Yemen Blues
Conceived from vocalist Ravid Kahalani’s vision, Yemen Blues’ original music mixes of Yemen and West Africa influences with contemporary grooves from funk to mambo and the deep soul of old chants. Conjuring up a rich and diverse aural palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns, and strings, Yemen Blues coexists in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern. The collective is a true collaboration of top master musicians, its core including Ravid Kahalani, Itamar Doari, Rony Iwryn, Shanir Blumenkranz
Soulfarm
Soulfarm was founded in Israel by Grammy Award winner lead guitarist C Lanzbom and guitarist and lead singer Noah Solomon Chase. Their sound has been dubbed as New American music, full melodic song writing and progressive modern arrangements.
Moshav
Internationally acclaimed American/Israeli rock group Moshav began when childhood friends Yehuda (vocals, percussion) and Duvid (vocals, guitar) made music together on Moshav Mevo Modiin in Israel. The group was initially discovered by a group of American students traveling in Israel who heard the band play and raised money to bring them to the states for a college tour in the late 1990s. Soon after, Moshav relocated to Los Angeles where they continued to grow their fan base and began recording with some of the industry’s best.
Matisyahu
When Matisyahu first started touring to packed clubs more than eleven years ago, it was prior to the release of Live at Stubbs, the now Gold record, and prior to that record’s single “King without a Crown” reaching #1 on the alternative rock radio charts. His performances were a raw expression of his spirituality at that time and were supported by musicians who played a foundation of roots reggae augmented by the energy of a rock trio. Now, more than a decade later, Matisyahu has formed a band that truly gives itself over to the music on par with his lyrical desire to connect to something beyond the self.
Scott Guberman
Scott Guberman has become an outstandingly important member of the Bay Area music scene in between his shows with Phil Lesh, appearing most often at Terrapin Crossroads. In addition to this, Guberman can be found touring the national circuit joining up with just about every professional level Grateful Dead project out there. Scott Guberman’s history finds him breaking into the Grateful Dead scene at the turn of the millennium. He first gained recognition as a Hammond organist performing heavily with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Grateful Dead keyboardist, Tom Constanten; and touring with Grateful Dead’s final keyboardist, Vince Welnick.
J.E.D.I.
A rotating cast of today's top players and friends playing a mix of music from a deep bag of tricks, rooted by Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls) on drums. You're probably gonna dance.
ZUSHA
ZUSHA is a Hasidic/Soul/Fusion/Folk band seeking to inspire the world through their original music, combining ancient tradition with modern melody. Zusha is currently in the midst of tracking their 3rd studio album at Mason Jar Music and their 2nd EP. Although it is too soon to announce the respective names of the upcoming album and EP, we can share one thing for sure, the centripetal-force of them both is the perennial explorations of the audio-worlds of prayer and song, drawing upon new waves of the infinite ocean of sound and utilizing new instruments of song to optimally express the song of the soul.
Levi Robin
A heart, a soul, a voice, a guitar, and a journey. But mainly a journey
The relationship is something that is like a dust particle for me; if you try to grab it, it will always evade you, you can’t pull it out of its flight. That’s the way I feel about the answer to this question. The closer you get to defining it, the more elusive it becomes. Music is really inherent in everything.
PORTNOY
Formed between Manchester, UK, and Israel, PORTNOY is the culmination of two brothers, Israel & Mendy, making music together for as long as they can remember. Two out of nine kids in a very musical family, their body of work spans many genres and includes their new debut album, “No Complaints.” Recorded and produced in Nashville TN, mixed and mastered in Israel. PORTNOY have a breathtaking warm sound, with effortless harmonizing and easy melodicism. Imagine a combination of The Milk Carton Kids, Beatles, and Crosby Stills and Nash, to get your ears excited!
Jerry’s Kids
Jerry's Kids is a band comprised of local, talented musicians who have each been inspired by the music of The Grateful Dead. The band, based in 'The Promised Land', formed to fill a void in Jerusalem and has since become a household name in the local Grateful Dead scene.
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SkyDaddy
SkyDaddy is a jazz-funk-rock fusion band from downstate New York. With catchy hooks, memorable messaging and a knack for improvisation, SkyDaddy could be described as a “funky festival jam band, but with sing-along lyrics.” Live performances blend genres and styles, ranging from jazz/pop tunes like Just Enough Wine to EWI-driven space funk jams and mashups. SkyDaddy, comprised of Tom Clancey (guitar, vocals), Dave Heinz (bass, vocals), Pat Agresta (drums) and Joe North (sax/EWI).
Zeke Finn
Zeke Finn is on track for some big things this year. His Alt Rock/Dream-Pop sound has matured with his newest releases. Even cooler, Zeke linked up with reggae/rap star Matisyahu and in early 2016 they collaborated on Finn’s newest single “Plight”. With a new video on the way and more captivating music in store, Zeke Finn is a new artist starting a movement; don’t blink.
Sagol 59
Being one of the first MCs on the Israeli hip hop scene and a respected music journalist for various Israeli publications, Sagol has rightfully claimed his place as Israel's preeminent hip-hop authority. Lately, Sagol has been recording some Blues, Folk and Psychedelic Rock, as evident on his latest release The Promised Land, the first ever Grateful Dead Hebrew tribute album.
Velvet Insane
The pace for this 4 piece Swedish band has been furious from the start. After playing a few shows in support of their EP - "Break Out Of Eden" in June of 2015, Velvet Insane became a force to be reckoned with on the international scene. The future of this band is bright as they set up additional tours around the globe and continue the hunt for the right record label for their first full length album. Their fresh and distinct take on Rock & Roll with clear 70's rock influences such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin put Velvet Insane in a prime position to break-out of Sweden and take the world by storm.
DJ IZZY
Izzy is an up and coming New York City based DJ associated with Sangoma Records. He has performed at numerous events alongside with some of the most popular Psytrance artists around the globe such as Talamsca, Ephedrix, Rastaliens, Braincell, Logica and even opened for Infected Mushroom on Governors Island in 2015. Izzy is known for his high-energy psychedelic DJ s Naturally, you will always find him giving everything that he has to his crowd. His hypnotic sets will keep your body and mind traveling at all times.