turn around and jumped into “Matzliach” which is a pure leibedik song and the men in first few rows were dancing everywhere. Fried then sang his “Playing with Fire” which was great and its one of his better english songs but i would rather see more leibedik hebrew ones. Lipa comes back at this point and the two sing Aderaba, and Reb Zisha- in honor of Lipa’s brother. The song ended with Lipa giving Avremel a kiss on his cheek. (Aww). They spiced things up with Raboisai, Yerushalyim, Baruch Habo, (which a boy in a wheelchair was brought on stage for and he did some pretty cool wheelchair dance tricks) Then was Fried’s Levinyomim and Chazak. Everyone went off stage and it looked like the show was over but then the band came out with big foam hands, and then the Shira Choir did as well and then Fried and Lipa came out from opposite sides of stage meeting each other in the middle and pulled off a riveting performance. The audience was jumping and bopping in their seats, clapping and waving their hands to their “Father in heaven”. Now everyone thinks the show is really over. its 10:30, and we were curious to see if that was REALLY the end. Its Lipa, so I figured there HAD to be more. And indeed there was! Fried and Lipa came out singing Chalom and Nisht Gedaaget people were getting a bit antsy but enjoyed this last song in what was a true piece of art tonight. I was very happy I got to take part in this event, Lipa and Fried are EXCELLENT together and I hope they continue to do more shows as one. Huge thank you to the people who produced this awesome show, Yosef Shidler and thecooljew.com as well as all my twitter fans. – I enjoyed updating Live from the concert. Chag Sameach!! Ich Bin a Poshiter Yid. ~TcK~ (See all our Succos Concert Reviews Here!) We’d like to thank TheCoolJew for allowing us to repost his review of the Fried Mit Lipa Chol Hamoed Concert. We hope to bring you more joint postings in the future. The review begins right after these exclusive videos. See many wonderful pictures at TheCoolJew also. Fried Mit Lipa, Simchas Bais Hashoeva 2009 – Brooklyn College Review For THECOOLJEW.com As I was stuck in traffic on the Belt Parkway on my way to Flatbush I had my music going really loud, (as usual) and totally not paying attention to my surroundings/ I randomly decided to look out the window to my right and left and I started seeing yidden everywhere. In vans, cars, SUVs, etc. I never saw so many Jews on the Belt before and I assumed they were all on their way to the Lipa/Fried Concert. Maybe that’s why there was a bit of delay in the show starting because the room wasn’t completely filled until a little after 8 PM. The lights dimmed, I had my phone and camera out for updates on my twitter.com feed, and I started to feel it all climax. Freilach Orchestra opened up with a fantastic medley composed of Lipa and Avraham Fried songs and the sound was PHENOMENAL!! Extremely clear and crisp and 100% enjoyable. The introduction was a great way to get the crowd excited for what was about to come. The band was a 9 piece band as well as vocalists from the Shira Choir. All in matching grey vests…the show was underway. The MC then announced Yosef Chaim to the stage who came out singing “Biglal Avos” and totally rocked it. He was moving and shaking and in great rhythm with the beat. He also sang a slower song- Yerushalayim, and then went into the title track of his album- Lo Lefached. I had just watched YC perform this past Monday night and he was WAY more comfortable on stage tonight than 2 nights ago. I was very impressed with his stage presence and he did a great job. I was unsure what was going to happen next, but I was pleasantly surprised. Avraham Fried came out singing Hesech Hadaas and whoa. He was moving around the stage as if he was flying. For someone who flew to Eretz Yisroel motzie yuntiv, came back the next day to fly to Montreal and then to Brooklyn he had great energy. He sounded great, voice soared through the entire theater and I was just so excited to see him. He then went into a great Yom-Tov Medley which was comprised of about 4 songs from yuntiv. Afterwards he told us his story of his travels in the last 48 hours as well as a Yom Kippur story which he then pulled out a siddur and sang a beautiful song- “Ritzei” which started off slow and then went fast. Then, I start hearing the intro to Lipa’s “Wake Up” and Fried starts to sing. The crowd is looking around the stage, the room, the ceiling to see when and where Lipa would appear. And sure enough there he was, sleeping on a big desk chair. Fried tried to wake him, but he wouldn’t budge, so he asked to audience to yell Lipa’s name. When the audience did so, Lipa got up and the crowd went wild with excitement. 1. to see him and 2. because Lipa was on stage with Avraham Fried. The two talents sang “Wake Up” and did a great job waking everyone up. Now that they are both on stage they went for a round of Fried’s Moeda Ani! Fried then let Lipa take over and Lipa came out wearing a Talis with a beautiful atara on it. He sang Shelo Asani Goy while keeping Tallis on the whole time! I love when Lipa brings out props. Its not just about the glasses. He then sang his hit song- “Hallelu” from his- “A Poshiter Yid” album, was a bit slower than the track on the CD. Lipa then got out on a more serious slow mode and sang A succalah a kleina. Avraham Fried came back and they sang Al Kein and then they went into a Carlebach-themed Medley combining- Yachad and Ki Va Moied together. They danced with each other and was a true delight to watch. There was a short break and the band came out wearing Fried Mit Lipa TShirts. I WANT ONE!! They were really nicely designed with the picture from the concert ad. The Shira CHoir then sang Ribono She’ll Olam ( From HASC 2). Next came one of my favorite parts- Lipa came out in a gold vest rocking the room up with his famous “Binyan Adei Ad”. He moved all over the stage, dancing to and fro and extremely entertaining and not to mention one of his best songs! We were also lucky to watch the bongo player have a crazy solo which Lipa danced and sang to right next to him center stage. Lipa also did a bit of rapping here which was really fun. Next up is Hashem Zchoronu from his album Likro Et Hahallel. The Shira choir were all wearing their Shtreimels and Bekeshes for it. Next was Hasem Zechurunee which Lipa dedicated to Moshe Lax.It wa a very nice slow Yiddish song then fianlly and “Yener” off A Poshiter Yid. The song was written Moti Ilowitz (LIPA calls him “the composer of the new generation!”). Fried came back out wearing matching vest to Lipa, they were joking around on stage in Yiddish. I personally didn’t understand the Yiddish jokes, but based off the laughter i can tell was funny. Fried and Lipa then sang karahod which was great! Then they sang “Keinaina Hora” with a bit of a jazzy tune to it. When he sang it he made note of how many wonderful people were in the room to which fried responded “Bein Kach – I love them all” which then went right into Frieds ‘Bein Kach’, then back to Lipa for Gelt, then Frieds “Adom Doyaig” (awesome song). Lipa turned the stage over to Fried and Fried dedicated his Aleh Hakattan to GIlad Shalit and all of Klal Yisroel. Was a beautiful emotional performance. Fried then made a huge turn around and jumped into “Matzliach” which is a pure leibedik song and the men in first few rows were dancing everywhere. Fried then sang his “Playing with Fire” which was great and its one of his better english songs but i would rather see more leibedik hebrew ones. Lipa comes back at this point and the two sing Aderaba, and Reb Zisha- in honor of Lipa’s brother. The song ended with Lipa giving Avremel a kiss on his cheek. (Aww). They spiced things up with Raboisai, Yerushalyim, Baruch Habo, (which a boy in a wheelchair was brought on stage for and he did some pretty cool wheelchair dance tricks) Then was Fried’s Levinyomim and Chazak. Everyone went off stage and it looked like the show was over but then the band came out with big foam hands, and then the Shira Choir did as well and then Fried and Lipa came out from opposite sides of stage meeting each other in the middle and pulled off a riveting performance. The audience was jumping and bopping in their seats, clapping and waving their hands to their “Father in heaven”. Now everyone thinks the show is really over. its 10:30, and we were curious to see if that was REALLY the end. Its Lipa, so I figured there HAD to be more. And indeed there was! Fried and Lipa came out singing Chalom and Nisht Gedaaget people were getting a bit antsy but enjoyed this last song in what was a true piece of art tonight. I was very happy I got to take part in this event, Lipa and Fried are EXCELLENT together and I hope they continue to do more shows as one. Huge thank you to the people who produced this awesome show, Yosef Shidler and thecooljew.com as well as all my twitter fans. – I enjoyed updating Live from the concert. Chag Sameach!! Ich Bin a Poshiter Yid. ~TcK~ tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25254509 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:40:36 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Reviews, articles, Avraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer http://odeo.com/episodes/25254510-Review-and-Photos-of-Eitan-and-Shlomo-Katz-Concert The concert started with a Lubavitch Niggun called Anim Zemiros that both Eitan and Shlomo sang together. Then Eitan took the stage and sang in this order: Three New Songs from Baruch Hu, Ashrei Tivcharu, Galie Kivod, Ma Navu el, From Eitan Katz Unplugged he sang Yisbarach, Then he sang Baruch Hu, Lemaancha, Niggun Dmin. Chaim Dovid sang next: 7 Sheppard’s, Open Up the Gates. Chaim Dovid and Shlomo both sang Kshoshana Shlomo Katz then sang Vaaf Al Pe, Yismechu: but sang it with a change as well V’Samachta B’Chagecha… Hazorim, He then started with singing the Hashanah’s and then moved into Shema Koleinu, The Yarhzeit Niggun Eitan and Shlomo sang together…he said it was the 1 song he’d want to sing to R. Shlomo Carlebach if he’d still be w/us… Od Yishama: This niggun came down the night before the wedding of Chaim Dovid’s daughter, Shifra, Kevodo Maleie Olam: He sang with his father Cantor Avshalom Katz He then talked about h... The concert started with a Lubavitch Niggun called Anim Zemiros that both Eitan and Shlomo sang together. Then Eitan took the stage and sang in this order: Three New Songs from Baruch Hu, Ashrei Tivcharu, Galie Kivod, Ma Navu el, From Eitan Katz Unplugged he sang Yisbarach, Then he sang Baruch Hu, Lemaancha, Niggun Dmin. Chaim Dovid sang next: 7 Sheppard’s, Open Up the Gates. Chaim Dovid and Shlomo both sang Kshoshana Shlomo Katz then sang Vaaf Al Pe, Yismechu: but sang it with a change as well V’Samachta B’Chagecha… Hazorim, He then started with singing the Hashanah’s and then moved into Shema Koleinu, The Yarhzeit Niggun Eitan and Shlomo sang together…he said it was the 1 song he’d want to sing to R. Shlomo Carlebach if he’d still be w/us… Od Yishama: This niggun came down the night before the wedding of Chaim Dovid’s daughter, Shifra, Kevodo Maleie Olam: He sang with his father Cantor Avshalom Katz He then talked about how his father’s mother jumped off of the train to the gas chambers and how we all need to dream big which led into singing Niggun Nevo and then of course Niggun Neshama…the musician who really stole the show was the Violinist, whose name was Nimrod… Here is some photos of the event as well: Here is some video of the event as well: The concert started with a Lubavitch Niggun called Anim Zemiros that both Eitan and Shlomo sang together. Then Eitan took the stage and sang in this order: Three New Songs from Baruch Hu, Ashrei Tivcharu, Galie Kivod, Ma Navu el, From Eitan Katz Unplugged he sang Yisbarach, Then he sang Baruch Hu, Lemaancha, Niggun Dmin. Chaim Dovid sang next: 7 Sheppard’s, Open Up the Gates. Chaim Dovid and Shlomo both sang Kshoshana Shlomo Katz then sang Vaaf Al Pe, Yismechu: but sang it with a change as well V’Samachta B’Chagecha… Hazorim, He then started with singing the Hashanah’s and then moved into Shema Koleinu, The Yarhzeit Niggun Eitan and Shlomo sang together…he said it was the 1 song he’d want to sing to R. Shlomo Carlebach if he’d still be w/us… Od Yishama: This niggun came down the night before the wedding of Chaim Dovid’s daughter, Shifra, Kevodo Maleie Olam: He sang with his father Cantor Avshalom Katz He then talked about how his father’s mother jumped off of the train to the gas chambers and how we all need to dream big which led into singing Niggun Nevo and then of course Niggun Neshama…the musician who really stole the show was the Violinist, whose name was Nimrod… Here is some photos of the event as well: Here is some video of the event as well: tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25254510 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:12:28 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Reviews, Shlomo Katz, Eitan Katz http://odeo.com/episodes/25242709-YBC-Live-Succos-09 Make sure to also read our review of Pruzansky’s Simchas Beis Hashoeiva here. THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. What would Chol Hamoed be without concerts? But if you enjoy boys choirs, more often than not you are faced with a tough decision: Yeshiva Boys or Miami? Lucky me. I am going to both concerts and will, iy’H, be reviewing them both. There are certain realities about concerts that just cannot be avoided. There will always be people around you talking. The performers will never sound as good as they do on an album. Mistakes will always be made. The music will probably be too loud. And if you have a family of music lovers, taking them all to a concert is an expensive proposition. But the energy in the room is palpable and while purists may complain that the music isn’t as good as on an album, you can’t beat the fun and excitement of a live concert. This one was a sell out and started about twenty minutes later than the advertised start time,... Make sure to also read our review of Pruzansky’s Simchas Beis Hashoeiva here. THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. What would Chol Hamoed be without concerts? But if you enjoy boys choirs, more often than not you are faced with a tough decision: Yeshiva Boys or Miami? Lucky me. I am going to both concerts and will, iy’H, be reviewing them both. There are certain realities about concerts that just cannot be avoided. There will always be people around you talking. The performers will never sound as good as they do on an album. Mistakes will always be made. The music will probably be too loud. And if you have a family of music lovers, taking them all to a concert is an expensive proposition. But the energy in the room is palpable and while purists may complain that the music isn’t as good as on an album, you can’t beat the fun and excitement of a live concert. This one was a sell out and started about twenty minutes later than the advertised start time, not too bad by Jewish standards. The opening act was a surprise guest, Shea Rubenstein who sang Modim from his debut album, Ohavti. While the orchestra was a little loud relative to Rubenstein, he did a great job warming up the crowd and getting the evening off to a leibidic start. I would have loved to hear Rubenstein sing Window in Heaven, but nobody asked my opinion. Next up, Yosef Chaim Shwekey with Emes, the opening song from his debut album and probably one of the best, as well. He was warmly received by the audience and I think that Yosef Chaim