Archive for February, 2010
A Special JMR Report: Breaking Music News
HASC XXIV Lineup Announced The producers of the HASC Concert have announced the stars of the upcoming concert. “We always try to keep it fresh,” says Shaya Mendelowitz, “but we also know that when something is successful, you stick with it!” That something is the format of HASC VI, where there was a plethora of [...]
Lipa and Benny to Sing Purim in Crown Heights
If you are a fan of Jewish Music and free concerts then you better make your way to Crown Heights this Purim! There will be two consecutive events Motzei Shabbos (Lipa) and Sunday Night (Benny Friedman) at Oholei Torah in Crown Heights.
Moshe Hecht to Perform at JMC
Jewish Indie rock singer, Moshe Hecht & his band will perform live at the Jewish Music Cafe. Saturday, march 6th, 2010. Show will start at 8:30 PM, cost is $15
Meydad Tasa Sings with Nethanel Abitbol in Paris
A Special JMR Report from FrumMusic.Net. Here are photos of superstar Meydad Tasa singing with Nethanel Abitol at a recent cocnert in Paris, France. If you’d like to know more about Abitbol click here.
Maccabeats debut album – info & promo vid
In the fall of 2007, the YU A Cappella Group set out to showcase their university’s latent cultural side. Though they didn’t yet have their cool name (a play on YU’s athletic clubs, the Maccabees) and stood pretty stiffly during their first few performances, these trailblazers cleared the way for the future of the performing [...]
Confessions of a Music Geek
Ok, I’ll admit it. I am a music geek. Always have been. My mom claims that when I was little, she would sit me down next to the record player, leave me home alone, go out to the bus stop and wait for my brother and sister to come home from school. She knew that [...]
Benny Friedman – I Believe – Rehearsal Video
Jewish singer Benny Friedman, with a successful debut album behind him, is returning to one of his early fan bases: Agoura Hills, California. Back in the day, Benny served as a High Holiday Chazan at Chabad of Calabasas (for six years). He also preformed at Chanukah in the Park, CityWalk and other South California venues. [...]
Yisroel Werdyger at a recent chassunah
Here’s some great footage of Yisroel Werdyger taken by Hersh Rosner Photography. He sings Kuritz & Horachaman. Sit back enjoy the crisp picture and sound!
New CD: Benzion Twerski – Vechonen
You may or may not have heard of Benzion Twerski, but we guarantee you will soon! His debut album, Vechonen, is finally here. The songs were all composed by him (in the Twerski tradition). The musical arrangements were done by Yidi Strohli. The guest soloists include Mendy Strohli, Michoel Schnitzler, Shloime Taussig, Yoeli Berkowitz, Yoeli [...]
JMDerech Experience – Avraham Solomon
I was a little hesitant about doing this report because it meant traveling through Brooklyn. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Brooklyn (seriously?), it’s full of a new beast called “the Brooklyn driver”. They’re fast, unpredictable and downright scary (no offense to Brooklyn drivers :P). Regardless, when I heard that Avraham Solomon, the [...]
Mendel’s Video Review of Yaacov Lemmers New CD
In the first of its kind, Jewish Music Report’s Mendel the Sheichet reviews a brand new CD by way of video. Mendel takes on the new Chazzanus CD from Yaacov Lemmer titled “Vimaleh Mshaloseinu“, in stores now. Here is an audio sampler from the CD. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] If you’d like [...]
Udi Davidi Music Video – מביטה בחלון
Udi Davidi has just released a brand new music video with music and lyrics by Udi Davidi. Directed by Simcha Lev, photo by: Amiti Eisenberg, lighting by Omri Botbol and produced by The Commune.
2 Free Song Downloads From Mendel “the Sheichet”
Courtesy of www.COLlive.com we bring you 2 free English song downloads from JMR’s own Mendel “the Sheichet”
Benny Friedman Singing at Brooklyn Wedding
Benny Friedman sang with Neshoma Orchestra at a wedding in Brooklyn Sunday night. Featured along side Benny in these photos is Neshoma Guitarist Ari Boiangiu. Videos: Photos:
Yaakov Shwekey: The 3 CD Collection
Superstar Yaakov Shwekey is busier than ever. Hot on the heels of his hit albums, Live in Caesaria and Ad Bli Dai, Aderet Music is releasing The Collection, a three CD set. Featuring many of Shwekey’s most popular songs and a new song that appeared on the Harei Yehuda album, The Collection showcases many of [...]
MBD, Yeedle and Aaron Razel Sing in Israel
Star of Chassidic music Mordechai Ben David performed for thousands Sunday at Heichal Hatarbut hall in Tel Aviv, Israel, at a concert also featuring Aaron Razel and Yeedle Werdyger. Photo gallery by COLlive photographer Yossi Percia reporting from Israel. Photos courtesy of Yossi Percia, reposted via ColLive.com
Shabbos With the Werdygers 2: Audio Trailer and Pre Order
FOR PRE ORDER ONLY [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The follow up to the wildly popular Shabbos With the Werdyger’s CD. The first album featured songs from Friday Night, this album features Zmiros commonly sung on Shabbos morning. Includes an all star cast including R’ Dovid Werdyger his sons, Srul, Mordechai (MBD), Chaim [...]
Reb Shlomo Hadrashan! Live in Lakewood.
Reb Shlomo Hadrashan, has just released the follow up CD to Bod-Chu-Nis Comedy CD. This new CD titled “Live in Lakewood” is now available through MostlyMusic.com. Here are some of the track names for this album. Zayde/Babbe, Chosson/Kallah, Modern Orthodox/Williamsburg, Intermission, Chazunus, Music, Ode, Never Ending Speaker, Chossons Friend.
I Quit!
We all listen to the music at weddings. But did you ever take a minute to watch the band? Next time you’re at a simcha, take a minute and count the number of boys hanging out by the bandstand. Kids are fascinated by music and by musical instruments. And at some point in time, your [...]
Oorah Shmorg 2 CD Previews!
(DOWNLOAD ALL THE CLIPS IN ONE FOLDER HERE) **AUDIO UPDATED & LINK FIXED** We’d like to thank Oorah for sending us these preview clips from the upcoming Oorah Shmorg 2 CD. The CD offers many great artists including Avraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer, Beri Weber, Meydad Tasa, 8th Day, Yehuda Green, Yehuda!, Lev Tahor, Eli Beer [...]
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