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Mah Tovu
12+ albums
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"MAH TOVU is comprised of Ken Chasen and Josh Zweiback. Whether performing as an acoustic duo, backed by their band (including their producer and collaborator, Gordon Lustig), or joined by their friend and former partner, Steve Brodsky, Mah Tovu’s dynamic and moving performances have gained a loyal and enthusiastic following across the country. A (NOT SO) BRIEF HISTORY: Mah Tovu was formed in 1991 when Steve Brodsky (now of Sababa, www.cooljewishmusic.com) and Josh Zweiback began writing and performing together. Both were advisors and songleaders for the National Federation of Temple Youth’s Missouri Valley Region, and had grown up deeply involved in Jewish camping, youth programming, and Jewish music. They were soon in great demand at synagogues, youth group functions, and Jewish Festivals throughout the midwest. Mah Tovu’s first recording, “Jewish Rock and Roll Singer”, (now out of print) was released in 1992, and quickly garnered them a loyal and enthusiastic following. They performed at the 1993 Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education in San Antonio, Texas, and gained national recognition as up-and-coming songwriters and performers. Appearances in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado soon followed, and as Josh spent two years in Israel beginning Rabbinic studies Steve recruited talented Denver musicians for performances throughout Colorado and beyond. Steve and Josh released their second recording, “Only This” in 1996. A diverse and eclectic bl
