Local Musician Hosts Concert and CD Release Party

It’s a little bit of folk, a little bit of rock and a little bit of jazz, and it’s all by a Hillsborough resident.

Eric Komar, resident and Jewish musician, will host a concert and release party in honor of his third CD, Ripples.  The concert is set for 1:30 Sunday at Temple Beth El on Route 206.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 908-369-3654 or sending an e-mail to Eric@KomarMusic.com. Advanced ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 13. Tickets also may be purchased at the door at $12 for adults and $6 for seniors and children younger than 13.

Ripples follows Komar’s debut CD, Notes from the Underground and his 2007 sophomore album Two Life.

The performance is open to the public and Komar will be accompanied by Barry Merer, of Scotch Plains, on guitar, Kathy Gohr, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, on bass, and Kevin Werbel, of Edison, on drums.

The temple's Youth Chorale will also perform some songs with Komar.

“We are really glad that Eric has chosen our temple to host his release party and concert,” Caren Bateman, president, Temple Beth-El, said via release.  “He has been a dedicated music teacher in our program for years and it is great that he has incorporated our youth choir to be part of his program. His music really connects with the students and families at our temple. Eric has encouraged our students to develop their artistic talents and share this talent with others.

In addition to his performing career, Komar teaches Jewish music at synagogues, Jewish Community Centers and Hillels throughout the United States and Canada.  He teaches both Hebrew and Music at Temple Beth El, leads monthly family Shabbat services at the temple and leads the temple’s Youth Chorale.