{"id":33431,"date":"2016-04-04T08:37:57","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=33431"},"modified":"2016-04-05T02:38:12","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T09:38:12","slug":"american-express-live-experience-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=33431","title":{"rendered":"American Express Live Experience 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Featured musicians – American Express Live Experience\/Photo: Ayelet Dekel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 solid weekends of music (and one night of contemporary dance!) – that’s the American Express Live Experience 2016! Irit Battat, VP Marketing and Business Development at American Express and Guy Beser of BlueStone Productions, made the announcement at a press meeting this morning in the delicious ambiance of the Vicky Cristina in Tel Aviv, attended by a lively cohort of musical talents. The concerts will take place at the Raanana Amphi Park, from June 23, 2016 – July 28, 2016.<\/p>\n

Here’s the full schedule:<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 23rd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Muki’<\/a>s Block Party<\/strong> – hip hop rules with an incredible lineup of musicians: Tuna<\/a>, Nechi Nech<\/a>, Kafe Shahor Hazak<\/a>, Cohen@Mushon<\/a>, Static & Ben El Tavori<\/a>, Axum<\/a>, E-Z<\/a> , Peled<\/a>, and more… They’ll be performing originals as well as covers of international faves, a night of exciting onstage collaborations and mashups!<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 25th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mashina<\/a>\u00a0 & T-Slam<\/strong> – Israeli rock history, alive and kicking onstage. The ever-popular Mashina in an expanded ensemble with vocalist Rudy Bainsay, Galia Hay on viola and Omer (Jo) Naveh on guitar and percussion, as well as a brass section will be joined by T-Slam. Founded in 1980 by Izhar Ashdot, Danny Bassan, and Yair Nitzani, this band really changed the sound of Israeli rock!<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 30th<\/strong><\/p>\n

The amazing, talented dancers of the Batsheva Ensemble with a cohort of select guest dancers will perform Ohad Naharin’s Super Decadance in an open air performance! The exciting choreographic mash-up covers 25 years of Naharin’s unique choreography.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 2nd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ivri Lider<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 and Jane Bordeaux<\/strong><\/a> – Ivri Lider, one of the most popular Israeli singers (and incidentally, composed the music for Ohad Naharin’s Kaamos and Z\/NA), will perform his successful show “This Love is Ours,” combining favorite hits from his repertoire with large scale video and lights. Bringing an indie-folk feel to this evening will be the trio Jane Bordeaux.<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 7th<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Here to Balkan<\/strong> – Mosh Ben Ari<\/strong><\/a>, the talented multi-instrumentalist (acoustic and classical guitar, Indian sarod, Persian tar, Turkish jumbush, Moroccan ginberi & bass) will be wearing two hats this evening – as artistic director and performer. He’ll be hosting Goran Bregovi\u0107, the internationally known Balkan musician and composer (he’s composed the score for three of Emir Kusturica’s films: Time of the Gypsies<\/em>, Arizona Dream<\/em>, and Underground<\/em>), who is arriving in Israel to participate in this concert. Ben Ari will be performing as well, along with some more guests… to be announced!<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 14th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shalom Hanoch<\/strong><\/a>, Asaf Avidan<\/strong><\/a>, Shlomi Shaban<\/strong><\/a> – this is an exceptional evening, a meeting of different Israeli musical worlds – from the ‘classic’ Israeli rock of Shalom Hanoch, to the extroverted introspection of Asaf Avidan, and the original piano stylings of Shlomi Shaban.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 17th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Revolution<\/strong> – the joint performance of Moshe Peretz<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 and Omer Adam will feature a range of musical styles – Mizrahi (Middle Eastern), pop, ethnic, Irish and World Music.<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 28th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matti Caspi<\/strong><\/a> with the Raanana Symphonette Orchestra<\/strong><\/a> and some very special guests: Yasmin Levy<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0 Suyan Caspi<\/strong>, Shlomo Gronich<\/strong><\/a> and Shimon Buscila<\/strong><\/a>. Matti Caspi is one of the best contemporary songwriters, with a very individual sound – this should be an incredible evening!<\/p>\n

Ticket prices range from 124 NIS to 464 NIS, the price varies according to type of performance and seating. American Express card holders will enjoy many benefits: a 25% discount on any ticket at all prices ranges, 1 + 1 on drinks at the shows, and a surprise goody bag that will be handed out at the show. Full details on card holder benefits on the American Express site<\/a>. Best benefit of all – the opportunity to order tickets ahead of the crowd. Tickets go on sale April 4th at 18:00 for American Express card holders, April 8th at 8:00 am for the general public. Tickets may be purchased online via this link<\/a>, or call: *9964.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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