is just going to get better and better as he gets more and more experience and becomes more comfortable performing live. I was both surprised and disappointed to see him leave after just one song. The minute Dovid Stein walked on stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation by the two packs of yeshiva bochurim who were seated at the front of the auditorium. It’s very clear that he is very much at home on stage, as he waved and shook hands with some very enthusiastic fans who clearly enjoyed his rendition of Lazer’s Niggun. Stein sounded terrific and it left me wondering if perhaps one day we might hear another album from him. His debut album, Melech has a few excellent songs and never did as well as it should have. Are you listening, Dovid Stein? We want to hear more! Again, only one song, and then on to the next performer, this time Dovid Gabay, who sounded fabulous. The crowd went wild when Gabay came out and the excitement only grew as he sang Don Don, from Omar Dovid. From there, Gabay segued into a medley of songs from both of his albums, singing Sois Asis, Birchos Avicha, Yimloch, The Letter and Yerushalayim. After a touching story about an accident he recently witnessed on the highway, Gabay sang Hagomel, an upbeat song which left everyone ready for more good music. There was thunderous applause when the Yeshiva Boys Choir finally came out on stage. Maybe it’s just me getting older, but the choir seems to have gotten a lot younger. There were so many unbelievably adorable boys who looked to be no older than ten years old. If I had to guess I would estimate there were approximately twenty boys aged ten and under and maybe a dozen who were older than that. Have all the older boys retired? Or does it just make sense to start with younger boys because it will take longer till their voices change? Either way, the boys came out in black vests, holding tambourines, singing L’maan Daas. I don’t know if I noticed it on this song or not, but when they started their next song, Hillel Omer, it was obvious that in addition to the boys onstage, there was a soundtrack in the background. There was no way they got that full a sound out of that group of boys. This topic has been discussed many times before and I’m not going to get into that debate right now. Clearly all the soloists were performing live and I’m guessing they just wanted a fuller sound. The choreography on Hillel Omer was very nicely done. In the shtick department, there was a little bit of gymnastics and two inflatable guitars tossed out into the audience. The next song was Hamalach, a beautiful slow song from YBC 4 which opened with a single spotlight on one soloist sitting on the floor at the edge of the stage. All in all, there were five soloists and it was the right mood for a hartzig song like Hamalach, which was then sung again by the entire choir. All in all, very enjoyable. I was impressed with Yaakov Mordechai’s poise and confidence, trying his best despite the fact that he was clearly hoarse. While Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner is still young enough to be with the choir for a few more years, it’s obvious that YBC is going to have to start cultivating some younger boys. There were two tonight who were featured quite prominently, and working off the CD booklet (correct me if I’m wrong), it appears they were the Kogan twins, Moshe and Aron. None of this is a problem – it is the reality of working with boys, but it means that over this year, YBC should be working on cultivating a new crop of soloists for us. I look forward to hearing them! Back to the concert. The final song before the intermission was the upbeat Ata Kidashta, which featured top hats in the choreography and was very enjoyable. Yosef Chaim was the next performer to take the stage, singing Lo Lefached, the title track from his album. Most of the audience didn’t seem to know the song, but that didn’t matter. Yosef Chaim did a great job and was very well received. In just a few short months, Yosef Chaim has already proven that he isn’t just another Shwekey brother. He is a talented singer in his own right and if he plays his cards right, he could be around for a very long time. The next performer was Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner, who sang an original composition called Zaroh. The younger Gerstner is clearly very at home on stage and even attempted some dance moves. Once again, this kid oozes poise and confidence. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve been performing for almost your entire life. Dovid Stein did a beautiful job with one of my favorites, Hashem Yimloch, even though he had to sing it without Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner. Stein’s last song was Melech, the title track from his album, and he literally had people dancing in the aisles. Dovid Gabay returned with a new song that Eli Gerstner wrote for this concert called Malchuscha. His final song for the night was, what else, LeGabay, which is just as terrific now as it was when he originally released it. Once again, there was lots of dancing and there is no question that the crowd enjoyed every minute that Gabay was up there. The boys emerged again, this time in grey vests, amid loud chants of “YBC! YBC!” from the audience. They sang their hit song Shabichi, with nice choreography to keep it even more interesting. Yossi Newman took a minute to thank the staff at Brooklyn College for all their efforts which I thought it was a real Kiddush Hashem. Then it was a trip down YBC’s memory lane for Shir Hamaalos, with solos by Tani Martin, the Kogan twins (at least I think that’s who they were, someone correct me if I’m wrong, please) and Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner, followed by In A Song with solos by Tani Martin and Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner. Finally, finally, it was time for the song we were all waiting to hear – Shmoy and it they didn’t disappoint. Omar Rabbi Akiva was enjoyable as it always is, with beach balls flying all over the auditorium and there was one boy (again, how am I supposed to know who they are?) who appeared to be made out of rubber who danced, and did handstands and splits. The finale was Kol Hamispallel, and while the adult performers didn’t come back on stage some smaller people did. Yossi Newman’s daughter, who appeared to be about five, joined him on stage, and as Eli Gerstner was introduced and took the mike for the first time, his son who couldn’t be more than four, joined him as well, and got a mike of his own, to sing along as well. Will he be the new face of YBC? Only time will tell. See many photos at Shlager.net! In a final note, my most sincere apologies to Shea Rubenstein, for not managing to catch him on video! Make sure to also read our review of Pruzansky’s Simchas Beis Hashoeiva here. THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. What would Chol Hamoed be without concerts? But if you enjoy boys choirs, more often than not you are faced with a tough decision: Yeshiva Boys or Miami? Lucky me. I am going to both concerts and will, iy’H, be reviewing them both. There are certain realities about concerts that just cannot be avoided. There will always be people around you talking. The performers will never sound as good as they do on an album. Mistakes will always be made. The music will probably be too loud. And if you have a family of music lovers, taking them all to a concert is an expensive proposition. But the energy in the room is palpable and while purists may complain that the music isn’t as good as on an album, you can’t beat the fun and excitement of a live concert. This one was a sell out and started about twenty minutes later than the advertised start time, not too bad by Jewish standards. The opening act was a surprise guest, Shea Rubenstein who sang Modim from his debut album, Ohavti. While the orchestra was a little loud relative to Rubenstein, he did a great job warming up the crowd and getting the evening off to a leibidic start. I would have loved to hear Rubenstein sing Window in Heaven, but nobody asked my opinion. Next up, Yosef Chaim Shwekey with Emes, the opening song from his debut album and probably one of the best, as well. He was warmly received by the audience and I think that Yosef Chaim is just going to get better and better as he gets more and more experience and becomes more comfortable performing live. I was both surprised and disappointed to see him leave after just one song. The minute Dovid Stein walked on stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation by the two packs of yeshiva bochurim who were seated at the front of the auditorium. It’s very clear that he is very much at home on stage, as he waved and shook hands with some very enthusiastic fans who clearly enjoyed his rendition of Lazer’s Niggun. Stein sounded terrific and it left me wondering if perhaps one day we might hear another album from him. His debut album, Melech has a few excellent songs and never did as well as it should have. Are you listening, Dovid Stein? We want to hear more! Again, only one song, and then on to the next performer, this time Dovid Gabay, who sounded fabulous. The crowd went wild when Gabay came out and the excitement only grew as he sang Don Don, from Omar Dovid. From there, Gabay segued into a medley of songs from both of his albums, singing Sois Asis, Birchos Avicha, Yimloch, The Letter and Yerushalayim. After a touching story about an accident he recently witnessed on the highway, Gabay sang Hagomel, an upbeat song which left everyone ready for more good music. There was thunderous applause when the Yeshiva Boys Choir finally came out on stage. Maybe it’s just me getting older, but the choir seems to have gotten a lot younger. There were so many unbelievably adorable boys who looked to be no older than ten years old. If I had to guess I would estimate there were approximately twenty boys aged ten and under and maybe a dozen who were older than that. Have all the older boys retired? Or does it just make sense to start with younger boys because it will take longer till their voices change? Either way, the boys came out in black vests, holding tambourines, singing L’maan Daas. I don’t know if I noticed it on this song or not, but when they started their next song, Hillel Omer, it was obvious that in addition to the boys onstage, there was a soundtrack in the background. There was no way they got that full a sound out of that group of boys. This topic has been discussed many times before and I’m not going to get into that debate right now. Clearly all the soloists were performing live and I’m guessing they just wanted a fuller sound. The choreography on Hillel Omer was very nicely done. In the shtick department, there was a little bit of gymnastics and two inflatable guitars tossed out into the audience. The next song was Hamalach, a beautiful slow song from YBC 4 which opened with a single spotlight on one soloist sitting on the floor at the edge of the stage. All in all, there were five soloists and it was the right mood for a hartzig song like Hamalach, which was then sung again by the entire choir. All in all, very enjoyable. I was impressed with Yaakov Mordechai’s poise and confidence, trying his best despite the fact that he was clearly hoarse. While Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner is still young enough to be with the choir for a few more years, it’s obvious that YBC is going to have to start cultivating some younger boys. There were two tonight who were featured quite prominently, and working off the CD booklet (correct me if I’m wrong), it appears they were the Kogan twins, Moshe and Aron. None of this is a problem – it is the reality of working with boys, but it means that over this year, YBC should be working on cultivating a new crop of soloists for us. I look forward to hearing them! Back to the concert. The final song before the intermission was the upbeat Ata Kidashta, which featured top hats in the choreography and was very enjoyable. Yosef Chaim was the next performer to take the stage, singing Lo Lefached, the title track from his album. Most of the audience didn’t seem to know the song, but that didn’t matter. Yosef Chaim did a great job and was very well received. In just a few short months, Yosef Chaim has already proven that he isn’t just another Shwekey brother. He is a talented singer in his own right and if he plays his cards right, he could be around for a very long time. The next performer was Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner, who sang an original composition called Zaroh. The younger Gerstner is clearly very at home on stage and even attempted some dance moves. Once again, this kid oozes poise and confidence. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve been performing for almost your entire life. Dovid Stein did a beautiful job with one of my favorites, Hashem Yimloch, even though he had to sing it without Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner. Stein’s last song was Melech, the title track from his album, and he literally had people dancing in the aisles. Dovid Gabay returned with a new song that Eli Gerstner wrote for this concert called Malchuscha. His final song for the night was, what else, LeGabay, which is just as terrific now as it was when he originally released it. Once again, there was lots of dancing and there is no question that the crowd enjoyed every minute that Gabay was up there. The boys emerged again, this time in grey vests, amid loud chants of “YBC! YBC!” from the audience. They sang their hit song Shabichi, with nice choreography to keep it even more interesting. Yossi Newman took a minute to thank the staff at Brooklyn College for all their efforts which I thought it was a real Kiddush Hashem. Then it was a trip down YBC’s memory lane for Shir Hamaalos, with solos by Tani Martin, the Kogan twins (at least I think that’s who they were, someone correct me if I’m wrong, please) and Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner, followed by In A Song with solos by Tani Martin and Yaakov Mordechai Gerstner. Finally, finally, it was time for the song we were all waiting to hear – Shmoy and it they didn’t disappoint. Omar Rabbi Akiva was enjoyable as it always is, with beach balls flying all over the auditorium and there was one boy (again, how am I supposed to know who they are?) who appeared to be made out of rubber who danced, and did handstands and splits. The finale was Kol Hamispallel, and while the adult performers didn’t come back on stage some smaller people did. Yossi Newman’s daughter, who appeared to be about five, joined him on stage, and as Eli Gerstner was introduced and took the mike for the first time, his son who couldn’t be more than four, joined him as well, and got a mike of his own, to sing along as well. Will he be the new face of YBC? Only time will tell. See many photos at Shlager.net! In a final note, my most sincere apologies to Shea Rubenstein, for not managing to catch him on video! