Country Yossi Magazine: Real Change or More of the Same?

Surprisingly enough, Country Yossi Magazine has decided to change it's famous (or infamous) top 10 selling Jewish Cd's list. For the longest time bloggers like myself and Life-of-Rubin were upset with the sometimes obvious favoritism toward advertisers giving them a #1 spot. Country Yossi Magazine didn't actually apologize or admit it had done anything wrong but rather claimed it would improve it's rating system and make it as unbiased as possible. Time will tell...

Living as a Jew In Texas: Part 3

Well it certainly has been a real experience moving to the lone star state from the big apple. It's so interesting to see how different life can be when one moves south. Take today for example: we were wondering where to take the kids on Memorial Day. Anywhere I would take my kids in NY it was sure to be packed and whatever activity it would be, chances are it was a nightmare waiting to happen. My wife decided to check out a local park downtown: Discovery Green Park. For starters the park is free and parking is very inexpensive (street parking is $1.25 an hr that accepts credit cards or $5 for an outdoor lot) and it has fantastic features for the little ones. We kept mostly to the outdoor sprinklers of which there where 2 different kinds. The one you see pictured here had fountains that popped up at various different intervals and strengths and the other was a big structure you simply sat under while the water rains down on you. All in all a very enjoyable outing. Unlike NY you could actually enjoy it ,even though there were people there you didn't feel like a pack of sardines.The next time you are in Houston make sure to check it out.

Terror in NY: Barack Obama Fights Terrorists

By now you are most likely familiar with the FBI bust of a terrorist plot to bomb Jewish centers in Riverdale, NY as well as get their hands on stinger missiles to shoot down planes at the nearby Air National Guard Base at Stewart Airport. The FBI had been onto this terrorist group since June of 2008 and had sold them fake explosives which is what they were caught using. On that same note, Barack Obama is trying to sell us on the idea that using tough interrogation tactics don't work and actually weaken our security. He would like to close Guantanamo Bay citing that if we treated our enemies better they in turn may release our hostages and treat them more humanely.

We can argue back and forth about whether or not those tactics were effective but I think it's quite niave to think that our troops will be treated more fairly by these animals under any circumstances.

Kosher Grilling: Got My Grill!

When you don't feel like spending a lot of money finding a good gas grill can be tough. You can always try your luck at craigslist but then you have to clean and kasher it and that can be a real pain. Also there are no refunds or warranties. We all know Weber makes some of the best grills but not everyone can afford to plunk $500 plus bucks ( sure they make cheaper ones but they only have 2 burners and little space to grill). Now that I live in Texas, grilling is the law. The question became which grill could I afford that would last longer than a couple of months before it rusted out? Now I had done some extensive research for my first gas grill. The grill that I had originally purchased from Lowes via a 10% coupon was a bbq grillware for just $169.00. It did a decent enough job but I felt it took too long for it to get up to 500 degrees especially if it wasn't warm outside. Part of the problem I believe, stemmed from the cheap metal used for the grill lid. It just wasn't keeping in the heat enough. After reading several reviews I settled on the Char Griller: Grillin' Pro 3001. The biggest complaint was the assembly so I left that to the people at Lowes. I'll keep you posted on my latest purchase.

New Jewish Music Show! Jewish Music Report Podcast

Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer host an all new Jewish Music show! (which can always be accessed through jmrpodcast.com)

This podcast (a audio mp3 file which you download) can be heard a few different ways. You can right click here and save it to your computer.

http://jewishmusicreport.com/Podcasts/JMR-PodcastEp1.mp3

http://jewishmusicreport.com/?p=1332

You can listen in the play button below, or you can subscribe via iTunes and iTunes will automatically download the new show and put it in your iTunes podcast list.

On this debut episode the guys bring you brand new exclusive debut music from Shloime Taussig, Yoni Shlomo, Gershon Veroba’s Second Impressions, Shloime Dachs and Regesh Volume 11. They also play songs from recent hits such Yisroel Werdyger, Miami Boys Choir.

The JMR also debuts Hanging With the Sheichet, a short segment highlighting the recent audio interview of Shloime Taussig.

You can also hear a song from Sherwood Goffin’s album, released on Double CD for the first time. Get Mimkomcha and Neshoma on one CD for $9.99!

Dov and Sruly get used to the new format and discuss what’s ahead for the show. The JMR podcast is sponsored by MostlyMusic.com, where you can buy and download thousands of Jewish albums.

