Gogol Bordello

[handsareme]

Does anyone know anything about these guys? Any tunes to post or AIM me? I'll be seeing them on the 24th opening for CAKE and would like to familiarize myself with them. Their website describes themselves as 'gypsy punk'.

[handsareme]

nothing?

[guitarplayer554]

Gogol Bordello is a gypsy punk band that is based out of NewYork. They're a really good band. Ive seen them live twice and they put on one of the best shows I've seen. They Would fall into the catagory og Flogging MOlly and etc. They Mix folk music with balls to the wall punk. It's great stuff. Everyone needs to go out and buy their album Underdog World Strike. It's great!

[handsareme]

about 17 months too late...

[guitarplayer554]

Originally Posted by handsareme

about 17 months too late...

Yeah I noticed that but who cares.

[Jake]

looks like this thread was 4 years too early. Gogol Bordello finally gets some love on Ants.


from the main page:

If you were just to do a cursory glance at the acts performing at the Dave Matthews Band Caravan on Governor’s Island, you might think the thing that looks not like the others is Gogol Bordello, the Gypsy Punk band. But the similarities between the two are striking.

Both DMB and Gogol Bordello developed cult-like followings early in their existence. And both are built on stellar instrumentation, and have a bit of an eclectic makeup. Let’s face it, both look more like a bus stop than a band on stage. And as DMB fuses jazz, funk, folk, and rock, Gogol Bordello takes gypsy music and throws in some punk with a bit of a hip-hop bass line. And both bands are known for their incredible live shows.

Gogol Bordello formed in 1999, with front man Eugene Hutz putting together a group of artists he thought could polish off his vision of bringing gypsy music to the masses. Hutz is Ukrainian, Russian, and Romani, which is a fancy way of saying Gypsy. It was the latter that influenced him musically. Early on, the band received a strong following on the New York club scene, which led to more tours, albums, and loyal fans. Sound familiar?

Even Dave and Gogol lead singer Eugene Hutz have some acting credits to their names. Hulz most notably in the excellent film Everything Is Illuminated (which is streaming on Netflix at the time of this article). And although both bands seem to make stars reluctantly of their frontman(s), both bands are especially skilled. The lineup for Gogol may seem about as random as a snowflake, but it’s the violin, accordion, and percussion that melt together to make the music one of the best live acts going. Seriously. Their ability to get a crowd into a show is like nothing you’ve ever seen; it’s truly an event to see Gogol Bordello live.

The band released Trans Continental Hustle in 2010, and continue to tour. In addition to the Caravan stop, they will perform in Europe, and also make their first appearance in Florida in Orlando at the Orlando Calling music festival.

You can check out some music from Gogol Bordello at their music page. Make sure you check out Trans-Continental Hustle and Sun Is On My Side from Trans-Continental Hustle, and from Gypsy Punk, Start Wearing Purple (which is probably their best known song).
Whatever you do during the Caravan, Do not miss Gogol Bordello on Sunday August 28. And if you’re not going to the Caravan, well shame on you.. but make plans to catch Gogol Bordello when they’re in your area.

[BotheLaneFan]

One of the best live acts going today. Simply awesome. Strongly recommend them to everyone going to Caravans.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by botHedmbfAn

One of the best live acts going today. Simply awesome. Strongly recommend them to everyone going to Caravans.

that pretty much nails it. You will have a hard time finding a better live act than Gogol Bordello on this planet.

[Paettourgg]

GOGOL ROCKS. So glad they are getting some love here!

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Jake

that pretty much nails it. You will have a hard time finding a better live act than Gogol Bordello on this planet.

I dunno if they'll still do this, but they open their show at Coachella with a huge Swastika on the video screen, had it sit for a couple seconds, and then a huge cancel sign rushed infront of it, and they ran out on stage. Half of the crowd was in love, the other half was ungodly confused. All were entertained.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

I just watched and heard about 5 different performances. Some of their songs were ok but is this video srs?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elyQ4...e_gdata_player

[luvXdmb]

Saw them in the Larger Than Life in 3D.

I thought I was watching Fook Yu and Fook Mi from Austin Powers.
http://youtu.be/OOLBZr3UXmA

[sully51]

Tons of fun, saw them at ACL twice, lots of energy. If you've never listened to them before you will probably not understand half the words (not just because of the many languages) but it doesn't really take away from the experience at all

[ant_marching41]

Looks like the most entertaining and downright fun act around right now.

[Haiku Jimi]

to this band

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

I fucking love Gogol Bordello

[whygohome?]

Think locally, fuck globally

The lead singer is probably the best bucket soloist of our generation

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

I'm sorry but this guy sucks my balls. I just can't get into his terrible voice. Every song sounds the same.

[iMAC386]

Their Tiny Desk Concert is a great introduction for anyone who hasn't sean/heard them before: http://youtu.be/kUzivmtbis8?list=PL7...BA90652DE&t=9s

[jwehaeDMB]

I did NOT like them at all in the Larger Than Life 3D event. I thought it was terrible, but maybe that was an exception?

[Freddy35]

Originally Posted by SqueeBaBooSquee

I'm sorry but this guy sucks my balls. I just can't get into his terrible voice. Every song sounds the same.

I keep thinking it's Sacha Baron Cohen...

[chadizzy1]

Been jamming Gogol Bordello all day. Fucking love this band. Them and the Pogues are my "get shit done" music.

[whygohome?]

Originally Posted by B(h)OthePrompterfan

I dunno if they'll still do this, but they open their show at Coachella with a huge Swastika on the video screen, had it sit for a couple seconds, and then a huge cancel sign rushed infront of it, and they ran out on stage. Half of the crowd was in love, the other half was ungodly confused. All were entertained.

So edgy.

[Jake]

Gogol Bordello is the best band ever.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Jake

Gogol Bordello is the best band ever.

Them and Amy Jo Johnson should form a super-group. All of Earth's problems would be solved.

[wampa3]

Saw these guys for the first time last spring when they opened for Primus. For not knowing any of their music whatsoever, i thoroughly enjoyed myself during their set. They got the crowd going crazy. The show was truly a performance and not just a concert.

[chadizzy1]

Pura Vida Conspiracy, in case anybody hasn't heard:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...album-20121026

[unccrombie]

any tunes to AIM me?

[chadizzy1]

New track is out - https://soundcloud.com/gogolbordello/malandrino/s-KxxMq

[42graystreet]

Met the lead singer at a club in NYC that he was DJing last month. Nice guy. Drunk as shit.