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242709 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:29:07 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Reviews, Videos, Dovid Gabay, Dovid Stein, Yosef Chaim, YBC http://odeo.com/episodes/25242710-Dancing-in-the-streets-concert-with-Pruz THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. I was in the Chicago area for the chag and I saw the poster for a concert with Michoel Pruzansky! There was no way I was going to miss this tremendous superstar of a voice sing! The best past was… It was entirely free! Woohoo! The concert started with local warm up singers, including A.Y. Karsh, a famous YouTuber and Acapella singer in the Chicago area. The concert was called – Michoel Pruzansky and Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras Live in Chicago at Bnei Ruven’s “Dancing in the Streets 2009″ – And boy was there a lot of dancing in the streets. The mood was festive and there was plenty of good food to go around. A great time overall. Here are some pictures that I took and a short video clip. THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. I was in the Chicago area for the chag and I saw the poster for a concert with Michoel Pruzansky! There was no way I was going to miss this tremendous superstar of a voice sing! The best past was… It was entirely free! Woohoo! The concert started with local warm up singers, including A.Y. Karsh, a famous YouTuber and Acapella singer in the Chicago area. The concert was called – Michoel Pruzansky and Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras Live in Chicago at Bnei Ruven’s “Dancing in the Streets 2009″ – And boy was there a lot of dancing in the streets. The mood was festive and there was plenty of good food to go around. A great time overall. Here are some pictures that I took and a short video clip. THIS IS A JMR EXCLUSIVE, IF YOU REPOST PLEASE CREDIT THIS LINK. I was in the Chicago area for the chag and I saw the poster for a concert with Michoel Pruzansky! There was no way I was going to miss this tremendous superstar of a voice sing! The best past was… It was entirely free! Woohoo! The concert started with local warm up singers, including A.Y. Karsh, a famous YouTuber and Acapella singer in the Chicago area. The concert was called – Michoel Pruzansky and Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras Live in Chicago at Bnei Ruven’s “Dancing in the Streets 2009″ – And boy was there a lot of dancing in the streets. The mood was festive and there was plenty of good food to go around. A great time overall. Here are some pictures that I took and a short video clip. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242710 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:58:40 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25204755-New-Release-Michoel-Schnitzler The all new Michoel Schnitzler CD in Yiddish “Mein Kind Treff Mich” will be released IY”H by Yum Kipper, with 11 all new Compositions by Lipa Schmelczer, pinky Webber, Motty Ilowitz, Naftali M. Schnitzler, Shauli Grossman, Moishe Weintraub (Israel), Yeedle Herhkowitz (Israel), Hershey Fuchs, Moishe Wertzberger and Duvid Kaufman. Michoel’s Yiddish Albums are known to be the best of its kind from Humor to Drama to great stories, for everyone to really enjoy. Music was Arranged by the most talented in Yiddish Lyrics-Music Translator Hershy Ginsberg (London), Recorded in Israel by the most Professional Musicians, Vocal Recordings was done at Spectrasonic Studios Brooklyn, NY- engineered by my nephew Naftali M. Schnitzler, Goldman Enterprises Studios Brooklyn, NY-engineered by Chaim Itcha Goldman and at MK Studios Kiryas Yoel NY-Engineered by Moishe Krausz, mixed by Ruli Azrachi at Spectrasonic Studios, and Mastered by Larry Gates. Cover and Booklet Graphics done by Article Image Monsey,... The all new Michoel Schnitzler CD in Yiddish “Mein Kind Treff Mich” will be released IY”H by Yum Kipper, with 11 all new Compositions by Lipa Schmelczer, pinky Webber, Motty Ilowitz, Naftali M. Schnitzler, Shauli Grossman, Moishe Weintraub (Israel), Yeedle Herhkowitz (Israel), Hershey Fuchs, Moishe Wertzberger and Duvid Kaufman. Michoel’s Yiddish Albums are known to be the best of its kind from Humor to Drama to great stories, for everyone to really enjoy. Music was Arranged by the most talented in Yiddish Lyrics-Music Translator Hershy Ginsberg (London), Recorded in Israel by the most Professional Musicians, Vocal Recordings was done at Spectrasonic Studios Brooklyn, NY- engineered by my nephew Naftali M. Schnitzler, Goldman Enterprises Studios Brooklyn, NY-engineered by Chaim Itcha Goldman and at MK Studios Kiryas Yoel NY-Engineered by Moishe Krausz, mixed by Ruli Azrachi at Spectrasonic Studios, and Mastered by Larry Gates. Cover and Booklet Graphics done by Article Image Monsey, NY, Produced and distributed by “NIGUN” 917-627-7610 Below is a music video and audio sampler: Here is the audio sampler The all new Michoel Schnitzler CD in Yiddish “Mein Kind Treff Mich” will be released IY”H by Yum Kipper, with 11 all new Compositions by Lipa Schmelczer, pinky Webber, Motty Ilowitz, Naftali M. Schnitzler, Shauli Grossman, Moishe Weintraub (Israel), Yeedle Herhkowitz (Israel), Hershey Fuchs, Moishe Wertzberger and Duvid Kaufman. Michoel’s Yiddish Albums are known to be the best of its kind from Humor to Drama to great stories, for everyone to really enjoy. Music was Arranged by the most talented in Yiddish Lyrics-Music Translator Hershy Ginsberg (London), Recorded in Israel by the most Professional Musicians, Vocal Recordings was done at Spectrasonic Studios Brooklyn, NY- engineered by my nephew Naftali M. Schnitzler, Goldman Enterprises Studios Brooklyn, NY-engineered by Chaim Itcha Goldman and at MK Studios Kiryas Yoel NY-Engineered by Moishe Krausz, mixed by Ruli Azrachi at Spectrasonic Studios, and Mastered by Larry Gates. Cover and Booklet Graphics done by Article Image Monsey, NY, Produced and distributed by “NIGUN” 917-627-7610 Below is a music video and audio sampler: Here is the audio sampler tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204755 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:45:23 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Michoel Schnitzler http://odeo.com/episodes/25140598-Yisroel-Werdyger-New-Single-for-Parnusa-Organization This is a new single released by Parnasah Raffle The song was composed by Motti Illowitz, Sung by Yisroel Werdyger, Music and Choir by Moshe Kraus, Mixed by Ruli Ezrachi, Produced by Gershy Moskowitz Parnassah to the tune of $130,000 A weekly retainer in the amount of $1,250 – every week for two consecutive years. That’s the payoff of the new Parnassah Raffle. Do the math and you’ll arrive at a grand total of $130,000! Would you like a chance at winning it? Entering the raffle is actually quite simple and the best part is that your donation supports a worthy cause. Proceeds go directly to Mosdos Bobov in Eretz Yisroel, enabling them to continue fostering Torah study throughout the land of Eretz Yisroel. Plus the Parnassah project is being undertaken as a zechus for the neshama of R’ Bentzion Dunner a”h. I think this is an amazing opportunity for Tzedakah and Parnassah rolled into one, and I’ve not only entered the raffle, but I’ve signed up to help spread the word about it. To purch... This is a new single released by Parnasah Raffle The song was composed by Motti Illowitz, Sung by Yisroel Werdyger, Music and Choir by Moshe Kraus, Mixed by Ruli Ezrachi, Produced by Gershy Moskowitz Parnassah to the tune of $130,000 A weekly retainer in the amount of $1,250 – every week for two consecutive years. That’s the payoff of the new Parnassah Raffle. Do the math and you’ll arrive at a grand total of $130,000! Would you like a chance at winning it? Entering the raffle is actually quite simple and the best part is that your donation supports a worthy cause. Proceeds go directly to Mosdos Bobov in Eretz Yisroel, enabling them to continue fostering Torah study throughout the land of Eretz Yisroel. Plus the Parnassah project is being undertaken as a zechus for the neshama of R’ Bentzion Dunner a”h. I think this is an amazing opportunity for Tzedakah and Parnassah rolled into one, and I’ve not only entered the raffle, but I’ve signed up to help spread the word about it. To purchase an entry ticket to the Parnassah raffle, please Click Here and you’ll not only be entered into the Grand Prize drawing but a bonus drawing every Rosh Chodesh for $1,000 cash. You’ll automatically be entered into the Bonus Drawing every month until the Grand Prize drawing will be held on March 10, 2010. P.S. Don’t delay – the earlier you enter the drawing, the more chances you’ll have to win an additional $1000 each month. This is a new single released by Parnasah Raffle The song was composed by Motti Illowitz, Sung by Yisroel Werdyger, Music and Choir by Moshe Kraus, Mixed by Ruli Ezrachi, Produced by Gershy Moskowitz Parnassah to the tune of $130,000 A weekly retainer in the amount of $1,250 – every week for two consecutive years. That’s the payoff of the new Parnassah Raffle. Do the math and you’ll arrive at a grand total of $130,000! Would you like a chance at winning it? Entering the raffle is actually quite simple and the best part is that your donation supports a worthy cause. Proceeds go directly to Mosdos Bobov in Eretz Yisroel, enabling them to continue fostering Torah study throughout the land of Eretz Yisroel. Plus the Parnassah project is being undertaken as a zechus for the neshama of R’ Bentzion Dunner a”h. I think this is an amazing opportunity for Tzedakah and Parnassah rolled into one, and I’ve not only entered the raffle, but I’ve signed up to help spread the word about it. To purchase an entry ticket to the Parnassah raffle, please Click Here and you’ll not only be entered into the Grand Prize drawing but a bonus drawing every Rosh Chodesh for $1,000 cash. You’ll automatically be entered into the Bonus Drawing every month until the Grand Prize drawing will be held on March 10, 2010. P.S. Don’t delay – the earlier you enter the drawing, the more chances you’ll have to win an additional $1000 each month. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25140598 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:48:23 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25134908-ALL-NEW-MIAMI-EXPERIENCE-WITH-BORUCH-LEVINE FIRST TIME EVER! At the stunning state of the art, STATE THEATER in New Brunswick, NJ. A sound, stage, and lighting phenomenon! Only one, exclusive performance of the ALL – NEW MIAMI EXPERIENCE, MIAMI YAVOH in the NY/NJ area. Wed. eve. October 7, 745PM. Also starring Boruch Levine and the Miami Alumni. To purchase tickets go to JEWISHTICKETS.COM. See the spectacular Miami experience video clip! http://tours.jerseygirlvirtualtours.com/public/vtour/display/5208?a=1 FIRST TIME EVER! At the stunning state of the art, STATE THEATER in New Brunswick, NJ. A sound, stage, and lighting phenomenon! Only one, exclusive performance of the ALL – NEW MIAMI EXPERIENCE, MIAMI YAVOH in the NY/NJ area. Wed. eve. October 7, 745PM. Also starring Boruch Levine and the Miami Alumni. To purchase tickets go to JEWISHTICKETS.COM. See the spectacular Miami experience video clip! http://tours.jerseygirlvirtualtours.com/public/vtour/display/5208?a=1 FIRST TIME EVER! At the stunning state of the art, STATE THEATER in New Brunswick, NJ. A sound, stage, and lighting phenomenon! Only one, exclusive performance of the ALL – NEW MIAMI EXPERIENCE, MIAMI YAVOH in the NY/NJ area. Wed. eve. October 7, 745PM. Also starring Boruch Levine and the Miami Alumni. To purchase tickets go to JEWISHTICKETS.COM. See the spectacular Miami experience video clip! http://tours.jerseygirlvirtualtours.com/public/vtour/display/5208?a=1 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25134908 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:32:04 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Chol Hamoed Concerts, Miami Boys Choir http://odeo.com/episodes/25128434-Shua-Kessin-Bye-Bye-Bye Please enjoy this single from the brand new upcoming album premire, Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is expected to hit stores in the next 2-3 weeks. Included is the cover and an interview which was just featured in Country Yossi Magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com We invite you to send this full length single to all your friends and family. Wishing you a Ksiva V’Chsima Tova! Lyrics: ???? ???? ???? ??????? ????,????? ????? ???? ????? ?? ??? ????,????? ????? ????? ??? ??? ?????? Please enjoy this single from the brand new upcoming album premire, Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is expected to hit stores in the next 2-3 weeks. Included is the cover and an interview which was just featured in Country Yossi Magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com We invite you to send this full length single to all your friends and family. Wishing you a Ksiva V’Chsima Tova! Lyrics: ???? ???? ???? ??????? ????,????? ????? ???? ????? ?? ??? ????,????? ????? ????? ??? ??? ?????? Please enjoy this single from the brand new upcoming album premire, Lo Lihitya’eish. This debut album from Shua Kessin features 11 tracks. 9 of the tracks are composed by Shua, 1 by Yossi Toiv (Country Yossi) and this track, Bye Bye Bye, composed by David Kaufman. (Be’eilokim, Hareinu Mezamin, Hinei) This album is expected to hit stores in the next 2-3 weeks. Included is the cover and an interview which was just featured in Country Yossi Magazine. For updates and more upcoming information, please go to http://www.ShuaKessin.com or follow Shua at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessin. For promotional and booking info call 347-678-2536 or email Ozer Babad at Info@OzerBabad.com We invite you to send this full length single to all your friends and family. Wishing you a Ksiva V’Chsima Tova! Lyrics: ???? ???? ???? ??????? ????,????? ????? ???? ????? ?? ??? ????,????? ????? ????? ??? ??? ?????? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25128434 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:13:13 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25105754-The-Sheichet-Sings We’ve all read JMR’s own Mendel the Sheichet’s articles and reviews and heard his interviews. We realized his music knowledge could go hit-for-hit with some of the best in the music industry. But who knew he could sing too? Here’s a video of him singing at a recent wedding with the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra. Go Mendel! We’ve all read JMR’s own Mendel the Sheichet’s articles and reviews and heard his interviews. We realized his music knowledge could go hit-for-hit with some of the best in the music industry. But who knew he could sing too? Here’s a video of him singing at a recent wedding with the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra. Go Mendel! We’ve all read JMR’s own Mendel the Sheichet’s articles and reviews and heard his interviews. We realized his music knowledge could go hit-for-hit with some of the best in the music industry. But who knew he could sing too? Here’s a video of him singing at a recent wedding with the Moshe Pekkar Orchestra. Go Mendel! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25105754 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:47:14 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/25083823-L%E2%80%99Chaim-Presents-%E2%80%9CYomim-Norayim%E2%80%9D-Audio Will be in stores by next Week. ??”? just in time to get ready for ?????? Download here. Will be in stores by next Week. ??”? just in time to get ready for ?????? Download here. Will be in stores by next Week. ??”? just in time to get ready for ?????? Download here. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25083823 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:32:15 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/25082783-Binyan-Adi-Ad-Like-You-Never-Heard-it-Before Binyan Adi Ad Like You Never Heard it Before Binyan Adi Ad Like You Never Heard it Before Binyan Adi Ad Like You Never Heard it Before tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25082783 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:11:16 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/25065966-Mendel-the-Sheichet-Interviews-Mordechai-Ben-David Mendel the Sheichet of the JewishMusicReport got the chance to interview one of Jewish Music’s most legendary artists. Mendel discusses many topics with MBD including his brand new album and the involvement of Yeedle, Lipa, Aaron Razel and others in this new CD. This interview is 25 minutes long, you can download it here, or get it through iTunes by subscribing here. (By subscribing your iTunes will automatically grab all audio from the JMR. Mendel the Sheichet of the JewishMusicReport got the chance to interview one of Jewish Music’s most legendary artists. Mendel discusses many topics with MBD including his brand new album and the involvement of Yeedle, Lipa, Aaron Razel and others in this new CD. This interview is 25 minutes long, you can download it here, or get it through iTunes by subscribing here. (By subscribing your iTunes will automatically grab all audio from the JMR. Mendel the Sheichet of the JewishMusicReport got the chance to interview one of Jewish Music’s most legendary artists. Mendel discusses many topics with MBD including his brand new album and the involvement of Yeedle, Lipa, Aaron Razel and others in this new CD. This interview is 25 minutes long, you can download it here, or get it through iTunes by subscribing here. (By subscribing your iTunes will automatically grab all audio from the JMR. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25065966 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:18 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General http://odeo.com/episodes/25056549-Taussig-Fever-Hits-Israel It’s hard to believe that it has been just three short months since Shloime’s debut album hit the stores here in the United States. In that short amount of time, he has become a household name, as Jewish music lovers can’t seem to get enough of him. His recent trip to Eretz Yisroel proved that Israelis from all walks of life love Shloime’s music just as much as we do. This trip should have actually taken place weeks ago, but Shloime has been so busy with chasanas here in America, that it took time until a face to face meeting with Greentec, Shloime’s Israeli distributor, could finally be arranged. The trip was a huge success. While Israelis are familiar with Shloime’s music, they never got a chance to meet with Shloime, talk to him and get to know him. Until now. What a week it was! Shloime singing at a wedding in Israel Shloime met with virtually every Israeli radio station and music website. In his visit to the various Greentec locations, Shloime met so many people from all walks ... It’s hard to believe that it has been just three short months since Shloime’s debut album hit the stores here in the United States. In that short amount of time, he has become a household name, as Jewish music lovers can’t seem to get enough of him. His recent trip to Eretz Yisroel proved that Israelis from all walks of life love Shloime’s music just as much as we do. This trip should have actually taken place weeks ago, but Shloime has been so busy with chasanas here in America, that it took time until a face to face meeting with Greentec, Shloime’s Israeli distributor, could finally be arranged. The trip was a huge success. While Israelis are familiar with Shloime’s music, they never got a chance to meet with Shloime, talk to him and get to know him. Until now. What a week it was! Shloime singing at a wedding in Israel Shloime met with virtually every Israeli radio station and music website. In his visit to the various Greentec locations, Shloime met so many people from all walks of life, who were so glad to get to meet him in person and get to know the man behind the music. Countless times, people walked into the stores where his CD was playing and bought his CD on the spot. Sefardim, Chassidim, Ashkenazim – no matter what their background, his music seems to resonate with everyone. So many people wanted more details about Shloime’s trip — what follows is a day by day, play-by-play. Enjoy! Monday, August 17th: Shloime arrives in Eretz Yisroel. You’d think after a long trip Shloime might want to relax, but that certainly didn’t happen. Shloime’s day was jam packed. It started with a meeting with Kobi Sela, who was responsible for all Shloime’s public relations in Israel. From there he moved onto an interview with Chasidi News. Shloime even did a YouTube video thanking Chasidi News for their time. Next up, a meeting with Shlomo from Greentec, Shloime’s Israeli distributor. No time for rest as Shloime traveled to Bnei Brak to sing at a wedding with Ruvi Banet’s eight piece band. Shloime’s golden voice made a beautiful simcha even more beautiful. To hear for yourself, check out the YouTube clip of Shloime singing Anavim and Sholom Aleichem at the wedding. After that, it was on to a meeting with Shua Fried, who arranged two of the songs on Shloime’s album. Shua had never seen Shloime sing live before and could not believe how Shloime managed to connect with the oilam on so many different levels. By four o’clock in the morning, it was time for Shloime to finally call it a day and get some well deserved rest. Shloime Taussig together with Shlomo from Greentec Shloime together with Kobi Sela Shloime being interviewed by ChasidiNews.com Shloime together with Ruvi Bannet Shloime together with Shua Fried Tuesday, August 18th: After a whirlwind day on Monday, Shloime deserved a little bit of a chance to breathe. That doesn’t mean to say he got a chance to relax: a phone interview with Dos Music, followed by another with Shlager. After that it was off to Greentec’s Yerushalyim location where he met with the workers and had a short interview with hareidim.co.il. Finally, Shloime topped his day with a small kumzitz on a Tel Aviv beach with Dudi Kalish. After that it was time to rest up for Wednesday’s big concert at Binyanei Hauma. Shloime on a telephone interview Shloime in Greentec in Yerushalayim Shloime being interviewed by Haredim.co.il Shloime Taussig together with Dudi Kalish at a small Kumzitz Wednesday, August 19: The big day!! Shloime spent his morning in rehearsals where he had the opportunity to get to know a few of Israel’s best singers, who were equally happy to get to meet this rising American star! Approximately one thousand people came to Binyanei Hauma for a star studded concert, headlined by none other than Shloime. Other performers included Mendy Jeruffi, Itzik Eishel and Itzik Orlev, among many others. A few of the songs were featured live on both Israeli radio and online. And in case that wasn’t enough, Shloime also did another heartfelt kumzitz with Dudi Kalish at Kever Dovid. Over two hundred bochurim currently learning in Eretz Yisroel came to sing and be inspired. Shloime going in to Binyanei Haumah Shloime with Ami Maimon from Radio Kol Beramah (the host of the event) Shloime Taussig together with Itzik Orelov and Amiran Davir The Kumzitz at Kever Duvid Thursday, August 20: Another visit to Greentec, this time at their Bnei Brak location. From there, Shloime went to do a radio interview with the Sefardi radio station, Radio Kol Beramah. It’s funny how Shloime’s music seems to touch people from all different walks of life. So many people commented that now that they’ve met Shloime, his music means even more to them. After that is was off to a Chanukas HaBayis at a Beis Medrash in Yerushalayim, where Shloime’s beautiful voice only enhanced the simcha of this momentous occasion. Shloime Taussig in Greentec in Bnei Brak Shloime being interviewed by Radio Kol Beramah Shloime singing at the Chanukas Habayis in Yerushalayim Friday, August 21: Even Shloime needs a day to relax. After recording a podcast for ShlageRadio, Shloime travels to Bnei Brak, looking forward to a beautiful, inspiring Shabbos! Shloime Taussig leaving to Bnei Brak for Shabbos Shabbos Kodesh, August 22: Is there anything more meaningful than Shabbos in Bnei Brak? I’m sure the people in Bnei Brak were as inspired by Shloime as he was by them. Despite the late hour, Shloime managed to squeeze in another interview on Motzei Shabbos, this one with Radio Kol Chai. From R-L; Shloime Taussig, Yossi Eisenthal (host), Shua Fried, Yossi Gil Shloime Taussig together with Shai Kahan from Radio Kol Chai Sunday, August 23: Shloime’s last full day in Eretz Yisroel started off when someone approached him after Shachris, saying they only wished that he had been the Ba’al Tefilla who davened Hallel on Rosh Chodesh. More interviews today and these were huge. The first was with Arutz Sheva, the Israeli national news network, which included recording a short music video. The second was with Radio Kol Yisrael, Israel’s biggest radio station. Hard to believe that in one short week Shloime covered just about every single major Israeli media outlet. Before heading to the airport, Shloime managed to fit in supper with Avi from Greentec. Shloime Taussig with Gidi Sharon from radio Kol Yisrael Shloime with Avi from Greentec Shloime Taussig leaving Israel after a hard but fulfilling week August 24: Back to the USA at dawn. Welcome back, Shloime. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next! (via taussigmusic.com) It’s hard to believe that it has been just three short months since Shloime’s debut album hit the stores here in the United States. In that short amount of time, he has become a household name, as Jewish music lovers can’t seem to get enough of him. His recent trip to Eretz Yisroel proved that Israelis from all walks of life love Shloime’s music just as much as we do. This trip should have actually taken place weeks ago, but Shloime has been so busy with chasanas here in America, that it took time until a face to face meeting with Greentec, Shloime’s Israeli distributor, could finally be arranged. The trip was a huge success. While Israelis are familiar with Shloime’s music, they never got a chance to meet with Shloime, talk to him and get to know him. Until now. What a week it was! Shloime singing at a wedding in Israel Shloime met with virtually every Israeli radio station and music website. In his visit to the various Greentec locations, Shloime met so many people from all walks of life, who were so glad to get to meet him in person and get to know the man behind the music. Countless times, people walked into the stores where his CD was playing and bought his CD on the spot. Sefardim, Chassidim, Ashkenazim – no matter what their background, his music seems to resonate with everyone. So many people wanted more details about Shloime’s trip — what follows is a day by day, play-by-play. Enjoy! Monday, August 17th: Shloime arrives in Eretz Yisroel. You’d think after a long trip Shloime might want to relax, but that certainly didn’t happen. Shloime’s day was jam packed. It started with a meeting with Kobi Sela, who was responsible for all Shloime’s public relations in Israel. From there he moved onto an interview with Chasidi News. Shloime even did a YouTube video thanking Chasidi News for their time. Next up, a meeting with Shlomo from Greentec, Shloime’s Israeli distributor. No time for rest as Shloime traveled to Bnei Brak to sing at a wedding with Ruvi Banet’s eight piece band. Shloime’s golden voice made a beautiful simcha even more beautiful. To hear for yourself, check out the YouTube clip of Shloime singing Anavim and Sholom Aleichem at the wedding. After that, it was on to a meeting with Shua Fried, who arranged two of the songs on Shloime’s album. Shua had never seen Shloime sing live before and could not believe how Shloime managed to connect with the oilam on so many different levels. By four o’clock in the morning, it was time for Shloime to finally call it a day and get some well deserved rest. Shloime Taussig together with Shlomo from Greentec Shloime together with Kobi Sela Shloime being interviewed by ChasidiNews.com Shloime together with Ruvi Bannet Shloime together with Shua Fried Tuesday, August 18th: After a whirlwind day on Monday, Shloime deserved a little bit of a chance to breathe. That doesn’t mean to say he got a chance to relax: a phone interview with Dos Music, followed by another with Shlager. After that it was off to Greentec’s Yerushalyim location where he met with the workers and had a short interview with hareidim.co.il. Finally, Shloime topped his day with a small kumzitz on a Tel Aviv beach with Dudi Kalish. After that it was time to rest up for Wednesday’s big concert at Binyanei Hauma. Shloime on a telephone interview Shloime in Greentec in Yerushalayim Shloime being interviewed by Haredim.co.il Shloime Taussig together with Dudi Kalish at a small Kumzitz Wednesday, August 19: The big day!! Shloime spent his morning in rehearsals where he had the opportunity to get to know a few of Israel’s best singers, who were equally happy to get to meet this rising American star! Approximately one thousand people came to Binyanei Hauma for a star studded concert, headlined by none other than Shloime. Other performers included Mendy Jeruffi, Itzik Eishel and Itzik Orlev, among many others. A few of the songs were featured live on both Israeli radio and online. And in case that wasn’t enough, Shloime also did another heartfelt kumzitz with Dudi Kalish at Kever Dovid. Over two hundred bochurim currently learning in Eretz Yisroel came to sing and be inspired. Shloime going in to Binyanei Haumah Shloime with Ami Maimon from Radio Kol Beramah (the host of the event) Shloime Taussig together with Itzik Orelov and Amiran Davir The Kumzitz at Kever Duvid Thursday, August 20: Another visit to Greentec, this time at their Bnei Brak location. From there, Shloime went to do a radio interview with the Sefardi radio station, Radio Kol Beramah. It’s funny how Shloime’s music seems to touch people from all different walks of life. So many people commented that now that they’ve met Shloime, his music means even more to them. After that is was off to a Chanukas HaBayis at a Beis Medrash in Yerushalayim, where Shloime’s beautiful voice only enhanced the simcha of this momentous occasion. Shloime Taussig in Greentec in Bnei Brak Shloime being interviewed by Radio Kol Beramah Shloime singing at the Chanukas Habayis in Yerushalayim Friday, August 21: Even Shloime needs a day to relax. After recording a podcast for ShlageRadio, Shloime travels to Bnei Brak, looking forward to a beautiful, inspiring Shabbos! Shloime Taussig leaving to Bnei Brak for Shabbos Shabbos Kodesh, August 22: Is there anything more meaningful than Shabbos in Bnei Brak? I’m sure the people in Bnei Brak were as inspired by Shloime as he was by them. Despite the late hour, Shloime managed to squeeze in another interview on Motzei Shabbos, this one with Radio Kol Chai. From R-L; Shloime Taussig, Yossi Eisenthal (host), Shua Fried, Yossi Gil Shloime Taussig together with Shai Kahan from Radio Kol Chai Sunday, August 23: Shloime’s last full day in Eretz Yisroel started off when someone approached him after Shachris, saying they only wished that he had been the Ba’al Tefilla who davened Hallel on Rosh Chodesh. More interviews today and these were huge. The first was with Arutz Sheva, the Israeli national news network, which included recording a short music video. The second was with Radio Kol Yisrael, Israel’s biggest radio station. Hard to believe that in one short week Shloime covered just about every single major Israeli media outlet. Before heading to the airport, Shloime managed to fit in supper with Avi from Greentec. Shloime Taussig with Gidi Sharon from radio Kol Yisrael Shloime with Avi from Greentec Shloime Taussig leaving Israel after a hard but fulfilling week August 24: Back to the USA at dawn. Welcome back, Shloime. