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| origin = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]] |
| origin = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]] |
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| genre = [[Jewish rock]], [[pop rock]] |
| genre = [[Jewish rock]], [[pop rock]] |
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| years_active = 2004–2010 <small>(hiatus)</small><br>2011–2014 |
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| associated_acts = [[Zusha (band)|Zusha]] |
| associated_acts = [[Zusha (band)|Zusha]] |
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| website = {{URL|judablue.com}} |
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| current_members = [[Shlomo Gaisin]]<br>Yaniv Hoffman<br>Moti Schnapp<br>Ravi Brooks<br>Danny Feinberg |
| current_members = [[Shlomo Gaisin]]<br>Yaniv Hoffman<br>Moti Schnapp<br>Ravi Brooks<br>Danny Feinberg |
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'''JudaBlue''' |
'''JudaBlue''' was an American [[Jewish rock]] band from [[Silver Spring, Maryland]]. Formed in 2004 by lead singer [[Shlomo Gaisin]] and guitarist Yaniv Hoffman, the band released an EP, ''Forty Days'', in 2010. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Origins (2004-2010)=== |
===Origins (2004-2010)=== |
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Founding members [[Shlomo Gaisin]] and Yaniv Hoffman met while they were in seventh grade at [[Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy]] and began playing together in 2004. They added additional members in 2006 and began "playing seriously" in 2007, according to Hoffman.<ref name=wjw>{{cite web|author1=Leibel, Aaron|title=Jewish soul music: Teen band Judablue makes eclectic sounds|url=http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=27&SubSectionID=25&ArticleID=9846&TM=71217.42|website=[[Washington Jewish Week]]| |
Founding members [[Shlomo Gaisin]] and Yaniv Hoffman met while they were in seventh grade at [[Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy]] and began playing together in 2004. They added additional members in 2006 and began "playing seriously" in 2007, according to Hoffman.<ref name=wjw>{{cite web|author1=Leibel, Aaron|title=Jewish soul music: Teen band Judablue makes eclectic sounds|url=http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=27&SubSectionID=25&ArticleID=9846&TM=71217.42|website=[[Washington Jewish Week]]|access-date=22 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721013010/http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=27&SubSectionID=25&ArticleID=9846&TM=71217.42|archive-date=July 21, 2011|date=Dec 17, 2008}}</ref> |
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They were the winning group at the 2009 [[Five Towns]] Battle of the Bands. That same year, they opened for [[Moshav (band)|Moshav Band]] at "Mexicali Live" in [[Teaneck, New Jersey]] and performed at Congregation [[Ramath Orah]]'s "Roc House" event.<ref name=yucommentator>{{cite web|author1=Portman, Harry|title=Review of "Forty Days:" The Debut EP by Judablue|url=http://www.yucommentator.com/review-of-forty-days-the-debut-ep-by-judablue-1.1127847?pagereq=2|website=The Commentator| |
They were the winning group at the 2009 [[Five Towns]] Battle of the Bands. That same year, they opened for [[Moshav (band)|Moshav Band]] at "Mexicali Live" in [[Teaneck, New Jersey]] and performed at Congregation [[Ramath Orah]]'s "Roc House" event.<ref name=yucommentator>{{cite web|author1=Portman, Harry|title=Review of "Forty Days:" The Debut EP by Judablue|url=http://www.yucommentator.com/review-of-forty-days-the-debut-ep-by-judablue-1.1127847?pagereq=2|website=The Commentator|access-date=22 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814042018/http://www.yucommentator.com/review-of-forty-days-the-debut-ep-by-judablue-1.1127847?pagereq=2|archive-date=August 14, 2011|date=February 12, 2010}}</ref> |
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===''Forty Days'', hiatus, and recent activity (2010- |
===''Forty Days'', hiatus, and recent activity (2010-2014)=== |
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Preceding a year-long hiatus to allow Gaisin and Hoffman to study in [[Israel]], the band recorded their debut EP, ''Forty Days'', in [[Bethesda, Maryland]] with producer Taylor Larson of [[From First to Last]]. The EP was released on January 1, 2010, and spawned two singles, "Im Lo Aleh" and the title track. A release party was held at [[Café Café]] in Jerusalem's [[Mamilla Mall]].<ref name=yucommentator /> |
Preceding a year-long hiatus to allow Gaisin and Hoffman to study in [[Israel]], the band recorded their debut EP, ''Forty Days'', in [[Bethesda, Maryland]] with producer Taylor Larson of [[From First to Last]]. The EP was released on January 1, 2010, and spawned two singles, "Im Lo Aleh" and the title track. A release party was held at [[Café Café]] in Jerusalem's [[Mamilla Mall]].<ref name=yucommentator /> |
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After Gaisin and Hoffman returned to the U.S. in 2011, the band reunited and released a music video for the single "Falling", based on the Biblical story of [[David]] and [[Goliath]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Bresky, Ben|title=Jewish Rock Group JudaBlue Releases David & Goliath Video|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/148628#.VlJauOJy3IU|website=[[Arutz Sheva]]| |
After Gaisin and Hoffman returned to the U.S. in 2011, the band reunited and released a music video for the single "Falling", based on the Biblical story of [[David]] and [[Goliath]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Bresky, Ben|title=Jewish Rock Group JudaBlue Releases David & Goliath Video|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/148628#.VlJauOJy3IU|website=[[Arutz Sheva]]|access-date=23 November 2015|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> The following year, they released another music video called "Change". |
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A week after the video's release, Hoffman returned to Israel to serve in the [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]]'s [[Givati Brigade]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Cara Dorris|title=From music student to infantryman|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/From-music-student-to-infantryman-320584|website=[[The Jerusalem Post]]| |
