BTRock Productions

the artists

Waitin' for the Callin' (Album Title: The Things You Can't Afford)
Music by Yehuda Solomon, Oneg Shames and the Moshav Band, Lyrics by Yehuda Solomon, Oneg Shames, ©1998/ASCAP

The members of the Moshav Band grew up on Moshav Me'or Modiim located in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and now live in Los Angeles, CA. The Moshav, founded by the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, continues to be the birthplace of Jewish songs enjoyed the world over. The founders of the band, Yehuda and Meir Solomon and Duvid Swirsky, were under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Carlebach, often performing with him at his concerts. The Moshav Band was also influenced by Neil Young, Van Morrison and the Grateful Dead, as well as current performers Phish, Pearl Jam and the Dave Matthews Band. Combining these musical roots with their deep sense of spirituality and social awareness has given way to powerful and passionate original songs. Their albums include Days and The Things You Can't Afford.

Contact: Meir Solomon
Phone: 310-289-1664
Email: meir@moshavband.com
www.moshavband.com

If I Could Look Into Your Eyes (Album Title: The Other Half)
Music and Lyrics by Josh Young, ©1997 Underwater Music/ASCAP

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Josh Young, a native of Los Angeles, has played in the band Electra Flo, and worked on Capitol, Geffen and A&M recordings as a session guitarist. He composes for film and television and has a solo career with his band Carbonbabies. He recently spent a year performing music and studying Torah in Israel.

Contact: Josh Young, 224 1/2 Bernard Av., Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310-581-9157
Email: Carbonbabies@hotmail.com

Ki Mitziyon (From Zion) (Album Title: Across the River)
Music and Lyrics by Sam Glaser, Hebrew Lyrics, Isaiah 2:3

Sam Glaser tours to over fifty cities a year as a performer, composer and educator. Among his many recordings are the best-selling Jewish CDs The Songs We Sing, Kol Bamidbar, Across the River, A Day in the Life and Hineni. He owns and operates Glaser Musicworks recording studio where he produces albums for a variety of clients and scores for television. He has served as Executive Director of the Jewish Music Commission, Music Coordinator for the University of Judaism, Producer of the American Jewish Song Festival, Musical Director of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and Musical Director of the Yad b'Yad teen theater troupe. Sam lives with his wife and three children in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles and is active in Aish HaTorah, the Coalition for Advancement in Jewish Education, Jewish Big Brothers and the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity.

Contact: Marcia Baron, Glaser Musicworks, 1941 Livonia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 800-9-SAMMYG (972-6694), outside U.S. 310-204-6111
Fax: 310-204-6222
Email: Marcia613@aol.com
www.samglaser.com

Listen To You (Album Title: Scream of the Crop)
Music and Lyrics by Lanzbom and Chase, ©1991 Silent Scream Music/BMI

SOULFARM is C Lanzbom, Noah Solomon Chase and Mark Ambrosino, all of whom hail from New York. They combine the musical roots of their heritage with a shared passion for melodic song writing and modern, progressive arrangements. Their distinctive music offers the rare combination of multigenerational and cross-cultural appeal. Live, the band's riveting world-beat energy leaves crowds standing on their feet, groping for superlatives to describe the band's music and power. They have opened for/appeared with Perry Farrel, Shawn Colvin and Bruce Hornsby. SOULFARM'S albums include Scream of the Crop, The Ride, Live @ Wetlands, and Get Your Shinebox.

Contact: SOULFARM, 3 Sansberry Lane, Wesley Hills, NY 10977
Phone: 845-362-8063
Fax: 845-364-8063
Email: gutstrings@aol.com
www.soulfarm.net

Changing Now (Album Title: Jerusalem is Calling)
Words and Music by Avraham Rosenblum

A 60's refugee who set out for the Far East but changed his plans when he got to Jerusalem, singer/songwriter/guitarist Avraham Rosenblum has been hailed as the "father of Jewish rock-n-roll." His award-winning Diaspora Yeshiva Band created an original genre of Jewish rock that became the sound track for the Ba'al T'shuva (return to Judaism) movement of the 1970's. Today Avraham Rosenblum & the new Diaspora band fill the vessels of their concert-goers to the brim with hot licks and Jewish higher consciousness. Although Avraham now works out of Baltimore, his Jerusalem-inspired music is still a heavy dose of "rock from the Rock"!