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next! (via taussigmusic.com) tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25056549 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:46:42 -0700 no Jewish Music Report Uncategorized, News, General, Shloime Taussig http://odeo.com/episodes/25032137-Yehuda-Concert-in-Cunningham-Park Is there anything better than a concert on a breezy summer night? Yup.  A free concert on a breezy summer night! Approximately four hundred people showed up to a free Yehuda! concert at Cunningham Park in Queens this past Wednesday night. Yehuda! kept the crowd entertained for almost two hours, singing some of his most popular songs.  Special thanks to the Queens Jewish Community Council and all the other organizations who sponsored this event. (Photo credit: Ami Eller) Is there anything better than a concert on a breezy summer night? Yup.  A free concert on a breezy summer night! Approximately four hundred people showed up to a free Yehuda! concert at Cunningham Park in Queens this past Wednesday night. Yehuda! kept the crowd entertained for almost two hours, singing some of his most popular songs.  Special thanks to the Queens Jewish Community Council and all the other organizations who sponsored this event. (Photo credit: Ami Eller) Is there anything better than a concert on a breezy summer night? Yup.  A free concert on a breezy summer night! Approximately four hundred people showed up to a free Yehuda! concert at Cunningham Park in Queens this past Wednesday night. Yehuda! kept the crowd entertained for almost two hours, singing some of his most popular songs.  Special thanks to the Queens Jewish Community Council and all the other organizations who sponsored this event. (Photo credit: Ami Eller) tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25032137 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:05:15 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/25020261-New-MBD-Promo-Clip MBD’s new CD will be out next week, in the meantime enjoy this clip featuring songs from his upcoming album. The CD features songs and arrangements by Yossi Green, MBD, Aaron Razel, Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer and others. MBD’s new CD will be out next week, in the meantime enjoy this clip featuring songs from his upcoming album. The CD features songs and arrangements by Yossi Green, MBD, Aaron Razel, Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer and others. MBD’s new CD will be out next week, in the meantime enjoy this clip featuring songs from his upcoming album. The CD features songs and arrangements by Yossi Green, MBD, Aaron Razel, Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer and others. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020261 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:29:32 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24999389-Yaakov-Shwekey-Full-Audio-Preview Next week we plan on having much more, including a full album review by the end of next week. Next week we plan on having much more, including a full album review by the end of next week. Next week we plan on having much more, including a full album review by the end of next week. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24999389 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:14:05 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24996976-YBC-4-Now-In-Stores-Hear-Sampler-Now-Reviews-Coming JewishMusicReport invites you to download and listen to our very own custom made sampler. Eli Gerstner and Yossi Newman bring you the amazing 4th CD from the exciting Yeshiva Boys Choir. This CD features 10 songs composed by Eli Gerstner (with a couple from Yossi Newman!We plan on bringing you much more YBC4 action, including a DOUBLE review by Kol Isha and JM Derech. From JewishJukebox.com Sh’moy Shel Melech is guaranteed to keep The Yeshiva Boys Choir on the top of Jewish music charts as the world’s best. With all new compositions and music, this recording is nothing short of amazing! YBC 1 and 2 featured the Cleveland choir, YBC 3 featured the 5-Towns choir and YBC 4 features the Brooklyn choir. Every YBC album stepped it up a notch in sound and production and this one does the same. The song “Sh’moy” is the next “Kol Hamispalel”, “V’ohavta” & “Shabichi.” There’s also a new version of “Hamalac... JewishMusicReport invites you to download and listen to our very own custom made sampler. Eli Gerstner and Yossi Newman bring you the amazing 4th CD from the exciting Yeshiva Boys Choir. This CD features 10 songs composed by Eli Gerstner (with a couple from Yossi Newman!We plan on bringing you much more YBC4 action, including a DOUBLE review by Kol Isha and JM Derech. From JewishJukebox.com Sh’moy Shel Melech is guaranteed to keep The Yeshiva Boys Choir on the top of Jewish music charts as the world’s best. With all new compositions and music, this recording is nothing short of amazing! YBC 1 and 2 featured the Cleveland choir, YBC 3 featured the 5-Towns choir and YBC 4 features the Brooklyn choir. Every YBC album stepped it up a notch in sound and production and this one does the same. The song “Sh’moy” is the next “Kol Hamispalel”, “V’ohavta” & “Shabichi.” There’s also a new version of “Hamalach” on the album, which is definitely the runaway hit. JewishMusicReport invites you to download and listen to our very own custom made sampler. Eli Gerstner and Yossi Newman bring you the amazing 4th CD from the exciting Yeshiva Boys Choir. This CD features 10 songs composed by Eli Gerstner (with a couple from Yossi Newman!We plan on bringing you much more YBC4 action, including a DOUBLE review by Kol Isha and JM Derech. From JewishJukebox.com Sh’moy Shel Melech is guaranteed to keep The Yeshiva Boys Choir on the top of Jewish music charts as the world’s best. With all new compositions and music, this recording is nothing short of amazing! YBC 1 and 2 featured the Cleveland choir, YBC 3 featured the 5-Towns choir and YBC 4 features the Brooklyn choir. Every YBC album stepped it up a notch in sound and production and this one does the same. The song “Sh’moy” is the next “Kol Hamispalel”, “V’ohavta” & “Shabichi.” There’s also a new version of “Hamalach” on the album, which is definitely the runaway hit. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24996976 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:14:36 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24987529-Video-Interview-Moshe-Hecht The unique music of Jewish folk-rock singer Moshe Hecht draws inspiration from reggae, classic rock, folk music and Chassidic melodies. His lyrics are poetic, honest, and confident, complimented by a voice that displays a depth, wisdom and passion well beyond his years. Moshe considers music a tool for communicating and elevating ideas and lessons. His barrier-breaking live performances are a dynamic interplay of singing, storytelling, insight and humor that have already warmed audiences of every calling. The dream, he says, is “to inspire people to connect with their roots in a natural yet powerful way.” Moshe is currently in Seattle recording tracks for his debut album, which being produced by 7 time Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Steven Ray Allen . He will be touring the States upon the release of his album at the end of 2009. In this studio interview, Moshe opens up about what makes him tick. You will also get a taste of clips from some songs off the album being reve... The unique music of Jewish folk-rock singer Moshe Hecht draws inspiration from reggae, classic rock, folk music and Chassidic melodies. His lyrics are poetic, honest, and confident, complimented by a voice that displays a depth, wisdom and passion well beyond his years. Moshe considers music a tool for communicating and elevating ideas and lessons. His barrier-breaking live performances are a dynamic interplay of singing, storytelling, insight and humor that have already warmed audiences of every calling. The dream, he says, is “to inspire people to connect with their roots in a natural yet powerful way.” Moshe is currently in Seattle recording tracks for his debut album, which being produced by 7 time Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Steven Ray Allen . He will be touring the States upon the release of his album at the end of 2009. In this studio interview, Moshe opens up about what makes him tick. You will also get a taste of clips from some songs off the album being revealed for the very first time. We even managed to get a few words with the great Steven Ray Allen. Enjoy! Direct download The unique music of Jewish folk-rock singer Moshe Hecht draws inspiration from reggae, classic rock, folk music and Chassidic melodies. His lyrics are poetic, honest, and confident, complimented by a voice that displays a depth, wisdom and passion well beyond his years. Moshe considers music a tool for communicating and elevating ideas and lessons. His barrier-breaking live performances are a dynamic interplay of singing, storytelling, insight and humor that have already warmed audiences of every calling. The dream, he says, is “to inspire people to connect with their roots in a natural yet powerful way.” Moshe is currently in Seattle recording tracks for his debut album, which being produced by 7 time Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Steven Ray Allen . He will be touring the States upon the release of his album at the end of 2009. In this studio interview, Moshe opens up about what makes him tick. You will also get a taste of clips from some songs off the album being revealed for the very first time. We even managed to get a few words with the great Steven Ray Allen. Enjoy! Direct download tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24987529 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:06:50 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, interviews, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/24951958-Hope-on-the-Hudson Tuesday Night, August 11th, A T.I.M.E. held a dinner and concert on the Hudson River. The boat set sail from Pier 59, Chesea Piers, in New York City. The evening was a star studded sold out event, featuring Avraham Fried, Chazan Yiztchok Meir Helfgot, Shloime Gertner and R Pinky Weber. The nights entertainment was hosted by R’ Michoel Schnitzler, a well known Badchen and respected singer in his own right. The organization  A TIME is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. Aside from the exciting musical entertainment there were some prominent speakers who discussed A T.I.M.E., what it does, and how we can help and be involved. Guest speakers included it’s founder Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi Weiss, Rabbi Eisner, a personal story from a young man from Cleveland and Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro from Nort... Tuesday Night, August 11th, A T.I.M.E. held a dinner and concert on the Hudson River. The boat set sail from Pier 59, Chesea Piers, in New York City. The evening was a star studded sold out event, featuring Avraham Fried, Chazan Yiztchok Meir Helfgot, Shloime Gertner and R Pinky Weber. The nights entertainment was hosted by R’ Michoel Schnitzler, a well known Badchen and respected singer in his own right. The organization  A TIME is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. Aside from the exciting musical entertainment there were some prominent speakers who discussed A T.I.M.E., what it does, and how we can help and be involved. Guest speakers included it’s founder Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi Weiss, Rabbi Eisner, a personal story from a young man from Cleveland and Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro from North Miami Beach. The entire evening was produced and coordinated by TeeM Productions (Yossi Tyberg and Gershy Moskowitz.) Http://www.teemproductions.com | http://www.atime.org/index.htm Direct link to photos. Tuesday Night, August 11th, A T.I.M.E. held a dinner and concert on the Hudson River. The boat set sail from Pier 59, Chesea Piers, in New York City. The evening was a star studded sold out event, featuring Avraham Fried, Chazan Yiztchok Meir Helfgot, Shloime Gertner and R Pinky Weber. The nights entertainment was hosted by R’ Michoel Schnitzler, a well known Badchen and respected singer in his own right. The organization  A TIME is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. Aside from the exciting musical entertainment there were some prominent speakers who discussed A T.I.M.E., what it does, and how we can help and be involved. Guest speakers included it’s founder Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi Weiss, Rabbi Eisner, a personal story from a young man from Cleveland and Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro from North Miami Beach. The entire evening was produced and coordinated by TeeM Productions (Yossi Tyberg and Gershy Moskowitz.) Http://www.teemproductions.com | http://www.atime.org/index.htm Direct link to photos. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24951958 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:31:17 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24899459-We-Got-Soul-%E2%80%93-Moshe-Hecht-Live We’d like to take a moment and invite you to Moshe Hecht’s upcoming concert (tonight in Queens.) Moshe is the composer and singer of last years very catchy “Lamplighters” video. Moshe’s got an interesting style and groove. If you are able to come it’s for a good Tzedaka and you’ll get to hear some cool Jewish tunes. (we have a special video interview with Moshe coming soon!) Check out Moshe here and here. We’d like to take a moment and invite you to Moshe Hecht’s upcoming concert (tonight in Queens.) Moshe is the composer and singer of last years very catchy “Lamplighters” video. Moshe’s got an interesting style and groove. If you are able to come it’s for a good Tzedaka and you’ll get to hear some cool Jewish tunes. (we have a special video interview with Moshe coming soon!) Check out Moshe here and here. We’d like to take a moment and invite you to Moshe Hecht’s upcoming concert (tonight in Queens.) Moshe is the composer and singer of last years very catchy “Lamplighters” video. Moshe’s got an interesting style and groove. If you are able to come it’s for a good Tzedaka and you’ll get to hear some cool Jewish tunes. (we have a special video interview with Moshe coming soon!) Check out Moshe here and here. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24899459 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:15:34 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Moshe Hecht http://odeo.com/episodes/24885638-Ad-Ana-Bechiya “Ad Ana Bechiya” are lyrics that come from the Tikkun Chatzot, or Midnight Lamentations. The Jewish people yearn for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and ask, “How long shall we cry over Zion and eulogize Jerusalem?” This music in this clip is voice only, and permissible to listen to during the Three Weeks. “Ad Ana Bechiya” are lyrics that come from the Tikkun Chatzot, or Midnight Lamentations. The Jewish people yearn for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and ask, “How long shall we cry over Zion and eulogize Jerusalem?” This music in this clip is voice only, and permissible to listen to during the Three Weeks. “Ad Ana Bechiya” are lyrics that come from the Tikkun Chatzot, or Midnight Lamentations. The Jewish people yearn for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and ask, “How long shall we cry over Zion and eulogize Jerusalem?” This music in this clip is voice only, and permissible to listen to during the Three Weeks. