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A Look At Other DMB Caravan Bands: Gogol Bordello
Posted by Jake Vigliotti in Tour News at 5:37am on Monday, Aug 8th, 2011
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.