You can subscribe to our iTunes feed where you’ll automatically get any JMR audio and video, including out podcast delivered directly to your iTunes at home or work. Use this feed to download this video directly to your iPod, using iTunes.

JEWISH MUSIC SUNDAY SERIES:Puppets Jazz Bar

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR JEWISH MUSIC SUNDAY SERIES

$5 drink minimum for the evening

May 17...7:30-9:00PM

Laibel Ben Moshe $7

May 24...7:30-9:00PM

Avraham Rosenblum $10

May 31...7:00-8:30

Kabbalah Dream Orchestra

9:00-10:30

Merkavah $10 for one band $15 for both

June 7...6:30-8:00

Basya Schecter Acapella group with Beat Box singing the music of John Zorn

$10

8:00-9:30

Jason Goldstein Trio $5

9:30-11:00

Ms.Shira and the Deviants of Detention $10

Puppets Jazz Bar

481 5th Ave. Park Slope

Bklyn NY between 11th and 12th streets

Shloime Taussig: Free Sampler Video

Obama: Wishing Rush Limbaugh Dead?

There was a tremendous outcry to remarks made by Rush Limbaugh saying he wanted Obama to fail. Rush explained he meant that he wanted his policies to fail because he believes them to be socialist.
There remains to be seen if any outcry will be made over the video presentation below where comedian Wanda Sykes lays it on thick to Rush Limbuagh saying she "hopes his kidney fail" as the president laughs seemingly agreeing and wishing that Limbaugh truly were dead...hard to interpret this any other way folks. Watch and judge for yourself.

Regesh Returns: New Release and Free MP3 Sampler

An All New Regesh! Volume 11

It's not modern. It's not different. It's not even groundbreaking! What is it then?

It's the same classic style you've always loved. An exciting return in an all new album from Abish Brodt (vocals) and Shmuel Brazil (compositions.)

Regesh is back with it's amazing 11th volume! This is an album that needs very little introduction, Regesh is one of the longest lasting and most inspirational series in all of Jewish Music. Reb Shmuel and Abish will no doubt engage your musical tastes while leaving you singing, dancing and wanting more!

THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY. Pre-order your copy of the all new Regesh Volume 11 today! This CD will be in stores on or about May 19th. As soon as this CD is released your album will go out immediately.

Click Here to Pre-Order the CD Now!.

Enjoy the Free Sampler!

Jewish Music Release: Shloime Taussig

Well it's almost here: Shloime Taussig has been hard at work with Gershy Moskowitz on his debut album and we know good things come to those who wait.You may recall I had gone down to the studio to see how things were progressing. The cover was designed by none other than Sruly Meyer and I really think this one is eye catching. I'll be posting the sampler for this album next week so stay tuned....

Sefira Alert: A Capella! Facebook Song

Just in time for sefira: The Acapella Facebook song:

Finally Here: Yosef Chaim Shwekey Debut Album

Sameach Music proudly presents the debut album release of "Yosef Chaim", The CD titled "Lo Lefached‬‪" features all new material from the very talented ‬‪‬‪Yosef Chaim. Yosef Chaim has had a very successful career so far on the wedding circuit. He has spent the last couple years working hard to create a best selling album, one that will surely remain a classic for years to come!

Lo Lefached features songs sure to stir the deepest emotions, and horas that will "hit the spot." The songs on the album are composed by Moshe Dovid Shwekey, Moshe Laufer, Yitzchok Rubin, Yitzy Schwartz and Mendy Wertzberger. The album features musical arrangements by Moshe Laufer, Ruvi Bannet, Yisroel Lamm, Yonatan Raz’el and Moshe Roth.

We hope you will agree that Lo Lefached will mark a milestone in the history of Jewish Music! The album will be available through Sameach Music and will be released right after Shavuous, we plan on bringing you a full audio preview in the coming weeks.

New Release: Yoni Shlomo

Get ready for Yoni Shlomo's debut album, "Tracht Gut!" A brand new CD produced by Moshe Laufer and Levik T. (Shlager). With compositions by Eli Laufer, Yossi Green, Pinky Weber and Moshe Laufer.
The album includes a fresh new Waltz by Eli Laufer and some hit Rock & Disco songs arranged by Moshe Laufer. The album was mixed by the Master Ilya Lishinsky, and will be available for Lag Ba'omer is being distributed by Aderet Music, and will be available online at MostlyMusic.com. Stay tuned for a sampler to follow very shortly!