A week after the video's release, Hoffman returned to Israel to serve in the [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]]'s [[Givati Brigade]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Cara Dorris|title=From music student to infantryman|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/From-music-student-to-infantryman-320584|website=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|access-date=23 November 2015|date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> Meanwhile, Gaisin stayed in New York and formed the Hasidic soul band [[Zusha (band)|Zusha]] in 2013. Despite this, they released the song "Oneness" in March and performed at [[Yeshiva University]]'s annual [[Hanukkah]] concert alongside [[Alex Clare]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Zweig, Yossi|title=YU Annual Chanukah Concert Starring: ALEX CLARE & YEHUDA!|url=http://www.thejewishinsights.com/wp/yu-annual-chanukah-concert-starring-alex-clare-yehuda/|website=JewishInsights.com|access-date=23 November 2015|date=November 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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In 2014, with Hoffman back in New York, he and Gaisin announced on [[Facebook]] that they had begun writing new songs together.<ref>{{cite web|author1=JudaBlue|title=Getting back in the game.|url=https://www.facebook.com/159086740820982/photos/a.665537516842566.1073741827.159086740820982/665535973509387/?type=3|website=[[Facebook]]| |
In 2014, with Hoffman back in New York, he and Gaisin announced on [[Facebook]] that they had begun writing new songs together.<ref>{{cite web|author1=JudaBlue|title=Getting back in the game.|url=https://www.facebook.com/159086740820982/photos/a.665537516842566.1073741827.159086740820982/665535973509387/?type=3|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=23 November 2015|date=March 27, 2014}}</ref> Later in the year, they released two acoustic songs, "[https://vimeo.com/106172926 All You Got]" and "[https://vimeo.com/106172927 Give Love]". |
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As of 2020, Gaisin is performing full-time with Zusha while Hoffman started a solo career under the name Jeryko.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Matthew|last=Kassel|date=2020-04-22|title=From the Bowery to its Ballroom, Jeryko is breaking walls with sound|url=https://jewishinsider.com/2020/04/from-the-bowery-to-its-ballroom-jeryko-is-breaking-walls-with-sound/|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Jewish Insider}}</ref> |
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==Musical style== |
==Musical style== |
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JudaBlue's music |
JudaBlue's music combined elements of [[rock music|rock]], [[jazz]], [[funk]], and [[soul music|soul]], while the lyrics often incorporated traditional Hebrew prayers with thematically-related English verses.<ref name=wjw /> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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*[[Shlomo Gaisin]] – [[lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[saxophone]], [[piano]] |
*[[Shlomo Gaisin]] – [[lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[saxophone]], [[piano]] |
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*Yaniv Hoffman – [[rhythm guitar]], additional vocals, [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2002-2007)</small> |
*Yaniv Hoffman – [[rhythm guitar]], additional vocals, [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2002-2007)</small> |
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*Rudy Semah - [[Bass (guitar)|Bass]] |
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*Moti Schnapp – [[lead guitar]] |
*Moti Schnapp – [[lead guitar]] |
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*Ravi Brooks – [[drums]] |
*Ravi Brooks – [[drums]] |
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*Danny Feinberg – bass <small>(2007–present)</small> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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{{Contemporary Jewish religious music}} |
{{Contemporary Jewish religious music}} |
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JudaBlue
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| Origin | Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Genres | Jewish rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 2004–2010 (hiatus) 2011–2014 |
| Members | Shlomo Gaisin Yaniv Hoffman Moti Schnapp Ravi Brooks Danny Feinberg |
JudaBlue was an American Jewish rock band from Silver Spring, Maryland. Formed in 2004 by lead singer Shlomo Gaisin and guitarist Yaniv Hoffman, the band released an EP, Forty Days, in 2010.
Founding members Shlomo Gaisin and Yaniv Hoffman met while they were in seventh grade at Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy and began playing together in 2004. They added additional members in 2006 and began "playing seriously" in 2007, according to Hoffman.[1]
They were the winning group at the 2009 Five Towns Battle of the Bands. That same year, they opened for Moshav Band at "Mexicali Live" in Teaneck, New Jersey and performed at Congregation Ramath Orah's "Roc House" event.[2]
Preceding a year-long hiatus to allow Gaisin and Hoffman to study in Israel, the band recorded their debut EP, Forty Days, in Bethesda, Maryland with producer Taylor Larson of From First to Last. The EP was released on January 1, 2010, and spawned two singles, "Im Lo Aleh" and the title track. A release party was held at Café Café in Jerusalem's Mamilla Mall.[2]
After Gaisin and Hoffman returned to the U.S. in 2011, the band reunited and released a music video for the single "Falling", based on the Biblical story of David and Goliath.[3] The following year, they released another music video called "Change".
A week after the video's release, Hoffman returned to Israel to serve in the IDF's Givati Brigade.[4] Meanwhile, Gaisin stayed in New York and formed the Hasidic soul band Zusha in 2013. Despite this, they released the song "Oneness" in March and performed at Yeshiva University's annual Hanukkah concert alongside Alex Clare.[5]
In 2014, with Hoffman back in New York, he and Gaisin announced on Facebook that they had begun writing new songs together.[6] Later in the year, they released two acoustic songs, "All You Got" and "Give Love".
As of 2020, Gaisin is performing full-time with Zusha while Hoffman started a solo career under the name Jeryko.[7]
JudaBlue's music combined elements of rock, jazz, funk, and soul, while the lyrics often incorporated traditional Hebrew prayers with thematically-related English verses.[1]
