Zeda's Beat Box was formed in January of 2007 by Dave Simon, the founder of Dave Simon's Rock School. Simon has written new compositions under the guidance of Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose, Rabbi Dr. Neal Rose, and Cantorial Soloist Sharon Nathanson of Congregation B'nai Amoona. Lyrics are set in new English text as well as segments of Hebrew text derived from the Jewish Friday night Shabbat service.

To build the band, Simon recruited four teenagers who participate in Rock School's All-Star Band program. The All-Star Band program is for musically advanced teens that can play their instruments at a semi-professional skill level.

Zeda's Beat Box is:
    Dave Simon on guitar and vocals
    Claire Holohan on bass guitar, Crossroads College Preparatory
    Ely Thayer on drums, Kirkwood High School
    Elliot Liebman on lead guitar, Parkway Central High School
    Chris Lowery on keyboards, St. Charles West High School

Zeda’s Beat Box is available for school, congregation, interfaith, youth, festival, family, and entertainment bookings. For further information, see the band’s website at www.zedasbeatbox.com or contact: