Meet Ami Yares
Ami Yares is the offspring of the sprawling Southern New Jersey suburbs and raised within earshot of the Liberty Bell’s echo; His voice rose up from the shores of the Mediterranean.
Yares wields his 12-string guitar as if it were an entire orchestra, backing his vocals with a dense, rich cascade of sound...meaning sizzled in his eyes with the intensity of hot coal, revealing the inspired soul of a socially-driven artist.
(David Foster, AXS)
Influenced by the spectrum of Americana music, Ami's music merges his Jersey roots into Middle Eastern culture in a yet-to-be-named fusion of styles. Yares has performed across the world on stages and seeks out ways to bridge communities in conflict that seek a better future.
Ami released his first solo album in 2018 called, Begin to Begin Again. The five-track EP featured original tracks supported by another Philadelphia favorite, Ross Bellenoit. Up until the album’s release, Ami had been the primary songwriter is the band HOLLER!, a Israel-based bluegrass and Americana group as well the Brothers Yares, an acoustic duo featuring Ami’s brother, Gavri Tov.
You can also find Ami’s hands behind the production of such projects as “the Promised Land,” the first Hebrew language tribute to the Grateful Dead masterminded by (strangely enough) Sagol 59, an Israeli rapper. Ami also helped produce, We Make the Road by Walking, featuring musicians from Israel, West Bank/ Palestine, Jordan, Gaza, and the United States. His peacebuilding efforts have also led him to shared-performances with Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), Israeli singer Achninoam Nini (Noa) and Palestinian singer, Mira Awad. Ami’s attention is now turned toward his sophomore release.
Ami truly believes music to be a conduit for hope and healing. Come and hear for yourself.
Selected Testomonials
Somewhat of a cross between Randy Newman and David Broza, Yares wields his 12-string guitar as if it were an entire orchestra, backing his vocals with a dense, rich cascade of sound. Throughout his impassioned set, Ami offered an electrified performance, singing songs that were a proclamation of peace and unity. Meaning sizzled in his eyes with the intensity of hot coal, revealing the inspired soul of a socially-driven artist. Allen Foster, AXS
Yares shows a distinct songwriting voice on this and the holy war themed foot-stomper “Jerusalem,” both of which channel the malcontented country drifter with a precise sense of social outrage. Phrequency
Ami Yares has played at our brewery several times over the past few years. Not only a great musician, Ami is a fantastic performer. The energy that he brings to his performances and the way that he connects with the audience makes the atmosphere absolutely electric. This is truly one singer who loves what he does and it came through loud and clear in every show. Now send him back to Israel so we can book him again! David Cohen, Dancing Camel
Ami’s songwriting chimes with mystery like an over-the-hills-and-far-away scavenger hunt through Nick Drake’s foot trunk, Paul Simon’s rec-room, and Allison Krauss’s tour bus. Dave Tomar
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