TEAPACKS

Teapacks is one of the biggest bands to come out of Sderot and its impact on Israeli music cannot be overstated. It was formed in 1988 when Sderot native Kobi Oz met Gal Peremen. The two began playing Kobi's original songs, and were later joined by other musicians from local Kibbutzim and from Sderot. Up until now, the band has released seven albums, a movie soundtrack, one EP and a greatest hits collection. Four albums went Gold, and two went Platinum. Over the years, their singles have received regular radio play, often climbing to the top of the Israeli charts. Teapacks has been named "Band of the Year" numerous times by various Israeli media outlets. Their thousands of live performances have filled concert halls, festivals, and a host of high-profile events in Israel and around the world. Teapacks is considered the key reason for the legitimization and success of Middle Eastern music in Israel. With Teapacks' growing popularity in the early 90s, Middle Eastern styles were moved from the fringes to the heart of mainstream. The lead singer Kobi Oz is major songwriter also for other singers as well as a musical producer who discovered some of the best new talent in recent years. He is also an accomplished author.