Reva l'sheva
| Reva L'Sheva | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Israel |
| Genres | post-Carlebach |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Associated acts | Harpo V'HaNeshamot |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Yehudah Katz Brian Levine Danny Roth Chanan Elias Eliezer Blumen Yitzchak Attias |
| Past members | David "Harpo" Abramson |
Reva L'Sheva is a post-Carlebach rock band formed in 1994. Yehuda Katz is the frontman.[1][2] The name means "a quarter to seven", i.e. 6:45 o'clock.
Members
The original line-up was Yehudah Katz, David "Harpo" Abramson, Adam Wexler, Zvi Yechezkeli and Avi Yishai.
- Yehudah Katz is from New York, but spent a lot of time in Los Angeles before moving to Israel. He is a self-described "close student" of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, with whom he studied for 23 years. He plays guitar and sings.
- Adam Wexler grew up in Minneapolis and immigrated to Israel in 1990. He plays bass and guitar. Wexler was formerly a member of the Diaspora Yeshiva Band.[3]
- David "Harpo" Abramson immigrated to Israel in 1969. Following a stint in the army, he returned to the U.S., but came back to Israel in 1991. Abramson died in fall 2010. He played guitar, harmonica and sings.
- Zvi Yechezkeli was born in Jerusalem and studied in New York. He considers himself not religious. He is a percussionist..
- Avi Yishai is the drummer.[2]
Musical style
The band is heavily influenced by 1970s rock and roll groups such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and by Jewish artists such as Carlebach.[2]
Discography
- Ve’sham Nashir (There We Will Sing) - Noam Hafakot 2005
- 10: Live - Noam Hafakot 2003
- Ahavat Chinam: One Love - Mayim/Welcome Music 2001
- Etz Chaim: Secrets - Voices Along the Path 1999
- Kumu - Noam Hafakot 1998
- Higia HaZman - Voices Along the Path 1996
- Come Close - Voices Along the Path 1993
See also
References
- ↑ Reva L'Sheva's flavor still strong. Ben Jacobson. March 31, 2004 The Jerusalem Post
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Epstein, Efrem. "Reva L'Sheva: Band on a Mission". Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ↑ Harris, Ruby. "The Diaspora Yeshiva Band's impact on Jewish Music". Jewish Magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2010.