JDub Records

The new JDub Webstore is here and it’s better than ever. We’ve teamed up with Insound/White Label to bring you the easiest and best in online shopping. We’ve added free downloads, new releases and our full catalog available in all formats. We are also proud to announce that all of our releases are now available in digital format for only $8.99 each (that’s $1 less than iTunes).  So, head over to store.jdubrecords.org to check it out and also keep your eyes peeled for new releases and free music to be updated regularly.  I’m sure there is something for everyone at the jdub webstore, no matter how you are!!

Bouncing Souls - The Freaks, The Nerds and The Romantics

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Leeches - DJ Spooky Remix

Jerusalem hip-hop kingpin, Sagol59 is here to offer a brand new remix album straight outta Israel for FREE. The record is filled with remixes of tracks from the last 10 years of his career and features remixes by Israeli heavy hitters and a few American dj’s including Shimmy Sonic of Soulico, DJ Spooky, Ori Shochat and more.  Sagol hit us directly and wanted to give this record away for free, so here it is; download it, sit back and enjoy the beats and rhymes.

Download the album HERE

Tracklisting:
1. Earth, Wind & Cash - Michael Cohen Remix
2. Love Song - Ori Shochat Remix
3. Leeches - DJ Spooky Remix
4. Ping Pong ft. Dan Toren - Amir Estlein Remix
5. What Do I Have to Do
6. Till the Fat Lady Dances - Shimmy Sonic Remix
7. Current Affairs - Mankush Remix
8. Hard Cleaning - Digital_Me Remix
9. Rak Hasagol  - Kusemek.com Remix
10. Move Forward ft. Roy Uadry - Amir Estlein Remix
11. If i Had no Mic ft. Vulkan (Prod. DJ Dao) - unreleased
12. Lost Tape Freestyle Ft. Rebel Sun (Prod. Markey Funk) - unreleased

Haman! Boo! - The Macaroons

The Macaroons would like to wish the world a Happy Purim!! While you’re preparing your costume or shaking your grogger, be sure to grab this free track from the Macaroons called “Haman!Boo!” It’s Purim appropriate and catchy as all heck.  “Haman! Boo!” is just a little taste of what to expect from their debut album, Let’s Go Coconuts!, available in stores April 6th.

Looking for something to do with your Purim?  We’ve got the stuff!

If you’re in LA, the Macaroons are playing a Purim bash at The Echo!

If you’re in NYC, we’re hosting the big HAMANBASHIN‘ gig at CSV on the LES!  Plus, we have a new TICKET SPECIAL:  if you come in costume, your ticket at the door is only $10!

Please help JDub find our newest teammate!

JDub is a non-profit dedicated to innovative Jewish content, community, and cross-cultural dialogue. JDub promotes Jewish music and artists through a record label, national event productions, and an artist fellowship and instigates conversation and community online via Jewcy.com.  Founded in 2002, JDub raises over $800,000 a year from foundations and individuals to help cover its annual budget of approximately $1.2 million. JDub seeks a Development Director to significantly expand the scope of JDub’s cultivation strategies and fundraising efforts.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a fluid, flexible and creative environment, using his/her entrepreneurial instincts, sense of humor and social intelligence to advance the mission of the organization. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a lively team in an idealistic, people-centered, non-corporate environment in which you will see your work have a real and tangible impact every day.

Salary Range: commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, 2 references, and a writing sample to Aaron Bisman with “DEVELOPMENT RESUME” in the subject line

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For those who can’t wait for the official release of JDub Kids 1st project The Macaroons - Let’s Go Coconuts, have no fear. In celebration of Passover, The Macaroons will be releasing a Passover EP with 5 tracks including 1 exclusive track that will not be featured on Let’s Go Coconuts. The EP celebrates the traditions and more importantly the delicious food that is eaten on Passover. This will be a digital only release and will be available at iTunes and the JDub Webstore on March 16th and proceeded by their full length release, Let’s Go Coconuts on April 6th, 2010.

