For most music lovers, the Barby was a mecca for great live music – the ultimate rock experience. For any local band, performing at the Barby was a serious career milestone.
Von Erich has expressed support for Israel during the current war, and when representatives of Dizengoff Center and Lev Cinemas invited him to visit, he agreed immediately.
The Postmodern Jukebox circuit was scuppered by the war in Gaza but it’s enabling Smith to break out on her own, backed by longtime collaborator, guitarist and musical director Denny Ilett.