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| Yet Again |
26/05/2010 by Sally Ben Moshe |
| Yet again a fantastic time. One must be very organized in order to catch as much as possible.
We particularly enjoyed the intimate setting of the pared down La Vaceh Qui Rit. She sings like an angel.
Triolam was a revelation.
Our family was divided about the set of
Lilac and Shay which goes to prove that you can't please everybody all the time.
We missed Sunita.
But we went totally nuts over Red Meadow and are trying to discover where they are playing next so we can become groupies. Thanks to Scooter Muse for an incredibly enlightening banjo masterclass...the jokes were great,too.
Please, Y&M, continue as long as you can.
Jacob's Ladder is a treasure. |
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| What it takes to make JL into a folk festival |
23/05/2010 by Reba Lewitt |
| You can never please them all!
I know that there will always be difference of opinions about the music according to ones taste...
My 2 cents...
IMHO, the top level professional act of Lilac Sheer accompanied by wonderful Shay Tochner and Adam Mader, made the difference between a standard common rock festival, like dozens of others in Israel and abroad, to a high class unique FOLK festival, and their selection of songs was the right selection to do on a main stage prime time at a FOLK festival.
I also tend to agree that Jug Of Punch, with Shay as a guitar and harmonica player , should always be included in future JL festivals, as they are the REAL thing,
And, last but not least, I think that the band from abroad was fantastic, and the band members interaction with the local musicians in the lobby jam sessions - made the atmosphere of this great festival!!
Thanks again!! See you next year. |
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| JL Festival the talk of the town (The Zigler's Town) |
22/05/2010 by joseph zigler |
| This is our 2nd year at the JL Festival, and once again it is the hot topic around the table! WE LOVE IT!!!
My kids absolutely love Dorit and Ilan, and want MORE MORE MORE!!!
Jug O' Punch was great energy! She Rock had great Harmonies and voices!
I have to say the Friday Night Line-Up should have been switched with Saturday's.
The Shuk was a nice addition on the main stage, but not the most exciting way to start the Festival.
Lilach Sheer was a bit dissappointing this year with her choice of songs, and overdone vocals. that being said, her musicians are amazing We were really missing the Foogy Hogtowners this year!! They braught thehouse down last year with their charisma and musicianship!
Saturday's Line-up felt much more up and alive!!! We loved the Hazel Band, and the Sahara Pixie Band All very tasteful and groovy! Just Married really braught it home with Holler, my kids love the female siiger, and remember her from last year!
They really made everyone get up and dance! It was a nice treat. Also Jason Feddy, his presence, energy and voice were great as usual(We were looking forward to see him), we just thought his chice of songs was a bit un-original.
All in all, we had a great time!! I wish Saturday's Line-up was Friday's just to bring a bit more energy into the mix! But all in all, it was INCREDIBLE AS USUAL! My kids weill continue talking about it until we come again!(This is now the new favorite Family Tradition)! So we will be sure to see you next year, and the year after that, and the year after that!!Thank you Yehudit and Menachem, and all the great musicians and music lovers for making it such a wonderful experiance!
Joseph |
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| Thank You Vinograds!! |
20/05/2010 by Judy Montel |
| What a treat to be on the performing end of your festival - you treated us like royalty. OrKol do great sound, but we got their very, very best sound guy - Eddie. You ever want to treat a band, make sure they get him. All of us Hazel Hillers are deeply grateful to him for helping us sound our best!
It was an honor to be on the Main Stage on Thursday followed by such wonderful bands!
It gave me an idea of a couple of things I'd like to be involved in for next Spring or another Spring:
1) A Fiddle Clinic -- several other bands at the festival have phenomenal fiddle players. I enjoyed the workshop with John Showman of the Foggy Hogtown Boys last year, but would enjoy even more having some sort of panel with as many of the fiddle performers as were willing and then be able to discuss fiddle matters with them and attending fiddlers of all levels. It is such a punishing instrument! I'd love to have an official time in the festival program for fiddler's to have a "Clinic". And if it could possibly be before sundown on Friday... all the better for me, but the truth is, even without being able to hold my instrument, I learned SO MUCH from John Showman last year at his fiddle workshop on Shabbat, I'd show up just to soak up all the fiddle smarts I could!
2) At home, I teach a lot of beginners, and at this festival, I got to have a very sweet jam session with the granddaughter of a friend who plays harp. She and I and her savta played Twinkle Twinkle, Yankee Doodle, Row Your Boat and Frere Jacques. The concept of a jam, of playing the tune more than once, of keeping going even if you stumbled were new to this girl and she had fun. I would LOVE to participate and or help lead something similar for beginners of all ages. We could make sure we even have sheet music for those who don't play by ear, or send out a list of tunes and keys for them to look at before the festival. Again, it would be nice to have something like this on the schedule so the beginners would know when and where to catch "their" jam.
Thanks again for everything - I missed way too many superb acts, caught some terrific ones (I'm a very big SheRock fan...: ))
Blessings and strength to you!