Contact: Moe Rosenblum / RARE Productions 6311 Ivymount RD, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: 800-358-0671
Fax :410-358-0671
Email: RockRabbi@aol.com
www.diasporaband.com

Nafshi (My Soul) (Album Title: Rak Litzok El Hashem)
Music by Yehuda Glantz, Lyrics by Tzafi Aran and Yehuda Glantz ©1998

A true renaissance artist bound by a vision to expand simcha (joy) and emuna (faith), Yehuda Glantz captures the hearts and souls of people around the world with his unique style. Born in Argentina, his South American and Latin heritage has clearly influenced his music, but he also blends the signatures of Middle Eastern, Sephardic, Ashkenaz and Chassidic traditions. He skillfully plays such instruments as the charango, siku, pincuyo, accordion, percussion, piano and guitar. In his private studio located in the mystical streets of Jerusalem he composes and records music that continues to set new standards. Yehuda Glantz's discography includes Gotta Dance, Na'ale, Pionero, Rak Litzok El Hashem and the CD Video Adon Olam.

Contact: The Jerusalem Music Network, 29 Eilat St, Jerusalem 94508
Phone: 972-2-624-9108
Fax: 972-2-625-6352
E-mail: jmn@netvision.net.il
www.yehudaglantz.com

Hanistarot (Album Title: Big Time)
Music and Lyrics by Piamenta Band, ©1999 Piamenta Band Inc./ASCAP

Yosi Piamenta's original style is best described as a hint of jazz, a drop of blues, and a whole lot of rock n' roll filtered through a purple haze of Oriental funk. After completing his army service in Israel, Yosi became a full-time musician and formed The Piamenta Band with his flute virtuoso brother Avi. The band went on to play with the most prestigious Israeli musicians and became known as the "Mizrachi Rockers." In 1976 Stan Getz discovered the Piamenta Band and was so impressed with their music that he cancelled his schedule for three weeks to cut an album with them. It was at this point that the brothers began to explore their Jewish roots. With 6 official studio albums and appearances at the most distinguished venues in the world, the Piamenta Band is one of the most requested names at Jewish events.

Contact: Yosi Piamenta, 2421 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: 718-375-8233
Email: Ypiamenta@yahoo.com
www.piamenta.com

Horeni (Show Me the Way) (Album Title: Secrets/Etz Chayim Hi)
Music by Yehuda Katz, Lyrics Psalm 27, ©1999 Voices Along the Path

Reva L'Sheva, an Israeli based band, has been keeping audiences dancing for the past seven years. The band is regularly featured at large Israeli festivals and cultural events where they paint a picture of joy and optimism. Reva L'Sheva has seven musicians from various cultural, religious and musical backgrounds who fuse their talents to form a unique blend of Jewish rock. The band's leader, Yehudah Katz, a student of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach zt'l, is proud of Reva's "message of unity." As musical goodwill ambassadors travelling the world, they are part of a growing spiritual revival, building bridges of understanding and bringing listeners closer to their own souls. Their albums include Etz Chaim (Secrets), Kumu, Higia Hazman and Come Close. A new release, B'libenu, is scheduled for November 2001.

Contact: Ariel Peli
Phone: 972-3-906-3843
Email: RevalSheva@netvision.net.il
www.revalsheva.com

The Journey (Album Title: A Question of Faith)
Music and Lyrics by Seth Glass, ©1997 Soaked and Salted/ASCAP

Singer/Songwriter Seth Glass brings a new sound to ancient themes. His rich compositions and poetic lyrics reach audiences of all ages and backgrounds. His songs, which include "Sweet and So Fine" and "The King Is In the Field" have been hailed as "mystical, graceful and dreamlike." An accomplished guitarist and performer, Seth has appeared across the U.S. and in Europe at festivals, universities and nightclubs. He is also seen regularly at The Bitter End in New York's Greenwich Village. Seth's debut album, A Question of Faith features some of the world's top musicians including Mino Cinelu, Peter Himmelman, Andy Statman and Phillipe Saisse. The project has been well received and publicized in print, television and on the internet as a powerful healing force and a vehicle for spirituality.

