Blog Entries by emily savage


Jewish indie rock at SXSW

March 9, 2010 | by emily savage

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Since nearly every major and not-so-major band in the universe is prepping for South By Southwest (the hugemongous Austin, TX music festival) next week, there isn’t very much concert news happening on either coast.

So let’s take a minute to…


Je t’aime, Lex Yeux Noirs!

March 5, 2010 | by emily savage

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With the annual Jewish Music Festival coming up soon (March 20-29), Bay Area audiophile Jews should have little cause for complaint. The fest will include world music, Israeli rock and Argentinian klezmer, among other genres.

Do not fret, dear readers, there will be…


Adam Green (Moldy Peaches) posts tour dates

February 23, 2010 | by emily savage

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Playful Jewish singer-musician Adam Green (A.K.A the boy in the Moldy Peaches) announced an upcoming world tour on his website today. Lo and behold- he’ll make a few stops in the Bay Area!

Green will bring his lo fi…


Rykarda Parasol performs tonight

February 18, 2010 | by emily savage

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Husky-voiced local Jewish vocalist Rykarda Parasol will perform TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb. 18) at the Hemlock Tavern alongside ambient math rockers Chambers.

Parasol, who lives and plays in San Francisco, was born to a Polish father who escaped…


Adorable songstress Mirah to play Noise Pop

February 16, 2010 | by emily savage

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Lest we forget how lucky we are to reside in a living, breathing music scene replete with super-fun local party bands and a constant cycle of touring acts — The Noise Pop Festival is back!

And crisp, adorable…


Jewish offspring form indie pop super-duo

February 11, 2010 | by emily savage

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Time to play a little game of name that (sort of) Jewish indie pop star: what daughter of a legendary Jewish-French singer and swinging 1960s mod actress recently released an album with the Scientologist son of a Jewish artist known for her antics…


Monotonix frontman breaks a leg

February 1, 2010 | by emily savage

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Seems the spectacular sonic maelstrom that is Monotonix hit a bit of a snag last week. The Israeli metal punkers were doing their usual schtick during a Jan. 27 show in West Palm Beach, Florida — jumping off equipment, hanging from the…


Shlomo spins the hip hop beats

February 1, 2010 | by emily savage

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San Francisco-based hip-hop producer Henry Laufer (aka "Shlomo") may be the youngest, coolest Jewish performer this side of Oakland.

The 19-year old self-described "tall, lanky, jewy-lookin  dude from LA proper" released his album of avant-garde beats Shlomoshun Deluxe this past month…


Cantor urges help for Haiti through song

January 27, 2010 | by emily savage

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Cantor Shimon Craimer has joined the worldwide effort to assist the people of Haiti following the country's devastating earthquake earlier the month. The UK-born vocalist released "Bring Them Peace" on his website www.shimoncraimer.com. Visitors to the site can download the…


The best of the best: Jews at the Grammy Awards

January 20, 2010 | by emily savage

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It is that special time of year for the music industry again – The Grammy Awards. The mainstream music event takes place this year on Jan. 31 on CBS. And what do you know; there are plenty of Yids nominated for the…