Judy |
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| Crikey! |
17/05/2010 by Jason Feddy |
| I'm home and the last physical traces of my Jacob's Ladder summer '10 experience are floating out into the Pacific Ocean with the laundry soap.
My temples are buzzing, I've almost completely lost my voice and I'm feeling a little sensitive - the TV is on and I'm getting teary eyed at an airline commercial. The overall sensation is familiar to me... I remember... I felt like this before... decades ago. I was 10 years old and had arrived home grubby and enlightened from Machaneh Habonim. That's how good you do it, Yehudit, Menachem.
I'm 44 and cynical, but you make me feel like a wide eyed kid again. It's magic. I think I'm gonna call my Mum and have an argument about politics or something.
Love ya - hope to see you soon.
J. x |
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| Waiting for Jacob's Ladder 2011 |
16/05/2010 by Lisa Shefer |
| Another great festival behind us, and I'm already waiting for May 2011! I've never given feedback after the festival, but in honor of the up-coming 35th, I'll try to give a little input and hope you find it helpful.
I felt a great improvement this year in Thursday night's program - it was a good start for the festival and made the extra night feel worthwhile. I admit I was not impressed with Rebbe Soul and felt the performance slightly out of place. Friday and Saturday were full of great and varied performances – Jason Feddy, Natalie Geva, Evergreen, Henri's Notions.. Quoting a previous guest book signer, "Jug O' Punch MUST be included every year. They are the essence of JL--pure folk, performed with life and soul". I couldn't agree more, and I would like to extend this statement to other such performances of "pure folk" from the British Isles and the US. This music reminds me what got me here in the first place – and after many conversations with older folkies and others of my generation who have been coming to the festival for as long as they can remember, I believe I am not alone.
Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to the next one! |
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| My 2 cents |
16/05/2010 by Arlene H. |
| Time to put in my 2 cents worth. I love the festival, I love the place, I love the people. Great organization. I love some of the music. In my opinion, the best tunes I heard on stage were from Just Married with Holler on Sat. afternoon. Nothing could beat the jam session on Friday night in the lobby with Holler and some members of Henri's Notions. Personally, I can do without all of the Irish and Celtic music. Being from Kentucky, I tend toward the more country and bluegrass tunes. I have not connected with the lead bands for the past 2 years. Nice music, but lacking a bit in personality and connection with the crowd. But after the Abrams Brothers, it's a hard act to follow. Any chance of bring them back for JL 35?? I enjoyed the local talent this year more than ever. Sean Altman was a much needed laugh. He was great. Thanks for a wonderful festival. I know how challenging it must be to try to please all of the people all of the time. Keep up the good work. We look forward to JL all year long. |
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| good times |
16/05/2010 by Paulie V. |
| This was my first JL experience and I am pretty sure it will not be my last. It was beautiful to see the young children and older folks all smlling and jigging together! The atmosphere was certainly unbeatble. The music however was not what i expected. I definitely could have done with more folk and bluegrass and less rock and roll. And a suggestion for next year: more dancing space in areas where the music also sounds its best would be most appreciated. |
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| Bring back Jason Feddy next year - With his band! |
15/05/2010 by Nadav Edry |
| First of all I must say it was (as usual) an excellent weekend. Great music of many styles, incredible people and state of the art organization!
I have a couple of suggetions though - suggestions –
1. You just HAVE to bring back Jason Feddy next year, preferably with his entire band!
2. this is the third time my little brother falls asleep during the 'CG & The Hammer ' gig. CG & The hammer are a 'must see' performance to all the festival goers and I believe that they should play earlier.
Any way - thanks a bunch and see you all next year!
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| Another Great Festival!!! |
15/05/2010 by Adi Erez |
| First of all Yehudit and Menachem I want to say Kol Ha Kavod!!!! You guys did an incredible job organizing this year, as always a great time for the whole family!
We especially enjoyed Triad, and the Sahara Pixie Band was surprisingly wonderful.
The Shuk was a great way to get the energy up on Friday night, though I felt Lilac sheer killed the vibe with her overdone vocals, and usual covers. Should've been more up beat to keep the energy going. I also have to say I was most impressed by your Saturday line-up on the mainstage!! like I said the Sahara Pixie Band. They were grooving!!! Great Vocals, and incredible musicians!!
Just Married surprisingly just blew it out of the water! The Female singer is just incredible with her energy, voice, and stage presence! They got us all up and dancing! We definately want them back next year. Jason Feddy did a great job as usual, though i found his choice of covers to be a bit unoriginal.
All in all it was an incredible weekend! Thanks so much to the both of you, and everybody who worked so hard to make it so great.
See you next year!! Thanks, Adi |
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| What a festival |
15/05/2010 by someone that loves to dance |
| It was again an amazing event this year. Lots of great music, dancing, jamming, swiming with happy and good people all around!!
For me the highlights where the preformances of 'The Shuk' and the show off ' Just married and Holler' The 2 bands just bring so much love on the stage and really know how to entertain a croud and bring warmth to everyone. I think if they come again next year they should be later in the evening program, so that even more people can enjoy them as I did! Other than that I just think the festival is a great place to meet people and to have a most wonderfull time!! |
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