Contact: Seth Glass, P.O, Box 1259, Long Beach NY, 11561
Phone: 516-432-7602
Email: Seth18@earthlink.net

Gather the Sparks (Album Title: Gather the Sparks)
Music and Lyrics by Yitzhak Attias, ©1987

Yitzhak Attias is a percussionist and songwriter originally from Gibraltar, a British colony just south of Spain. Having grown up on the Mediterranean, Yitzhak brings African, Latin, Spanish and Sephardic influences into his music. His CD Gather the Sparks is influenced by the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and includes some of Israel's finest musicians. He has played professionally for over twenty years, leading his own bands "Ladino", "Yerushalmi" and "Azamra" and has performed and recorded with Shlomo Carlebach, Yehudah Glantz, Reva l'Sheva, Chaim David, Avraham Rosenblum, Moshe Yess and Mordechai Ben David. Yitzhak lives with his wife and children in Jerusalem where he works in music and as a graphic artist.

Contact: Yitzhak Attias, Chai Taib 16, Jerusalem, Israel 95405
Phone: 972-2-651-8975
Email: cfddatt@netvision.net.il, or yattias@aish.com

If Left Is Right
Music and Lyrics by Greg Ross, ©2001

Raised in Los Angeles and having lived in Mexico City, Jerusalem and New York City, Singer/Songwriter Greg Ross would not be someone expected to have drawn his sound from the world of Nashville. With a unique musical blend of old and new Southern-influenced rock and country, topical lyrics and catchy harmonies, "GR" brings the listener a sound all his own.

Contact: Greg Ross, 4545 East Shea Blvd. #205, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: 602-404-8082
Email: greg0202@yahoo.com

Ani L'Dodi V'Dodi Li (I Am My Beloved, and My Beloved is Mine) Album Title: Water from the Rock
Music by Aaron Razel, Lyrics from Song of Songs, Isaiah, Psalms, ©1999

Born in New York and raised in Jerusalem, Aaron Razel grew up in a musical family. He was educated at the Rubin Music Academy where he earned his BA in Composition and then at Bar Ilan University where he received a masters degree in Classical Composition. After serving as an arranger for the army orchestra, he visited Tzefat where a one month trip turned into a three year mystical learning experience. Since then he has become one of Israel's most popular performers with such albums as The Burning Bush, Water From the Rock and the upcoming Redemption Times.

Contact: Aaron Razel
Phone: 972-2-624-2456

Michael Ian Elias is a vocal artist, composer and producer with over 20 years of professional experience. He has recorded & performed with Cher, Kenny Loggins, B.J. Thomas and Eddie Money and has numerous films, television projects and radio programs to his credit. He has performed with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach zt"l in the former Soviet Union, as lead singer of the band "Promised Land," and with Sam Glaser, Neshama Carlebach and Peter Himmelman. In December 1996 Michael released his first solo album of original Jewish music, Keep the Light Shining.

Contact for CDs: www.JewishMusic.com
For bookings: Elias Entertainment and Communications
Phone 718-884-6230
Email: response@MichaelIanElias.com
www.michaelianelias.com

Shmuel Levy is a rock and roll guitarist and vocalist living in Los Angeles, where he is the spiritual leader of the synagogue/kollel Chochmat Hanahal. He has released the powerful CDs Yismach Moshe and Levyatan.

And I will take from you the heart of stone and I will give you a heart of flesh
And that is the rock that rolls until the impact which awakens
The awareness of the Higher, the awareness of the light of the tzadik
And that is me and you and we are all together

Contact: Shmuel Levy
Phone: 310-274-4677
Email: Levten@aol.com
www.levyatan.com

An actor in Los Angeles for nearly twenty years, Moshe Schachter moved to Israel where he studied at Yeshivat Aish HaTorah. Over the course of the next decade the experience impacted his life so deeply that he began to write Jewish music. He has performed concerts all over Israel and worldwide. He is the creator of Light up the Sky, a musical about Jewish history, and is the founder of Nefesh Music, a West Coast Jewish musical ensemble. His latest album, Hazorim, can be found in Jewish stores everywhere.

Contact: Moshe Schachter
Phone: 818-509-7756 or 213-712-2723