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24885638 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:23:57 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/24842616-Ari-Goldwag-Ribono-Shel-Olam-No-Music Check out this amazing vocal only rendition of Ribono Shel Olam. The song was originally featured on Shea Rubenstein’s debut album. The song was composed by Ari Goldwag. Here you can hear Ari singing his song a cappela style, without music. Check out this amazing vocal only rendition of Ribono Shel Olam. The song was originally featured on Shea Rubenstein’s debut album. The song was composed by Ari Goldwag. Here you can hear Ari singing his song a cappela style, without music. Check out this amazing vocal only rendition of Ribono Shel Olam. The song was originally featured on Shea Rubenstein’s debut album. The song was composed by Ari Goldwag. Here you can hear Ari singing his song a cappela style, without music. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24842616 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:49:19 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24797636-Beri-Weber-Brand-New-FREE-A-Cappela-Track Download this free track of “Aheim” originally recorded on the debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” from Beri Weber. This song contains no musical instruments and is intended for use during Sefirah and the 3 weeks. (Or the rest of the year!) Download it here. Or through MostlyMusic.com Download this free track of “Aheim” originally recorded on the debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” from Beri Weber. This song contains no musical instruments and is intended for use during Sefirah and the 3 weeks. (Or the rest of the year!) Download it here. Or through MostlyMusic.com Download this free track of “Aheim” originally recorded on the debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” from Beri Weber. This song contains no musical instruments and is intended for use during Sefirah and the 3 weeks. (Or the rest of the year!) Download it here. Or through MostlyMusic.com tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24797636 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:59:43 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792944-Brand-New-A-Cappela-Single-Shua-Kessin Click Here to Download MP3 Shua Kessin is a name you’d might have been hearing more of lately, and for good reason. Shua has recently become a huge name on both the Kumzits and wedding scene. He is currently finshing to record his debut album, “LO LIHITYAISH” which will be ready at the end of the Summer. This debut album is produced by Ozer Babad, and will feature songs composed by Shua himself. We wanted you to get a small taste of what Shua has to offer, and so we present to you an A Cappela version of Nishmas. This is a song that Shua composed and will also be featured on his upcoming album. Here is a small description of the song by Shua. “We say Nishmas every Shabbos. I was recently talking to a friend who has been going through some terrible Tzoras. Whenever I ask him how he is doing he always makes a point in saying “Baruch Hashem!” I asked him what he thinks the meaning of Nishmas is and he told me, without any hesitation, “We aren&#... Click Here to Download MP3 Shua Kessin is a name you’d might have been hearing more of lately, and for good reason. Shua has recently become a huge name on both the Kumzits and wedding scene. He is currently finshing to record his debut album, “LO LIHITYAISH” which will be ready at the end of the Summer. This debut album is produced by Ozer Babad, and will feature songs composed by Shua himself. We wanted you to get a small taste of what Shua has to offer, and so we present to you an A Cappela version of Nishmas. This is a song that Shua composed and will also be featured on his upcoming album. Here is a small description of the song by Shua. “We say Nishmas every Shabbos. I was recently talking to a friend who has been going through some terrible Tzoras. Whenever I ask him how he is doing he always makes a point in saying “Baruch Hashem!” I asked him what he thinks the meaning of Nishmas is and he told me, without any hesitation, “We aren’t expressing our thanks for the extras in life like a nice house, or a nice car…we are simply thanking hashem for the basics. The fact that we wake up every morning and we breathe, we smile, we eat, we are healthy.” That’s a special thought and the message is simple. Hashem is always there for us making sure we have everything we need to survive, even with all the trouble facing us in todays tough Matzav. Hashem is always there for us, and for that we sing, Nishmas Kol Chai.” Please enjoy this A Cappela single, Nishmas, from the upcoming album, “LO LIHITYAISH” – due this Elul! This is only an A Cappela version of the song. The song, along with the rest of the album, will contain full musical arrangements. Song Credits- Produced by: Ozer Babad Composed and sung by: Shua Kessin. Choirs by: Shira Choir conducted by Zevi Fried (Recorded at Neumann Media, Brooklyn, NY) Vocals recorded at: Berry Studio, Brooklyn, N.Y. By Nir Graff Mixed by: Zohar “Baba” Borger Single Cover Art by: Sruly Meyer (DesignsBySruly.com) It’s a free download, please feel free to pass it around, and of course visit my website (www.ShuaKessin.com) for more updates, pictures, and videos. Please also feel free to follow Shua on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessincom/ShuaKessin Click Here to Download MP3 Shua Kessin is a name you’d might have been hearing more of lately, and for good reason. Shua has recently become a huge name on both the Kumzits and wedding scene. He is currently finshing to record his debut album, “LO LIHITYAISH” which will be ready at the end of the Summer. This debut album is produced by Ozer Babad, and will feature songs composed by Shua himself. We wanted you to get a small taste of what Shua has to offer, and so we present to you an A Cappela version of Nishmas. This is a song that Shua composed and will also be featured on his upcoming album. Here is a small description of the song by Shua. “We say Nishmas every Shabbos. I was recently talking to a friend who has been going through some terrible Tzoras. Whenever I ask him how he is doing he always makes a point in saying “Baruch Hashem!” I asked him what he thinks the meaning of Nishmas is and he told me, without any hesitation, “We aren’t expressing our thanks for the extras in life like a nice house, or a nice car…we are simply thanking hashem for the basics. The fact that we wake up every morning and we breathe, we smile, we eat, we are healthy.” That’s a special thought and the message is simple. Hashem is always there for us making sure we have everything we need to survive, even with all the trouble facing us in todays tough Matzav. Hashem is always there for us, and for that we sing, Nishmas Kol Chai.” Please enjoy this A Cappela single, Nishmas, from the upcoming album, “LO LIHITYAISH” – due this Elul! This is only an A Cappela version of the song. The song, along with the rest of the album, will contain full musical arrangements. Song Credits- Produced by: Ozer Babad Composed and sung by: Shua Kessin. Choirs by: Shira Choir conducted by Zevi Fried (Recorded at Neumann Media, Brooklyn, NY) Vocals recorded at: Berry Studio, Brooklyn, N.Y. By Nir Graff Mixed by: Zohar “Baba” Borger Single Cover Art by: Sruly Meyer (DesignsBySruly.com) It’s a free download, please feel free to pass it around, and of course visit my website (www.ShuaKessin.com) for more updates, pictures, and videos. Please also feel free to follow Shua on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ShuaKessincom/ShuaKessin tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24792944 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:32:01 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Shua Kessin http://odeo.com/episodes/24792945-JMR-Covers-the-Kumzits-on-the-Hudson Below is a sideshow with photos of the Kumzits Click on images below to see larger view! Enjoy You can read the recap of the live twitter here. Below is a sideshow with photos of the Kumzits Click on images below to see larger view! Enjoy You can read the recap of the live twitter here. Below is a sideshow with photos of the Kumzits Click on images below to see larger view! Enjoy You can read the recap of the live twitter here. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24792945 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:03:51 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792946-Kumzitz-on-the-Hudson-Mendel-Interviews-Gershy-Moskowitz The Jewish Music Report is excited to bring you a short interview with Gershy Moskowitz of TeeM Productions. Gershy and Mendel talk about the upcoming 3rd Kumzits on the Hudson, they discuss who will be there, who is involved in putting it together, and of course the food! Make sure you’re there, there will be surprise guests, debut singing appearances and of course the same great quality entertainment you would always expect from this duo of Gershy Moskowitz and Yossi Tyberg. Go to JewishTickets.com and buy your tickets now, or call 718-301-9049! The boat leaves this Tuesday, at 8PM (boarding at 7:15.) You can download the interview here, subscribe via iTunes here, or listen to the interview below. The Jewish Music Report is excited to bring you a short interview with Gershy Moskowitz of TeeM Productions. Gershy and Mendel talk about the upcoming 3rd Kumzits on the Hudson, they discuss who will be there, who is involved in putting it together, and of course the food! Make sure you’re there, there will be surprise guests, debut singing appearances and of course the same great quality entertainment you would always expect from this duo of Gershy Moskowitz and Yossi Tyberg. Go to JewishTickets.com and buy your tickets now, or call 718-301-9049! The boat leaves this Tuesday, at 8PM (boarding at 7:15.) You can download the interview here, subscribe via iTunes here, or listen to the interview below. The Jewish Music Report is excited to bring you a short interview with Gershy Moskowitz of TeeM Productions. Gershy and Mendel talk about the upcoming 3rd Kumzits on the Hudson, they discuss who will be there, who is involved in putting it together, and of course the food! Make sure you’re there, there will be surprise guests, debut singing appearances and of course the same great quality entertainment you would always expect from this duo of Gershy Moskowitz and Yossi Tyberg. Go to JewishTickets.com and buy your tickets now, or call 718-301-9049! The boat leaves this Tuesday, at 8PM (boarding at 7:15.) You can download the interview here, subscribe via iTunes here, or listen to the interview below. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24792946 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:53:15 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, interviews http://odeo.com/episodes/24792947-Up-and-Coming-Singers-Eli-Marcus We here at JMR love talking about Jewish Music, we love talking about Jewish Music singers also! These days there is so much amazing talent out there, it could be hard to navigate through the crowded field. We will now be starting a series of short profiles of upcoming singers. We’re not talking about the known singers with debut albums “coming soon”, we’re talking about the guys you probably haven’t even heard of yet. Our first look is at Eli Marcus. Eli is from Los Angeles, California, This guy has really started to make some waves. Eli is one of the talented Marcus Brothers (of 8th Day fame) and has been working hard on the wedding scene. (Including singing with his Uncle Avraham Fried at Benny Friedman’s recent wedding.) Eli’s got a great voice, I’ve heard him live a couple times and I look forward to watching his career grow and maybe even one day have a CD. There aren’t any plans as of yet for a CD but Eli is already going ... We here at JMR love talking about Jewish Music, we love talking about Jewish Music singers also! These days there is so much amazing talent out there, it could be hard to navigate through the crowded field. We will now be starting a series of short profiles of upcoming singers. We’re not talking about the known singers with debut albums “coming soon”, we’re talking about the guys you probably haven’t even heard of yet. Our first look is at Eli Marcus. Eli is from Los Angeles, California, This guy has really started to make some waves. Eli is one of the talented Marcus Brothers (of 8th Day fame) and has been working hard on the wedding scene. (Including singing with his Uncle Avraham Fried at Benny Friedman’s recent wedding.) Eli’s got a great voice, I’ve heard him live a couple times and I look forward to watching his career grow and maybe even one day have a CD. There aren’t any plans as of yet for a CD but Eli is already going to be on one anticipated upcoming release. Eli did some background choir work for at least two songs on the long awaited Benny Friedman CD. Here is a picture of Benny and Eli in the studio. Here is a picture of Eli singing with Benny Friedman and Bentzy Marcus at a recent wedding in Crown Heights. Here are some videos. Eli, we at the Jewish Music Report wish you luck and look forward to hearing more! We here at JMR love talking about Jewish Music, we love talking about Jewish Music singers also! These days there is so much amazing talent out there, it could be hard to navigate through the crowded field. We will now be starting a series of short profiles of upcoming singers. We’re not talking about the known singers with debut albums “coming soon”, we’re talking about the guys you probably haven’t even heard of yet. Our first look is at Eli Marcus. Eli is from Los Angeles, California, This guy has really started to make some waves. Eli is one of the talented Marcus Brothers (of 8th Day fame) and has been working hard on the wedding scene. (Including singing with his Uncle Avraham Fried at Benny Friedman’s recent wedding.) Eli’s got a great voice, I’ve heard him live a couple times and I look forward to watching his career grow and maybe even one day have a CD. There aren’t any plans as of yet for a CD but Eli is already going to be on one anticipated upcoming release. Eli did some background choir work for at least two songs on the long awaited Benny Friedman CD. Here is a picture of Benny and Eli in the studio. Here is a picture of Eli singing with Benny Friedman and Bentzy Marcus at a recent wedding in Crown Heights. Here are some videos. Eli, we at the Jewish Music Report wish you luck and look forward to hearing more! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24792947 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01:49 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Eli Marcus http://odeo.com/episodes/24792948-Full-Green-Ehrenpreis-Wedding-Recap A veritable who’s who of the Jewish music scene gathered at The Sands this past Thursday night in honor of the wedding of Yossi Green’s son Ari to Temima Ehrenpreis. Photo info, from right to left: Yisroel Werdyger, Yossi Green, Shloime Taussig, Yoily Horowitz, Zevi Fried, Shraga Feivel Gold The delectable food and exquisite ambiance were accompanied by a musical feast that was enjoyed by all. The chupah began with beautiful melodies sung by Shloime Taussig joined by Shragi Gold and  the Shira Choir. They sang  Ki Elokim, a new song composed by Yossi Green for Mordechai Ben David’s upcoming album, as the chosson walked down to the chupah. That was just the beginning of the moving and inspiring chupah. Shlomo Simcha sang a hartzig Mi Adir to the tune of Od Yeishvu followed by a truly unique moment,  Avraham Fried singing  Anovim to the Kallah as she walked down the aisle.  