CONCERT ALERT: YBC Live - Sukkos '09

EG Productions presents YBC LIVE! SUCCOS ‘09.

Starring

THE YESHIVA BOYS CHOIR

singing songs from their brand new album “Shmoy Shel Melech”

DOVID GABAY

singing a all new song composed by Eli Gerstner

DOVID STEIN

singing songs from his debut album

YOSEF CHAIM

singing songs from his debut album

YAAKOV MORDECHAI GERSTNER

singing his own brand new song “V’zaro”

MONDAY NIGHT – CHOL HAMOED SUCCOS

OCTOBER 5th, 2009 BROOKLYN COLLEGE 7:30pm

Tickets; $20, $25, $35, $50, VIP

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For more information, Credit Card Sales & Group Rates please call EG Productions 718-853-9403

My thoughts on a few recent albums

Berry Weber's debut album "Biezras Hashem Yisbarach" was a smash hit in my opinion. From the top notch to arrangements to the onslaught of fantastic composers to the gadlus of his "Goldwag" with a chassidshe twist of a voice. This album delivers on all levels. I didn't enjoy every song on this album, but unlike the majority of albums in the Jewish music industry, Weber gave me 14 songs to choose from. So many songs, such little time! This album is a must buy.



Shloime Kaufman's Avodas Tzedaka is crammed packed with sweet delight! This 11 track album has a song to fit the needs of any Jewish music listener (and then some...). Not only that, but guest starring with Kaufman are some of the top artists in the industry. Baruch Levine, Pruz, Abie, A.K.A. Pella & Dovid Gabay. And finally, the A T.I.M.E. organization which provides relief for infertility in the Jewish community receives the proceeds of thus album. It's a great feeling to get an amazing album for your buck and provide charity at the same time.

Yosef Chaim (Shwekey) has a solid voice. My only problem is, I keep comparing him to his brother Yaakov, which is unfair, but probably being done by most of the world. I compared this album to Shwekey's first album "Shomatti" and there's no comparison. Yaakov Shwekey has better compositions. It's not that Yosef Chaim's voice is bad, chas v'shalom. He has a terrific voice and I would love to hear him any day, but to me, the songs selection he chose for his debut album were not up to par with his brother's. I keep trying to not compare, but fail to do so. However, in no way am I saying you shouldn't buy this album. You may enjoy the compositions and music on this album and may enjoy Yosef Chaim's powerful voice as well. So give it a listen and decide for yourself! :)

Yosef Chaim Shwekey - Emes & Hashleich (Two full songs)

"Emes" from Yosef Chaim Shwekey's debut album, Lo Lefached.
(via Shlager)

"Hashleich" from Yosef Chaim Shwekey's debut album, Lo Lefached.

(via COLLive)

Mostlymusic continues to deliver!

Oid Yosef Chai 2 and Shloime Kaufman's Avodas Tzedakah is now also available for download. ($11.99 for INSTANT download of the cd ....)

Oid Yosef Chai 2 - Yosselle Rosenblatt

Shloime Kaufman

Yosef Chaim Shwekey's Debut Album, Lo Lefachad.

Yosef Chaim Shwekey - LO LEFACHED SAMPLER

To tell you the truth, I'm excited for this album. I love Yaakov Shwekey's voice, but his whining can get on some people's nerves. Yosef Chaim Shwekey has a similar sound as his brother but without the whine. Can't wait to see everyone's reaction to this brand new singer!

Sameach Music proudly presents the debut album release of “Yosef Chaim”, The CD titled “Lo Lefached” features all new material from the very talented Yosef Chaim. Yosef Chaim has had a very successful career so far on the wedding circuit. He has spent the last couple years working hard to create a best selling album, one that will surely remain a classic for years to come!

Lo Lefached features songs sure to stir the deepest emotions, and horas that will “hit the spot.” The songs on the album are composed by Moshe Dovid Shwekey, Moshe Laufer, Yitzchok Rubin, Yitzy Schwartz and Mendy Wertzberger. The album features musical arrangements by Moshe Laufer, Ruvi Bannet, Yisroel Lamm, Yonatan Raz’el and Moshe Roth.

We hope you will agree that Lo Lefached will mark a milestone in the history of Jewish Music! The album will be available through Sameach Music and will be available next week. (via JewishInsights)

Yosef Chaim Shwekey - Coming Soon!

Here's the new cover design for Yosef Chaim Shwekey's upcoming album - Lo Lefached. The album is due to stores near you next week!

Here's a picture of the old album art. A much more elegant design by Sruly Meyer, in my opinion.

(via TheCoolJew & JB)

Upcoming Albums - Lag Baomer is around the corner!

Keep your eye on the counter on the top of this blog (don't forget to eat, daven, and all other basic necessities :D) for a to-the-second Lag Baomer countdown! Get ready to start the bonfires, rip out the shavers, and turn on the music!

Here are some upcoming albums: (if anyone knows of anymore upcoming albums, let be know by sending me an email at jmderech@gmail.com)

R' Shmuel Brazil & R' Abish Brodt - Regesh 11

Gershon Veroba - Second Impressions

Shloime Taussig - Modim Anachnu

Yoni Shlomo - Tracht Gut


Yosef Chaim Shwekey - Lo Lefached


Berry Weber - Biezras Hashem Yisborach

Yosef Chaim Shwekey's debut album

(via JewishMusicReview)

Sameach Music proudly presents the debut album release of "Yosef Chaim", The CD titled "Lo Lefached‬‪" features all new material from the very talented ‬‪‬‪Yosef Chaim. Yosef Chaim has had a very successful career so far on the wedding circuit. He has spent the last couple years working hard to create a best selling album, one that will surely remain a classic for years to come!

Lo Lefached features songs sure to stir the deepest emotions, and horas that will "hit the spot." The songs on the album are composed by Moshe Dovid Shwekey, Moshe Laufer, Yitzchok Rubin, Yitzy Schwartz and Mendy Wertzberger. The album features musical arrangements by Moshe Laufer, Ruvi Bannet, Yisroel Lamm, Yonatan Raz’el and Moshe Roth.

We hope you will agree that Lo Lefached will mark a milestone in the history of Jewish Music! The album will be available through Sameach Music and will be released right after Shavuous, we plan on bringing you a full audio preview in the coming weeks.

More Anavim! (Yosef Chaim Shwekey)

Yosef Chaim Shwekey at a chassuna in Crown Heights, NY.

(video courtesy of Shturem)

Here are some related Anavim posts.