Geva Alon is one of the most versatile and accomplished Israeli singer-songwriters of the last decade. He was born in a small Kibbutz (Then still a socialist commune-like community) close to the ruins of Caesarea. He wrote his first song at the age of 14 and took the guitar seriously, practicing countless hours as a kid.
As the founder & leader of "the flying baby" – probably the most powerful rock trio Israel has ever produced – he became known as an extraordinary & inventive guitar-player, capable of both hot-fierce fret-work solos and long slow moving jams into the unknown. But Alon is more then that – a gifted songwriter, he wrote all the lyrics & music to the band's songs. As a singer he possessed a haunting & surprising vocal register - sometimes comparable to early Neil young.
With the band Alon had recorded 3 albums (their debut is still officially unreleased). Their second album, "inner world" (2001) was hailed as "The best non-Hebrew Israeli rock album since ("the Churchills" legendary psych LP from) 1968".
The Band toured extensively all over California for sixteen months & played mostly in & around the bay area.
"Pain to give"- their 3rd album was released in 2004 on the "Blue Sun Music" Label to rave reviews. It contained dark memorable moments such as "Doorway To Simplicity" (with a great & gloomy Tom Verlaine's "Feel") alongside long excursions as "Bound To Go Crazy".
In 2006 Geva Alon released his debut solo album "Days Of Hunger".
This was a surprising acoustic-based effort, with country-rock & acid-folk edge that met with a tremendous success in Israel.
Alon's live performances, usually in small Tell Aviv clubs, drew more & more people in the last 3 years, and he is regarded as a great performer with a "take-no-prisoners" attitude & a tendency for long surprising guitar workouts.
"The Wall Of Sound", Geva's latest solo album was a much more rock-oriented journey. A well crafted combination between The Flying Baby's electric power, a dose of pop sensibilities and the acoustic "feel" of his debut. The album sold a couple of thousand copies 3 weeks after its release & the single "Modern Love", an emotional acoustic take on Bowie (the only cover on an all-original album) became an instant hit in Israel.
Geva is now working on his new album which will feature Ben Golan, Dor Koren & Nave Koren of "TREE". The album is produced by Thom Monohan and will be out this summer.
Thanks for your visit, Geva. I just come from a death heavy metal band's space... it's so beautiful myspace for hearing so many different styles in a few minutes. And we consider and adore every way of making music, as it is a great gift of nature... Always enjoy making your notes. All the best from the Electirc Duo Project
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hey geva....great to be found and friended...thanks...music truly unites the world as one and it's up to us songsters to be part of it...look forward to crossing paths at some point on the tuneful hiway..keep on keepin on...soon..twh
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Hello! thank you very much for the addd! i enjoy so so much your music! Maybe will i hear you one day in France, maybe one day! I wish you a good week-end Best Regards, Ombeline Duprat/Seadem
