Chaim Bokchin founded the band En3rgy
Less than a year ago, accomplished guitarist Chaim Bokchin founded the band En3rgy, which quickly found itself on the fast track to the top of the wedding and events scene. Chaim is a veteran performer at high profile events, who’s always on the lookout to bring a fresh approach to music and keep his listeners engaged.
I was performing at a wedding in my usual musician’s attire of a white shirt and black vest. I had just stopped for a break and was headed to a table to eat something, when I was mistaken for a waiter. Someone stopped me and asked me for the portion I was holding.
The recent Siyum HaShas at MetLife. I led the orchestra and played guitar. Leading the music at such an incredible event, enhancing the ruach and bringing simchah to the thousands of people watching, was a highlight in my life. I’ll never forget it.
It actually happened to me twice that two different drummers who flew with me from New York to weddings in other cities got food poisoning during the gig, and we weren’t sure if they would be able to finish the night. In case you’re wondering, they both did, but it wasn’t easy and they sure looked like ghosts doing it.
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