So, first things first, an introduction. My name is Gabz (well..Gabriella), I’m 17 years old and live in London. I speak fluent English, Hebrew (my first language) and French. I’m both Israeli and British, but usually introduce myself as Israeli for kicks (yes, I’m that cool). I’m obsessed with music, and in a year will hopefully attend a college in America to study music management. My favorite band are the Black Eyed Peas ? you know, the band visiting Israel for a second time on September 9th. Hopefully you all already know the details of the show, but if not check out www.jerusalemrocks.com (or buy tickets now at www.hadran.co.il where VIP packages among regular tickets are available).
Last year, when the Peas came to perform, I saw them in Israel. I loved the BEP back when their second album, Bridging the Gap was released, years before Fergie joined and they became the wonder that they are now. There’s something about their live performances that I’m addicted to ? I’ve always challenged scientists who insist that energy cannot be created to attend a BEP concert and see for themselves; these 4 musicians create energy the minute they hit the stage.
Jerusalem Rocks will be my 17th time seeing them live since 2001. Quite a feat. Yet my favorite of the past 16 performances has to be the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on June 3rd of last year. There’s something about seeing 4 people I have grown to love in what I consider my home, and the fact that they fell in love with Israel just makes it better. When I spoke to their tour manager Bobby a few months later, he said that there were 3 audiences that the band considered their greatest ? South Africa, Australia, and Israel. That in itself makes me proud. I’ve been to concerts overseas, they’re great, but nobody is quite so enthusiastic as an Israeli crowd. Perhaps it’s the fact that not every day a multi-platinum selling band visits this beautiful country, so audiences feel more privileged. The same month as their Tel Aviv show, Ricky Martin pulled out of performing here out of fear. The fact that the Peas not only risked what the media had them think as a dangerous excursion, but are returning, shows a lot about their priorities.
I for one am excited to see them perform in Jerusalem ? especially will.i.am‘s solo performance (which not many have witnessed yet!) Having gotten to know the mind behind the hits, I can honestly say that will.i.am is one of the most real and honest people not only in the music business (rare ? trust me), but in the world, so for him to profess that Israel caused him to look into conversion to Judaism really shows what an experience the show will be.
See you guys in September!
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