Beth Schafer: guitars, vocal, writer;
John Marsden: keyboards, vocals;
Bill "Giff" Gifford: bass, vocals;
Amy Gifford: vocals;
Charlie Morgan: drums
Influences
Dar Williams, Annie Lennox, Sting, Jonatha Brooke, Suzanne Vega, James Taylor, Eagles, Springsteen, Finn Brothers, Indigo Girls, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, The Roches, Kate Bush, Jamie Cullum, Heart, Paul Simon, America, U2, Bonnie Rait, Pink Floyd, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Hedges, Melissa Etheridge, Miles Davis, Neil Young, Igor Stravinsky, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Gustav Holst, Sarah McLachlan, Steely Dan
Sounds Like
If Sheryl Crow, Sting, the Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac decided to sing about hope and faith...
Beth Schafer has been a defining voice of contemporary Jewish music in America for the last 10 years. Beth's primary objective is to make peace through her music. Attracting fans of all faiths because of her infectious spirit and attention to universal themes in her writing, Beth won the AMERICAN IDOL UNDERGROUND FAITH BASED COMPETITION in 2006. Beth has just released a CD for fans of any faith called "Build That Bridge." The title track, co-written with Larry Hoppen from the band ORLEANS, speaks to our need to reach out to neighbors of other faiths and celebrate what we have in common. Chock full of upbeat, well-crafted songs, "Build That Bridge" is for the faithful, the hopeful and the wonderful!
The Non-Music Music Interview on Beth Schafer's new CD, Build That Bridge
Describing music to the non-musician so they “get it!”
If your music was available in an exclusive retail store which store would it be? Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Sharper Image or a Mom ‘n’ Pop Operation? Sharper Image-because it makes you say “Yeah, I need that, but I didn’t even know someone made it.”
If your music was a candy what would it be? Chocalate covered pretzels, a sophisticated combination of sweet and salt, baby.
If the person who bought your music were to go on vacation and take you on their ipod, your music would be the perfect soundtrack for what kind of location? A large city with a diverse population. This music is about being a resident of a big, complicated world where you are a vital cog that makes the whole machine work.
What color is your music? Yellow. Warms you like sunshine on a 75 degree day.
Is your music briefs or boxers? As a woman this is kind of a tough one, but I’m going with boxers.
What time of day is your music? Good for going to work, and coming home…is that cheating?
HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT ….love it !! Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
Here's wishing you the happiest of Holiday Seasons. May all of your dreams come true. I took this photo a few years ago on a cold winter day in the old part of Bratislava, Slovakia, about an hour's train ride from Vienna.
Salut!!
Thanks for the add and for taking a listen....any comment or feedback would be great!..much appreciated!..i'm loving this time of year, any don't work too hard!!have a good Tuesday!!
Youna :)
Well hey there Beth Schafer! The boys & I have been cookin' with racing gas busy and it's been a while since we've checked out the happs @ your cyber party so...I hope you don't mind…..we've decided to crash your scene!!
Everything's lookin' as fabulous as ever.....now where's the bar?!
Stop on over to our fabtacular space...we've got some new video for your naked steaming eyes! …and plenty-O new pix you can peruse through. Would love to hear what you think....good or bad!
Don't be a stranger! I hope your day is a cabaret!
Hey Beth - I hope you're enjoying the holidays. May the new year bring you good health, happiness, true peace and all you wish for. Drop by anytime and catch some soul! All the best from Israel, Nomi
Beth I miss you so much you are absolutely amazing. Its great to be able to listen to you on here. Hope you can find the time to send me that chorus/ hook I wrote with so much help from you!! I love you!!!
Greetings Beth Schafer, You turn the atmosphere ablaze with currents of sweet ethylene when you smile. I relentlessly desire cotton candy lollipops. You are dressed with filaments and people take pains to make you fully incandescent this evening. Polished rock candy comes ever to mind when thinking of you. May you always have stables of horses to service your needs. You breath as delicately as vapors flowing towards an attractive flame. How long must I suffer with your undergarments? Your beauty is equal to the smoothness of a polished gem. How beautiful is the snowshine in your eyes, so directly current from the static in your mind. Your essence is equal to the beauty of a galaxy. If I could have just one wish, it would be to wake up to your songs in the morning. Your reflections bring happiness that rends naked glass. I see your love in love. Your sweet voice is like the application of aloe vera upon a sunburnt back. You are the apex of my worshipping and I will blow my last breath so fire can live.
