Back in July, I had a chance to see the Russian swing band The Red Elvises perform in Winston-Salem, NC. They were an absolute blast! But, I did not realize that the band known "I am a Closet Disco Dancer" had competition.......
It turns out there is another Russian band here in the USA (well, technically they are both actually Ukranian bands, but.........)
The band gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello first formed in the Lower East Side of New York. The release of their new album "Super Taranta!" has lead them to interviews on "Fresh Air" (NPR) and appearances on IFC's "The Henry Rollins Show" and David Letterman.
The Aug. 9th issue of "Rolling Stone" with Guns N Roses on the cover also had a review of "Super Taranta!" written by Robert Christgau.
Christgau said the new release from the band fronted by Eugene Hutz is a record which soars for three songs before settling into its own unique groove. The rock critic goes on to say that Gogol Bordello, which takes its name from Ukrainian writer Nikloai Gogol (who is prominently mentioned in the latest Mira Nair film "The Namesake"), relates the immigrant experience in sincere, original way.
The band also features a Russian violinist, an American drummer, an Ethiopian bassist and an Israeli guitarist (Oren Kaplan).
Among the tracks on "Super Taranta!" are "Ultimate," "Alcohol," "Your Country" and "American Wedding."
Alas the band is performing in the UK at the moment, and they will only perform a handful of dates around the states this fall (which I guess is fine and dandy for those of you in Manchester!). And, the band also has no dates at the current time on the East Coast. But, they will have the following West Coast dates:
Aug. 27_ House of Blues. San Diego, Ca.
Aug. 28-Henry Ford Theatre-LA
Aug 29-The Filmore- San Francisco
The Red Elvises are also overseas- in Russia, actually.
But, they will start their American tour at the Plush in Tucson, Az., on Sept. 22 before arriving at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix the next night.
Useful links:
http://www.myspace.com/gogolbordello
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