Shimon Craimer sang Mi Bon Siach and just before breaking the glass, Yossi Green sang  Z’chor Hashem, a new song... A veritable who’s who of the Jewish music scene gathered at The Sands this past Thursday night in honor of the wedding of Yossi Green’s son Ari to Temima Ehrenpreis. Photo info, from right to left: Yisroel Werdyger, Yossi Green, Shloime Taussig, Yoily Horowitz, Zevi Fried, Shraga Feivel Gold The delectable food and exquisite ambiance were accompanied by a musical feast that was enjoyed by all. The chupah began with beautiful melodies sung by Shloime Taussig joined by Shragi Gold and  the Shira Choir. They sang  Ki Elokim, a new song composed by Yossi Green for Mordechai Ben David’s upcoming album, as the chosson walked down to the chupah. That was just the beginning of the moving and inspiring chupah. Shlomo Simcha sang a hartzig Mi Adir to the tune of Od Yeishvu followed by a truly unique moment,  Avraham Fried singing  Anovim to the Kallah as she walked down the aisle.  Shimon Craimer sang Mi Bon Siach and just before breaking the glass, Yossi Green sang  Z’chor Hashem, a new song composed for Avraham Fried’s upcoming album. Musical accompaniment was provided by Freilach Orchestra: Mendy Hershkowitz (keyboard), Avrumi Schreiber (drums), Nachman Dreier, a newcomer from Israel: (guitar), Buster Hynphill (bass guitar), Shlomo Cohen (saxophone), Justin Mullens (trumpet) and, Yossi Forkosh on the trombone. An elegant string section played throughout the chupah and the meal. The meal began with Levi Yitzchok Folkowitz doing a set of moving Yossi Green songs accompanied by the Shira Choir. Next, Shloime Taussig and Sruly Werdyger sang Modim Anachnu, the title track from Taussig’s new hit CD. They segued into a new intro as the chosson and kallah were brought in and sang the first set. While the main course was served, Shloime Taussig sang Shtar Hatnoyim, followed by Dudu Fischer singing Bring Him Home, dedicated to Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The second dance began with Srully Williger’s leibidig delivery of HaGomel. Yeedle sang Lev Echad, the title track from his latest CD  and Ashrecha, followed by MBD singing an upbeat set of songs including Usid, Nodeh L’cha, Ani Maamin and Yidden. Other familiar faces at the wedding included Gideon Levin, Yisroel Lamm, Sheya Mendlowitz, Mendy Werdyger, Shelly Lang, Chazzan Helfgott, Chanoch Vinderbaum and Beri Weber. All this was coordinated by none other than Yossi Tyberg and Gershy Moskowitz of TeeM productions who kept everything running smoothly. We here at Jewish Music Report would like to take the opportunity to wish a hearty mazel tov to both the Green and Ehrenpreis families on this beautiful simcha. May they be zoche to build a bayis neeman b’yisroel. We would like to thank www.TaussigMusic.com for compiling the information for us and our editing staff for putting it together and gathering additional facts. Watch video here: A veritable who’s who of the Jewish music scene gathered at The Sands this past Thursday night in honor of the wedding of Yossi Green’s son Ari to Temima Ehrenpreis. Photo info, from right to left: Yisroel Werdyger, Yossi Green, Shloime Taussig, Yoily Horowitz, Zevi Fried, Shraga Feivel Gold The delectable food and exquisite ambiance were accompanied by a musical feast that was enjoyed by all. The chupah began with beautiful melodies sung by Shloime Taussig joined by Shragi Gold and  the Shira Choir. They sang  Ki Elokim, a new song composed by Yossi Green for Mordechai Ben David’s upcoming album, as the chosson walked down to the chupah. That was just the beginning of the moving and inspiring chupah. Shlomo Simcha sang a hartzig Mi Adir to the tune of Od Yeishvu followed by a truly unique moment,  Avraham Fried singing  Anovim to the Kallah as she walked down the aisle.  Shimon Craimer sang Mi Bon Siach and just before breaking the glass, Yossi Green sang  Z’chor Hashem, a new song composed for Avraham Fried’s upcoming album. Musical accompaniment was provided by Freilach Orchestra: Mendy Hershkowitz (keyboard), Avrumi Schreiber (drums), Nachman Dreier, a newcomer from Israel: (guitar), Buster Hynphill (bass guitar), Shlomo Cohen (saxophone), Justin Mullens (trumpet) and, Yossi Forkosh on the trombone. An elegant string section played throughout the chupah and the meal. The meal began with Levi Yitzchok Folkowitz doing a set of moving Yossi Green songs accompanied by the Shira Choir. Next, Shloime Taussig and Sruly Werdyger sang Modim Anachnu, the title track from Taussig’s new hit CD. They segued into a new intro as the chosson and kallah were brought in and sang the first set. While the main course was served, Shloime Taussig sang Shtar Hatnoyim, followed by Dudu Fischer singing Bring Him Home, dedicated to Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The second dance began with Srully Williger’s leibidig delivery of HaGomel. Yeedle sang Lev Echad, the title track from his latest CD  and Ashrecha, followed by MBD singing an upbeat set of songs including Usid, Nodeh L’cha, Ani Maamin and Yidden. Other familiar faces at the wedding included Gideon Levin, Yisroel Lamm, Sheya Mendlowitz, Mendy Werdyger, Shelly Lang, Chazzan Helfgott, Chanoch Vinderbaum and Beri Weber. All this was coordinated by none other than Yossi Tyberg and Gershy Moskowitz of TeeM productions who kept everything running smoothly. We here at Jewish Music Report would like to take the opportunity to wish a hearty mazel tov to both the Green and Ehrenpreis families on this beautiful simcha. May they be zoche to build a bayis neeman b’yisroel. We would like to thank www.TaussigMusic.com for compiling the information for us and our editing staff for putting it together and gathering additional facts. Watch video here: tag:odeo.com,2009-06-27,24792948 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:59:02 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792949-JMR-PODCAST-2-NOW-ONLINE Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 2! This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp2.mp3 http://jewishmusicreport.com/?p=1332 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from Beri Weber, Avraham Fried, Yosef Chaim, Shloime Kaufman, Shloime Taussig and Od Yosef Chai Volume 2. We’ve got the second installment of the very popular Hangin with the Sheichet” which features a very entertaining review and report on the new Od Yosef Chai 2 CD. To top it all off Bentzi Ptallis of Kol Noar Boys Choir calls in to talk a little about their CD and update us as to what the future holds for KNBC. Dov and Sruly get used to the new format and discuss what’s ahe... Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 2! This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp2.mp3 http://jewishmusicreport.com/?p=1332 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from Beri Weber, Avraham Fried, Yosef Chaim, Shloime Kaufman, Shloime Taussig and Od Yosef Chai Volume 2. We’ve got the second installment of the very popular Hangin with the Sheichet” which features a very entertaining review and report on the new Od Yosef Chai 2 CD. To top it all off Bentzi Ptallis of Kol Noar Boys Choir calls in to talk a little about their CD and update us as to what the future holds for KNBC. Dov and Sruly get used to the new format and discuss what’s ahead for the show. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com , where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums. You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use this feed to download this video directly to your iPod, using iTunes. Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer are back with Episode # 2! This podcast (an audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer. http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp2.mp3 http://jewishmusicreport.com/?p=1332 You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list. On this episode the guys bring you brand new music from Beri Weber, Avraham Fried, Yosef Chaim, Shloime Kaufman, Shloime Taussig and Od Yosef Chai Volume 2. We’ve got the second installment of the very popular Hangin with the Sheichet” which features a very entertaining review and report on the new Od Yosef Chai 2 CD. To top it all off Bentzi Ptallis of Kol Noar Boys Choir calls in to talk a little about their CD and update us as to what the future holds for KNBC. Dov and Sruly get used to the new format and discuss what’s ahead for the show. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com , where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums. You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use this feed to download this video directly to your iPod, using iTunes. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24792949 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:10:27 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, JMR Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24792950-Mendel-Interviews-Berry-Weber Mendel the Sheichet interviews Berry Weber about his brand new CD. The CD is now in stores and available only for download. You can download the interview by going here. You can also subscribe to all our interviews and audio clips by going to iTunes. Mendel the Sheichet interviews Berry Weber about his brand new CD. The CD is now in stores and available only for download. You can download the interview by going here. You can also subscribe to all our interviews and audio clips by going to iTunes. Mendel the Sheichet interviews Berry Weber about his brand new CD. The CD is now in stores and available only for download. You can download the interview by going here. You can also subscribe to all our interviews and audio clips by going to iTunes. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24792950 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:25:15 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, interviews http://odeo.com/episodes/24792951-Dina-Storch-Classic-Hits-Sung-By-Avrumi-Flam-Yehuda-Dov-Levine-There%E2%80%99s-a-Place-in-My-Mind Presenting the first of STEProduction’s albums: THERE’S A PLACE IN MY MIND, songs that penetrate the depths of the Neshama, starring Avrumi Flam, who has magnificently pulled together this tremendous production. Although these songs have been very popular for many years, they were never released to the public before. This new release, sung by Avrumi Flam along with with Yehuda! and Dov Levine, is now available to the entire listening population. The need for Jewish music with themes that are educational, build character and strengthen yiras shomayim is crucial. We look forward to sharing over 35 years of songs written by Mrs. Dina Storch with the special engineers who have been part of it and those who are new to it. This CD will be available from MostlyMusic.com very soon. Presenting the first of STEProduction’s albums: THERE’S A PLACE IN MY MIND, songs that penetrate the depths of the Neshama, starring Avrumi Flam, who has magnificently pulled together this tremendous production. Although these songs have been very popular for many years, they were never released to the public before. This new release, sung by Avrumi Flam along with with Yehuda! and Dov Levine, is now available to the entire listening population. The need for Jewish music with themes that are educational, build character and strengthen yiras shomayim is crucial. We look forward to sharing over 35 years of songs written by Mrs. Dina Storch with the special engineers who have been part of it and those who are new to it. This CD will be available from MostlyMusic.com very soon. Presenting the first of STEProduction’s albums: THERE’S A PLACE IN MY MIND, songs that penetrate the depths of the Neshama, starring Avrumi Flam, who has magnificently pulled together this tremendous production. Although these songs have been very popular for many years, they were never released to the public before. This new release, sung by Avrumi Flam along with with Yehuda! and Dov Levine, is now available to the entire listening population. The need for Jewish music with themes that are educational, build character and strengthen yiras shomayim is crucial. We look forward to sharing over 35 years of songs written by Mrs. Dina Storch with the special engineers who have been part of it and those who are new to it. This CD will be available from MostlyMusic.com very soon. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24792951 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:05:36 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792952-Audio-Interview-Mendy-Werdyger-talks-to-Mendel-%E2%80%9Cthe-Sheichet%E2%80%9D-about-new-Yossele-Rosenblatt-CD Aderet Music has announced that they will be releasing the long awaited followup to the successful “Od Yosef Chai” CD of restored performances by undoubtedly the most famous Chazzan of all time, Reb Yossele Rosenblatt. Like “Od Yosef Chai” the followup album is a compilation of painstakingly professionally restored original hits from the benchmark by which all other Chazzanim have been measured for nearly a century. The new album, “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″, is slated to be released on June 15th, 2009. “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″ is the second release in the series of restored works of Yossele Rosenblatt, a project that is monumental both in importance as well as in time, money and effort spent. While others have attempted before to improve the sound quality of Reb Yossele’s recordings, none come close in matching the breadth or success of this project. International historical audio restoration experts were extensively consulted thro... Aderet Music has announced that they will be releasing the long awaited followup to the successful “Od Yosef Chai” CD of restored performances by undoubtedly the most famous Chazzan of all time, Reb Yossele Rosenblatt. Like “Od Yosef Chai” the followup album is a compilation of painstakingly professionally restored original hits from the benchmark by which all other Chazzanim have been measured for nearly a century. The new album, “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″, is slated to be released on June 15th, 2009. “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″ is the second release in the series of restored works of Yossele Rosenblatt, a project that is monumental both in importance as well as in time, money and effort spent. While others have attempted before to improve the sound quality of Reb Yossele’s recordings, none come close in matching the breadth or success of this project. International historical audio restoration experts were extensively consulted throughout the project. In addition to restoration of the original works, new instrumental and choral pieces were added to supplement and enhance the original recordings. Mendy Werdyger, the head of Aderet Music, was personally involved in every step of the project. Mendy was recently interviewed by the Jewish Music Report’s Mendel “the Sheichet” Markel about this project. You can download the mp3 file of the interview here. You Can order the CD here. Aderet Music has announced that they will be releasing the long awaited followup to the successful “Od Yosef Chai” CD of restored performances by undoubtedly the most famous Chazzan of all time, Reb Yossele Rosenblatt. Like “Od Yosef Chai” the followup album is a compilation of painstakingly professionally restored original hits from the benchmark by which all other Chazzanim have been measured for nearly a century. The new album, “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″, is slated to be released on June 15th, 2009. “Od Yosef Chai Volume 2″ is the second release in the series of restored works of Yossele Rosenblatt, a project that is monumental both in importance as well as in time, money and effort spent. While others have attempted before to improve the sound quality of Reb Yossele’s recordings, none come close in matching the breadth or success of this project. International historical audio restoration experts were extensively consulted throughout the project. In addition to restoration of the original works, new instrumental and choral pieces were added to supplement and enhance the original recordings. Mendy Werdyger, the head of Aderet Music, was personally involved in every step of the project. Mendy was recently interviewed by the Jewish Music Report’s Mendel “the Sheichet” Markel about this project. You can download the mp3 file of the interview here. You Can order the CD here. