New Israeli booking agency brings the bands to you

January 29, 2009 - 4:16 PM by David

Efrat Gosh is one of the top rate Israeli artists available through the IAA.

Efrat Gosh is one of the top rate Israeli artists available through the IAA.

One of the best ways for young, Diaspora Jews to feel an affinity for Israel is through our wide range of pop music. Here’s a short shout out to a new endeavor that’s making that music available to just about anyone who’s interested in bringing an Israeli rock act to their community.

A new Tel Aviv-based agency – The Israel Artist Agency (IAA) – has launched what they call the definitive Israeli booking solution for placing all Israeli artists abroad, the first Israel-based agency strictly dedicated to the export and promotion of Israeli talent.

With a 30 artist roster featuring both well-established rockers like Berry Saharof, Hadag Nahash, and Meir Banai, as well as young, alternative acts ncluding Useless ID, Coolooloosh, and Midnight Peacocks (who will be playing the prestigious SxSW Festival in Texas this year), IAA is targeting JCCs, college fraternities/sororities, Hillels, Jewish summer camps, youth movements, Federation functions, fundraisers, and festivals that might be looking to bring over some Israeli talent.

According to the agency’s philosophy, people in Jewish communities in the Diaspora need to connect to their roots via Israeli contemporary culture, and need to have easy and full access to the vibrant musical scene here.

“This is an essential solution to a challenge that has existed for so long; oftentimes, those that wish to provide exciting content/artists in their community in order to make Israel a more relevant place cannot connect with the right people to make it happen. The vast &
expansive nature of our work will make it easier than ever to bring live quality entertainment to the community,” said IAA co-founder Michael Tapuach.

With Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations not too far off, now’s the time to think about bringing Aviv Gefen or Efrat Gosh to help celebrate in style.

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2 Comments on New Israeli booking agency brings the bands to you

  1. David-Joe on Sun, Feb 1st 2009 5:38 PM

    2. I would disagree – American Jewish youth have never before been LESS associative with Israel.

    They are generally, unless religous or have Israeli parents, these days so uniformed and disinterested in Israel that it is shocking.

    And to blame are the parents and the pitiful American education system outside that of some private institutions.

    Americans are generally pretty ignorant of the world and to see so many of those in Left wing circles protesting against Israel during the recent Operation Cast Lead with Jewish surnames is very sad indeed.

    Why should Israeli bands make a difference when most American Jewish youths cannot even recite the Hebrew alphabet?

    Secondly, alongside Israelis, American Jews are immature and spoilt – at least this is what it is like in NYC. They whine and cry and daddy and mommy are always there to “do”.

    I know I sound old fashioned but when I was 16 years old on the kibbutz we were already standing guard duty at 3am.

    These days people are soft and pathetic.

  2. Oded Melchner on Thu, Jun 4th 2009 2:07 AM

    3. hi I would like to send you my cd, please send me your mail address

    thanks, Oded

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