It’s funny how Matisyahu got so mainstream that one could use him as a stamp of approval. Such as, “we are doing this ROck and Roll Shabbaton this weekend.” the other person says, “um, ok. what is that?” all skeptical and then the first person responds, “Matisyahu did it last year” and the person thinks. Oh, cool! Well, it is true in this case and this year the Shabbaton’s first Featured Speaker will be Max Weinberg of The E Street Band and Late Night With Conan O’Brien! The insane coincidence is that Y-Love will be the closing speaker/performer for Seudat Shelishit (the 3rd meal) and he too will be on Conan during the day on friday taping for the Late night!
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