The JCC of Middlesex County and the Metuchen Edison Gesher Hadassah invite you to an evening of music and fun on May 24 at 6:15 p.m. featuring Lincoln Richman presenting “Rhythm and Jews: A History of Jews in Rock ‘n Roll.”
From Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, to Bob Dylan, Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Lesley Gore, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, Joey Ramone and Tommy Ramone of the Ramones, all three Beastie Boys, Neil Diamond and Billy Joel, Jews have been at the forefront of American popular music for the past 60 years. Using video clips, sound recordings, lecture, and Richman on guitar, they will explore the music history — and Jewish history — of these artists and more.
Richman earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. A teacher and musician, Richman wrote the book, music and lyrics for “Step Two,” an original rock musical play selected as a winner in the Festival of New Plays at the Jewish Ensemble Theater in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Cost is $18 per person if paid before May 17; $21 if paid between May 18-22. The event includes cold buffet dinner from The Orchid in Metuchen. No reservations will be taken after May 22.
For more information, call Diane Mael, director of Adult Services at 732-494-3232, ext. 3614 or Aimee Braverman at 732-548-4086.