Paul Alpert
| Paul Alpert | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Pesach Simcha |
| Birth name | Paul Alpert |
| Born | December 3, 1989 |
| Origin | Long Beach, New York |
| Genres |
Jewish music Punk rock Folk rock Reggae rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Instruments | Drums, harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Shemspeed, Shabasa, Aderet |
| Associated acts | Moshiach Oi!, Moshe Hecht Band, Blanket Statementstein, RockaZion, White Shabbos, Crown Heights Klezmer Band |
| Website |
moshiachoi |
Paul "Pesach" Alpert (born December 3, 1989) is an American Hasidic drummer. He is active in New York's Jewish rock scene, most notably as a member of the punk group Moshiach Oi! and the folk rock group Moshe Hecht Band.
Background
Alpert attended Hunter College. He is a convert to Chabad. He became interested in religion while playing in a band that specialized in Hasidic weddings.[1]
Career
In 2008, Alpert joined the Hasidic punk band Moshiach Oi! with lead singer Yishai Romanoff, guitarist Mike Wagner, and bassist Mitchell "Mordechai" Harrison. The following year, the band released their debut album, Better Get Ready. The album was produced by Wagner and mastered by Don Fury and was released by Shemspeed Records and the band's own Shabasa label. A second album, This World is Nothing, was released independently in 2011. The band was featured prominently in the 2012 documentary film Punk Jews.
In late 2009, Alpert joined up with the Chabad folk rock group Moshe Hecht Band, led by eponymous singer-songwriter Moshe Hecht. The band's debut album, Heart is Alive, produced by Steven Rav Allen, Alon Cohen, and Jake Antelis, was released in 2011 through Aderet Music. The band also performed at the 2012 Celebrate Israel Parade.[2]
Alpert, like his Moshiach Oi! bandmates, also performs with many Shabasa Records artists, including Blanket Statementstein, RockaZion, and White Shabbos.
Discography
- With Moshiach Oi!
- Better Get Ready (2009; Shemspeed, Shabasa)
- This World is Nothing (2011; Shabasa)
- With Moshe Hecht Band
- Heart is Alive (2011; Aderet)
References
- ↑ Leland, John (Mar 9, 2013). "The Orthodox Fringe". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ↑ JV Staff (May 2012). "Thousands Scheduled to Line Fifth Avenue at 2012 Celebrate Israel Parade". The Jewish Voice. Retrieved 31 March 2013.