Shlomi Lavie
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Shlomi Lavie is an American
drummer
, most widely known as the drummer of Marcy Playground
. He has also been a part of lesser-known acts such as Nanuchka
, Electro Morocco, and the Magical Mystery Tour band, a Beatles tribute/lookalike band.
in late 2008, to replace former drummer Gonzalo Martinez De La Cotera. Shlomi was referred to lead singer John Wozniak
by bassist Dylan Keefe
's wife, who is one of Shlomi's best friends. Wozniak was impressed with Lavie's talent, and Shlomi Lavie was soon after an official member of the band. Lavie joined Marcy Playground for the band's Carnival Cruise show(s) in the Bahamas, their concert in Scottsdale, Arizona
, and is on board for the official 2009 tour, promoting two new albums by the band.
United States
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drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, most widely known as the drummer of Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak , Dylan Keefe , and Shlomi Lavie . The band is best known for their 1997 hit "Sex and Candy".-Early years:...
. He has also been a part of lesser-known acts such as Nanuchka
Nanuchka
`Nanuchka is a New York City based group composed of bassist Yula Be’eri , guitarist Roy Gurel, and drummer Shlomi Lavie. Their ever-changing sound is greatly eclectic. Yula’s voice, compared to that of an “angry Kate Bush,” soars over both surf-rock guitars and soothing mandola melodies alike...
, Electro Morocco, and the Magical Mystery Tour band, a Beatles tribute/lookalike band.
Marcy Playground
Shlomi Lavie joined Marcy PlaygroundMarcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak , Dylan Keefe , and Shlomi Lavie . The band is best known for their 1997 hit "Sex and Candy".-Early years:...
in late 2008, to replace former drummer Gonzalo Martinez De La Cotera. Shlomi was referred to lead singer John Wozniak
John Wozniak
John Keith Wozniak is an American musician, best known as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of the band Marcy Playground. He is the son of a developmental psychologist dad and a free spirited Bohemian mother....
by bassist Dylan Keefe
Dylan Keefe
Dylan Keefe is the bassist and one of the founding members of the multi-platinum selling alternative rock band Marcy Playground.-Marcy Playground:...
's wife, who is one of Shlomi's best friends. Wozniak was impressed with Lavie's talent, and Shlomi Lavie was soon after an official member of the band. Lavie joined Marcy Playground for the band's Carnival Cruise show(s) in the Bahamas, their concert in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
, and is on board for the official 2009 tour, promoting two new albums by the band.
Other Associated Acts
- Electro Morocco is a four-piece band based out of Brooklyn, NY, that can best be summed up as a mixture of energetic electro beats, with a Middle Eastern flavor, a pop edge, and some retro rock.
- NanuchkaNanuchka`Nanuchka is a New York City based group composed of bassist Yula Be’eri , guitarist Roy Gurel, and drummer Shlomi Lavie. Their ever-changing sound is greatly eclectic. Yula’s voice, compared to that of an “angry Kate Bush,” soars over both surf-rock guitars and soothing mandola melodies alike...
is a New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
based group composed of bassist Yula BeeriYula BeeriYula Beeri, born Yuli Yael Be'eri, is an Israeli composer, musician, and performer. She has been performing music in New York City for the past ten years....
(formerly of The World/Inferno Friendship SocietyThe World/Inferno Friendship SocietyThe World/Inferno Friendship Society is a band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges punk, soul, klezmer and jazz, while its collective membership features horns, piano and guitar. The ensemble has over 30 members, including a former member of Dexys Midnight Runners. About nine or ten members...
), guitarist Roy Gurel, and drummer Shlomi Lavie.