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24792952 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:01:34 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, interviews http://odeo.com/episodes/24792953-Shloime-Kaufman-Avodas-Tzedakah Shloime Kaufman’s Avodos Tzedakah album will be in stores later this week, possibly as early as Thursday afternoon. The CD will be available on MostlyMusic.com, and features Dovid Gabay, Baruch Levine, Abie Rotenberg, Michoel Pruzansky, A.K.A. Pella, Sholom Jacobs and contains songs composed by Yitzy Waldner and Baruch Levine. The CD is presented by and proceeds will go to A T.I.M.E., which is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. http://www.atime.org/ Shloime Kaufman’s Avodos Tzedakah album will be in stores later this week, possibly as early as Thursday afternoon. The CD will be available on MostlyMusic.com, and features Dovid Gabay, Baruch Levine, Abie Rotenberg, Michoel Pruzansky, A.K.A. Pella, Sholom Jacobs and contains songs composed by Yitzy Waldner and Baruch Levine. The CD is presented by and proceeds will go to A T.I.M.E., which is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. http://www.atime.org/ Shloime Kaufman’s Avodos Tzedakah album will be in stores later this week, possibly as early as Thursday afternoon. The CD will be available on MostlyMusic.com, and features Dovid Gabay, Baruch Levine, Abie Rotenberg, Michoel Pruzansky, A.K.A. Pella, Sholom Jacobs and contains songs composed by Yitzy Waldner and Baruch Levine. The CD is presented by and proceeds will go to A T.I.M.E., which is the premier, internationally acclaimed organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. http://www.atime.org/ tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24792953 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:30:56 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Shloime Kaufman http://odeo.com/episodes/24792954-Berry-Webber-Music-Sampler In stores next week! Here is the 10 minute audio preview! In stores next week! Here is the 10 minute audio preview! In stores next week! Here is the 10 minute audio preview! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24792954 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:30:53 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792955-Video-Beyond-the-Music-with-ABD Not long ago, ABD’s debut album took the Jewish world by storm. Seeming to sprout out of thin air, the group surprised us all with an album that was inspired, innovative and  refreshingly relaxed. In addition, many of us were intrigued by  the values they displayed in the donating of all proceeds from their album to Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid, an amazing organization struggling to keep their doors open as the only Yeshiva in he world for deaf and hard of hearing children. Who is ABD? Where did they come from and what makes them tick? Join JMR’s Mendel “the Sheichet” in getting to know the talented trio up close and personal. Please also take a moment to visit Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid to discover the amazing work they do at www.nefeshdovid.com and/or see the video below. Not long ago, ABD’s debut album took the Jewish world by storm. Seeming to sprout out of thin air, the group surprised us all with an album that was inspired, innovative and  refreshingly relaxed. In addition, many of us were intrigued by  the values they displayed in the donating of all proceeds from their album to Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid, an amazing organization struggling to keep their doors open as the only Yeshiva in he world for deaf and hard of hearing children. Who is ABD? Where did they come from and what makes them tick? Join JMR’s Mendel “the Sheichet” in getting to know the talented trio up close and personal. Please also take a moment to visit Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid to discover the amazing work they do at www.nefeshdovid.com and/or see the video below. Not long ago, ABD’s debut album took the Jewish world by storm. Seeming to sprout out of thin air, the group surprised us all with an album that was inspired, innovative and  refreshingly relaxed. In addition, many of us were intrigued by  the values they displayed in the donating of all proceeds from their album to Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid, an amazing organization struggling to keep their doors open as the only Yeshiva in he world for deaf and hard of hearing children. Who is ABD? Where did they come from and what makes them tick? Join JMR’s Mendel “the Sheichet” in getting to know the talented trio up close and personal. Please also take a moment to visit Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid to discover the amazing work they do at www.nefeshdovid.com and/or see the video below. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24792955 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:42:21 -0700 no Jewish Music Report General, Videos http://odeo.com/episodes/24792956-New-CD-From-Berry-Weber-Coming-Soon Berry Weber, who’s video single Be’eilokim can be seen on youtube, is set to release his debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” in 2 weeks. In a Jewish music first, fans were able to watch the evolution of this cover on his facebook fanbook page. Now after hearing from the fans, and many hours of work, the cover is final and ready to be released. The CD has 14 songs composed by Lipa, Motty Ilowitz, David Kaufman, Isaac Altman, Yoel Hersch Fuchs and Berry himself. The CD has aranged by MONA, Shua Fried, Ruli Ezrachi, Shai Bachar, Naftuli Y. Mendlowitz. Please stay tuned for an all new audio sampler from the entire album, coming at the end of this week. You can find more information about Berry and his upcoming CD at his website, DerVaiber.com Berry Weber, who’s video single Be’eilokim can be seen on youtube, is set to release his debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” in 2 weeks. In a Jewish music first, fans were able to watch the evolution of this cover on his facebook fanbook page. Now after hearing from the fans, and many hours of work, the cover is final and ready to be released. The CD has 14 songs composed by Lipa, Motty Ilowitz, David Kaufman, Isaac Altman, Yoel Hersch Fuchs and Berry himself. The CD has aranged by MONA, Shua Fried, Ruli Ezrachi, Shai Bachar, Naftuli Y. Mendlowitz. Please stay tuned for an all new audio sampler from the entire album, coming at the end of this week. You can find more information about Berry and his upcoming CD at his website, DerVaiber.com Berry Weber, who’s video single Be’eilokim can be seen on youtube, is set to release his debut album “Bezras Hashem Yisbarach” in 2 weeks. In a Jewish music first, fans were able to watch the evolution of this cover on his facebook fanbook page. Now after hearing from the fans, and many hours of work, the cover is final and ready to be released. The CD has 14 songs composed by Lipa, Motty Ilowitz, David Kaufman, Isaac Altman, Yoel Hersch Fuchs and Berry himself. The CD has aranged by MONA, Shua Fried, Ruli Ezrachi, Shai Bachar, Naftuli Y. Mendlowitz. Please stay tuned for an all new audio sampler from the entire album, coming at the end of this week. You can find more information about Berry and his upcoming CD at his website, DerVaiber.com tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24792956 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:30:31 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Berry Weber http://odeo.com/episodes/24792957-Exciting-New-Niggunim-Project Behind the Scenes. May/June 2009 Chassidic music veterans Yaron Gershovsky and Zalman Goldstein are at it again. After bringing you TOTALLY CHASSIDIC and A NIGGUN IS FOREVER they present some of Chabads finest melodies in a performance that is second to none. In a departure from the solo piano performance of the previously mentioned albums, this title includes piano, cello, clarinet, string sections, brass and horns, bringing the gems to sparkling life! Behind the Scenes. May/June 2009 Chassidic music veterans Yaron Gershovsky and Zalman Goldstein are at it again. After bringing you TOTALLY CHASSIDIC and A NIGGUN IS FOREVER they present some of Chabads finest melodies in a performance that is second to none. In a departure from the solo piano performance of the previously mentioned albums, this title includes piano, cello, clarinet, string sections, brass and horns, bringing the gems to sparkling life! Behind the Scenes. May/June 2009 Chassidic music veterans Yaron Gershovsky and Zalman Goldstein are at it again. After bringing you TOTALLY CHASSIDIC and A NIGGUN IS FOREVER they present some of Chabads finest melodies in a performance that is second to none. In a departure from the solo piano performance of the previously mentioned albums, this title includes piano, cello, clarinet, string sections, brass and horns, bringing the gems to sparkling life! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24792957 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:23:58 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General http://odeo.com/episodes/24792958-Brand-New-CD-From-Shlomo-Katz The simple yet powerful production behind Shlomo Katz’s latest solo album has been an intense and exciting project with one intent: to be able to create a home in our hearts, in order to carry the message of the title of this album ‘Malei Olam’, a World filled with G-dliness. Recorded in Yerushalayim, Malei Olam features some of today’s most talented artists in the Israeli circuit. Yonatan Razel, Avi Songolda, and Lazer Lloyd are just a few of whom you will meet while listening to these tracks. There is also a special guest appearance by Avshalom Katz, Shlomo’s father who joins in for a duet on the title track ‘Malei Olam’. It has been three years since Shlomo’s last successful release ‘Vehakohanim’, and two years since releasing ‘Keshoshana’ together with Chaim Dovid and Ahron Razel. Malei Olam features nine originals, as well as an unrecorded masterpiece of an early 1960’s gem from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, Katz’s spiritual mentor. So sit back, with your heart and mind as one, and let... The simple yet powerful production behind Shlomo Katz’s latest solo album has been an intense and exciting project with one intent: to be able to create a home in our hearts, in order to carry the message of the title of this album ‘Malei Olam’, a World filled with G-dliness. Recorded in Yerushalayim, Malei Olam features some of today’s most talented artists in the Israeli circuit. Yonatan Razel, Avi Songolda, and Lazer Lloyd are just a few of whom you will meet while listening to these tracks. There is also a special guest appearance by Avshalom Katz, Shlomo’s father who joins in for a duet on the title track ‘Malei Olam’. It has been three years since Shlomo’s last successful release ‘Vehakohanim’, and two years since releasing ‘Keshoshana’ together with Chaim Dovid and Ahron Razel. Malei Olam features nine originals, as well as an unrecorded masterpiece of an early 1960’s gem from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, Katz’s spiritual mentor. So sit back, with your heart and mind as one, and let the music take you to the Holy City, where this music was first written. For more please visit ShlomoKatz.com. The album should be in stores shortly. (Source) The simple yet powerful production behind Shlomo Katz’s latest solo album has been an intense and exciting project with one intent: to be able to create a home in our hearts, in order to carry the message of the title of this album ‘Malei Olam’, a World filled with G-dliness. Recorded in Yerushalayim, Malei Olam features some of today’s most talented artists in the Israeli circuit. Yonatan Razel, Avi Songolda, and Lazer Lloyd are just a few of whom you will meet while listening to these tracks. There is also a special guest appearance by Avshalom Katz, Shlomo’s father who joins in for a duet on the title track ‘Malei Olam’. It has been three years since Shlomo’s last successful release ‘Vehakohanim’, and two years since releasing ‘Keshoshana’ together with Chaim Dovid and Ahron Razel. Malei Olam features nine originals, as well as an unrecorded masterpiece of an early 1960’s gem from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, Katz’s spiritual mentor. So sit back, with your heart and mind as one, and let the music take you to the Holy City, where this music was first written. For more please visit ShlomoKatz.com. The album should be in stores shortly. (Source) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24792958 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:42:54 -0700 no Jewish Music Report News, General, Shlomo Katz http://odeo.com/episodes/24322784-Sameach-Music-Podcast-53-Now-Online We invite you to download our 53rd Sameach Podcast. Dov and Sruly discuss all the latest Sameach albums and play new tracks from Kol Noar Boys Choir, Eitan Katz, A.B.D., Acheinu 3, Shea Rubenstein, Baruch Abittan, as well as new music from the Moshe Skier Band. We also just released all the JEP’s on CD and preview it on the show. Click here to download. We invite you to download our 53rd Sameach Podcast. Dov and Sruly discuss all the latest Sameach albums and play new tracks from Kol Noar Boys Choir, Eitan Katz, A.B.D., Acheinu 3, Shea Rubenstein, Baruch Abittan, as well as new music from the Moshe Skier Band. We also just released all the JEP’s on CD and preview it on the show. Click here to download. We invite you to download our 53rd Sameach Podcast. Dov and Sruly discuss all the latest Sameach albums and play new tracks from Kol Noar Boys Choir, Eitan Katz, A.B.D., Acheinu 3, Shea Rubenstein, Baruch Abittan, as well as new music from the Moshe Skier Band. We also just released all the JEP’s on CD and preview it on the show. Click here to download. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24322784 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:12:00 -0700 no Jewish Music Report Podcast Archive, Featured Articles