Just back from the fun in the snow at Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO as well as stops at my old stomping grounds in Medford, MA (Temple Shalom), First Light Celebration at Congregation Shalom in North Chelmsford, MA with the Jewish Federation of Merrimack Valley, and this weekend I'm off to Harrisburg, PA!
I'm also proud to announce the release of my third CD which was released online two weeks ago, and on disc just last week! Let me know what you think!
Sheldon’s new CD is weeks away from being complete. The album, Light Up Shabbat, is currently in mix stage, and the artwork for the disc is being fine tuned. Rick Recht recently commented on Sheldon’s CD, “Sheldon’s songwriting is really impressive. I feel certain that many of these songs will become regular parts of Shabbat services around the country.
Rick’s new much anticipated album is finally out! Simply Shabbat features a brand new collection of original Shabbat melodies that have already become very popular with fans from coast to coast through Recht's Shabbat Alive! services over the last two years. Simply Shabbat will appeal to all generations of Rick Recht fans including the new hit versions of L'cha Dodi, Or Chadash, Holy Holy Holy, Oseh Shalom, and Or Zarua. The CD also features an access code that allows online access to free bonus materials including videos, alternate acoustic mixes, and sheet music of the songs from the album.
Rick and the band just finished a busy last few weeks. After finishing up their east coast tour, Rick and the band had an incredible time in Webster, WI playing at Herzl Camp and then Sebago, ME at Camp Micah.
Rick and the band are finishing off their new Simply Shabbat CD and starting Sheldon Low's new Shabbat album which is going to be awesome! Be sure to check out Rick's written blogs! And
check out Rick's Tour Dates to see if Rick will be in your area soon!
Rick and the Band!
05.28.09
Rick and the Band will be in NYC this weekend, playing on the JNF float in the Salute to Israel parade. This is the official launch of Rick's new partnership to 'Rock the Planet' as the official JNF musical spokesman! Rick has teamed up with JNF through the GoNeutral initiative. Go to rickrecht.com/JNF to learn more about how YOU can GoNeutral.
Rick and the band are finishing off their new Simply Shabbat CD and getting ready to hit the road for their 10th annual summer tour. Check out upcoming TOUR DATES in PA, CA, WI, NC, GA, MN, NY, MA, CO, IL and more... it's going to be a crazy summer - as usual!
This weeks Weekly Massive Merch Winner is Sherry Flynn from IL. Congratulations!
Rick and the Band!
06.05.09
Rick had an incredible time in the Salute to Israel Parade in NYC this past Sunday!
The crowds and parade participants were amazing! Rick officially launched his partnership with Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the GoNeutral initiative. Remember to be sure and check out rickrecht.com/JNF to learn more about how YOU can GoNeutral. This week Rick will be back on the East Coast at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center in West Orange, NJ., and Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle, NY.
Be sure to check out Rick Recht merch at the Jewish Rock Records online store, look for upcoming tour dates and keep up with Rick’s written blog! All TOV!
Rick and the Band!
05.19.09
Rick and the band are still cranking away on the new Simply Shabbat CD, finished mixing Or Zarua, Shiru L'Adonai, and Romemu this week. A couple weekends back Rick had a great Shabbat at 6th and I in DC participating with Rabbinical student Joseph Berman. Rick also just finished up this past weekend performing a community concert at Temple Emanu-El in AZ, participating with Rabbi Benjamin Sharff, Cantorial Soloist Marjorie Hochberg, Cantorial Soloist Lori Sumberg, religious school kids, and youth groupers! This coming weekend Rick is back in Springfield, IL where he is looking forward to the community concert held at The Rail Golf Club, for Temple B'rith Sholom''s 150th Anniversary Celebration! Be sure to check out Rick's Tour Dates for more details and to see if Rick is coming to your city!
Rick is still blogging from the road, so don't forget to check out Rick's written blogs and sign up on the RSS feed to hear about new blog postings.
In April, Rick began a new weekly merchandise giveaway. Every week, a fan who signed up for Rick Recht's email list will be randomly selected to win a free massive package of Rick Recht merchandise. This weeks Massive Merch Winner is Lindsey O'Shea from AZ. You rock!
Weekly Massive Merch Winner
5.02.09
This weeks Weekly Massive Merch Winner is Jacob Kraus from OH. Congratulations!
Rick and The Band!
04.28.09
Over the past two weekends Rick and the Band had really moving Shabbat Alive services in both Clearwater, FL and Champaign, IL. Tons of community participants and lots of magic moments. Rodeph Sholom in Tampa was packed and had tremendous energy with lots of USYers fueling the show. Sunday in Austin was inspirational with the J-Serve teens who had spent their day helping the underprivileged in the community - then rockin out with Rick and the Band later in the day. Make sure to check out Rick's Tour Dates, to see if Rick will be in your neighborhood soon! And don't forget to keep up with what Rick is doing by visiting his written blog.
This past weekend, Rick Recht began a new, weekly giveaway of a massive, Rick Recht merchandise package. Every week, a fan who signed up for Rick Recht's email list will be randomly selected to win a free massive package of Rick Recht merchandise. The winner will also be announced weekly on Rick Recht's news and blog postings. The first Weekly Massive Merch Winner is Sam Goodman, from FL. You rock!
Rick and The Band!
04.14.09
This week Rick Recht and the band have been crankin' away on vocals and back up vocals for the new album! Rick also just finished up this past weekend at Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis, MO. In this 'dismantling racism' seder with Jews of color, they told the story of African American oppression in America. The seder was highlighted with the participation of The Cornerstone Baptist Church choir. This coming weekend Rick is back in Tampa, FL, where he is looking forward to singing with Cantor Jen Duretz. Be sure to check out Rick Recht and the band's upcoming tour dates and his new blog post!
