8th Day (Jewish band)

8th Day
Also known asEig8th Day, The Marcus Brothers
OriginLos Alamitos, California, USA
GenresJewish rock
Pop rock
Folk rock
Years active2004 (2004)–present
Labels14th Terrace, Aderet
MembersShmuel Marcus
Bentzion Marcus
Jason "Rosy" Rosenquist
Philip Bynoe
Leo Chelyapov
Websitemy8thday.com

8th Day is an American Hasidic pop rock band based in Los Alamitos, California. Formed in 2004 by brothers Shmuel and Bentzion Marcus, the group gained popularity in the Jewish music scene with their album Chasing Prophecy (2011) and its lead single, "Ya'alili", whose video became a minor viral hit on YouTube. As of 2021, the group has released nine studio albums and one live album. They have performed at venues throughout the country and abroad including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, American Airlines Arena, and Universal CityWalk.[1]

  1. ^ Bayer, Barbara. "Band brings fresh Jewish sound to KC". Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 16 September 2013.