This gig is now cancelled! Jello Biafra cancelled the gig and is instead traveling to Israel to see what’s going on in the country before deciding whether or not to play. — Unless he cancels after seeing the below video,...
Salon Berlin, one of Tel Aviv’s original and favourite hipster haunts, has apparently been around for 3 whole years. To celebrate, there is a big party tonight, not at the Salon itself, but at the Yaron cinema (Yona HaNavi 2),...
An evening of fusion going on at the Rogatka tonight from 22:00 (hippie time, so probably later). Toot Ard from Majdal Shams (on the border with Syria in the Golan Heights) are bringing the rare sounds of funky Arab reggae,...
Memshala (government) is on tonight at Beit Habatim. It’s Tel Aviv’s underground short act night. Sort of open mic, though I think you need to talk to them in advance if you want to perform, not just turn up. All...
On Thursday the 31st Tel Aviv gets a chance to see Mulatu Astatke, the godfather of Ethio-jazz and the biggest name in Ethiopian music. People who know nothing about Ethiopian jazz and groove may still know his music from Broken...
Kassamba is Israel’s answer to Rhythms of Resistance – you know those cool samba drummers who come to demos and turn them into something a bit more energetic and upbeat? Tonight from 22:00 there’s a fundraiser for them at the...
Tonight at the hidden treasure that is the Michatronix, Computer Camp will play live electronica in a very intimate space. Before and after, DJ KatzeleK will provide further tunage. Starts at 21:30, goes on till some time after midnight. Entry,...
Ellyott used to be in legendary Israeli / International band, Polyanna Frank back in the 90s and has always been one of the pillars of Israeli alternative music in all its forms. She will be performing her upcoming solo album...
Independence Day is nearly here and the parties start on Monday night. Here are your options for Monday and Tuesday (9-10/5/11). Some are free. On the whole, the whole city will turn into one big party on Monday night with...
If you liked Astral Projection in the 90s (and who didn’t? Psy trance classics!) then you may be interested in hearing what their other music sounds like. Tonight, The Astral Project will be playing at the intimate Milk alongside DJs...
Tomorrow is apparently international Record Store Day. Yes, apparently there is such a day and it’s tomorrow. If you want to celebrate it (and I know in your heart you really do) then head over to Haozen Hashlishit store where...
Saturday 16/4 at Radio EPGB there’s gonna be one wicked party. Melakekei Hapinka, a legendary Middle Eastern punk band will be playing, followed by a dubstep, electro rave party till morning with DJs Oi Boi and Sveta. DJ Eilon will...
Tonight from 22:30, 15NIS will get you into the Lima Lima bar for a night of reggae and roots going on till around 4:00. Rasta Hebrew Man will perform live, supported by Sabbo (Soulico), Adi Badawin, Drastic (Roy Rasta) on...
The first Festilooper is on this Thursday at the Ozen bar from 20:00 – late. “What’s a Festilooper?” I hear you ask, well, it’s a cross-genre music night where the one thing all the performers have in common is that...
Tonight at 20:00 is apparently Earth Hour in Israel. Don’t forget to switch your lights off from 20:00 for an hour, to help save some electricity and, more importantly, raise awareness of the fact that you should be saving electricity...
I don’t actually know if I have any burner followers on here (if I do, please raise your hand. I’d like to meet you 🙂 ) but if you’re a burner (of the Burning Man kind that would know what...
You may have noticed that there are a lot of things “against fascism” popping up on this blog recently. Well, this is cause there’s a lot of fasiscm to be against in this particular part of the world. This Thursday...
If you want to hear some peaceful classical Indian music, head down to the Open House for Indian Culture on February 12th for an intimate concert of classical Indian with an Israeli twist. Indian snack food will be served. Doors...
Next sat (5/2/11) Salon Mazal (check the guide) will be selling off much of their current library / info centre book stock at very low prices at the Halalit (haYarkon 70) from 5:30PM – 11:00PM. Stop by for some rare...
This Friday (28/1/11) there’s a big art and music event where all the proceeds will go towards helping refugees. There’ll be bands, art installations and all kinds of interesting underground stuff. Big, exciting underground venue too. Apparently there’ll be everything...