Members of the band “Deep Purple” have no qualms about performing in Israel – and says those who do are “wimps.”
Drummer Ian Paice spoke with reporters
last week at a news conference prior to the band's knock-out concerts. Paice said that performing artists who cancel out their shows due to politics are “real wimps.”
Vocalist Ian Gillan agreed. Musicians should stay neutral when it comes to political disputes, he said.
Israelis from around the country have waited for weeks to see the legendary band. Yuval Rabinovich, a physician who practices in the south, is willing to travel hours to see the show.
“I can't wait,” he told
Israel National News. “British bands are the best. And no, I am NOT taking my teens. Not this time.” He grinned. Deep Purple has performed in the Jewish State twice before, most recently in 2008.
The band took the stage Saturday night in Caesarea, where it will again “wow” audiences for a repeat performance this Sunday evening.
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JNF is raising the funds to build an amphitheater in Beersheba; event will be broadcast live in Times Square,feature over 100 performers.
NEW YORK – On Monday night, the Great White Way of Broadway will light up as stars, including Dudu Fisher and Tovah Feldshuh, perform in “Broadway Sensation,” a benefit celebrating Israel’s future.
The event, which will raise proceeds for the Jewish National Fund, the OR Movement and the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, will be broadcast live in Times Square, andfeature over 100 performers from popular shows including Wicked, The Scottsboro Boysand Next to Normal.
“This event highlights Israel’s young, vibrant culture – filled with excitement and desire for a better, stable future,” OR Movement’s US Director and Executive Producer for the event, Shai Baitel, said in a press release.
“This night will be filled with stars of Broadway and stars of David.”
“Throughout my career, I have been most fortunate to portray strong Jewish women, steeped in their faith and values. May this night sing to its audience about the love of the arts and the love of a country, called Israel,” Feldshuh said.
“A concert as varied and star-studded as this is a wonderful way to show Israel’s contributions to the world, its energy, vision and talents,” Ronald Lauder, chairman of the board of Jewish National Fund, said in a statement.
JNF is raising the funds to build an amphitheater in Beersheba.
