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WHY HOST A JUDY & DAVID JEWISH CONCERT?
PLEASE read this email we recently received
Dear Judy & David,
Performers, like writers, never know how their music might fly into someone's life and change it forever. Last year, your music brought the joy back into Channukah for our then three-year-old grandson Zev Nachum Landsberg Lewis. It's not too much to say that you actually restored his delight in Jewish family celebrations when his fledgling identity had been badly shaken.
Zev is a sunny-natured little boy with a passion for music, lyrics and dancing. He had already spontaneously memorized the Four Questions and the brachot for Shabbat ---as well as hundreds of folk songs and rock 'n roll --- before his third Channukah. Suddenly, a schoolmate at Zev's nursery began to torment him about being different. Zev came home with disturbing ideas: "I don't want to be Jewish any more, mama. I want to be Canadian." Or this:" "When I was a Christian little boy, Santa used to come to my house too." He was obsessed with Santa Claus and Christmas trees. The prospect of latkes, dreidls and blue and white twinkle lights held no charms any more.
Of course, we were terribly troubled. Then, just before the whole family was to join up for a Costa Rica vacation, our daughter Ilana heard about your Channukah concert. Our "early Channukah" gift to her were tickets for her and her two boys. (Yoav was a year old at the time). All of a sudden, a dazzled Zev saw Jews playing rock 'n roll guitar, singing familiar Jewish words, goofing it up with pizzaz, musicality, wit and show biz sparkle. Within moments, he and Yoav were up on their feet and dancing with delight. By the end of the concert, Christmas was forgotten, Santa was banished to some dusty corner and fir trees were back to being fir trees. It was matzoh balls and dreidls that had the groove!
We can't thank you enough for making Jewish celebration part of pop culture that is so instantly appealing and accessible for youngsters. I just wish you could have seen the boys and their Zayda dancing beside the swimming pool and belting out "Matzoh Ball Rock 'n Roll" beneath the palm trees!
That concert was a magical turning point. We've never heard another anxious word about Christmas. We love you! (Even though tonight's dinner conversation was completely drowned out by continuous, high-decibel, prancing and dancing repeat performances of GoldieRocks!)
Michele Landsberg and Stephen Lewis
Note: Not that it should make a difference, but after receiveing this email we realized who these concerned grandparents were... Michele Landsberg Lewis is a recipient of the Order of Canada and is an internationally celebrated journalist and social activist. Stephen Lewis is a respected broadcaster, politician and diplomat (and is currently serving as UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa). The content of this letter brought tears to our eyes. It really made us feel like we were doing something of real importance in the Jewish world with our music. The fact that it came from two people who are so dedicated to tikun olam honoured us and humbled us beyond words.
More fan reactions are HERE
Introduction
Millions of children know the music of Judy & David. With a Juno award (Canadian equivalent of the Grammy), a celebrated national television series, and millions of recordings sold around the world, it is no wonder that they have taken their place among the very top children’s musicians in North America. Billboard Magazine called Judy & David “hands down the freshest, most inventive children’s music duo working today.”
Their secret is simple: 100% interactive music and songs that both children and parents love. Their credo is “music is not a spectator sport” and anyone who has experienced their concerts knows why. Every song includes something fun for the audience to do. From Klezmer to hip-hop, a sense of joy permeates everything they do. They have been described as part performers and part musical cheerleaders and have a wonderful ability to actively engage young and old in their music.
Jewish Programming
What many do not know is that Judy & David’s career was born in the Jewish community. Their skills were developed leading Jewish summer camps, schools, and congregations in communal singing. Even as their secular career has rocketed to the top of the industry, they have continued to lead Jewish communities in the joys of Jewish song. Their multimedia CD, Rock N Roll Matzah Ball, has been hailed as one of the most original, exciting Jewish children’s recordings ever. Their high-energy Jewish concert experiences are consistently described as among the very best family arts programming ever presented by host JCCs, synagogues, and Jewish festivals.Hosting a Concert
All Together Now Entertainment has helped present thousands of concerts across the continent and we can help you too. Our staff will work with you to help ensure a program which has maximum benefit to your community while working within your budget. We provide full promotional support, including assistance in making a world-class concert economically feasible for even the smallest presenters. We can also tailor our presentation to your specific needs – including the option of a local children’s choir performing with Judy & David to increase local involvement and additional sales potential.Don’t Take our Word For It
Speak to other JCCs, synagogues, and Jewish Community Groups who have hosted Judy & David concerts. The vast majority of our bookings are repeat engagements. Sample the sound and video clips below for a better taste of the Judy & David musical experience. Most importantly, please contact us. We would love to talk to you about bringing the music of Judy & David to your community.
Jewish Sound Clips:
"L'Malah Up" (640 k mp3)
Judy & David Concert Promo Video
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More Information about Judy & David...
Info on "Chanukah Live" -- one of our most popular Jewish Concert options
Download a bio on Judy & David
Read a recent feature-length article about Judy & David in "Lifestyles" magazine
Visit the Judy & David Press Kit
Visit Judy & David's main site: judyanddavid.com
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a stellar concert. Your live show truly lived up to your reputation. Musical, funny, inventive, engaging - everything Jewish children's music should be, you are. Audience members have been raving to us ever since."Cantor Michael Smolash
Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, MI
