June 14, 2007

JEWISH ORTHODOX RABBI DUO, MUSIC AND JOY, TO PERFORM LIVE IN SALE,

Music and Joy concert at The Waterside Arts Centre on Sunday 17 June 2007 Music and Joy http://www.artboo.com/musicandjoy/music , the Jewish duo comprising Rabbi Danny Bergson and Rabbi Mitch Goodman, is performing at The Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Manchester, UK on June 17th. This is the third concert by the two orthodox Rabbis, who have already had such an effect on the Jewish music world. Music and Joy plays a sophisticated mix of rock, jazz, fusion, world and Jewish sounds.

Music and Joy's concert starts at 19.30 at The Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF, on Sunday June 17th 2007. Tickets are available from the box office, 0161 912 5616, priced at £12.50 for adults, and £8 for under 12s, students, and senior citizens.

Rabbi Danny Bergson is a professional singer and performs regularly at weddings, seminars, and musical evenings across the UK. He studied singing with Danny Hendrickson, the main tenor of the Jerusalem Choir in the Great Synagogue, before undertaking his classical training with the Royal Northern College of Music.

Rabbi Mitchell Goodman, who plays both electric and acoustic guitar, has been a professional musician for 15 years. He is an experienced session musician, guitar tutor and technician. Rabbi Mitch studied with Dave Kilminster, who now plays with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. He is well known in the Jewish music industry in Israel, where he was based for many years.

The pair met through their work in the Manchester community. Rabbi Mitch is director of the Hale Trust, which runs educational and social events. Rabbi Danny directs 'Ignite the Soul', which organises events for young adults in Greater Manchester.

Music and Joy's original arrangements are both soulful and spiritual. As educators, the two have drawn on their experience to infuse their music with meaning. They take metaphysical concepts and present them in a structured aural framework, complemented visually by a light show.

Music and Joy's first event was a concert in a private home in front of 60 people. Its second concert, which was held in Hale Synagogue, attracted an audience of more than 200. They have become part of the wave of new musicians who are invigorating the Jewish music scene. After the concert on 17th June 2007, Music and Joy plan to record their debut album. Rabbi Mitch comments: "It is no coincidence we've been brought together. We use our music to communicate our deep felt emotion, and to bring joy to people of all backgrounds."

Jonathan Steinberg, Music and Joy's event organiser says: "These guys are breaking down the perceptions people have of Jewish music. You might come along expecting to hear two Rabbis playing guitar together, but instead you'll see two highly accomplished professional musicians. Music and Joy is bringing Jewish music to a new, wider audience and has to be heard."

Posted by jmwc at June 14, 2007 10:07 PM