Tracklisting:
1. Matzoh Ball (Don’t Kick It)
2. Seder Plate
3. Flying on Matzah Brei
4. Elijah
5. Karpas (EP Exclusive)

Sample a track off the EP:
The Macaroons - Matzoh Ball (Don’t Kick It) Download

JDub Kids 1st band The Macaroons are bringing their irresistible melodies, big harmonies and catchy tunes to Los Angeles! What’s inside a mezuzah? Who’s the man we love to boo ? What to do if you drop your matzho ball on the ground ? The Macaroons will answer these important questions and more on Purim in L.A!! So if you’re in the city of Angeles and need some jewish kids music in your life, this is the time and the place!!

The Macaroons Purim Party also featuring StoryTimeFunLand
Sunday February 28, 12:30 pm
@ The Echo (1822 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026-3227)
Come in Costume!  Free Sunday Papers & Juice Boxes!!
$8 Single Tickets / $30 Packs of 4 - BUY

Listen to a song off of their upcoming album, Let’s Go Coconuts available from JDub on March 23rd.

The Macaroons -  Haman! Boo!

JDub is bringing the craziness this year with a sweaty punk rock inspired Purim bash at CSV Cultural Center on the Lower East Side of NYC. After checking out a megillah reading,  put on a costume, head down to CSV, grab some drinks and rock out to the sounds of Ultragrrrl (DJ set), The Shondes, Can!!Can, DJ Matt Elkin of the So So Glos and the one and only Gangsta Rabbi.

JDub Presents: Hamanbashin (a purim party) sponsored by Tablet Magazine
Saturday, February 27th @ CSV Cultural Center (107 Suffolk St. at Rivington St., LES)
Costume Contest | 9 pm-1 am | $10 advance, $15 at the door
Buy tickets: www.jdubrecords.org/tickets

Performances by:
Ultragrrrl (DJ Set)
The Shondes
DJ Matt Elkin (of the So So Glos)
Can!!Can
Gangsta Rabbi
+ Patrick of Can!!Can and Punk Torah will channel Sid Vicious to reinterpret the Megillah!!

HAMANBASHIN ON FACEBOOK

Additional Support provided by the AJWS-AVODAH Partnership

JDub’s 1st kids band, The Macaroons are bringing their irresistible melodies, big harmonies and catchy tunes to the kids and parents in the Bay Area. What’s inside a mezuzah? What should you do if you drop your matzoh ball on the ground? Who’s the man we love to boo? The Macaroons will answer these important questions and more on Super Bowl Sunday at Cafe Du Nord!

Super Bowl Sunday February 7th, 11 am
The Macaroons @ Cafe Du Nord (2170 Market St., San Francisco)
Doors 11 am | Show 11:30 am
FREE juice boxes for kids, Kids Menu Available
$10 per person / Infants in arms FREE
Buy Tickets HERE
RSVP on Facebook

Made Possible with support from:
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund and the PJ Library of SF Bay Area

The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists is accepting applications for their next round of cohorts. The fellowship will support 9 artists, ages 22-38 in NYC, working in visual arts, music and performing arts and who want to develop a new project with a Jewish theme or element.

The 2 year fellowship will provide a stipend of $20,000, a project grant of $20,000, plus retreats, monthly workshops, coaching and mentorship.

The Letter of Intent is due March 1, 2010 and the fellowship begins October 2010. Six Points is a unique collaboration of Avoda Arts, Foundation for Jewish Culture, and JDub Records, with significant funding from UJA Federation of New York.

The last group of Six Points cohorts included Jeremiah Lockwood, Avishai Mekonen, Dan Safer and more!!

APPLICATION AND MORE INFO @ SIXPOINTSFELLOWSHIP.ORG

JDub’s monthly dance party in Los Angeles, Milk & Honey is back for another spin. The next installment is creeping up next Wednesday at Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood. If you’ve already got plans for next week, don’t sweat it, we have a February edition coming up a month from now. Keep reading for all the details.

JDub Records Presents: Milk and Honey
Wed., Jan. 13th @ Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd.)
8 pm, FREE, Open Vodka Bar
featuring DJ Joro Boro (Balkan, Gypsy, Breakbeat, Disco)
RSVP on Facebook

DJ Joro Boro - Disco Disoriental

Details on the February party after the cut
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