So here it is! This is Shir's national press debut! We're all very proud of her and couldn't think of a more deserving person to highlight (especially when that person is the drummer in our band). She isn't called "Shir Terror" for nothing!
Shir Konas
Israeli-born (but now New Jersey-based) Shir Konas is a drummer/composer/vocalist working in the New York City area. Originally trained in classical piano, Shir switched to drums in high school, focusing on jazz and big band. Following military service in the Israeli army during the Gulf War, Shir continued her jazz studies in Israel, while touring nationally with a rock production, working as a freelance recording artist, performing with two bands, and teaching drums at a conservatory. Not bad for someone who had barely reached the age of twenty-one!
From 1992 to 1994 Shir pursued the jazz & contemporary music program at the New School for Social Research in New York City, ultimately graduating with honors. During those years she played drums with a progressive metal band, her own jazz band, and a variety of freelance gigs. These led to her current activities with two groups: THE LIVING (an eclectic rock trio influenced by everything from Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix to Sly & the Family Stone) and Pen Pal (a punk/pop band). Both have released self-produced CDs. Shir’s playing on these recordings reveals a versatile style that combines power, musical imagination, and sensitivity--and utilizes every element of the drumkit to full advantage.
Shir's current setup includes a Yamaha Rock Tour Custom kit with Zildjian and Sabian cymbals. Today, at the ripe old age of twenty-five, her goals include "looking for musical challenges, recording, and possibly touring the country and overseas."
to the living home
