Chag Purim!
Playing on stage with the Phish tribute band Uncle Ebeneezer for the Because Jewish Purim party. So fun.
The Yedid Nefesh Project
What is the Yedid Nefesh Project? A collective of musicians who are singer/songwriters/composers who will study together and create new music that is inspired by the 15th century mystical poem known as Yedid Nefesh – “Beloved of My Soul” Who came up with this idea? This project was born from a conversation between two rabbis (Daniel Brenner and Elliot Tepperman) that happened in a Thai restaurant. The conversation was inspired, in part, by the work of Hazmana L’piyut (www.piyut.org.il) an…
Suker Zis!
Playing the Yiddish classic Suker Zis with Midnight Nosh. Vocals here by Deb Caplan.
80s Klezmer Aerobics? YES! 80s Klezmer Aerobics
In Jewish life, where a typical birthday wish is “Ad meah v’esrim” – “May you live to 120!” it is a little early for me to have a mid-life crisis. So I’m not sure what to call my artistic project, 80s Klezmer Aerobics. It is part storytelling/part dance performance/part aerobics class/part Jewish wedding/part theater show/and one hundred percent joy. Here are some classic Klezmer Aerobics moments:
Beauty Rest Motel, Edison, NJ – a Lovesong
Honeysuckle & Dogwood
Sharing a rough demo track from a musical project some 25 years in the making. The lyrics I wrote back in college, but playing with a group of folks here in Montclair has taken this song to an entirely new level. Special thanks to Nick for sitting in on the drums and to Dave for wrangling uncooperative recording robots. Thank you both! You make us sound groovy. Deep gratitude to Ben and to Debra for your musical talent and general…
Incubation stages of a new musical project…
The Fire – Philadelphia, PA
Adam Oded of Philly Custom DJ filmed my set at The Fire, a great little venue in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is an eclectic open mike night, with some fantastic talent.
Dream Come True by The Halftime Show
Dream Come True – a love song of sorts – is something I wrote especially for my beloved of almost 20 years. Our anniversary is next month! My band, the Halftime Show, is a project with my friends Ben and Craig and occasionally Dave – who helps out big time on this number both producing and banging the drums in a reggae style. So far we played one benefit event and one birthday party, but we’ve got our eyes set…
