"From the art parade to the money factory You're always in control a solid theory"
Shahar Vaknin is a singer/songwriter with a unique approach to sound and impressive vocal presence which dominates in the Israeli music landscape.
In 2005 he formed Deadwood, an alternative rock band, along with Alon Rosh on drums, Hezi Abrss on bass and Tal Kanel on guitars.
The naked songs quickly wore a full band production and the band started to perform them live.
The first single titled "My Sleepy Town" was released in 2006 and received great reviews and radio play in local stations and made it to the playlist of Cambridge U Radio, UK.
In 2007 the band self-released their first EP titled "Penny For Your Thoughts" and spent the year performing the songs to a loyal growing audience.
In 2008 he began to handle with other elements of his music influences and inspirations. The result – a unique electro-folk/rock approach that , in collaboration with producer/engineer Dan Shalev , adopted to be the foundation of a new project.
"Part Of The Circle" reflects a new side in his artistic-musical journey and contains 10 tracks dealing with daily grey situations.
"All the choking ties
And the shoes that always shine
In the name of pride They come for me"
it took me a while to check out your music.. Wow! i loved it! you have this special sound that made me calm, i can't really explain, made me feel good.
let me know if you're performing in Jerusalem sometime.. (Tel Aviv is also good..)
שלום חברים, מחר (יום שלישי ה6.10.09) ב22:00 זה קורה! הופעת החזרה של הקרטוּנים, בבלום בר ת"א! בכורה לזמרת החדשה, נועה צור, בהופעת סוכות מלאה מוסיקה טובה! הכניסה חינם, הנוסטלגיה - עלינו :) קינג ג'ורג' 2, פינת שנקין.
Hey Shahar, Few months after and I finally had the time to listen more carefully to your music (thank you lord for the holidays!!) and it sounds great :D