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How They Got Started in Music

Ahead of the Soul II Soul concert, Benny Friedman, Shmuley Marcus and Bentzi Marcus of 8th Day discuss their start as performers. Video

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Go 8th day!!!
February 6, 2014 10:24 pm

U r awesome!!!!

8th Day!!!!!!!!!
February 6, 2014 7:30 pm

Ahhhh! so exciting! CANT WAIT!

Fun and very talented
February 5, 2014 8:23 pm

These got something very special. I will be at the show.

bubby h
February 5, 2014 7:26 pm

i enjoyed their jams in the basement on president street!

Fantastic People
February 5, 2014 1:21 pm

Shmuel & Bentzi, & Benny, I’m being honest when I say this, the yidden are lucky to have personalities like you in the music industry. You are creative and fun, and our community loves you. Chazak chazak! Bracha and Hatzlacha to you!!

Marcus brothers - Friedman - Zchus Avos - Joy and Humility!
February 5, 2014 12:49 pm

I heard the Marcus brothers would compose and sing the by now famous hits in the garage of their home and they really were just being a lively creative happy bunch without – as they themselves say – trying to be performers! Avremel Friedman started as a kid in the 60’s when he sang solo in summer camp – “The sun will go up, the sun will go down – oh why is he laughing that silly little clown” The thing you notice with all of them is K”AH a real happy disposition, always joyful, with a natural smile and… Read more »

Re Uncle avraham
February 5, 2014 10:45 am

Yes indeed. But these guys took it to a whole different place.
Avremel is king, Benny is the prince, 8th Day is their own thing.
Can’t wait for this amazing concert!

hmmmm
February 5, 2014 10:24 am

How about all three had an uncle called Avraham Fried? “Its not what you know. Its who you know”

Shmuel Marcus is a crack up
February 5, 2014 12:29 am

Thanks for sharing your good humor and fantastic lyrics!

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