Ushpizin Festival Comes to the Ashdod Amphitheater!

A two-day celebration of Israeli music—three different performances each evening, the finest artists, a festival atmosphere, and an unforgettable experience under the open sky.

29.9 – Amir Benayoun | Evyatar Banai | Berry Sakharof
30.9 – Shalom Hanoch | Rami Fortis | Eifo HaYeled

Evyatar Banai – Band Performance

For several decades, Evyatar Banai has unquestionably been one of Israel’s most beloved and moving artists.

His songs deal with life itself, with its melodies, and with everything that sometimes roars beneath the surface: relationships, parents, partnership, the soul, and roots.

In a performance with a wonderful band, Banai will perform his beloved and familiar songs—songs that connect us to who we are and to one another.

Joining Evyatar onstage:

• Tamir Muskat – musical production, programming, samplers, and drums
• Roi Hermon – keyboards, samplers, and trumpet
• Yogev Glusman – electric guitar and electric bass
• Itamar Ziegler – bass guitar and electric guitar
• Avner Kalm­er – violin and string arrangements
• Chen Shener – violin
• Galia Hai – viola
• Yoed Nir – cello

Berry Sakharof and the Band

Berry Sakharof and the band will arrive with their electric performance.

Sakharof performs with the excellent ensemble that has accompanied him for years, featuring songs from his familiar and beloved repertoire, as well as songs that have not been performed live for a long time.

Onstage:

• Nir Mantsur – drums
• Gidi Raz – samplers and guitar
• Oren Lottenberg – electric guitar
• Bנו Hendler – bass
• Yonatan Daskal – keyboards

Amir Benayoun

Singer-songwriter Amir Benayoun is one of the most unique and influential voices in Israeli music. Over the years, Benayoun has forged an artistic path identified with personal songwriting, a powerful voice, and an extraordinary ability to touch on themes of faith, love, identity, and introspection.

With a rich repertoire of songs that have become an inseparable part of the Israeli soundtrack, Benayoun succeeds in combining emotional depth, honest lyrics, and moving melodies. His work is characterized by authenticity and a constant search for personal and artistic truth, making him a prominent and respected figure among diverse audiences.

In his performance, Amir Benayoun delivers a musical experience that is both intimate and powerful. Songs such as “You Won Everything with Me,” “When You’re Sad,” “Small Joys,” “Everything Up to Here,” and “Standing at the Gate” receive moving renditions and a direct connection with the audience.

Shalom Hanoch – Band Performance

Shalom Hanoch in a performance featuring his greatest hits from throughout the years. Classics such as “Waiting for the Messiah,” “Against the Wind,” “In This Incarnation,” “What Do You Do When You Get Up in the Morning,” “Maya,” “This Way and That,” “My Youthful Love,” and “The End of Orange Season” will be performed in fresh, energetic arrangements, accompanied by an outstanding band featuring some of Israel’s leading musicians.

• Moshe Levi – piano, Hammond, and musical production
• Erez Netz – guitar
• Ziv Harpaz – bass
• Barak Karam – drums
• Guy Moses – keyboards and synthesizer
• Amri Keren – guitars

From the reviews:

• “Shalom Hanoch at his best” – Israel Hayom
• “The ultimate rock poet” – Maariv
• “Monumental performances” – Israel Hayom
• “He is great. No doubt” – Calcalist

Eifo HaYeled

Eifo HaYeled, one of the veteran and highly acclaimed rock bands, has released seven albums that achieved gold and platinum status and produced numerous hits. The band established itself as an important and influential group with a place of honor in the Israeli soundtrack.

Eifo HaYeled in concert with all the familiar and beloved songs, including “What’s Happening to Me,” “You Fell Hard,” “Can Anyone Hear Me,” “White in a Black Dream,” “Just to Get a Hug,” and more, alongside new songs from the album Sweet in the Dark.

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