Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Gogol Bordello, Tim Fite, Red Elvises 2.12.14

Our mission is simple. Every week, we feature 3 bands that matter. Enjoy. 

February 12, 2014

 This week we're doing something a lil' different - no risk, no reward.  (We're putting whatever nascent 'cred we have at risk, but check these artists out live for a reward).

 Our featured 3 bands are awesome acts to see live...but, the experience is more about the visual presentation, energy, and wit.  In other words, these are bands we will go see again (and again, and again), but we never listen to unless we're seeing them in person.   
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 Gogol Bordello 

 

Nobody brings the energy like Gogol Bordello...festival favorites around the world.  Their stage is alive with musicians and color and sounds.  Front man Eugene Hütz is of Russian and Romanian descent and has lived and played in many different parts of the world.  Currently based in Brooklyn, this band has got to be seen to be believed.  We've seen 'em at Bonnaroo, and Mumford & Sons' Gentlemen of the Road Stopover tour, and their performances were highlights of both festivals.  Much of their music is influenced by gypsy tunes.  Highly recommended live experience.
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Website: http://www.gogolbordello.com/
Selected YouTube Videos:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gogolbordello
Tour Dates: http://www.gogolbordello.com/tour/future/
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    Tim Fite     

This guy Tim Fite is someone you should see.  Yes, this guy.  When he first comes on stage, you might think you're in the wrong place, (or more likely, that he is in the wrong place).  His music is weird, he dresses funny, he creates strange illustrations that he projects behind him, and his humor is well...quirky.  He describes his physical artwork as "funny, but a little dirty, a little weird". He's put out country albums, hip-hop, and even alternative, but he's not really defined by his music, he's more like a performance artist.  Whatever the hell he is, he's entertaining; there's literally nobody like him.  His music and style is not derivative of anyone else - he's a true original.  You might not buy his CD, but you won't forget seeing him.
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Selected YouTube Videos:
Tim's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/timfitemusic
Website:   http://www.timfite.com/
Tour Dates: http://www.songkick.com/artists/272970-tim-fite
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  Red Elvises 

Quick, name another band lead by a guy named Igor.  The Red Elvises describe their music as Siberian Surf Music and that's as good a description as any.  Russian born Igor began playing on the streets of Santa Monica, and quickly launched a worldwide tour that's been going strong for almost 20 years.  Colorful and intentionally awkward, this band has a rotating cast of characters but always delivers a highly energetic, fun performance to dance and drink to.  (You'd better be drinking when you see these guys...)
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Website: http://www.redelvises.com/
Selected YouTube Videos:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/igorandredelvises
Tour Dates: http://www.redelvises.com/schedule.htm
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