Rick Recht is the top touring artist in Jewish music in the US playing more than 150 events a year from coast to coast. Recht has six top selling Jewish albums, a DVD of his Shabbat Alive! service experience and a brand new documentary, The Hope. He has launched 8 national summer tours playing for tens of thousands of youth from coast to coast, capturing their attention and their hearts. Recht has also become a regular headliner at major national Jewish Arts Festivals and major conventions.
• Rick is a nationally popular artist with strong 'drawing power' translating into large audiences and ticket sales.
• Rick's live shows are powerful technical productions often featuring multimedia big screen displays and light shows - more technical punch than any other artist in the Jewish world.
• Rick's hit albums and songs, such as The Hope, Hinei, Mi Chamocha, have become standards in the fabric of American Jewish life.
• Through Rick's national Tear Down the Walls initiative, he produces large, city-wide inspirational interfaith and multi-cultural productions to unite communities.
• Rick Recht CD fundraisers feature a large selection of CDs and are highly profitable.
• Rick regularly books entire weekends in a region for a guaranteed sharing of airline expenses between hosting venues.
Rick Recht Bio.
Rick Recht is the top-touring musician in Jewish music playing over 150 concerts a year in the United States and abroad. Recht is widely recognized for his appeal to youth and family audiences not only as an exceptional musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but also as a role model for involvement in Jewish life. He has become an icon for Jewish youth in the United States, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the masses. Recht is the national music spokesman for The PJ Library and the Executive Director of Songleader Boot Camp, a national leadership development immersion program held annually in St. Louis, MO. Recht is also the founder and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio, (501c3), the first high-caliber, 24/7, Jewish rock internet radio station. Jewish Rock Radio broadcasts contemporary Jewish rock music, interviews with Jewish celebrities, and interviews featuring youth from communities around the world speaking about exciting experiences they have had engaging in Jewish life. Jewish Rock Radio can be found at www.jewishrockradio.com and is also available through free apps for iPhone and Android mobile devices.
Recht’s electrifying live performances fueled by Dennis Stringfield on drums and Shlomo Ovadya on bass guitar have captured the hearts of a generation of fans discovering the inspiration of contemporary Jewish music. Recht is known for regularly featuring local musicians, choirs, and vocal soloists on stage with the band during his concerts and religious services. Check out Rick Recht tour dates: www.rickrecht.com/tour. Recht has launched unprecedented tours playing at Jewish day and overnight camps from coast to coast including Ramah, URJ, BBYO, JCC and private camps garnering a feverish following among the national Jewish youth movements unseen in previous years. “The stage is definitely our home,” says Recht. “The energy and voices of the audiences, whether they’re little kids, teens or adults, are indescribable. That’s the magic of Jewish music - the interaction, the singing, the dancing, and the powerful community connection. For me, it’s a dream come true to create and share in these powerful experiences.” Highlights over the last several years include performances at the NFTY National Convention, BBYO International Convention, URJ Biennial, USY International Convention, CAJE, Hillel Leaders Assembly, NAA Conference, BBYO International Staff Conference, CCAR Conference (Central Conference of American Rabbis), ACC Conference (American Conference of Cantors), URJ National Preschool Director’s Conference, and PJ Library children’s concerts across the country. Recht is a regular concert headliner at major national Jewish festivals in cities across the U.S. including Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and Kansas City. Recht is also often featured at national leadership and education conferences as a keynote speaker and expert on media, technology, and youth engagement.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Recht developed a strong Jewish identity attending Traditional Congregation, a conservative synagogue. In high school, Recht joined NFTY, where he was deeply influenced by Jewish music. After graduating USC (Los Angeles, CA) and Music Institute (Hollywood, CA), Recht hit the road touring nationwide from LA to New York playing at clubs, colleges, and amphitheaters. Recht has shared the stage with national acts such as the Guess Who, Chris Rock, America, Supertramp, Three Dog Night, the Samples, Vertical Horizon, Government Mule (Allman Brothers), and many more. After releasing two critically acclaimed secular albums, Good Thing and Reality, Recht returned to his Jewish roots with his debut Jewish album, Tov, in the summer of 1999. His shift to Jewish music marks the birth of a unique blend of pop, radio-friendly music with Hebrew, Jewish text, and social responsibility. Recht is the Artist-in-Residence at United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri and enjoys spending time with his wife, Elisa, 10-year-old son, Kobi, and 7-year-old son, Tal.
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Tear Down the Walls was created by Rick Recht, the top-touring artist in contemporary Jewish rock music, to utilize the power of popular rock music to inspire and educate youth about ways to break down bias and prejudice in their communities. Tear Down the Walls also strives to educate the public about the social action organizations existing in their communities and specific ways to support them and get involved. Produced and directed by Rick Recht, the initiative consists of interfaith, multi-cultural community concerts, youth leadership training classes, workshops, and interfaith services.
The Hope is an inspirational film about the impact of Jewish rock music on youth in the United States. Jewish rock is playing a more vital role than ever for Jews struggling to create relevance and meaning in contemporary Jewish life and worship. Follow the fascinating individual journeys of two high school students, an upcoming Jewish rocker, and a Jewish rock star as they find themselves and connect with Judaism through the incredible world of Jewish rock.
Next week will mark the launch of the 2010 Rick Recht Summer Tour! Get ready for another summer of awesome music, ruach (spirit), and lasting memories! Rick will kick off the tour in St. Louis before making his way to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and the East Coast. Rick and the band will be on the road until early August, so be sure to catch him while he is in your area! Click here to see upcoming tour dates. Rick will be playing songs from his new album, "Simply Shabbat," as well as a few of the classic favorites. Rick will also be debuting some new merch and discussing the new Jewish Rock Radio! Get excited, and we'll see you on Tour!
Rick just came back from an incredible time in MD with the Chizuk Amuno teen team last week!Rick has been working hard on Songleader Boot Camp, a songleader immersion program that will be hosted in St. Louis in partnership with the JCC this May. Be sure to check out Rick's written blogs and Twitter updates! And check out Rick's Tour Dates to see if Rick will be in your area soon, upcoming TOUR DATES in FL, NJ, NY, CA and more!
Rick and The Band!
10.23.09
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!
08.31.09
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!
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.
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!
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!
Weekly Massive Merch Winner
04.29.09
This weeks Weekly Massive Merch Winner is Mirah Gordon, from TX. 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 theTOUR 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 atTHE 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!