Weekly Massive Merch Winner
04.29.09
This weeks Weekly Massive Merch Winner is Mirah Gordon, from TX. Congratulations!
Rick and the Band!
07.12.08
Rick and the band are hitting the road for their East coast tour this week with dates in PA, NY, and NJ. Last week, Rick was a Scholar in Residence at the American Conference for Cantors, played a few solo concerts at Sephardic Adventure Orthodox Camp in Seattle, Interlaken in Eagle River, WI, and Herzl Camp in Webster, WI. Sheldon Low is also touring with the band over the next couple weeks on select dates and both Rick and Sheldon are screening The Hope Movie at a few camps. Check out www.hopemovie.com to see some clips from the film. The boys are crankin away on the new Simply Shabbat album which will surely become a fan super favorite! See ya on the road!
Rick and the Band!
05.12.08
Rick and the band just finished 2 incredible Tear Down the Walls concerts in Philadelphia and Memphis with thousands in attendance. Rick also led a super cool 'Dismantling Racism Sedar' in St. Louis at Central Reform Congregation celebrating Jews of color. Now, back to the road... Rick and the band are rockin' on the road over the next month in CA, MA, NJ, NY, GA, MO, IL, CT, and IL. Check out the TOUR DATES to see when Rick will be in your neighborhood. Also, Rick's Summer Tour 2008 official dates through August are now up! Rick's 'Israel at 60' tour will feature a new multi-media big screen and light show, lots of new music, and Rick rocking out on his new black Strat. Stay tuned for some cool new summer merch to be posted soon at THE STORE. Thanks again for your unbelievable energy on the road and please send us your pictures and videos on the all new www.rickrecht.com at the MEDIA PAGE. Also feel free to ASK RICK anything you want and you'll hear back from him on Rick's new VIDEO BLOG. See you soon!
Rick and The Band!
03.30.09
Rick and the band are putting finishing touches on their new album due out this spring while touring heavily this winter - as usual! Check out their upcoming tour dates in DC, MO, WA, TX, IA, IL, GA, MA, and more to see when Rick will be in your neighborhood. Rick just got back from leading a trip in Israel and you can check out his video blog and written blog from the trip. Be sure to check out Rick's brand new merch at the Jewish Rock Records online store! and for all you iphone users, don't forget that you can go to iTunes and convert your favorite Rick Recht song into a ringtone for your iphone! See you soon!
Sheldon Low
07.17.08
Sheldon Low is rockin' through the US right now playing concerts this month in MO, PA, NJ, MN, NY, DC, and GA! Check out his TOUR DATES to see more. This week Sheldon's tour crossed over with Jewish Rock Records artist, Rick Recht, for 2 amazing concerts at URJ Camp Harlam and Camp JRF. Check out PICTURES from some recent Sheldon concerts. You can also see VIDEO from of the recent camp concerts. See ya soon!
Rick and The Band!
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Rick just returned from a great weekend in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. Rick started the 08/09 school year monthly Shabbat series at 6th and I Historic Synagogue in D.C. for young professionals. This monthly series features both Rick Recht and Jewish Rock Records artist, Sheldon Low, alternating roughly every other month and has become a huge hit in DC with college and post-college aged youth. It was a sweet service experience!
Rick was also Artist in Residence at a special leadership retreat at Capital Camps for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. There were two amazing groups of Birthright and lay leaders from the area and lots of Shabbat celebration ending in a massive camp fire songsession. Finally, Rick returned to Baltimore to launch the Chizuk Amuno 'Teen Team' - a sophisticated 3-year, teen-to-teen leadership mentoring program that Rick has designed and launched in both St. Louis and Memphis. More to come on the Chizuk Amuno Teen Team! Aside from the weekend, Rick and the band have been traveling like crazy with dates on the east coast, west coast, and midwest... and still laying tracks for the upcoming Simply Shabbat album. All TOV!
Jewish Rock Records
07.23.08
Jewish Rock Records has launched it's official website just on the heals of launching two updated websites for its top artists, Sheldon Low and Rick Recht. All of the sites are designed to offer Jewish rock music fans an exciting and interactive connection with these Jewish musicians . "The goal of these sites is to amplify Jewish identity through online media, so prevalent and familiar in the secular lives of Jews today." says Darrell McClanahan, Operations Manager of Jewish Rock Records," These transformative message vehicles will have a profound impact on the Jewish community and the future of Judaism. In addition to introducing some of the best Jewish music, entertainers, and educators to the world, Jewish Rock Records is committed to offering a variety of innovative and cutting edge ways for Jews to become more connected and engaged in Jewish life. Look for more to come."
Rick and The Band!
06.19.08
Rick and the band are in the studio recording a brand new album which will be entitled, Simply Shabbat. 14 new songs... YEA! Some new favorite songs you've heard on the road over the last year including Rick's Oseh Shalom, L'cha Dodi, and Or Zarua. Last week rocked at the Chicago Jewish Arts Festival with tons of bands, thousands of people, and miraculously wonderful weather. Rick is premiering his new movie, The Hope, at the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival on Thurs, June 19 with special guest, Sheldon Low, then he'll be taking off for the 2008 summer tour opening in Georgia this Saturday night. Look out for a bunch of new songs and big screen projection videos on the "Israel at 60" US Tour. Check out Rick's TOUR DATES. Also, Rick will be blogging from the road, so don't forget to check out Rick's written and VIDEO BLOGS and sign up on the RSS feed to hear about new blog postings. Rock on!
Jewish Rock Records, an independent record label that launches & promotes Jewish artists cultivating educators & role models for young Jews. Artists include Rick Recht, Sheldon Low and emerging artists.
