The idea to form a Jewish party band was conceived by talented musicians Ivor Goldberg and Maurice Chernick. Having met through their work as music teachers, the pair bonded over their mutual love of traditional Jewish music.
Having developed the idea to form a London based Jewish party band, SHIR was formed.
With Ivor on guitar and vocals and Maurice switching between clarinet and vocals, the line up was completed with the addition of Steve Rose on Double Bass and Ronen Kozokaro on drums and percussion.
Having played at over a thousand events since then, Shir have gone on to establish themselves as firm favorites with London’s Jewish community, and established a reputation as one of the top Jewish party bands in the country, playing at Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs and Simchas throughout London and the UK.